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Octane CPU problem - mc68k - 12-23-2024

Dear Experts,

just got one Octane 1 with dual R10k @ 250 MHz, 512 MB RAM.

In the advert there was stated it is a 4 (?!) CPU system, but AFAIK only 1 and 2 CPU systems were available.

One CPU is not working: tried to enable it, but the system disables it due to unknown reason.

Any hint what to check? RAM modules are already removed, contacts cleaned. There are 4x 128 MB modules installed.

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RE: Octane CPU problem - ruckusman - 12-23-2024

The R10K/R12K CPU's below 360MHz are LGA and held in place by the heatsink, so perhaps remove, check/inspect and clean the CPU contact pads and the socket contacts.

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RE: Octane CPU problem - mc68k - 12-23-2024

Cleaning the CPU pins fixed the problem.

This is a 2 CPU system.

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RE: Octane CPU problem - vishnu - 12-23-2024

I've posted this pic before, but I'm about nothing if not repeating myself, my VBOB hooked up to my Octane2.

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RE: Octane CPU problem - ruckusman - 12-24-2024

Winning - so good to have the first potential solution be the correct solution.

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