HAL misdetects 2nd processor

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Howdy. I have a server that has been running flawlessly for the last 3-4
months with dual processors. Recently W2K has been booting up with only one
processor, sometimes though it will boot up with two. I have been pulling
my hair out. I have attempted to reinstall the multiprocessor drivers, but
no luck. Right now it's a crap shoot whether or not 1 or 2 processors will
load on each reboot. This server needs both processors. Any ideas why it
would behave this way? The BIOS always recognizes both processors.

Thanks!
 
Have you considered the possibility of a hardware
failure...it happens...and when it does usually
intermittently...
 
True. But in order to get Dell to replace the bad processor, their
diagnostics need to show me that it has failed. The BIOS recognized two
processors on startup, to a Dell tech that is good enough for them. I
wish it was a bad processor or another piece of hardware, that would make
things a lot easier.
 
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