[Gllug] processor problem

[Jason Lambert]

hmm..

I would suggest that you maybe try disabling any power
saving functionality in the BIOS, turn of all power
saving functions etc.

Alternativly, you could try booting the kernel with
"no-hlt" parameter.

Jason

 --- david.crossland at talk21.com wrote: > 
> Hi all, i have a problem with installing any linux
> distribution.  I have a amd-k6 500mhz processor
> (time computer).  The CD is inserted and the
> computer is booted, the linux kernel boots up and
> continues until the following lines appear
> 
>   enabling new style K6 write allocation for 128mb
>   CPU: L1 cache:32K (32bytes/line), D Cache:32K
> (32bytes/line)
>   CPU:AMD-K6(tm) 3D processor stepping 0c
>   checking 'hlt'instruction ...
> 
> At this point i the computer freezes and requires
> pressing the power button for an extended length of
> time to restart the computer.  This has never
> occured before and i have  previously installed
> other distros sucessfully (i have tested installing
> these other distros and have had the same error). 
> What i want to know is, does this suggest that my
> processor is malfunctioning and would i be advised
> to replace it?
> 
> I even get odd error in my windows installation,
> crashes, errors when installing and running programs
> many of which have never occured during the time i
> have had the computer.
> 
> I have checked the IDE cables and my hard drive and
> these function normally.
> 
> if you have any thought then please help
> many thanks
> david
> 
> 


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