Question: meaning of Hz in the Linux Kernel

Arc4ne · 08-13-2004, 10:10 AM

Hello.

I was wondering what Hz standed for on a linux kernel. Some people have it set at 1000, 100, or 200.

What does the Hz do, and how do I compile a new kernel with Hz?

Thanks

320mb · 08-13-2004, 11:08 AM

http://kerneltrap.org/node.php?id=464

Arc4ne · 08-13-2004, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the response, now I have a somewhat of a idea of what Hz is... other posts are encouraged!

penguin4 · 08-13-2004, 09:03 PM

arc4ne; as u now it is hertz and since it would operate within a frequency so that it will be effecient. most electonics operate that way, all those terms bandwidth,bus,etc use hertz as a simple explanation. sorry not being condesending my apology.

Arc4ne · 08-13-2004, 10:56 PM

The topic is pretty much explanatory.

I need help on knowing how to change the kernel Hz from default ( 100 ) to 1000 specifically in the 2.4.27 kernel.

Currently running CentOs.

mdg · 08-13-2004, 11:08 PM

Never heard of Colonel Hurts before.
Seriously though, maybe you could explain what it is you're looking for. I understand that CentOs uses standard Linux kernel, so which Hz are you referring to?

Arc4ne · 08-13-2004, 11:44 PM

I am referring to Hz as the frequency of the timer interrupt.

If anyone can help, please post!

trickykid · 08-14-2004, 12:06 AM

Moderator Note: Merged your two threads discussing the same topic together, makes things easier as we don't need two threads discussing the same topic.

Arc4ne · 08-15-2004, 10:12 PM

Does anyone know how to change Hz in a 2.4.27 kernel??