cool and quiet module does not load: using an unlocked 4th core

Intrepid · 2009-09-30 02:43:13

I have an AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition, with which I unlocked the fourth core. Thus PROBABLY explains the reason why the powernow-k8 module does not recognize my hardware. I have searched the forums and seen what people have done and it makes sense to me that this unbranding would cause the problem. The error is as so:

FATAL: Error inserting powernow_k8 (/lib/modules/2.6.30-ARCH/kernel/arch/x86/kernel/cpu/cpufreq/powernow-k8.ko): No such device

Before responding with "go to such and such link in Arch forums," believe me, I have looked. Unless someone has more insight on this problem than I do, I doubt that my situation is the same as most because of this unlocked fourth core (BIOS and gnome-device-manager label it as Phenom II X4 20 now ). Is there a way I can trick the system into thinking my hardware/processor is generic? Thanks.

Last edited by Intrepid (2009-09-30 02:51:05)

Zariel · 2009-09-30 11:42:50

Im in the same boat, though I dont care about cool n quiet. I dont get core temps from k10 temps tho.

R00KIE · 2009-09-30 21:08:23

Can you lock it again and try and see if it works?
Also you may want to see how that module detects the cpu and maybe try to make a special patch for that, may very well be just adding a line or something like that (I have no idea if it is or not, but some things can be that easy ).

Intrepid · 2009-10-01 00:51:13

It's good to hear others have some experience with this CPU. I don't know if it's a problem or not; I hear that the new phenom ii's automatically shut down unused parts of the processor.... which is fine with me, but if it can make my CPU last longer, I WILL use cool-n-quiet . I already hurt my luck by putting too much thermal paste, which I scraped OFF the mobo with an isopropyl alcohol cloth ... (surprised it didn't get into the pin contacts).

@R00KIE: Where can I find the source code for the module?

R00KIE · 2009-10-01 10:59:40

You can find the source code in the the kernel source code tree I believe.

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#1 2009-09-30 02:43:13

cool and quiet module does not load: using an unlocked 4th core

#2 2009-09-30 11:42:50

Re: cool and quiet module does not load: using an unlocked 4th core

#3 2009-09-30 21:08:23

Re: cool and quiet module does not load: using an unlocked 4th core

#4 2009-10-01 00:51:13

Re: cool and quiet module does not load: using an unlocked 4th core

#5 2009-10-01 10:59:40

Re: cool and quiet module does not load: using an unlocked 4th core

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