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Windows 7 - Intel Q9400 showing as 4x Unkown Device...

 
05-06-2009   #1


Windows 7 7100
 
 

Intel Q9400 showing as 4x Unkown Device...

In Device Manager this processor is showing as 4 unknown devices and does this anywhere that would show what the processor type is, is there a way to fix this?

I'm not sure if it even has to do with being in Windows 7 7100 or not though.

Forgot to say I just got this processor on May 5th so it's been like that since I first used it.


Last edited by Fereon; 05-07-2009 at 12:15 AM..
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05-07-2009   #2


Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1 | Windows 8 build 7989
 
 


And when did you install Win 7?

I'd do a complete clean install....
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05-07-2009   #3


Windows 7 7100
 
 


I did the clean install of Win 7 7100 before I got the processor then tried a clean install after and still have the same problem. I did reset my bios to default and that got it showing 4 unknown devices instead of 2.
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05-07-2009   #4


windows 7
 
 


Its most likely related to your bios on your mainboard not recognising the CPU. Do a bios upgrade and you should be fine.
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05-07-2009   #5


Windows 7 7100
 
 


How would I update bios? I usually have my sister's boyfriend do computer stuff for me and he said that could mess up the motherboard.
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05-07-2009   #6


W7 X-64 RTM,SUSE 11.1, XP PRO SP3 as a VM, VMware ESXi
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Fereon View Post
In Device Manager this processor is showing as 4 unknown devices and does this anywhere that would show what the processor type is, is there a way to fix this?

I'm not sure if it even has to do with being in Windows 7 7100 or not though.

Forgot to say I just got this processor on May 5th so it's been like that since I first used it.
Hi there
I've got one of these as well.

Just right mouse click in device manager and re-install driver.

Should find the one from the Intel site.



Cheers
jimbo
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05-07-2009   #7


windows 7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Fereon View Post
How would I update bios? I usually have my sister's boyfriend do computer stuff for me and he said that could mess up the motherboard.
Go to mainboard manufacturer homepage, there will almost certainly be a guide. Some manufacturer's like Asus have a flash utility built into their bios, others can be a bit more of a hassle but by no means a big problem.
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05-07-2009   #8


Windows 7 Ultimate Edition x64
 
 


ya it's nothing to worry about. It's just what windows is trying to name it as.. it doesn't mean windows is not recognizing your CPU or anything.

get CPU-Z if you wanna check your CPU. that is the best program by far.
CPUID
it will tell you everything you wanna know.
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05-07-2009   #9


7264x64/7260x86
 
 


As jimbo said, reinstall drivers.
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05-08-2009   #10


windows 7
 
 


I dont think a driver update will do the trick to be honest if the CPU isnt being reported correct by the bios.
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