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I put in a Pentium MMX OverDrive processor, and it works, but when I boot the system it disables the cache

Explanation: When booting the motherboard with a Pentium with MMX OverDrive processor, the secondary cache is disabled or not functioning.

Diagnosis: This is often caused by a BIOS that is unable to recognize the OverDrive processor properly.

Recommendation:

• Ensure that the processor has been inserted correctly into the socket; see this section for more troubleshooting of processors.
• Contact your motherboard manufacturer about a BIOS upgrade.

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