Re: Clear up some confusion...
Richard Gooch (Richard.Gooch@atnf.CSIRO.AU)
Sat, 2 May 1998 14:44:22 +1000
Nomad the Wanderer writes:
> Thus spake Richard Gooch (Richard.Gooch@atnf.CSIRO.AU):
>
> > Nomad the Wanderer writes:
> > > Ok,
> > > In the 2.1.99 kernel config. I have a dual-P][. I've been choosing
> > > the ppro proccessor group instead of the pentium. There's a new option
> > > related to memory (mttr) for the ppro. Do I want this enabled? I have a
> > > PCI video card (took the agp out).
> > >
> > > In otherwards, is the P2 supposed to be in the Pent Grouping or PPro?
> >
> > The PII is a step up from the PPro (well, in most regards). It does
> > have MTRRs. So, yes, you should set CONFIG_MTRR=y.
>
> Thanks. Perfect answer. To the point and no lecture for not reading
> an obscure document... :>
Well, a lecture would have been unfair since nowhere in the
documentation I wrote did I mention that Pentium IIs also have
MTRRs. I should probably do that...
Regards,
Richard....
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