Missing CPU thread

[PHarahap136]

i have intel core i3 2310M cpu, it have 4 thread but now its only 3 thread can anyone give me a explanation about that

 

[whs]

Are you sure. Look into Resource Monitor > CPU tab. On the right side it should show a graph for each CPU. It starts counting at zero. Sometimes a core is 'parked' which means there is no activity.

 

[PHarahap136]

yes im sure

 

[PHarahap136]

can u help me please

 

[whs]

What do you see in Resource Monitor - on the picture like I showed you.

 

[PHarahap136]

like this?

 

[whs]

Hmm, that's really strange. You lost 1 thread indeed. I don't think anybody here can help you with that. The CPU is defective. Do you still have warrenty ?

 

[Layback Bear]

This might be helpful.
Notice NO check marks in the circles.

 

[PHarahap136]

no
how i can fix this my vga eror and now my cpu thread missing

 

[whs]

RMA the PC

 

[PHarahap136]

yes i use that but thats only 3 core

 

[PHarahap136]

what is RMA?

 

[Solarstarshines]

Do you have any Core unlocker features if so i would look into those

 

[Layback Bear]

Remove the check mark from number of processors. That is what is shutting down one core. If you select 2 then it will shut down 2 cores and so on. Remove the check mark and reboot.

 

[Solarstarshines]

According to this that CPU is a Dual core with 4 Threads check if Hyperthreading is turned on

it could be issues with a bad bios settings Intel Core i3 2310M Notebook Processor - NotebookCheck.net Tech

 

[whs]

what is RMA?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_merchandise_authorization

 

[Layback Bear]

Advance options is used for testing. Number of processors is confusing. It should read (Number of cores) It is used to shut down the number of cores you select. If the check mark is removed all cores will work if nothing else is broken or set wrong.

 

[whs]

It should read (Number of cores)

Isn't it actually cores and threads - like in hyperthreading. The i3 has only 2 actual cores.

 

[Layback Bear]

Well I have never had a chip with just two cores so I don't know what it will show.
Check your 4 core system and if your system is using all four cores I believe you will find in advanced option their will no no check mark.
Just like in my posted picture.
What I have found that the advanced options is use to shut down cores when checked not activate them.

 

[PHarahap136]

thanks for all help
hhh i think i must bring my laptop to service center
thanks for the help guys