Hi Bill,

Bill Holler <> wrote:

> On 06/29/09 11:13, John Wythe wrote:
>> Hi Bill,
>> 
>> Is this a limitation of the processor power management in the kernel?
>> The processor itself supports up to C4E according to Intel:
>> http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLAY7
> 
> This is a limitation of the Time Stamp Counter in the CPU and
> Solaris's reliance on a very low latency, high precision timer.
> 
>> 
>> I can't say I know what the TSC is,  but are there any plans to widen
>> support for these deep C-states?
> 
> There are plans.
> http://bugs.opensolaris.org/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6700898
> 
> Thank you,
> Bill
> 

Eric mentioned we have a FAQ:
http://www.opensolaris.org/os/community/pm/FAQ/
It would be better to put this kind of info into it, :)

Thanks,
-Aubrey

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