Intel Q9400 showing as 4x Unkown Device...  

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    Windows 7 7100
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    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; 07 May 2009 at 00:15.
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  2. Posts : 4,364
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
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    And when did you install Win 7?

    I'd do a complete clean install....
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 7100
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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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  4. Posts : 10
    windows 7
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    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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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 7100
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    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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    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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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.
    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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  7. Posts : 10
    windows 7
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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.
    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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  8. Posts : 440
    Windows 7 Ultimate Edition x64
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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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  9. Posts : 620
    7264x64/7260x86
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    As jimbo said, reinstall drivers.
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  10. Posts : 10
    windows 7
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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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