Xp Pro doesn't recognize my Hyperthreading CPU

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From: MGGP (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/19/04


Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 20:33:06 -0700

Unlikely to be a Windows (or other OS) problem, sounds
like a flakey motherboard, it still might be wise to flash
the motherboard as the cost to do this is zero. If it
doesn't work I'd call the vendor, explain and ask for a
replacement - a NEW replacement. Good Luck ! (BTW, I've
been using ASUS motherboards for 12 years and for the most
part they're excellent - but nobody's perfect).

>-----Original Message-----
>I bought the Mobo and all components from zipzoomfly.com
>bios version date is 11/21/03 well after HT tech is
>available. Two identicle systems built by friends same
>bios date etc. no problems with other two any ideas or
>advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, could this be
>a OS problem? Thanks for responding
>>-----Original Message-----
>>It's not uncommon for a (new) motherboard's BIOS to be
>out
>>of date, particularly an OEM motherboard. Check the
>>manufacturer's site for a BIOS update but KNOW WHAT
>YOU'RE
>>DOING before updating. If not, get help.
>>http://usa.asus.com/index.htm
>>Talk to your vendor, they're supposed to be your best
>>source of information. Where did you buy the
>motherboard,
>>ASI ? Fry's ? Altex ? Tech Data ? Call 'em.
>>Good Luck !
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>I recently built my computer:
>>>Intel 3.0 ghz HT
>>>Asus P4C800E-Deluxe Mobo
>>>1 Gig Mem
>>>Raid config HDD striped
>>>XP Pro
>>> Above info. is for support. I was convinced
>everything
>>>was running fine until I ran a few benchmarking
>programs
>>>Sisoft Sandra 2004 fro example and was shocked to see
>>>Hyperthreading was not enabled. I went back to bios and
>>>it IS ENABLED. Then checked device mgr and only have
>>>standard pc no multiprocessor option? Very confused and
>>>am stumped for a fix...... Computer Gurus please
>advize!!
>>>.
>>>
>>.
>>
>.
>



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