Where is the 2nd core ?

Deleted member 3 · Nov 23, 2008

Replace the HAL driver,

Triprift · Nov 23, 2008

The only thing i can think of is if you have enabled both cores at startup with msconfig i tried that and ended up with 1 core reporting in cpu'z.

Hayder_Master · Nov 23, 2008

i think it is escape go find it

i don't know try update you bios , if it is still same thing go for older bios version

Nick89 · Nov 23, 2008

Possibly the hal.inf and/or the hal.pnf file is corrupt in the windows\inf folder.

Try replacing them.

Athlon2K15 · Nov 23, 2008

is Core Multiprocessing Enabled in BIOS

Deleted member 3 · Nov 23, 2008

Try this one, should work on XP/2003. No clue about Vista/2008.

Nor do I remember what I changed in it, just remember having the file

Had similar issues eons ago, Google told me to change the file.

95Viper · Nov 23, 2008

First, set you bios to defaults and see if you have the correct processor displayed on your bios screen.

If yes then try this.
Make sure that the check mark in MSCONFIG, under your advance setting for number of processors is UNCHECKED!

If that doesn't do it then try this:
This rebuilds everything that is required to start windows, from the boot.ini to the required .dll files that are also required for the system to run. The infamouse HAL.dll and NTLDR.dll errors can be fixed by doing this. Please note it is not a 100% guaranteed fix, if your OS is botched beyond repair then its botched beyond repair and there is nothing you can do but wipe and reload. Use this hint at your own risk, and you should have your data backed up that is your responsibility....

Okay, boot into recovery console off your windows XP CD. Choose your installation and log in as administrator, if you never set a password for the Administrator account, just hit enter since the password will be blank.

Type the following sets of commands

Code:
attrib -h c:\boot.ini

attrib -s c:\boot.ini

attrib -r c:\boot.ini

del c:\boot.ini
This changes the boot.ini from read only, system file, and hidden to a plain file, then we delete it.

next code
Code:
bootcfg /rebuild
-it will ask you if you wish to rebuild, say yes to all
-name it whatever you want, like "Windows XP Professional"
-make sure to add the /noexecute=optin and /fastdetect options are flagged,
-if you mess this part up, it is easily fixed once you boot into windows, don't panic

next code
Code:
chkdsk /r
This scans the HD for file system errors and fixes them if possible, the /r option is needed for this, and it may take minute, be paitent

final step

Code:
fixboot
rewrite the boot sector with everything we just did, this will fix and rebuild lots of system files when having boot problems. I can't begin to tell you how many machines I have fixed with this method with out having to reimage, even though reimaging would be the faster fix, this allows users who did not back up their data have a second chance at it.

And if, that doesn't do it then, start with a processor swap and see if that will kick the board into seeing a switch.

Sorry, to repeat a lot of stuff.

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

thanxxxx buttttt!!!!

1) There is no option in motherboard to enable multi core.
2) My bios is showing processor count "1"
3) I have tried re-flashing the bios with no success
4) I also re-installed the processor physically and in windows too
5) I don't get two cores neither in msconfig or in cpu-z or in task manager...

I guess I have to take it to the shop

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

does this means two cores?

Fastmix · Nov 23, 2008

Tell me something is your motherboard one of those that were able to support 2 cores later on with a bios update?

If that is the case you might have to flash your bios with a 1 core chip and then the mb will be able to recognize the 2 cores...I would check the manufacturer website and especially the bios log, that should give you an explaination.

btarunr · Nov 23, 2008

Let's try flushing the RTC RAM. (clear CMOS).

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

@Fastmix: no it supports multi-core by default (Chipset: G33, Asus P5K-V)
@btarunr: already cleared it

Fastmix · Nov 23, 2008

The only other thing to try is the processor in another computer and another processor on yours.

Let us know how it goes.

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

yes, I am going to take it to my computer shop, I have a E6600 there.. I will put it in this mobo and will check the problem..

one thing I should be getting "Processor Count: 2" in the bios right ?

btarunr · Nov 23, 2008

smartali89 said:
one thing I should be getting "Processor Count: 2" in the bios right ?

For the ASUS BIOS, it should be something along the lines of "Physical count: 1, Logical count: 2".

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

I am only seeing:

"Processor Count: 1"

iamollie · Nov 23, 2008

so just to double check, when you bring up taskmgr it shows just one core?

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

brother!!!!!!!!!!! I am seeing only 1 core thats why I am posting here!!! Otherwise I wouldn't!!

rangerone766 · Nov 23, 2008

i second the task manager thing. what does that say?

my bios also says 1 processor, but i have a q6600

modder · Nov 23, 2008

smartali89 said:
brother!!!!!!!!!!! I am seeing only 1 core thats why I am posting here!!! Otherwise I wouldn't!!

possible problem with "ACPI PC Driver" .open "Device Manager" (run --> type "devmgmt.msc").find under the computer tab, if "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" appear.

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

Device Manager shows ACPI Multiprocessor PC

modder · Nov 23, 2008

you can use a live cd like ubuntu and see if all cores are recognized by with ubuntu http://www.blog.arun-prabha.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/filecopy.png.

smartali89 · Nov 23, 2008

@modder: read the topic from start.

smartali89 · Nov 25, 2008

problem resolved. The processor had some issue, I have sent it to warranty.

See the performance difference, I have E6600 for now,

System Name	Becca 2
Processor	AMD A10 4600m quad core @ 2.3 ghz
Motherboard	dunno
Cooling	Logitech alto connect
Memory	16 Gig ddr3 1600mhz
Video Card(s)	Ati HD 7660G + & 7470M
Storage	1 TB
Audio Device(s)	onboard crap
Software	Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with sp1

System Name	MASTER
Processor	Core i7 3930k run at 4.4ghz
Motherboard	Asus Rampage IV extreme
Cooling	Corsair H100i
Memory	4x4G kingston hyperx beast 2400mhz
Video Card(s)	2X EVGA GTX680
Storage	2X Crusial M4 256g raid0, 1TbWD g, 2x500 WD B
Display(s)	Samsung 27' 1080P LED 3D monitior 2ms
Case	CoolerMaster Chosmos II
Audio Device(s)	Creative sound blaster X-FI Titanum champion,Creative speakers 7.1 T7900
Power Supply	Corsair 1200i, Logitch G500 Mouse, headset Corsair vengeance 1500
Software	Win7 64bit Ultimate
Benchmark Scores	3d mark 2011: testing

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Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard	MSI X570 Carbon wifi
Cooling	EK Basic 360, x2 250mm, x1 140mm, x1 120mm fans.
Memory	32GB Corsair Vengeance 3200mhz.
Video Card(s)	EVGA RTX 3080 12GB FTW3
Storage	500gb ssd, 2tb ssd, 6tb HD.
Display(s)	MSI 27" Curved 1440p@165hz
Case	HAF 932
Power Supply	Corsair HX850W
Software	Windows 10 64bit

Processor	Intel Core i9 11900K
Motherboard	MSI Z590 Carbon EK X
Cooling	Custom Water
Memory	Team DDR4 4000MHz
Video Card(s)	ASUS TUF RTX 3080 OC
Storage	WD WN850 1TB
Display(s)	43" LG NanoCell 4K 120Hz
Power Supply	Asus Thor 1200w
Mouse	Asus Strix Evolve
Keyboard	Asus Strix Claymore

System Name	mAkS
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo E0 E8400 @3.0Ghz (Acheived 4.4Ghz On Stock Cooling)
Motherboard	Asus P5K-V (Dead :[ )
Cooling	CPU + Front + Rear + Side
Memory	XMS2 DHX TWIN2X2048-6400C5DHX/800 BUS
Video Card(s)	Inno3D 9600 GT Overclocked
Storage	Seagate Sata II 250 GB ++ 500 GB
Display(s)	Hp 2009f 20-inch Wide-screen
Case	Legend
Audio Device(s)	Build-In 8 CHannel (Dell 5.1")
Power Supply	CoolerMaster 460W eXtreme Power Plus
Software	Many
Benchmark Scores	E8400 hardware rank 94th on hwbot in wPrime :D

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