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Document ID: MCGN-3SXN62

PC Server 325/330 - Slow system boot up time

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
The system boots or operates extremely slowly.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
All of the following must be true for this tip to apply.

System is PC Server type 8639 model PT0, PTW, PB0 or RB0.
System is PC Server type 8640 model PB0, PM0 or PT0.
Processor cache is disabled.

NOTE:
Processor cache may be manually enabled/disabled at system setup.
Cache will be disabled automatically if configuration is invalid.
Cache will be disabled automatically if 3 consecutive system POST executions fail to complete.

FIX:
Ensure that processor cache is enabled if required.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, CACHE, BOOT, 8639-PTW, 8639-PT0, 8639-PD0, 8639-RB0, 8640-PB0, 8640-PT0, 8640-PM0, UNCLASSIFIED

Search Keywords

PSY2, CACHE, BOOT, 8639-PTW, 8639-PT0, 8639-PD0, 8639-RB0, 8640-PB0, 8640-PT0, 8640-PM0, UNCLASSIFIED

Hint Category

Retain

Date Created

26-03-98

Last Updated

15-07-98

Revision Date

14-07-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 325, PC Server 330

Machine Type

8639, 8640

Model

PT0; PTW; PB0; RB0; PM0

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H162983

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Owning B.U.: USA, USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A, Date last altered: A98/03/10