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Netfinity 7000 M10 - BIOS reports incorrect processor speed

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Source: RETAIN tip H164724

SYMPTOM:
BIOS displays a processor speed different from what is expected.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is a Netfinity 7000 M10 server, Type 8680, all models.

- The system has a processor whose speed is different than what is reported by BIOS.

FIX:
Reference the white print on the Processor Board near the Processor Speed jumpers, or directions below.

- 400 MHz:

Pins 1-2 on J44, J45 and J46.
Pins 2-3 on J43.

- 450 MHz:

Pins 1-2 on J44 and J46.
Pins 2-3 on J43 and J45.

DETAILS:
On page 146 of the "Hardware Information Book", the jumper settings for processor speeds are incorrect. BIOS will display a processor speed different than from what is expected if the directions on page 146 are used to set the processor speed jumpers.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8680, UNCLASSIFIED, PROCESSOR, SPEED, JUMPER, SETTINGS, BIOS, INCORRECT, CORRECTION, PUBLICATION, ERROR, HARDWARE, INFORMATION, BOOK, MANUAL, 8680DOC, DOCUMENTATION, H164724

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BIOS, Processors, Retain

Date Created

23-09-98

Last Updated

19-01-99

Revision Date

19-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 7000 M10

Machine Type

8680

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H164724

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Date last altered: A98/09/17