Chris Torek writes:

> > A TI TMS390Z55 SuperCache
> >in their machine having the problem of random core dumps

I've only just joined the list, so forgive me if I'm covering old
ground.  I've just finally got around to reinstalling my workstation,
SS20 (TI,TMS390Z55 @ 60 MHz, on-chip FPU) with 1.2-release.

I too am experencing random core dumps, especially when trying to
compile things.  In fact the previous 20 I tried wouldn't even install
at all, the miniroot would just panic with IIRC an alignment fault just
after 'mainbus0 (root): SUNW,SPARCstation-20'.

> Note that the problem does *not* occur on my non-Ecache
> system, so it appears to have something to do with the Ecache.

My SS4 running 1.2-rel runs fine and very stable (I note that it boots
with 'cache NOT enabled').

Presumably this core dumping problem is known, but there's no fix yet?

Is there a way of disabling the cache perhaps, would that help?

-Paul-

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