Possible Prescott Cpu temporary workaround
From: Greg R (webworm12_at_yes.hotmail.com)
Date: 08/27/04
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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:46:31 -0500
The problem of SP2 not installing on Prescott (Celerons) and Extreme
Edition CPUs has been identified. The problem appears to be due to the
machine's BIOS not installing a production level microcode update.
To check whether the BlOS is at the correct level, download the Intel
Processor Frequency ID utility from this page:
http://support.intel.com/support/processors/tools/frequencyid/
The microcode version is identified by this utility as "CPU Revision".
So for this CPU:
* CPU Family = 15
* CPU Model = 3
* CPU Stepping = 4
The microcode revision should be at least 8 (if it is zero, then no
microcode update was installed at all):
* CPU Revision = 8
If the microcode revision is not 8, then boot into Safe Mode. Rename
the file %windir%\system32\drivers\update.sys so that it does not
load. Apply the SP2 upgrade file and the machine should boot properly.
Frequently check the website of your motherboard manufacturer for BIOS
updates as the above is a temporary workaround and may cause
instability.
CQuirke have you tried this?
Greg R
http://www.angelfire.com/in4/computertips/
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