Re: How to interpret MCE messages?
From: martin f krafft
Date: Wed Nov 08 2006 - 18:13:13 EST
also sprach Alan Cox <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> [2006.11.08.1729 +0100]:
> > memory/cache error 'data read mem transaction, data
> > transaction, level 2'
>
> L2 Cache
Gosh, I must be blind. Somehow there was too much information in
that dump. Thanks Alan!
> > Before I go out and buy a new motherboard (as I assume that it's
> > a L1/L2 cache problem),
>
> L1/L2 cache are on the CPU these days. Double check with the processor
> docs and vendor but I think mcelog is actually trying to tell you that
> the CPU wants to be warranty returned. It might also of course be a heat
> problem.
I am afraid the CPU might be out of warranty, but I'll try; I doubt
it's a heat problem since there are plenty fans and the machine's
interior is actually of quite agreeable temperature.
I'll check the CPU. Again, thanks.
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