SK0-003 · Question #229
When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which of the following guidelines must be followed? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is D. The processors must have the same cache size set. E. The processor with the lowest feature set must be the bootstrap processor. When installing server processors with mixed stepping levels, it is essential that all processors share the same cache size, and the processor with the lowest feature set must be designated as the bootstrap processor.
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When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which of the following guidelines must be followed? (Select TWO).
Options
- AThe processors must have different frequencies set to operate.
- BThe processor with the highest feature set must be the bootstrap processor.
- CThe processors must have different cache sizes set to operate.
- DThe processors must have the same cache size set.
- EThe processor with the lowest feature set must be the bootstrap processor.
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D94% (32)
Why each option
When installing server processors with mixed stepping levels, it is essential that all processors share the same cache size, and the processor with the lowest feature set must be designated as the bootstrap processor.
In a multi-processor system, all processors generally must operate at the same frequency for stability and synchronous operation, not different frequencies.
Designating the processor with the highest feature set as the bootstrap processor risks system instability if other, less capable processors cannot support those advanced features.
Operating with different cache sizes in a mixed-stepping multi-processor system can lead to severe performance issues or system instability due to inconsistent memory architecture.
For system stability and proper operation in a multi-processor configuration, all processors, even with mixed stepping levels, must operate with identical cache sizes to ensure consistent memory management and data coherence.
Selecting the processor with the lowest feature set as the bootstrap processor ensures that the system initializes and operates using a common baseline set of instructions and features, preventing compatibility conflicts when other processors might have more advanced capabilities.
Concept tested: Mixed stepping CPU installation guidelines
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