X2 4200 / Set up?

[Refractoryman]

Do I have to do anything to set the cpu up to be recognized as a dual processor? When I run CPU-Z under Processor Selection it shows a greyed out area with "CPU #0 (Core 0). Is this correct? As you can tell from my previous post I am a newbie and need all the help I can get.
Thanks

 

[theMan]

does your current bios support dual core processors?

 

[Refractoryman]

I am on a Asus A8V Deluxe board running the latest 1014 bios update. Everything I read appears that it's supported. Do I need to change anything in the bios?

 

[Refractoryman]

Reloaded bios ver. 1013. Still did not recognize dual core. Any ideas?

 

[theMan]

it may have something to do with windows. also, you should be running 1014, because it is the most stable dual core bios. im not really sure what to do, but a lot of people have had experience in what to do with windows. is this a new windows install, or an old one?

 

[Refractoryman]

It's not a fresh install. I just reloaded my previous set up and upgraded the drivers. I wonder if there is setting in windows that needs to be changed?

 

[yourdeardaniel]

are u running latest cpu-z? did you install the chipset drivers. my cpu-z show both processor and as x2 (and not a64) after i updated to latest bios.

 

[Refractoryman]

I am running version 1.30. Processor name shows as AMD Athlon 64 X2. Under specification it has AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+. Under Processor Selection it is grayed out and shows CPU #0 (Core 0). Any suggestions?

 

[Kenai]

Does Windows recognize that you are running a multi processor?
In Device Manager under Computer it should say something like ACPI Multi Processor
If it doesn't update the driver for the processor and select the Multi version.

 

[Refractoryman]

It says "Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC". Where would the driver for this be? On my Asus CD? I am also running cool & quiet. Is that okay?

 

[Diogenes2]

Originally posted by: Refractoryman
It says "Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC". Where would the driver for this be? On my Asus CD? I am also running cool & quiet. Is that okay?

Just go to control panel.. system - Device manager - computer - properties

select ' update driver ' and choose 'multiprocessor '

 

[Refractoryman]

I hate seem stupid. But the wizard can not locate that driver. I am going to computer than clicking properties on the ACPI device that appears. But it will not find the multiprocessor driver. Help?

 

[yourdeardaniel]

what OS are you running?

 

[Refractoryman]

windows XP Pro.

 

[Refractoryman]

Windows XP Pro SP2.

 

[Refractoryman]

Found the following on the AMD forum. anybody have any comments? Does this mean I have to reinstall evrything?

^^yes. although i think that if you've already updated to advanced configuration and power interface, that you cannot update to Multiprocessor PC without a new installation, and using the f5 key and choosing ACPI Multiprocessor PC

 

[theMan]

huh, i didnt know that. that really sucks because i really hate reinstalling windows. yet another reason not to purchase an X2

 

[josh609]

Originally posted by: theman
huh, i didnt know that. that really sucks because i really hate reinstalling windows. yet another reason not to purchase an X2

I would gladly reformat my computer for an X2 processor. I would gladly take that X2 off your hands if reformating is such a pain for you.......

 

[Rankor]

If you do a Ctrl-Alt-Del you should have the Task Manager Window come up.

Go to Performance and if your X2 is recognized as a dual core, there should be two graphs under the CPU Usage History.

 

[Furen]

Right-click Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC --> Update driver... --> Search windows update for software: NO --> Install from a list (advanced) --> Do not Search --> ACPI Multiprocessor PC and do next 'till you finish. I cant test it myself since I dont have an X2 yet , but it should work. If you've already tried it just ignore me.

Hope that helps, if you need me to explain something further just ask.

 

[Refractoryman]

Tried it but it still only installs "Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC " and not the "ACPI Multiprocessor PC". there has to be away around this with out doing a reinstall?
Thanks for everyones help.

 

[Refractoryman]

After posting and trying everyone's suggestions I bit the bullet and did a "CLEAN INSTALL" like I should have done in the first place. OS is XP PRO. The only thing I did different from the install prompts was hard code the "ACPI MULTIPROCESSOR" during set up by hitting "F5". Not sure if I had to do it, but since it let me I did. Everything seems to be running fine. CPU-Z is now showing (2) cores along with task manager. Thanks again for everyones input. It was appreciated.

A8V-Deluxe mobo
X2 4200+ cpu
1gb ram
ATI AIW 9800 128 VC
true430 PSU