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Compaq Proliant 5000

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by mark.chiampi

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I am having problems loading NT 4.0 to this Compaq Server (I am not using SmartStart). NT is not recognizing the multiproccessor (2 X Pentium Pro 200's) it only sees one. If I try to run the UPTOMP.EXE utility-- it blows up the Kernel. The Processor is recognized during bootup, and by the System Configuration Utility V3.0). I have worked with the newest SSD from Compaq's site with no help.

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by bill cassada

Make sure you are installing a version of NT with a Multi-Processor kernel (it will say 1-2 processor version on the CD). Then if you still have problems you'll have go to the Compaq website. They have excellent support for all of their servers. Lots of info and usually very specific.

by mark.chiampi

Thanks-- but all ready checked that. I haven't found anything at the Compaq site that has helped me-- the patches just screw things up worse. :)
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by aekland

You ran the ssd and installed the multiproccesor upgrade and used the correct service pack files? I have never had any problems with upgrading to MP with the ssd, never used the uptomp.exe utility. I would call compaq directly and see what they can tell you.

by winssuresh

Check whether APIC(advance Peripheral Interrupt Controller) mode is disabled.If this APIC is disabled , the server will recognise only one processor.and the server will load only uniprocessor kernel. any SSD update to convert into multi processor kernel will lead to BSOD.To check the APIC settings , run system configuration utility , press ctrl+A at the first screen. check for APIC settings.
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