Re: How to interpret MCE messages?

[martin f krafft <madduck@madduck.net>]

also sprach Alan Cox <alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk> [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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