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CPU utilization increases with Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server - Netfinity 7100/7600

Troubleshooting


Problem

CPU utilization increases with Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server for Netfinity 7100/7600.

Resolving The Problem

Source
RETAIN tip H17396

Symptom
 When you are running Windows 2000 Advanced Server, if the parallel port is disabled in the BIOS "Setup/Configuration Utility", the CPU utilization increases dramatically.

Affected configurations
 The system is any of the following IBM Netfinity servers:

  • a Netfinity 7600 server, Type 8665, any Model.
  • a Netfinity 7100 server, Type 8666, any Model.

The following network operating system is affected:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000, version Advanced Server with any Service Pack applied.

The system has the described symptom.

Solution
 Apply the latest BIOS update "IBM Netfinity 7100 and 7600 Flash BIOS Update Diskette Version 1.00" or later. The latest BIOS update executable file and its accompanying text file are available for download by clicking on the following link.  

Workaround
 Disable the printer port in the Windows device manager.
 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Windows 2000

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-4JCSWY

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