Multiple-processor system support Win XP pro

phorunninduke · 08-26-2004, 06:42 PM

So Ive got my new P4 3.0ghz 800fsb prescott cpu with hyper threading and I know my mobo can hadle it but then i read the OS needs to be multiple processor compatable to use the hyper threading. I would hope win xp pro is but I dunno anything bout it. Do i need to change some setting or get a special service pack ? i cant find much info about through google.

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MvCrash · 08-26-2004, 07:54 PM

Greetings,
Hope this helps.

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system...t-windows.mspx

Mv

amusement · 08-26-2004, 08:38 PM

Hey, Bubba, you already have a dual processor (sort of).

Hit control+del+alt and goto performance. Notice two CPU usage windows? You should. P4 478 and up processors have a pseudo 2nd CPU. So, no problems.

Oh yah, you can set what process runs on what processor by using the task manager and going to processes.

Right click on a process and hit "set Affinity". You will have a choice on what process runs on what processor. Good luck.

blink · 08-26-2004, 08:40 PM

hey pho,
by default hyperthreading is active, and xp by itself will try to seperate the applications you run into two different threads so that you can take advantage of HT.

phorunninduke · 08-26-2004, 08:49 PM

thanks guys.

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blink Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 272	hey pho, by default hyperthreading is active, and xp by itself will try to seperate the applications you run into two different threads so that you can take advantage of HT. __________________ -Doug- 2005 Sports Edition 4Runner APU+ (de-tuned)

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08-26-2004, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
MvCrash Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 342	Greetings, Hope this helps. http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system...t-windows.mspx Mv

08-26-2004, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
amusement Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,509	Hey, Bubba, you already have a dual processor (sort of). Hit control+del+alt and goto performance. Notice two CPU usage windows? You should. P4 478 and up processors have a pseudo 2nd CPU. So, no problems. Oh yah, you can set what process runs on what processor by using the task manager and going to processes. Right click on a process and hit "set Affinity". You will have a choice on what process runs on what processor. Good luck.

08-26-2004, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	thanks guys.