Solved Help about the Processors

[trieuduong666]

Hi all
Recently i spotted that one of my processors is parking... and i don't know how to make it run... i have follow the steps in msconfig by changing number of Processors... but the computer still slow as normal, and task manager still show only 1 CPU running... so if anyone can help me, please let me know...
Thank y'all

 

[Pauly]

Are you running any programs that will use the parked processor, could just be idle, try running some intensive software then check
If not sure you could always run prime95 on it which will stress test the cpu but don't leave alone while doing it as temperatures can rise quickly so be sure to monitor

 

[Berton]

What CPU is it?

 

[Layback Bear]

Show us one of these.

 

[carwiz]

That's for boot only. Boot will use all processors by default unless you limit it by selecting that option. That should be left alone.

The only ways I can see a parked core happening on a desktop are:
1. The power options are set for a laptop or for the highest power saving option.
2. Windows is a hacked version from a laptop.

 

[Layback Bear]

I know it should be left alone.
May I still see it?

 

[carwiz]

Sure you can; if he shows it.

 

[trieuduong666]

Sorry guys... i have lots of work so i post it kinda late...
Do you guys mean i take a screenshot of the BOOT advanced options ?
Here it is
Untitled : Photo
Thank you all.

 

[trieuduong666]

Recently i check the Task manager, i saw only 1 CPU is running. But i check the Resource Monitor, it said i have 2 CPU running... i am happy it's running, but later i think the second CPU doesn't run at all

 

[Layback Bear]

Could you use this tutorial by Brink to post screen shots.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

 

[trieuduong666]

Thanks Bear. I apologize i can't post the screenshot. I'm on vacation now. Plz watch my image instead, it's upthere.

 

[Pauly]

Here you go

 

[Layback Bear]

A very good tutorial by Brink. Of course.

Boot Advanced Options - Number of Processors

 

[trieuduong666]

A very good tutorial by Brink. Of course.

Boot Advanced Options - Number of Processors

Yeah i have try that one before but the computer did not speed up, my friend told i need to go into BIOS setting then allow all the CPU to run, is that right?

 

[Layback Bear]

I suggest making your system like my picture in post#4 and see if it helps. Both my system are that way and things work as they should.
If for what ever reason you don't like it you can always put it back the way you want it.

 

[Layback Bear]

Using System Configuration (msconfig) - Windows Help

Number of processors. Limits the number of processors used on a multiprocessor system. If the check box is selected, the system boots using only the number of processors in the drop-down list.

Maximum memory. Specifies the maximum amount of physical memory used by the operating system to simulate a low memory configuration. The value in the text box is megabytes (MB).

 

[trieuduong666]

Looks like my computer does speed up. Thanks guys for helping. Close topic