What kernel to install for AMD Core 2

[Lord Sauron]

On Saturday 23 September 2006 11:33, eduard wrote:
> En/na Lord Sauron ha escrit:
> > On Friday 22 September 2006 09:45, eduard wrote:
> >> I have just bought a new laptop but i have some doubts and
> >> problems, and need some recommendations.
> >> I have an AMD 64x2 and have installed kubuntu dapper 32 bits i386
> >> (i decided to wait for the 64 bits distribution), but i would like
> >> to take advantage at least of the two cores. What kernel should i
> >> install? There are some kernel related "words" i can not fully
> >> understand: smp, multicore, k7, k8.
> >> Would it be a good idea to install the 2.6.18 version to solve my
> >> wireless connection problems caused by that thing called bcm4318?
> >> Can i trust in the official ubuntu wikis, helps...to compile and
> >> install the proper kernel?
> >>
> >> Any comment is welcomed. Thanks.
> >>
> >> NOTE: Despite i use some technical terms, please, remind i don't
> >> fully understand their basic implications. It is just that i have
> >> spent too much time reading stuff.
> >
> > Anatomy of a kernel:
> >
> > linux-image-2.6.15-27-amd64-k8
> >
> > linux-image == linux kernel
> > 2.6.15 == major, minor, minor version
> > -27 == build
> > -amd64 == architecture (for mine, amd64)
> > -k8 == processor (AMD K8, which is Athlon64, Athlon64 FX)
> >
> > You'll want one which has the smp option, which is for multiple
> > processors or multiple cores.
> >
> > If you can't find a amd64-k8 smp, then go for a generic i386 with
> > smp support.
>
> Thanks for your answer, it has claryfied things. I have been looking
> for different kernels which i could install, but the only one i found
> (through synaptic or console) is linux-image.2.6.15-27-k7, without
> "amd64". Is the one i found a 32 bit kernel (i386)?

It most likely is.  However, if you're using a Athlon64, you'll be 
wanting the k8 kernel.  The k7 is for the Athlon XP processors, though 
I'm not sure about that.  I know that the k6 is for Athlon1400's and 
Durons like my server, but I could be wrong.

You'll most likely need to install a generic kernel, since installing a 
64-bit kernel with everything else 32 bit can cause problems.

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