L1 Cache

[Guest]

Hi;

Is it possible (via a third party program) to disable L1 cache?

I have some older games I want to run on my P3 500 that will work properly (apparently) with L1 cache disabled.

I don't have the option via my BIOS settings...


Any info greatly received.
Paul

 

[mbaha]

Why would old games only work if your L1 cache is disabled? L1 cache is not some new technology

mbaha


“Build your own you will love it more”

 

[mpjesse]

The processor would not work without a L1 cache. Besides, like the last dude said L1 cache has been in processors since the 386.

-MP Jesse

"Signatures Suck"

 

[hammerhead]

The processor should work with L1 and/or L2 cache disabled.

Supermicro boards often have this option in the BIOS (I've seen it on socket 7 and slot 1 boards).

And yes, it's true some obscure software will only work with cache disabled.

If you cannot set it in your BIOS though, I'm afraid I can't help, sorry.