Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:53:03 +0100 From: "V. T. Mueller" <freebsd-amd64@datafarm.de> To: Ken Gunderson <kgunders@teamcool.net> Cc: freebsd-amd64@freebsd.org Subject: Re: AMD 64 stability Message-ID: <43FE048F.7030702@datafarm.de> In-Reply-To: <20060223113840.78b0a1c2.kgunders@teamcool.net> References: <43FCEF9C.5050308@bluelight.org.uk> <200602231537.31325.work@ashleymoran.me.uk> <200602230937.44464.vayua@sklinks.com> <43FE010F.8040501@datafarm.de> <20060223113840.78b0a1c2.kgunders@teamcool.net>
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Ken Gunderson schrieb: > On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:38:07 +0100 > "V. T. Mueller" <freebsd-amd64@datafarm.de> wrote: > > >>Since the original question was related to 'server' usage... the >>compatibilty list tells if the components found on a single board >>(along with its BIOS) are supported. It doesn't statethat a specific >>combination or future setup will work. >> >>For example, we just had to find out that iir-based icp controllers >>work extraordinarily fine as long as <4G RAM are used. Upgrading >>memory beyond 4G turns your big server(s) into one really big problem. >> >>I just filed a bug report. >> >>So before taking decision for software/hardware that is expected to >>run hundreds of miles away, it would be reasonable to also take >>system changes into account that may be planned for the future. > > > This in reference to the A8V?? Depends. My point is that you'll find plenty of boards that'll work fine. How many chipsets are out there for Athlon64/Opteron? The real problems lurk in the higher number of supplemental drivers (that are maybe) needed for addon-hardware. Cheers, vt
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