PeterNic
03-04-2009, 03:11 AM
Intel has discovered an erratum with Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5200-series and Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400-series processors. The potential for this issue to occur does not apply when using Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5000-series, Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100-series, or Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5300-series processors.
The issue is documented in an updated version of the Intel Processor Specification Update for all affected processors. For additional details regarding the Intel microcode update, reference Errata AX52 (5400-series processors) or Errata AY52 (5200-series processors) in the appropriate Intel Processor Specification Update on the Intel website at the following URL: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/xeon5000/documentation.htm?iid=products_xeon5000+tab_techdo cs#specification_updates
The issue can lead to server hang/reboot and it has been observed to have this effect in recent AppLogic releases. The fix is to have the BIOS of servers using these processors upgraded to a version that resolves these errata.
For HP ProLiant servers, see http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=110&prodSeriesId=1121516&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=1121516&objectID=c01352906
For Supermicro servers, see http://forum.3tera.com/showthread.php?t=561 and http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon1333/
For any other server, please check the manufacturer support site.
Regards,
-- Peter
The issue is documented in an updated version of the Intel Processor Specification Update for all affected processors. For additional details regarding the Intel microcode update, reference Errata AX52 (5400-series processors) or Errata AY52 (5200-series processors) in the appropriate Intel Processor Specification Update on the Intel website at the following URL: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/xeon5000/documentation.htm?iid=products_xeon5000+tab_techdo cs#specification_updates
The issue can lead to server hang/reboot and it has been observed to have this effect in recent AppLogic releases. The fix is to have the BIOS of servers using these processors upgraded to a version that resolves these errata.
For HP ProLiant servers, see http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=110&prodSeriesId=1121516&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=1121516&objectID=c01352906
For Supermicro servers, see http://forum.3tera.com/showthread.php?t=561 and http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon1333/
For any other server, please check the manufacturer support site.
Regards,
-- Peter