X6 core acting as one core

Yep try update bios : http://msi.com/product/mb/785GM-E51.html#/?div=CPUSuppo...
Also backup important data, instal fresh OS

you see no other way around that? At first, I thought i had the bought the wrong processor. SO i went ahead and purchased Phenom II X6 Thuban HDT55TFBK6DGR 1055T 200 2.80 3M 6M E0 125watt just yesturday. If I install that, will I need to update the Bios as well? Nothing i can do without re-installing everything? It would take me all day to do that

Your mobo support phenom II 1090T .. Check in msi website. If I feel slow in my system I just do from hardware is check temp, reseat ram / cpu and from software clean and fix registry .
If 2way in above np solved just install fresh OS the last option. Just suggestion

Hello,

For some reason I wasnt able to get my CPU's recognized by the mobo (AMD processor unknown.) SO I had my Bios Updated and then it became working and recognized. My next problem is that the processor isnt acting as 6 different cores. Instead they are all processing and peaking at the minimal of processing i need it to do. Wierd thing is, I didn't have any problems with the x4 that I upgraded from. I'm using a AMD phenom x6(tm) 1090t 3.2Ghz 125w. Suggestions welcome.

What motherboard are you using? Some of the earlier AM3 boards only support up to 4 cores.

Is the cpu compatible with your motherboard? Can't really help you since you failed to mention what motherboard you have.

Hello,

For some reason I wasnt able to get my CPU's recognized by the mobo (AMD processor unknown.) SO I had my Bios Updated and then it became working and recognized. My next problem is that the processor isnt acting as 6 different cores. Instead they are all processing and peaking at the minimal of processing i need it to do. Wierd thing is, I didn't have any problems with the x4 that I upgraded from. I'm using a AMD phenom x6(tm) 1090t 3.2Ghz 125w. Suggestions welcome.

My mobo is msi 785GM-E51

How many times you gonna post this today??

Is the cpu compatible with your motherboard?? As I said in your other post, can't really help you cause you failed to mention what motherboard you have.

which mb are you using? Is your cpu on the compatibility list?

my mobo is msi 785GM-E51

The cpu is supported. Not sure what the problem is.

It is officially supported...

is there a way to post pictures, I would show you

I see on the CUPID that the core speed is at 800MHz. but its supposed to be 3.2GHz right?

not only that, but the option to selet another processor is grayed out. its selected on processor#1

I'm looking at the CPU-Z program and it will not let me select another processor. it is grayed on process #1 and jumps from 800-3200MHz

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Look under the performance tab of task manager in windows. I have a phenom x-6 myself, cpu-z has the same greyed out "processor 1". I think what you're seeing here is cpu-z will allow you to select from different PHYSICAL processors, while task manager will show each core as a seperate LOGICAL processor.

I agree with bob. If Task Manager shows all six cores, then it's working. I just checked CPU-Z with my old Core2Duo, and the Processor Selection is grayed out as well, but Task Manager shows both cores.

It does show all of the cores in the task manager, but they are all being maxxed out during audio playback. (I used Pro Tools) and with the x4 i never saw this. With the x6 even stops the play back and says I'm running low on CPU processing power. I rarley got this message with the x4. May be i should just go back....to it. Its frustating.

If anyone knows how to post pictures in threads, I could show you and maybe give you a better understanding.

will post a pic. If yours looks like this, then it's normal.

how did you post that picture, It doesnt look like that

I typed

If you look to the left of my post, you can just copy and paste the contents of the 2nd box from the top that tinypic generates when you upload something

this shouldnt be happening with a x6 processor, and 8gb of ram

where is the URL located

look, you answered your own question. your mother board has ONE physical cpu with 6 cores.

Learn what a url is and come back. Then we can help you.

lol. I know what url is. Its just not posting. I found the url. lol. I'm not that computer literate. lol

You obviously are, number one you're pointing at directories and folders on your computer's drive...not a url. number two .MHT is NOT an image file.

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Is this a clocking thing

I have put together a Sandra report. SiSoftware Sandra


Processor
Model : AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1090T Processor
Speed : 3.6GHz
Cores per Processor : 6 Unit(s)
Type : Six-Core
Integrated Data Cache : 6x 64kB, Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way, Exclusive, 64 byte line size
L2 Cache : 6x 512kB, ECC, Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way, Exclusive, 64 byte line size
L3 Cache : 6MB, ECC, Synchronous, Write-Back, 48-way, 64 byte line size, 6 threads sharing

Computer
Mainboard : MSI 785GM-E51 (MS-7596)
BIOS : AMI (OEM) V2.12 02/18/2011
Bus(es) : ISA X-Bus PCI PCIe IMB USB i2c/SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes
Total Memory : 8GB DIMM DDR3

Chipset
Model : AMD RS780/880 Host Bridge
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 2GHz (4GHz)
Channels : 1
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 100MHz (200MHz)

Chipset
Model : AMD F10 Athlon 64/Opteron/Sempron HT Hub
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 2GHz (4GHz)
Total Memory : 8GB DIMM DDR3
Channels : 2
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 667MHz (1.33GHz)

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : SpecTek 2GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-10700U DDR3-1334 (9-9-9-24 4-33-10-5)
Memory Module : PNY 64C0MHHHJ-HS 4GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-10700U DDR3-1334 (10-10-10-27 5-37-11-6)
Memory Module : SpecTek 2GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-10700U DDR3-1334 (9-9-9-24 4-33-10-5)

Video System
Video Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT (16 SM4.0 1.35GHz, 1GB DDR2 798MHz 128-bit, PCIe 2.00 x16)
Video Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT (16 SM4.0 1.35GHz, 1GB DDR2 798MHz 128-bit, PCIe 2.00 x16)

Graphics Processor
OpenCL GP Processor : NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT (16SP 2C 1.35GHz, 1GB DDR2 798MHz 128-bit)
Compute Shader Processor : NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT (16SP 1.35GHz, 1GB DDR2 798MHz 128-bit)

Storage Devices
Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm) : 932GB (C 
Seagate ST3500413AS (500.1GB, SATA600, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache) : 466GB (A 
Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB, USB2/SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm) : 932GB (G 
Seagate ST3500418AS (500.1GB, USB2/SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache) : 466GB (E 
HL-DT-ST BD-RE WH10LS30 (1.1GB, SATA150, BD-RE, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 4MB Cache) : 1GB (D 

Logical Storage Devices
Main Drive (C  : 932GB (NTFS) @ Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm)
Audio Key (A  : 466GB (NTFS) @ Seagate ST3500413AS (500.1GB, SATA600, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache)
Expansion Drive (G  : 932GB (NTFS) @ Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB, USB2/SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm)
Lokey (E  : 466GB (NTFS) @ Seagate ST3500418AS (500.1GB, USB2/SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache)
Avid Audio Devic (D  : 1GB (CDFS) @ HL-DT-ST BD-RE WH10LS30 (1.1GB, SATA150, BD-RE, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 4MB Cache)

Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller 1 : MSI IXP SB600/700/800 SMBUS Controller
LPC Hub Controller 2 : MSI SB700/800 LPC host controller
LPC Legacy Controller 1 : T0 07-23
Audio Device : MSI IXP SB600 High Definition Audio Controller
Audio Codec : Realtek Semi High Definition Audio
Serial Port(s) : 1
Parallel Port(s) : 1
Disk Controller : MSI SB700/800 SATA Controller [IDE mode]
Disk Controller : MSI SB700/800 IDE
USB Controller 1 : MSI SB700/800 USB OHCI0 Controller
USB Controller 2 : MSI SB700/800 USB OHCI1 Controller
USB Controller 3 : MSI SB700/800 USB EHCI Controller
USB Controller 4 : MSI SB700/800 USB OHCI0 Controller
USB Controller 5 : MSI SB700/800 USB OHCI1 Controller
USB Controller 6 : MSI SB700/800 USB EHCI Controller
USB Controller 7 : MSI SB700/800 USB OHCI2 Controller
USB Controller 8 : NEC Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller
SMBus/i2c Controller 1 : ATI SB700 SMBus

Printers and Faxes
Printer : Microsoft XPS Document Writer (600x600, Colour)
Fax : Microsoft Shared Fax Driver (200x200)

Network Services
Wireless Adapter : WNDA3100v2 - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (802.11g (ERP), TKIP, 412.32Gbps)

Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 6.01.7601 (Service Pack 1)
Platform Compliance : x64

Windows Experience Index
Current System : 4.9

Performance Enhancing Tips
Warning 100 : Large memory sizes should be made of Registered/Buffered memory.
Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

hey on my mobo it says it supports a 6core phenom ii and i tried it and it lowers the clock speed so i had to go with a phenom ii x4 840 and its great. you could have the same problem, call up msi to figure it out

1- 1st thing that I need to ask is: What do you mean with acting as once core?
2- Do you have the latest BIOS available, or at least the BIOS that support that CPU?
3- Do you try all settings to default?

-They are all being maxxed out at the same time when I playback my audio in pro tools.

-I do have the latest bios.

TI have not yet defaulted everything.

Your 1090T shows as a 1055T in the picture you posted.

So why not just clock it up from 2.8 to 3.2ghz, then your at 1090T speed.

THat wasn't my processor post

If you look at his other threads, the OP is confused as to why his processor is "acting as one core"

Looking through all the op's threads here is what I've figured out

1) The processor may or may not be acting as one core
a) The op is confused as to the difference between a processor and core, of course CPUID reports ONE PHYSICAL PROCESSOR, THERE IS ONLY ONE PHYSICAL PROCESSOR ON THE OP'S SYSTEM
b) CPUID for the op's system shows 1 processor, the next to it "6 cores, 6 threads" his processor does indeed have 6 cores
c) The op has "cool and quiet" enabled. This throttles cpu frequency down at various levels depending on load. I'm sure people will take sides here, but as an environmentally conscious person, I think C&C is a great idea, why provide more power to the cpu when it doesn't need it. The CPU throttles up as soon as it's under load, or quickly enough after being given a CPU intensive task that it's pretty much unnoticeable.

As far as wondering if he has a 1090t or a 1055t, the pic I posted shows correctly that I have a 2.8ghz 1055t

Just an idea but sometimes Windows gets stuck when you install a new CPU (it tends to register the first one its installed on and that entry stays).

Have you tried going into MSCONFIG>Boot>Advanced Options and making sure that there is no checkmark next to "Number of Processors"? Because if thats checked off and its set to 1 or 4 or whatever number, then it wont use the other cores on your CPU.

YOU WERE RIGHT!. IT WAS SET TO 1. BEAST!

Fail. But that didn't fix the problem. WHen i say x6 core is acting as one. I mean they are all being maxxed out at the minimal of audio playback. On the other hand before i upgraded from the x4 core it did not maxx out hardley at all. seems it got worse when i meant for it to be better. I posted the comp spec just above. SHout out to jimmysmitty for that advice, it was accurate, but problem still unsolved.