Re: How to get the 2nd CPU to work?

From: Jeff Golden (jeffgolden_at_gmail.com)
Date: 10/06/04

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    Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:12:56 -0500
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    On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 23:34:58 +0530, Rishi <usergroups@theargoncompany.com> wrote:
    > Hi
    >
    > I just installed debian (sarge) on a Dual P-II system. The kernel that was
    > installed was: kernel-image-2.6.5-1-386
    >
    > Then I installed kernel-image-2.6.8-1-686-smp using apt-get and added it using
    > grub....
    >
    > After re-booting... the top program shows only one CPU.
    >
    > But the output of dmesg and /proc/cpuinfo appears to have recognized the 2nd
    > CPU. Any ideas if
    > (a) the 2nd CPU is being used OR
    > (b) it's not being used
    >
    > If it's not being used, any tips on what I should do to get Linux to use the
    > second CPU? I've read the SMP HOWTO but did not find anything much. It said
    > something about "MPS version 1.4 and 1.1" .. I tried to change that in the
    > system bios.. but no joy...
    >
    > Any ideas what I can do to get this to work?
    >
    > Regards
    >
    > Rishi

    It is probable that TOP is sowing you a combined view for the CPUs.
    Hit the 1 key to split the view.

    -Jeff 

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