Tim,
we are using 2 absolutely *identical* CPUs.
Anyhow, I will check with the board manufacturer.
Thanks - Reinhard
"Tim Carney" <> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> Reinhard,
>
> Here is some additional information:
>
> This is the word from several MVPS, From NT4 on if you wanted to add a
> second processor it must be EXACTLY the same PROCESSOR, same model and
> same step, etc. or Windows would be upset.
>
> So BIOS may be able to handle slight differences in step but you are much
> better off finding two processors that are same model and same step.
>
> Good Luck!
> Tim
>
> "Reinhard Bentrup" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Thank you Tim,
>>
>>> Up to 4 Sockets are supported in Web, Standard & Enterprise versions.
>>> SBS
>>> 2008 Standard Edition will take 4 Sockets as will the 2nd Server
>>> included as
>>> part of Premium.
>>
>> Just to make sure: When you are talking about sockets, do you mean
>> physical CPUs?
>>
>> We are using Quad Core CPUs, ie. SBS 2008 is supposed to handle 2 Quad
>> Core CPUs if I understood you properly?
>>
>> Thanks - Reinhard
>>
>>
>>
>>> The error you are seeing is the same as what i just saw on a
>>> new Lenovo RD120 Server and Lenovo's Tech Support verified it was an
>>> issue
>>> with different Stepping Levels between the two CPUs. It sounds like
>>> Lenovo
>>> will be addressing the issue via new BIOS. One technician suggested
>>> swapping
>>> CPU positions but that did not work for me.
>>>
>>> Good Luck!
>>> Tim Carney
>>> sbs-mobility.blogspot.com
>>>
>>>
>>> "Reinhard Bentrup" wrote:
>>>
>>>> ASUS DSEB-.. and similar motherboards,
>>>> 2 identical Intel Quad-Core Xeon E5420 / 2.5 GHz Prozessor installed
>>>> giving
>>>> BSOD "MULTIPROCESSOR_NOT_SUPPORTED".
>>>>
>>>> Does Windows Server 2008 actually not support 2 physical CPUs? NB: My
>>>> Windows Server 2008 is part of SBS 2008 Premium Package.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks - Reinhard
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
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