Byron,

Believe it or not, there might not be a 2nd level cache... Several years
ago, it was not  uncommon for the very low-price PCs to have *no* 2nd -level
cache. Typically, the manufacturers- like PB-  weren't aiming for a market
who would even ask what 2nd level cache was there, so most buyers of these
systems weren't aware that they had purchased such a design-limited system.

Regards,

Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Byron" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 3:50 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] enabling cache


> My son's friend dropped off his computer to have me fix a couple of
> things.  I fixed the problems, but noticed the computer was so slow
> (Packard Bell 200MHz).  Upon booting, the system says the L2 cache is
> disabled.  I went into CMOS to enable it, but there is no such option.
> I don't have the motherboard manual, but was wondering, would there be a
> jumper to enable it?  The front of the computer case says it is a PR450
> model.  I looked  on the motherboard, but none of the jumpers
> specifically state what they are for.  Any ideas?
>
> Byron Wolter
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