swap core2 duo w/ core2 quad without reinstalling?

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
Yeah, but nobody just installing XP Home or Pro should have option 1 loaded at all really...I've never seen it and I've done 100s of installs since XP was released.

I have the ACPI HAL loaded (option 1) on my machine now. That is what Windows chose when I did a fresh install.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
Yeah, but nobody just installing XP Home or Pro should have option 1 loaded at all really...I've never seen it and I've done 100s of installs since XP was released.

I have the ACPI HAL loaded (option 1) on my machine now. That is what Windows chose when I did a fresh install.

Perhaps it chooses based on motherboard BIOS compatability with more than 1 CPU or a dual core CPU. Meaning if your motherboard doesn't have 2 sockets and does not support a dual core it will only load the first option?

Just taking a stab in the dark

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
Yeah, but nobody just installing XP Home or Pro should have option 1 loaded at all really...I've never seen it and I've done 100s of installs since XP was released.

I have the ACPI HAL loaded (option 1) on my machine now. That is what Windows chose when I did a fresh install.

Perhaps it chooses based on motherboard BIOS compatability with more than 1 CPU or a dual core CPU. Meaning if your motherboard doesn't have 2 sockets and does not support a dual core it will only load the first option?

Just taking a stab in the dark

That's exactly what I said above. The HAL is dependent on the BIOS so that looks to be the determining factor on which HAL will be installed. On a single processor (single core, no HT) system, it looks like a UP HAL will be installed, and with that, Windows XP should upgrade to a MP HAL. I'm going to assume all 939 boards that will take an X2 chip will have the UP HAL loaded when XP is installed. If for some reason you have a basic ACPI HAL (option 1) loaded, Windows XP will most likely not update itself with an MP HAL (it has NEVER done it for me).

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
I suggest more reading and maybe don't assume that everyone is wrong.

Of course everything you read on the internet is true right?

Seriously, I'd do more research on your part to understand exactly what is going on when the HAL is swapped out and the limitation Windows XP has with it. Try building a single Windows XP image that can be used on ANY machine in the company regardless of the hardware, manufacturer, number of processors (HT, SMP, multi-core), laptop, desktop and workstation. I've done it, and the issue with the HAL is universal and a constant thorn in your side when creating an image like this. I've solved the problem, but it definitely wasn't easy. This is all supposedly going to be resolved in Vista and it will finally have the ability to dynamically switch HAL/Kernel depending on the system. I'm just glad MS resolved this issue.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
I suggest more reading and maybe don't assume that everyone is wrong.

Of course everything you read on the internet is true right?

Seriously, I'd do more research on your part to understand exactly what is going on when the HAL is swapped out and the limitation Windows XP has with it. Try building a single Windows XP image that can be used on ANY machine in the company regardless of the hardware, manufacturer, number of processors (HT, SMP, multi-core), laptop, desktop and workstation. I've done it, and the issue with the HAL is universal and a constant thorn in your side when creating an image like this. I've solved the problem, but it definitely wasn't easy. This is all supposedly going to be resolved in Vista and it will finally have the ability to dynamically switch HAL/Kernel depending on the system. I'm just glad MS resolved this issue.

I don't need to do research. I clean install every time without questioning it on a new build.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
I suggest more reading and maybe don't assume that everyone is wrong.

Of course everything you read on the internet is true right?

Seriously, I'd do more research on your part to understand exactly what is going on when the HAL is swapped out and the limitation Windows XP has with it. Try building a single Windows XP image that can be used on ANY machine in the company regardless of the hardware, manufacturer, number of processors (HT, SMP, multi-core), laptop, desktop and workstation. I've done it, and the issue with the HAL is universal and a constant thorn in your side when creating an image like this. I've solved the problem, but it definitely wasn't easy. This is all supposedly going to be resolved in Vista and it will finally have the ability to dynamically switch HAL/Kernel depending on the system. I'm just glad MS resolved this issue.

I don't need to do research. I clean install every time without questioning it on a new build.

I love how you are so quick to comment and say I'm "full of crap" when you yourself don't know what you're talking about and don't even want to read up on the subject. And you know, you're the same dumbass that called me out in another thread because you can't figure out how to utilize 4 CPU cores. And when someone gave a suggestion on how it can be used before I could answer, you stated:

and...how much of the market uses this?

Again, I said I couldn't make use of it and you went on some moronic rant saying I was again "full of it." It seems like you have a good track record of calling people out with VERY limited experience and VERY limited information on the subject. These are two good examples.

By your responses, I'm guessing you're around 13yrs old. Am I close?

 

[DSET]

The P5B deluxe is compatible with the Quad core

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115031

I sent a pm to the guy who did the test he confirmed that it does and currently the best overclocker with Kentsfield as well, i have no idea how he got his hands on it but I took his word for it
Just ordered mine not waiting for the p5b-e (I?ve been waiting too long\ if the p5b E overclocks better by a big margin ill just swap over)

 

[hans007]

Originally posted by: jose
Will windows XP sp2 even support quad cores ?

I thought the license was for 2 physical cpu's. If you want quad-core support then you'll have to get Win2003 server.

I would luv to have a quad core system, I could run mozilla, telnet, word, outlook on each their own core.. Just think of the performance boost...

Regards,
Jose

microsoft's policy is "per socket"

pro can run 2 sockets. so you could run 8 cores on pro if you had a dual xeon quad core presumeably.

 

[Xvys]

I upgraded from a 2.4 Prescott on a 478 socket Asus m/b to a C2D 775 socket AsRock m/b and reused the same hd with Windows XP already loaded from the previous computer. It booted right up and now I have 2 processors. Cool!

 

[secretanchitman]

do a bios update on your mobo (965x or 975x). it should work.