CONFIG_MIPS_CPU_SCACHE is the one you need to set. You may try the Perf tool located at tools/perf. For how to build the tool and patch the kernel, please refer to: http://www.linux-mips.org/archives/linux-mips/2010-06/msg00143.html BTW, raw events are suggested for your L2$ profiling. Deng-Cheng 2010/6/13 loody <miloody@xxxxxxxxx>: > Dear all: > My cpu is 24ke and are there any l2 cache configs I have to take care > of, such linux can take advantage of it. > BTW, will I can find any tool or test program for measuring the > performance of l2 cache under linux? > Appreciate your help, > miloody > >