[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu on dual processor

[Steve Smith]

Hi Paul

noapic got as far as a desktop with a blank top panel after 10-15 mins
of waiting.

Have filed a bug:
https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.15/+bug/58255

Thanks for your help!
Steve

On 29/08/06, Paul Sladen <ubuntu at paul.sladen.org> wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, Steve Smith wrote:
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> > I'm trying to boot a Dapper disc as a live CD on a dual PIII 800
> > Compaq ProLiant ML350.  It throws up:
> > [4294669.909000] ..MP-BIOS bug: 8254 timer not connected to IO-APIC
>
> Can you please file a bug at:
>
>  https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.15/+filebug
>
> so that they can help you come up with a permanent workaround and get it
> added.  Even better is if you manage to find a solution in your you testing.
>
> Can you try booting with:
>
>  noapic
>
> and the like (although I have a feeling that that won't work).  The error
> message you got appears to indicate that there maybe a physical connection
> missing between the (legacy clock/time chip) and the CPU-based APIC
> ("Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller"), or that it some how requires
> 'connecting' by some magic on that motherboard.
>
>        -Paul
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