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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 07:28:09 AM

I have a D820 with a T2400 Centrino Duo. I have enabled dual core support in bios and verified this in device manager, but task manager shows only one cpu, there's no option to show two like with HT cpu's or multi cpu servers.

Is there some driver I need for dual core support or is it working correctly? The reeson I think it's not working is coz single threaded applications are pulling my cpu at 100% when they are busy, technically single threaded should only pull one core to 100%?

Thanks

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 07:56:07 AM
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Thanks for the help..

Under which section is ....pc ?
'Computer'? or perhaps 'system devices'?

I tried updating the one in computer but I only get 'standard pc' and advanced configuration and power acpi'. There is no multiprocessor option. I have checked my other dual core pc, and it has the option there, do I need to get a driver somewhere or point to a ini file somewhere under the have disk option?

And yes, I am a noob at dualcore.

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 08:01:10 AM
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I unticked it first time round, thats why i was wondering if i have to point to some location under the have disk option

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 08:55:21 AM
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Thanks.

I have 4 of these laptops in my department and they all were enabled when it was installed, none of them have the multiprocessor info though.

I will try to dig the info out of the windows repair folder from a working xp pc.

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 09:00:14 AM
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The hard way is to change SETUP.LOG in C:\WINDOWS\repair
I only have here the entries for Windows Server 2003's ACPI Multiprocessor which I don't think will work in Windows XP.



Do you have any tips? Like which dll's do you use in 2003?

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 09:51:33 AM
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The laptop uses Hal.dll, strange enough my pc which works uses the same dll. Theres no other hal dll in the setup.log.

I am trying to reinstall one of the laptops myself, and not through the admin department (apparently they installed the laptops via Ghost images which could be the source of the problem)

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 10:06:38 AM
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Thanks for the help! I definately learned a few things. Didn't know you could press F5 there.

If it works reinstalling, could I just copy the new HAL.dll to the other laptops to avoid reinstalling? Obviously copying in safe mode or something.

I checked the original filename on the HAL.dll.

On laptop it's halacpi on pc its halmacpi.

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 01:24:41 PM
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I reinstalled one of the laptops and it works now.

How can I apply these changes to the others without reinstalling?

Do I just replace the hal.dll and hal.ini?

Thanks

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_WW_   08-29-2006 at 01:34:31 PM
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You lose 7,987,613 points for encouraging the continuation of this thread.
Thankfully you helped the guy...so no session with Wingy imposed.

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sl1ck   08-29-2006 at 01:49:40 PM
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Sorry for whatever happened.

Where can I post the topic, if not here?

My laptop crashed now, I copied the dll and modified setup.log, let's just say windows wasn't to happy.

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JustPlainJef   08-29-2006 at 02:36:34 PM
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You lose 7,987,613 points for encouraging the continuation of this thread.
Thankfully you helped the guy...so no session with Wingy imposed.


Com'on, you gotta give me some credits for giving him the first post warm welcome. :D
Unfortunately he did not die under all my screams. :(No, you get nothing... You were like DIE N00B here, let me help you out *big wet kiss*DIE!!!
For this offence, you get to wear this dress that Auburn borrowed from Eden's closet...

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AilingBlackLab   08-29-2006 at 03:59:27 PM
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Unfortunately he did not die under all my screams. :(No, you get nothing... You were like DIE N00B here, let me help you out *big wet kiss*DIE!!!
For this offence, you get to wear this dress that Auburn borrowed from Eden's closet...



Don't worry wus'...Its a nice dress...You'll look just like "Mrs. Doubtfire" :wink:

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BomberBill   08-30-2006 at 02:05:47 AM
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Wrong Forum, Dickhead!

Otherwise, welcome to the basement. :wink:

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_WW_   08-30-2006 at 02:47:11 AM
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Com'on, you gotta give me some credits for giving him the first post warm welcome. :D
Unfortunately he did not die under all my screams. :(


For that...we will return your flock of inflatable sheep. But since he didn't die, all the sheep will have leaks.

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fishmahn   08-30-2006 at 03:36:54 AM
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...we will return your flock of inflatable sheep. But ... all the sheep will have leaks.


Ooohh, talk about going flat... :mrgreen:

<groan>

Mike.

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Multiplectic   08-30-2006 at 03:40:11 AM
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Unfortunately he did not die under all my screams. :(



I already told you that won't work! Damn you are stubborn! :P

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You lose 7,987,613 points for encouraging the continuation of this thread.



Are you keeping a scoreboard or something? I'd bet I'm right on the bottom. :wink:

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Thankfully you helped the guy...so no session with Wingy imposed.



Oohhh, so no fun here... What a shame...

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AilingBlackLab   08-30-2006 at 04:16:36 AM
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You remind me of that lil' cartoon dog..This is my friend Spike!! Hey Spike you want ta' chase some cats Spike Huh? do ya' Wanna'? Huh?!?!

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Multiplectic   08-30-2006 at 04:27:29 AM
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I didn't ask for your opinion, so STFU.

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AilingBlackLab   08-30-2006 at 04:53:03 AM
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I didn't ask for your opinion, so STFU.



You'll never have to ask...It's offered freely.
You're showing an unusually rigid back bone...All the easier to *snap*...You're no match for me son,back off while there's still time. 8)

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Multiplectic   08-30-2006 at 05:10:56 AM
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I was just being honest. And, I don't feel like wasting my time arguing with you (that's why the "rigid back bone" ).

You're giving your opinion for free? It is so useless you have to give it for free? I don't want it. Things that come for free aren't good.
Maybe you should try to look at the mirror and give an opinion to that guy, but I don't think he'll want it either.

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You're no match for me son,back off while there's still time. 8)



Ok, old man. I'll leave you talking alone. I'm going to sleep.

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BomberBill   08-30-2006 at 06:46:41 AM
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Ok, old man. I'll leave you talking alone. I'm going to sleep.



LMAO! :lol: :lol: :lol:

A dash of spite for ABL, who thoroughly walked into that line.

I haven's seen this much high-voltage banter since that speed freak was down here over a year ago. Cant even remember his user name...nup...not coming to me.

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BomberBill   08-30-2006 at 06:52:38 AM
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Hang on... :oops: :oops: :oops:

DVDPiddles was certainly up for crazy-horse-style rants.

"I'll shoot your ass, Bomber!" Just one of his classic, "I'm a hard ass from the Bronx" lines.

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BigMac   08-30-2006 at 08:48:47 AM
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You must admit though that writing "STFU, I didn't ask for your opinion" is rather silly on a forum like this, in fact it is idiotic on any forum :roll:

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WingDing   08-30-2006 at 08:53:06 AM
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Yes. STFU would have sufficed [/attitude]

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BigMac   08-30-2006 at 09:18:03 AM
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Did I ask for your opinion, Dr Jekyll? or is it Mr Hyde this morning?

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WingDing   08-30-2006 at 09:23:01 AM
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Actually, this morning it's Barry White. I'm using his decaying skin as a sleeping bag. And I'm having his bloated spleen for breakfast.

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_WW_   08-30-2006 at 01:57:15 PM
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...I wondered what happened to him...

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Multiplectic   08-30-2006 at 02:03:49 PM
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You must admit though that writing "STFU, I didn't ask for your opinion" is rather silly on a forum like this, in fact it is idiotic on any forum :roll:



I'll admit that, it's just I wasn't in the mood for a better answer.
I had a f*cking bad day yesterday.

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JustPlainJef   08-30-2006 at 02:06:32 PM
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I had a f*cking bad day yesterday.


:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Thanks for taking it out on a bunch of people who didn't cause it...

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_WW_   08-30-2006 at 02:09:38 PM
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I had a f*cking bad day yesterday.


Get used to it, it's your life.

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AilingBlackLab   08-30-2006 at 05:07:21 PM
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Good morning my little sh[b][/b]it head...Now run to the bathroom ,brush your teeth, check to see if your balls dropped yet. If so maybe tonite you can have a wet dream! 8)

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Things that come for free aren't good.



Actually I liken my opinion to a view of Niagra Falls,The Cliffs of Dover or the Valleys of New Zealand , All Free yet still marvelous.

You had a bad day? Too fcukin' bad... you'll have worse, trust me :p

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Tom_Smart   08-30-2006 at 05:25:14 PM
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Opinions are like ar[i][/i]se holes, everyone has one but yours stinks real bad.

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AilingBlackLab   08-30-2006 at 06:01:29 PM
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What you peeled your face off the bar already? But the barkeep still has a few hours before "The end of work day rush" [/Ruddy fcukin' scouse curmudgeon]

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Multiplectic   08-30-2006 at 06:24:26 PM
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I had a f*cking bad day yesterday.


:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Thanks for taking it out on a bunch of people who didn't cause it...

I'm not taking it out on you people, not at all, I was just making a comment.

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Multiplectic   08-30-2006 at 06:30:12 PM
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Good morning my little sh[b][/b]it head...Now run to the bathroom ,brush your teeth, check to see if your balls dropped yet. If so maybe tonite you can have a wet dream! 8)



When I said "I'll leave you talking alone", I didn't think you would actually do it.

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AilingBlackLab   08-30-2006 at 08:52:21 PM
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I didn't.... I logged off to let you dream of passionate sex with Janet Reno.
Dude... Ya gotta' try harder than this "I know ya' are but what am I " Peewee Herman sh[b][/b]it...Get fcukin' creative for Cripes sake. :wink:

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JustPlainJef   08-31-2006 at 10:39:06 AM
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"I know ya' are but what am I " Peewee Herman sh[b][/b]it...

That's funny... I got an e-mail yesterday about growin up in the 80's, and that was in it... I'll find a way to post it, but I really want to add the pictures, as it's much better with the visuals...

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