Kernel: Unable to select processor family

Brackhar · n00b Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 18

I'm currently trying to configure the v2.6.11-gentoo-r9 32-bit kernel for my AMD-FX processor. I enter the kernel menuconfig, and under "Processor Type and Features" the "Pentium-4/Celeron(P4-based)/Pentium-4 M/Xeon)" family is already selected. Next to the option there is an arrow indicating that there should be a submenu for more choices.

However, my problem is that, when I attempt to select the Processor Family submenu, I can not expand the menu tree. In other words, there is no way for me to change the processor family for my kernel. My two questions are first, is this a problem for my FX chip or is this intended? Secondly, if this is a problem, what could be the possible cause and how can I circumvent it?

Thanks for your help,
-Brackhar

Jaglover · Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 2:39 am Post subject:

Most certainly one can edit the config file by hand. Or do 'make config' instead of menuconfig.

Brackhar · n00b Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 18

doublepost.

Brackhar · n00b Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 18

So, if I were to edit the config file by hand, I would comment out CONFIG_MPENTIUM4=y and uncomment the line "CONFIG_MK8=y"? Or would it be MK7 or M686? Could you provide a little more info?

-Brackhar

Jaglover · Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 1:56 pm Post subject:

Eh... It has been long time since I compiled my last Linux kernel. In general, I'm good at generating ideas. I think there is documentation for details. Right now I can give you some more ideas. Read the readme file(s) that came with your kernel. Visit http://kernel.org. I can do it for you. But hey, it's your CPU and your config. So why don't you try it first? You can't ruin your system just by compiling a new kernel and trying it out. So, give it a try. Trial and error method helps to learn too (as long as human lives are not endangered)

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