[CLUG] Which Processor?

[adam beecher]

I don't know the answer to choosing the correct processor in xconfig, but a
Xeon MP is just a Pentium 4 with bigger on-die cache and SMP capabilities.

http://www.intel.com/products/server/processors/server/xeon_mp/

adam


> -----Original Message-----
> From: cork-bounces at linux.ie [mailto:cork-bounces at linux.ie]On Behalf Of
> Hooton, Gerard
> Sent: 09 February 2004 11:42
> To: 'cork at linux.ie'
> Subject: [CLUG] Which Processor?
>
>
> Hello All,
> When configuring a new kernel (2.4.24) using make xconfig I have
> to choose
> A processor in the 'Processor type and features' menu.
> My system has Intel Xeon MP processors.
> This processor is no mentioned explicitly in the menu, so which one do I
> chose?
> How is the Intel Xeon MP processors related to the Pentium family ?
>
> Thanks.
> Gerard Hooton
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