Benign Message: CPU (cpu_no) is not a capable Intel processor

Warning Message: CPU <cpu_no> is not a capable Intel processor is benign.

Problem

When booting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 with Service Pack 3 (SLES9-SP 3), the following message appears in the log file:

CPU <cpu_no> is not a capable Intel processor

The SLES9-SP 3 loads the microcode driver and runs it. The microcode driver was written specifically for Intel processors and not AMD processors. Consequently, when the driver checks the processor type, it prints this warning message.

Impacted OS: SLES9-SP3

Impacted Hardware: All server modules (X8400, X8420, X8440)

Workaround

This is a benign warning message that does not affect system functionality.