Re: how to configure hyperthreading

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On Wed, 2004-02-18 at 13:15, Ed Wilts wrote:

> There is no kernel parameter for this in 2.4.  As long as you're running
> an smp kernel, and the BIOS presents all the 4 CPUs (2 physical with 2
> logical CPUs each), the Linux will see and use all 4.  

Not entirely correct.  The noht kernel option will disable
hyperthreading.  We've had to use this on 8-way DL740's that report 16
CPU's, when we only have enough spare APIC's for about 12(?).


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