I am running SuSE 10.1 and I am getting some weird stuff. I enclosed 2 screenshots to show you what I mean. First of all when I click on my computer it gives me an error message. And secondly, when I try to get the processor info it shows up as only 1000 MHz! I am running my A64 3500+ at 2.45GHz, so I know it is reading something wrong. Also the performance isn't anywhere near where Windows XP is, as I have a dual boot. Can someone please get me sorted out?

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Are you running x64 SuSe?

What does sysinfo:/ do anyway? Im on knoppix and it gives me the same error.

No, I am running 32 bit. The sysinfo will tell you what drives you have and the processor type and speed, basically like my computer in windows with a little more info.

http://cbid.amdclub.ru/

Don't know if this will help or not. Id's your prcessor and other info. I downloaded this version to Id my cpu.

Thanks for the link. Honestly, I could care less wether it correctly ID's my CPU, I just want it to run as fast as XP. I was told it manages memory better than Windows therefore making the performance better, but that's definately not the case here.

Bump for anyone who may have missed this.

What kernel version are you running? I had a similar problem with my A64 on the 2.6.12 kernel. The only solution for me was building the 2.6.14 vanilla kernel from source. All the latest kernels (2.6.14 and above) seem to have solved this problem. Building from source has other advantages as well as you can enable all kinds of performance tweaks for your processor and memory. Most distros aren't great performers out of the box. If you want to take advantage of the speed linux can provide you, you'll have to get your hands dirty.

Whoa, slow down there bro! I am not a total Linux n00b, but I guess you could still consider me one. I have no idea what kernel version I am running. I know it is 2.6 something, but other than that IDK. I don't have a problem getting my hands dirty, but Windows is my native OS. I can basically do anything with it, and Linux is the exact opposite. Do you think you could give me some pointers to better the performance?

Quote: Originally Posted by Sn0wMan Whoa, slow down there bro! I am not a total Linux n00b, but I guess you could still consider me one. I have no idea what kernel version I am running. I know it is 2.6 something, but other than that IDK. I don't have a problem getting my hands dirty, but Windows is my native OS. I can basically do anything with it, and Linux is the exact opposite. Do you think you could give me some pointers to better the performance?

in a console, type:

Then tell me what the output is.

2.6.16.21-0.13-default

Interesting. Being the default kernel that comes with SuSe, its definitely not optimized for your hardware. When I return from a Labor Day at the lake, I'll try to give you some pointers on kernel optimization.

Sounds good. Feel free to send me a PM or an email (in my profile). + Rep for your efforts so far.

Follow this HOWTO. It works on nearly every distro, and it covers just about everything except what optimizations to choose when you get to the code:

You'll find sections where you can choose processor type, ram size, etc. You'll also be able to get rid of alot of bloat like support for older hardware and the like. Just go through each section thoroughly, and if you don't know, dont change it.

I know it looks daunting, but it really isn't. Just take your time, and don't miss any steps. Remember...in your case...you can always go back to windows. This is really the only way to optimize your hardware in linux, so you kinda have to do it.

If you have any questions, just post them up.

Wow thanks for the info. When I have some free time I will set down and play with it. I would rep you again if I could and I will let you know how it goes.

No problem! I was basically going to type you up a HOWTO myself, and decided that fermented malt & hops got the best of me today. I would told you the same thing anyway. One thing to keep in mind is to make sure all of the requirements are taken care of---especially the C+ compilers. Most distros have them built-in, but it doesn't hurt to try to install them anyway---just to be sure.