HAL misdetects 2nd processor

[T K]

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!

 

[Keith Fullbright]

Have you considered the possibility of a hardware
failure...it happens...and when it does usually
intermittently...

 

[TK]

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.