Multi processors

[Graham Stokes]

Hi,

I'm running a Proliant 6500 with 2 x 200 Mhz 512k cache processors and have just added another 2 processors (same speed) but with 1Mb cache each. Windows 2000 Pro is failing to recognise them even after updating the system via the Control Panel. Will this system work or am I wasting my time by having different sizes of cache on the processors ?

Many thanks,

Graham

[CA859951 · Accepted solution]

Graham:

First, Windows 2000 Profesional will only recognise 2 processors. You need to use Windows 2000 Server to utilize all 4 processors.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/professional/evaluation/sysreqs/default.asp

Second, make sure each processor pair is matches with a processor of the same speed and cache size.