Article: Q142694
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbhw kbHardware
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
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SUMMARY
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When initializing certain Cyrix processors, Windows NT 4.0 will disable the CPU
write-back cache to prevent serious system problems.
MORE INFORMATION
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Certain Cyrix processors are known to cause serious problems with Windows NT
4.0.
If Windows NT detects certain Cyrix processor steppings, it will disable the L1
w/b (write-back) cache.
This will reduce performance but will guard against systemwide problems caused by
the write-back cache, thus preventing data-loss.
The Cyrix products discussed here are manufactured by Cyrix Corporation, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.
Additional query words: prodnt cyrix write-back processor
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Keywords : kb3rdparty kbhw kbHardware
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : 4.0
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