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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