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kernel: WARNING: MP table in the EBDA can be UNSAFE

DISCUSSION Cesar Morelos Zaragoza 2 participants 2 messages Jan 28, 2003

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Hi,
I have a dual processor IBM xSeries 345 server with RedHat 7.3 (kernel 2.4.18-3smp) that gives me the following message at boot time:

kernel: WARNING: MP table in the EBDA can be UNSAFE, contact [email protected] if you experience SMP problems!

The server freezes about once a day without any error messeges.

If anyone can help please tell me what information you require, or please direct me to the appropriate sources for help.

Thanks

Cesar Morelos

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Hi,
I have a dual processor IBM xSeries 345 server with RedHat 7.3 (kernel 2.4.18-3smp) that gives me the following message at boot time:

kernel: WARNING: MP table in the EBDA can be UNSAFE, contact [email protected] if you experience SMP problems!

The server freezes about once a day without any error messeges.

Firstly get the kernel errata. Vendors release updates and errata for a reason 8). If it still hangs with the current errata then it needs more investigation. The EBDA MP table is fine in RH 7.3 however as the kernel & boot loader are new enough