>
> > This machines performs fairly well, despite having only 2 PII350's. Here is
> > the problem: Only one processor is enabled. I've called Dell, and they say no
> > support, and to call RH. Called them, no support either. So, I'm turning to
> > alternative resources: Anyone have any suggestions for where to find
> > documentation pertaining to compiling a Kernel, and/or, compiling a kernel
> > w/SMP support? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> If you paid Dell to install Linux properly on a box and they missed little
> details like SMP support on a multiprocessor machine you should return it as
> faulty. Go to one of the Linux hardware vendors and ask them to do the job
> properly for you.
>
> Alan
I basically agree with this procedure, however, this is not really the
answer to the question he asked, and as purchasing goes, it may take a lot
longer to get Dell to fix the problem than to do it yourself. Eventually,
you will need to know how to do this anyway, so why not right now?
Moreover, the linux community is known to be quick when it comes to
providing help online, so let's not ruin that good name - let me try to
help out:
First, make sure you got the kernel source on your box.
If not, get it from one of the kernel mirrors, like http://www.us.kernel.org/
The standard place to put it on your box is /usr/src/linux, so cd into
that root directory for the kernel source. Read the README stuff.
Under X, run "make xconfig" and go through the kernel configuration
menu. Call Dell for assistance if you are unsure about how to configure
this. There is a help option on each item, and SMP support is on the first
page. You can probably figure it out without having to call Dell. For
specifics, you can also ask us on the mailing list.
Next, run:
"make dep; make clean; make bzImage; make modules; make modules_install"
After your kernel has successfully been remade, you should install it.
Modify your /etc/lilo.conf file to add the new kernel as an additional
item, then re-run lilo, reboot and select the new kernel - you should
be in business. Make sure to keep the old kernel on the lilo list so
you can boot it in case something goes wrong and the new kernel doesn't
boot.
For newbies, I recommend reading all pertinent Howto's, which can be
found at:
http://metalab.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/
Good luck! -Borries
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