Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 19:58:01 -0700 From: Steve Passe <smp@csn.net> To: Mark Murray <mark@grondar.za> Cc: ben@stuyts.nl, freebsd-smp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: "apic_ipi might be stuck" getting worse Message-ID: <199711260258.TAA24316@Ilsa.StevesCafe.com> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Tue, 25 Nov 1997 22:14:18 %2B0200." <199711252014.WAA04358@greenpeace.grondar.za>
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Hi, > Ben Stuyts wrote: > > A few days ago I reported seeing the message "apic_ipi might be stuck". Since > then I've seen it more and more, about 4-5 times a day. I can't find anything > > in the mailing list over the past few months about this. What does this > > message mean, and can it do any harm? The system function normally otherwise. > > The author of this (I'm sorry - I cannot remember who you are) has said > that the criteria for determining this is (may be) flawed. > > So far, I have had _no_ problems with this. > > I await the (cosmetic) fix :-) You really don't have to worry until it says "apic_ipi is stuck". Then, any good silicone based lubricant will work. I prefer the type that comes im a spray can. I can usually get it on the apic without opening the case... Seriuosly, you can just ignore it. If it bugs you comment out the printf in the source. -- Steve Passe | powered by smp@csn.net | Symmetric MultiProcessor FreeBSD
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