MSconfig can only see 1 processor on a quad core

[sukh101]

Hi,

I was just doing some tweaking with the processes running at startup, and while I was in msconfig, I looked under the "boot" tab to see that apparently I only have 1 processor. When I clicked the dropdown menu, it still only gave me the option for 1.

Does this mean the commputer is not accessing the other 3? Does it actually mean anything??

Dell Studio Intel Quad Core Q9400 2.66GHz
Win 7 64-bit
4GB RAM

Please help!

Thanks

Sukh

 

[nate42nd]

Hi,

I was just doing some tweaking with the processes running at startup, and while I was in msconfig, I looked under the "boot" tab to see that apparently I only have 1 processor. When I clicked the dropdown menu, it still only gave me the option for 1.

Does this mean the commputer is not accessing the other 3? Does it actually mean anything??

Dell Studio Intel Quad Core Q9400 2.66GHz
Win 7 64-bit
4GB RAM

Please help!

Thanks

Sukh

No, this is for diagnostics (and other things) If "task manager" is showing all 4 cores, you are in good shape. Don't change the settings in MSCONFIG on the Boot tab.

Hope this helps. Welcome to the forum!

 

[richc46]

Hi,

I was just doing some tweaking with the processes running at startup, and while I was in msconfig, I looked under the "boot" tab to see that apparently I only have 1 processor. When I clicked the dropdown menu, it still only gave me the option for 1.

Does this mean the commputer is not accessing the other 3? Does it actually mean anything??

Dell Studio Intel Quad Core Q9400 2.66GHz
Win 7 64-bit
4GB RAM

Please help!

Thanks

Sukh

Can only tell you what I know. I go to boot and I see one processor. I go to the drop down menu I see 1
2
3
4

Mine shows what I would expect.
I have a quad core Q8200

To be upfront, this is not my area of expertise, I told you what I know and it may help. If not we have many experts here in many areas, one will be by to help out.

 

[TimStitt]

Hi,

I was just doing some tweaking with the processes running at startup, and while I was in msconfig, I looked under the "boot" tab to see that apparently I only have 1 processor. When I clicked the dropdown menu, it still only gave me the option for 1.

Does this mean the commputer is not accessing the other 3? Does it actually mean anything??

Dell Studio Intel Quad Core Q9400 2.66GHz
Win 7 64-bit
4GB RAM

Please help!

Thanks

Sukh

Can only tell you what I know. I go to boot and I see one processor. I go to the drop down menu I see 1
2
3
4

Mine shows what I would expect.
I have a quad core Q8200

To be upfront, this is not my area of expertise, I told you what I know and it may help. If not we have many experts here in many areas, one will be by to help out.

I must say, I never even realised that the core information was there. So Thanks.
Mine shows the same as richc46's and my taskbar shows all 4 processors in use, so I'm not worried for my configuration.
Check Yours.

 

[sukh101]

Thanks for the quick response! This may sound basic, but in task manager i only have one CPU graph. When I look at view >> CPU history, I can see that "one graph per CPU" has the black circle next to it, so I'm assuming there should be four graphs?

Again, is one graph ok? My knowledge is quite basic but I'm discovering new things...

 

[richc46]

Ill check and see what I have

 

[richc46]

Yes, I have one, also.

Sorry, i show 4

 

[sukh101]

Hi,

I was just doing some tweaking with the processes running at startup, and while I was in msconfig, I looked under the "boot" tab to see that apparently I only have 1 processor. When I clicked the dropdown menu, it still only gave me the option for 1.

Does this mean the commputer is not accessing the other 3? Does it actually mean anything??

Dell Studio Intel Quad Core Q9400 2.66GHz
Win 7 64-bit
4GB RAM

Please help!

Thanks

Sukh

No, this is for diagnostics (and other things) If "task manager" is showing all 4 cores, you are in good shape. Don't change the settings in MSCONFIG on the Boot tab.

Hope this helps. Welcome to the forum!

Nate,

Apparantly I am not in good shape, the task manager only shows 1cpu, any ideas?

 

[whs]

i assume you are talking about this one. This always shows 1. Setting the others on is for diagnostics. Some people think setting them on makes the system run faster - but that is not so.

 

[nate42nd]

http://www.sevenforums.com/performa...triple-core-cpu-showing-one-task-manager.html

Here is a thread on the same problem. The "detect HAL" in advanced boot options in "msconfig" works, but I was dual booting Vista. Windows 7 does not have it available.

The machine I was having the problem with is still running fine. I never found the permanent solution.

This thread may help you. Good luck.

 

[richc46]

error sorry

 

[richc46]

Did some research, but cannot vouch for it. Win 7 HP can utilize only one processor. But 64 bit, like mine can use more.

 

[TimStitt]

Also check your MOBO Bios to ensure that all is configured correctly.

In Intel's I think hyperthreading needs to be enabled (hyper something anyway), sorry I cant be more helpful. Perhaps just resetting it to the defaults will help.

 

[whs]

Did some research, but cannot vouch for it. Win 7 HP can utilize only one processor. But 64 bit, like mine can use more.

HMM, that sounds strange. Can you link the reference please.

 

[richc46]

Did some research, but cannot vouch for it. Win 7 HP can utilize only one processor. But 64 bit, like mine can use more.

HMM, that sounds strange. Can you link the reference please.

Please read my whole post, I said that I could not vouch for it. Here it is.


Only one processor showing up in Task Manager

 

[bobkn]

Did some research, but cannot vouch for it. Win 7 HP can utilize only one processor. But 64 bit, like mine can use more.

Windows 7 Home Premium only supports a single physical socket. As far as I know, there is no practical limit to the number of CPU cores within that one socketed CPU.

Win7 Pro and Ultimate support 2 sockets.

I believe there's no difference between the 32 and 64 bit versions as regards htese limits.

I can't explain why you're not seeing all 4 cores. It's not due to a fundamental Win7 limitation, though. (Win7 Home Premium 32 bit sees both cores of the AMD CPU in my notebook, for example.)

 

[whs]

Did some research, but cannot vouch for it. Win 7 HP can utilize only one processor. But 64 bit, like mine can use more.

HMM, that sounds strange. Can you link the reference please.

Please read my whole post, I said that I could not vouch for it. Here it is.


Only one processor showing up in Task Manager

I think this is a fairy tale. My win7 runs on both of my duo core processors. I think the guy that said that in the thread you linked is wrong.

PS: I did read your whole post - I even quoted the whole post. No problem.

 

[richc46]

,

I had a thought, if you can get into bios, there might be a setting for max cpu or max ram. If it is checked uncheck it.

Before you do anything like this, I suggest a System Image.

 

[Hellouglys]

I have a similar problem

So basically i have the same problem i have a quad core processor (AMD Athlon II X4 635) and i can only pick up to 3 to boot in msconfig also on task manager it only shows 3.... ive noticed this just recently and since the day i bought this computer i swear it was booting with 4 the whole time.

 

[Hellouglys]

Problem

So on the attachment it basically explains my problem.. only 3 cores boot up