Dual L5506 + Win2012 DC = No Good?

Zankza · Dec 11, 2012

full quality picture link: http://i.minus.com/itEZmZD49IWXx.png

I have upgraded my server from 2008 r2 to 2012 and one thing I noticed, it's not utilizing the second processor (second physical socket), further investigation got me confused. Please refer the picture above.

NOTE: this processor DO NOT SUPPORT hyper-threading; hence there should be only 8/8 not 4/8 or 8/16/

KieX · Dec 11, 2012

Asuming your BIOS is setup correctly are you running the latest Chipset drivers for your motherboard? I'm hazarding a guess that may be the reason the OS is only picking up one socket instead of 2.

Zankza · Dec 11, 2012

KieX said:
Asuming your BIOS is setup correctly are you running the latest Chipset drivers for your motherboard? I'm hazarding a guess that may be the reason the OS is only picking up one socket instead of 2.

Of course. It was running 2008 R2 without any problems. Only thing I changed was OS. Even checked bios to make sure nothing was changed.

And also I even tried to consult with the data center and microsoft technet, but nobody could provide any kind of answer or solution.

I've been asked about some boot (msconfig) configuration but it's about threads/core not CPU physical units.
http://i.minus.com/ifKeyWGR7zuWf.png

and also I've been asked about parked cores, they are for cores/threads not for physical CPU units. (they were disabled for testing purpose anyway)

Easy Rhino · Dec 11, 2012

give a linux live cd a shot and see if it recognizes both processors.

Zankza · Dec 11, 2012

Easy Rhino said:
give a linux live cd a shot and see if it recognizes both processors.

Yes 2008 recognizes it.

Easy Rhino · Dec 11, 2012

well, perhaps something happened between now and then. maybe you bumped the case and loosened the connection between the socket and the board. maybe a chip died on you. so rather than spending a long time reinstalling windows 2008 to backtrack your steps, spend 5 minutes downloading a linux live cd and pop that bad boy in.

Zankza · Dec 11, 2012

Easy Rhino said:
well, perhaps something happened between now and then. maybe you bumped the case and loosened the connection between the socket and the board. maybe a chip died on you. so rather than spending a long time reinstalling windows 2008 to backtrack your steps, spend 5 minutes downloading a linux live cd and pop that bad boy in.

I dont think you understand, I already reinstalled 2008 once again to confirm the CPU is not dead.

Easy Rhino · Dec 11, 2012

Zankza said:
I dont think you understand, I already reinstalled 2008 once again to confirm the CPU is not dead.

oh. well then best you contact your vendor.

KieX · Dec 11, 2012

Zankza said:
I dont think you understand, I already reinstalled 2008 once again to confirm the CPU is not dead.

Given the steps you've already taken I think as Easy Rhino suggested this is probably something you want to check with the Vendor at this point.

BTW, in your W2012 screenshot your L5506 are reporting as E5506, does that also happen in W2008?

Zankza · Dec 11, 2012

KieX said:
Given the steps you've already taken I think as Easy Rhino suggested
BTW, in your W2012 screenshot your L5506 are reporting as E5506, does that also happen in W2008?

Oh wow. Didn't even notice that. I have no idea why that happens and what are the side effects of that.

Yes I spoke with vendor, but apparently they gave up and is undergoing approval to get me a new server.

KieX · Dec 11, 2012

Zankza said:
Oh wow. Didn't even notice that. I have no idea why that happens and what are the side effects of that.

Yes I spoke with vendor, but apparently they gave up and is undergoing approval to get me a new server.

Cool, should hopefully get resolved now. :toast:

lemonadesoda · Dec 11, 2012

Try using speccy or HWiNFO and see what info you can get on those CPUs.

Check they are BOTH L5506 or E5506. I suspect they are mismatched, one L5506 and the other a E5506 and maybe different steppings too. Report back with results.

With an UPGRADE rather than reinstall of W2K12 this might well have caused a problem with the HAL. And it has selected single CPU ACPI and not multiprocessor. Now this article is not specific about W2K12, but talks about the issue with XP. http://wiert.me/2010/10/14/windows-xp-changing-the-hal-to-support-multiple-cores-actually-two-cpus/
May be there are some clues there. Also http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...lti-core/71519d51-f6cb-47df-b3ff-66c2928d6de4

I'd love to see the performance of your system running W2K3R2 Geekbench. I have a couple of ES5506's sitting around, and I want to see if it is worth buying RAM/mainboard for them. Put your results here: http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88575

Good luck!

Easy Rhino · Dec 11, 2012

ugh, i would love those two procs for my linux libvirt host!

Zankza · Dec 13, 2012

Here's a picture of new replaced cpu. Ps can you notice something new too?

Jstn7477 · Dec 13, 2012

Zankza said:
Here's a picture of new replaced cpu. Ps can you notice something new too?http://i.minus.com/ibkFMn8nSfscWT.png

Both CPUs are working and you have Hyperthreading supportive ones now?

Zankza · Dec 13, 2012

Jstn7477 said:
Both CPUs are working and you have Hyperthreading supportive ones now?

Close, but thats both one thing. There's another thing.

Jstn7477 · Dec 13, 2012

Zankza said:
Close, but thats both one thing. There's another thing.

Hello 96GB of RAM? :cool:

Zankza · Dec 13, 2012

Jstn7477 said:
Hello 96GB of RAM?

Hello. So we meet

System Name	Hulk
Processor	8870 v2
Motherboard	supermicro
Cooling	OEM
Memory	32GBx96
Video Card(s)	n/a
Storage	n/a

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Motherboard	Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook
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System Name	Hulk
Processor	8870 v2
Motherboard	supermicro
Cooling	OEM
Memory	32GBx96
Video Card(s)	n/a
Storage	n/a

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Mouse	MX Master 3s
Keyboard	Logitech G915 Wireless Clicky
Software	The Matrix

System Name	Hulk
Processor	8870 v2
Motherboard	supermicro
Cooling	OEM
Memory	32GBx96
Video Card(s)	n/a
Storage	n/a

Dual L5506 + Win2012 DC = No Good?

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