Dually only processing 1 WU?!

[HayHauler]

I have a dual 1800+ machine, running the CLI and SetiDriver. When I select "2" maximum
processes in SetiDriver, one instance stays at 99% and the other utilizes just 1-10% per
the Task Manager. My OS is XP Home, with 512mg PC2100 ram. Also, in TaskManager, I
only see one "CPU Usage History" window. I seem to remember when running 2 procs. on
my XP PRO machine, I would see to different windows for the 2 processors. Is this not
correct?

Is there some limitation placed on XP Home? The registration sticker on the
packaging says "for 1 or 2 CPU machines".

What am I doing wrong?
FYI, the "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" driver is installed in Device Manager.

Thanks in advance.

Hay

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

Originally posted by: HayHauler
FYI, the "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" driver is installed in Device Manager.

Well, crap...there went my suggestion.

 

[Baldy18]

Check the "Set processor affinity" option in SETIDriver.

 

[HayHauler]

Originally posted by: Baldy18
Check the "Set processor affinity" option in SETIDriver.

hmmm, don't see that option in SetiDriver 1.6.4.0....
Where can I find it?

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: HayHauler
I have a dual 1800+ machine, running the CLI and SetiDriver. When I select "2" maximum
processes in SetiDriver, one instance stays at 99% and the other utilizes just 1-10% per
the Task Manager. My OS is XP Home, with 512mg PC2100 ram. Also, in TaskManager, I
only see one "CPU Usage History" window. I seem to remember when running 2 procs. on
my XP PRO machine, I would see to different windows for the 2 processors. Is this not
correct?

Is there some limitation placed on XP Home? The registration sticker on the
packaging says "for 1 or 2 CPU machines".

What am I doing wrong?
FYI, the "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" driver is installed in Device Manager.

Thanks in advance.

Hay

Weird; I always thought that WinXP Home didn't support dual processors. Maybe it's a small tweak in the OS than enables/disables this.

 

[HayHauler]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: HayHauler
I have a dual 1800+ machine, running the CLI and SetiDriver. When I select "2" maximum
processes in SetiDriver, one instance stays at 99% and the other utilizes just 1-10% per
the Task Manager. My OS is XP Home, with 512mg PC2100 ram. Also, in TaskManager, I
only see one "CPU Usage History" window. I seem to remember when running 2 procs. on
my XP PRO machine, I would see to different windows for the 2 processors. Is this not
correct?

Is there some limitation placed on XP Home? The registration sticker on the
packaging says "for 1 or 2 CPU machines".

What am I doing wrong?
FYI, the "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" driver is installed in Device Manager.

Thanks in advance.

Hay

Weird; I always thought that WinXP Home didn't support dual processors. Maybe it's a small tweak in the OS than enables/disables this.

Well, heck, Jeff, you're right. I was looking at the sticker for my XP PRO! ! CRAP ! !

I guess I have to order an OEM copy of XP PRO now....

:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|

Sorry for the dumb question!

 

[Wiz]

In task manager there should be a setting under "View" for "CPU History" and if it recognizes two cpu's you should have a choice between "One graph per CPU" and the setting for a single graph. Otherwise you will merely have a single choice there.

 

[HayHauler]

I have only a single choice. I have MY copy of XP PRO.
Can I just upgrade with it and register it when my
son's new copy comes in?

Hay

 

[Wiz]

that "should" work

 

[HayHauler]

Got it! Thanks Wiz. I upgraded his XP HOME to XP PRO and all is well....
I still don't know why both processors only show about 50% while processing
2 WU's. Any ideas?
Here are the screenies...
1 process
2 processes
Task Manager, 2 processes

Hay

 

[Wiz]

because 50% = 1 cpu

try "set proc affinity" sometime to see if it makes any difference

 

[TheCorm]

Originally posted by: HayHauler
I have only a single choice. I have MY copy of XP PRO.
Can I just upgrade with it and register it when my
son's new copy comes in?

Hay

I'm not sure that will work will it? Won't you just be trying to register the same CD-Key again?...how will it know to register the new copy?

 

[BadThad]

Originally posted by: HayHauler
Got it! Thanks Wiz. I upgraded his XP HOME to XP PRO and all is well....
I still don't know why both processors only show about 50% while processing
2 WU's. Any ideas?
Here are the screenies...
1 process
2 processes
Task Manager, 2 processes

Hay

Everything is fine in the 2processes gif!