linux kernel: reword description for CONFIG_X86_X2APIC

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Xi Ruoyao 2022-08-25 01:05:55 +08:00
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@ -245,10 +245,12 @@ Device Drivers --->
<varlistentry>
<term><parameter>Support x2apic</parameter></term>
<listitem>
<para>Avoid a kernel panic booting on a system with x2APIC enabled
by the BIOS. This option does no harm if x2APIC is not enabled
or not available, but it's recommended to enable x2APIC in the
BIOS setting for a modern 64-bit x86 system.</para>
<para>Support running the interrupt controller of 64-bit x86
processors in x2APIC mode. x2APIC may be enabled by firmware on
64-bit x86 systems, and a kernel without this option enabled will
panic on boot if x2APIC is enabled by firmware. This option has
has no effect, but also does no harm if x2APIC is disabled by the
firmware.</para>
</listitem>
</varlistentry>