From: Daniel Robbins <drobbins@gentoo.org>
To: gentoo-dev@chiba.3jane.net, gentoo-user@chiba.3jane.net
Subject: [gentoo-dev] Don't use Athlon/Duron/K7 kernels!
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 19:27:21 -0600 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <20011221192721.A5233@chiba.3jane.net> (raw)
Hi All,
I just found out an important tidbit of information that was absolutely
essential that I pass on. Basically, as of right now, you should *not*
use the "Athlon/Duron/K7" processor type option when compiling a kernel
under Gentoo Linux.
Why? Because right now, our compiler toolchain (gcc/binutils) has some
K7-related instruction bugs and will give you a flaky kernel. This has
been confirmed through experience. With K7 enabled, my nvidia driver
couldn't initialize the DMA push buffer it needed to do AGP. With
a "Pentium Pro" kernel, all was well.
The moral of the story? If you have an Athlon or Duron, choose a
processor type of "Pentium Pro" when compiling a kernel for your system.
You'll get a high-performing and stable kernel. When we upgrade our
toolchain (soon), this problem will go away.
Best Regards,
--
Daniel Robbins <drobbins@gentoo.org>
Chief Architect/President http://www.gentoo.org
Gentoo Technologies, Inc.
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