Faulty processor AMD K6-2 with 100Mhz system clock
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Applies to
SuSE Linux: All versions
Symptom:
System hang when loading kernel.
Cause:
This error is known to show up with AMD K6-2 processors running at
a 100MHz system clock. It has been reported that processors with other
system clock speeds are not affected, however this is not totally sure.
Affected are processors manufactured in week 34 to 39, they are
recognizable from the inscription A9834 to A9839.
Solution:
The processor has to be replaced. AMD stated to the german computer
magazine c't, that faulty processors will be replaced in the
scope of warranty.
Keywords: AMD, 100, CPU, K6-2, KSII, PROCESSOR
Categories:
Hardware
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