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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:57 am
Post subject: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel
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Hi,
I replaced the processor in one of my desktop PCs with an Athlon 3800x2.
In control panel (xp pro) it shows as the correct processor, but
clicking on processors and also in performance monitor only shows a
single CPU.
I downloaded the amd drivers and tried them, I've also done a repair
install of XP with no success.
Anyone got any ideas ?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:57 am
Post subject: Re: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Simon wrote:
> Hi,
> I replaced the processor in one of my desktop PCs with an Athlon 3800x2.
> In control panel (xp pro) it shows as the correct processor, but
> clicking on processors and also in performance monitor only shows a
> single CPU.
> I downloaded the amd drivers and tried them, I've also done a repair
> install of XP with no success.
> Anyone got any ideas ?
> thanks simon.
Go to Device Manager. Examine the "Computer" entry. Click the (+)
and it will probably say "ACPI Uniprocessor PC". That is the HAL or
hardware abstraction layer. Right click and do properties on it.
Click "Driver". Do an "Update Driver". On my computer, "Display
a list of known drivers" gives ACPI Multiprocessor PC as an option.
That is the kind of thing you want to use.
Not every HAL transition works this easily. Changing between ACPI
Uniprocessor PC and ACPI Multiprocessor PC isn't too traumatic,
as they both support ACPI. Some of the other options, like
"Standard PC" would really mess things up.
(This article for Win2K, lists some of the HAL options)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/237556/en-us
So while this is not a complete recipe, maybe it'll head you in
the right direction.
Paul |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:57 am
Post subject: Re: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Simon <news.RemoveThis@bools-removethis-.org> wrote:
> Paul wrote:
>> Simon wrote:
>>> I've also done a repair install of XP with no success.
>> a list of known drivers" gives ACPI Multiprocessor PC as an option.
>> That is the kind of thing you want to use.
> I'd already tried this with no luck. I'll dig out another hard disk
> later and do an install from scratch just to make sure it actually
> works then.
The ACPI is fundamental stuff. At least on prior versions of Windows
it cannot even be uninstalled. I would definitely try a full
reinstallation (really helps to have a disk manager for that sort of
thing, or another hard drive like you have). I bet it is set up during
(full) installation.
> cheers simon >> Stay informed about: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:57 am
Post subject: Re: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Simon" <news.TakeThisOut@bools-removethis-.org> wrote in message
news:clkli.24409$%Z3.1902@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi,
> I replaced the processor in one of my desktop PCs with an Athlon 3800x2.
> In control panel (xp pro) it shows as the correct processor, but clicking
> on processors and also in performance monitor only shows a single CPU.
> I downloaded the amd drivers and tried them, I've also done a repair
> install of XP with no success.
> Anyone got any ideas ?
> thanks simon.
I recently did the same upgrade myself and although the CPU showed up
properly as a dual core I had minor stability issues with it so I ended up
backing up all my files to do a full format and reinstall. Everything's
sweet now - installed the CPU driver and the Dual Core Optimizer. >> Stay informed about: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:41 am
Post subject: Re: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Paul wrote:
> Simon wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I replaced the processor in one of my desktop PCs with an Athlon
>> 3800x2. In control panel (xp pro) it shows as the correct processor,
>> but clicking on processors and also in performance monitor only shows
>> a single CPU.
>> I downloaded the amd drivers and tried them, I've also done a repair
>> install of XP with no success.
>> Anyone got any ideas ?
>> thanks simon.
>
> Go to Device Manager. Examine the "Computer" entry. Click the (+)
> and it will probably say "ACPI Uniprocessor PC". That is the HAL or
> hardware abstraction layer. Right click and do properties on it.
> Click "Driver". Do an "Update Driver". On my computer, "Display
> a list of known drivers" gives ACPI Multiprocessor PC as an option.
> That is the kind of thing you want to use.
>
> Not every HAL transition works this easily. Changing between ACPI
> Uniprocessor PC and ACPI Multiprocessor PC isn't too traumatic,
> as they both support ACPI. Some of the other options, like
> "Standard PC" would really mess things up.
>
> (This article for Win2K, lists some of the HAL options)
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/237556/en-us
>
> So while this is not a complete recipe, maybe it'll head you in
> the right direction.
>
> Paul
Thanks Paul,
I'd already tried this with no luck. I'll dig out another hard disk
later and do an install from scratch just to make sure it actually works
then.
cheers simon >> Stay informed about: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:41 am
Post subject: Re: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Simon wrote:
> Paul wrote:
>> Simon wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I replaced the processor in one of my desktop PCs with an Athlon
>>> 3800x2. In control panel (xp pro) it shows as the correct processor,
>>> but clicking on processors and also in performance monitor only shows
>>> a single CPU.
>>> I downloaded the amd drivers and tried them, I've also done a repair
>>> install of XP with no success.
>>> Anyone got any ideas ?
>>> thanks simon.
>>
>> Go to Device Manager. Examine the "Computer" entry. Click the (+)
>> and it will probably say "ACPI Uniprocessor PC". That is the HAL or
>> hardware abstraction layer. Right click and do properties on it.
>> Click "Driver". Do an "Update Driver". On my computer, "Display
>> a list of known drivers" gives ACPI Multiprocessor PC as an option.
>> That is the kind of thing you want to use.
>>
>> Not every HAL transition works this easily. Changing between ACPI
>> Uniprocessor PC and ACPI Multiprocessor PC isn't too traumatic,
>> as they both support ACPI. Some of the other options, like
>> "Standard PC" would really mess things up.
>>
>> (This article for Win2K, lists some of the HAL options)
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/237556/en-us
>>
>> So while this is not a complete recipe, maybe it'll head you in
>> the right direction.
>>
>> Paul
> Thanks Paul,
> I'd already tried this with no luck. I'll dig out another hard disk
> later and do an install from scratch just to make sure it actually works
> then.
> cheers simon
So your "Computer" entry is already "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" ?
Paul >> Stay informed about: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:58 am
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:57 am
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:42 pm
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You did not say which motherboard you are using. That may be the problem if
it is not dual core compatible.
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"Simon" <news.DeleteThis@bools-removethis-.org> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I replaced the processor in one of my desktop PCs with an Athlon 3800x2.
> In control panel (xp pro) it shows as the correct processor, but clicking
> on processors and also in performance monitor only shows a single CPU.
> I downloaded the amd drivers and tried them, I've also done a repair
> install of XP with no success.
> Anyone got any ideas ?
> thanks simon. >> Stay informed about: Upgraded CPU to X2 - doesn't show in control panel |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:56 am
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