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when i run my cpu-z, it shows that its a athlon 64, toledo core...... NO X2 ANYWHERE.... do i have to change some of the settings in my BIOS??
please reply quickly..
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NEW x2 4400+ doesnt show to be dual core?
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Relax, I wouldn't be too worried about it. Either the cpu-z is not current enough to recognize it, or you need to updazte your bios. Either way it's a software isse and you are still running and using a dual core cpu.
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rseven said:
heh.. i do get a lil ancy..... but i did just drop 500 bucks on this thing... where can i update the cpu-Z ?
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The 1.30 version of cpu-z came out in the beginning of August. With development time it may still not be recent enough to recognize a cpu that came out only a short time before it's release. If it doesn't still don't panic. The next version will no doubt work.
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ok... ya i have the 1.30 version and its the same. O WELL... but i still dont have to change anything in my BIOS or anything? like even when i right click on [my computer] and go to properties, its says AMD Hammer family - Model unknown.... me SOOO confused
me SOOO confused
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Does you task manager recognize the second core? If it does your fine. Also have you updated to the lastest BIOS?
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Enigma422 said:
like hitting Ctrl+Alt+Del ? that task manager? how do i get an updated BIOS?
sorry for the n00bish questions
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1twelve2 said:
yes, if you hit ctrl+alt+delete youll get the task manager, then you can click on performance and it should show two cpu graphs there...
this should be a link to your bios update page (make sure its the correct model). It has a how to faq link there too. http://abit-usa.com/downloads/bios/bios_revision.php?categories=1&model=275
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EDIT: ^^^Beat me to it 
Yes, when you hit Ctrl+Alt+Del you can bring up the task manager depending on how you have your log in setup, but assuming you use the 'Welcome screen' you a window called "Windows Task Manager" will come up. If you hit the performance tab, you should see two graphs in the "CPU Usage History" section. If you don't then Windows is not recognizing the second core.
If you installed your CPU without reinstalling Windows, you can try to format and reinstall windows and see if the second core is recognized after a fresh install. If it does not, then you need a BIOS update. You can grab the lastest BIOS at your mobo's manufacturer's website. If the mobo you have in your sig is what your using in your dual core system then go the Abit's website.
1twelve2 said:
Yes, when you hit Ctrl+Alt+Del you can bring up the task manager depending on how you have your log in setup, but assuming you use the 'Welcome screen' you a window called "Windows Task Manager" will come up. If you hit the performance tab, you should see two graphs in the "CPU Usage History" section. If you don't then Windows is not recognizing the second core.
If you installed your CPU without reinstalling Windows, you can try to format and reinstall windows and see if the second core is recognized after a fresh install. If it does not, then you need a BIOS update. You can grab the lastest BIOS at your mobo's manufacturer's website. If the mobo you have in your sig is what your using in your dual core system then go the Abit's website.
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nah, you dont need to format. If you want to , go ahead, it certainly doesn't hurt, but you dont have to. The problem is most definetly your BIOS. Grab the latest one from Abit, follow the directions, and you'll be good to go.
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thanks to you guys, i fixed the problem.... i am happy
thanks to you guys, i fixed the problem.... i am happy
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I know you've solved it, but just as an additional aside (and additional possible cause for anyone else who may read this and have the same problem), XP Home won't do dual-cores, as far as I know, since it has no SMP support.
