Intel Q9400 showing as 4x Unkown Device...

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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.
 
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And when did you install Win 7?

I'd do a complete clean install....
 

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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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Windows 7 7100
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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windows 7
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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Fereon said:
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.
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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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Fereon said:
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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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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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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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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