SCO installation error message

[bmoattari]

I am encountering the following message after complete (and successful) installation of UnixWare 2.1:

"pcmp_table_look: MP floating pointer missing.
pcmp_table_check: Bad MP config table signature."

I have already confirmed all IRQ, and Mem. address settings. There does not seem to be any device conflict.
Please provide assistance,
Thank You,
Bob Moattari

 

[AndyBo]

How many CPUs does the server have? And did you install the multi-processor support?

 

[bmoattari]

Hello Andy,
The server is a Compaq Proliant 800 with only one CPU.
My first installation (following same steps) on a comparable server has been successful. I have encountered this problem on two units so far.

 

[AndyBo]

A search on the error message in SCO's technical article database threw up a link to

http://diana.sco.com/ns-search/TAEX...h-set=/39ae6/aaaa0024Pae6b78&NS-doc-offset=0&

This details an error described as "I get "WARNING: pcmp_table_xxx", then the system panics during the first reboot of my Compaq 2500 server after a fresh UnixWare 2.1.2 installation."

Quoting from the document:

The circumstances that manifested themselves with the specific WARNING and PANIC messages above include:

- A single CPU ProLiant 2500

- Selection of the MP Package During the installation

- Selection of the "Intel MP Specification"

There's then some details about how to correct the problem. If the link I gave doesn't work, go to

http://www.sco.com/ta/

and do a search for the first error message that you gave.

Good luck!

 

[bmoattari]

Thanks a million Andy!
I looked up the solution from the link you provided. I will give this a try!
You have been a great help...
Bob