Identify processor

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:12

Just put an "x2 3800" into my 939 rig, but i think it is a regular 3800

It is one I just purchased from OCUK.

I cleared the bios, loaded optimized defaults, and it has defaulted to 2.4GHz, 200x12..

How can I be absolutely sure I've been sent the wrong cpu?

Device manager says ACPI uniprocessor pc.

Task manager shows only 1 core.

does the code on the chip heatspreader offer any clues?

Thanks

Beans on toast Dave · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:13

what operating system are you using?

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:14

XP PRO SP2 32 bit

Lightnix · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:15

I think a quick run of CPU-Z should give you the answers you need.

To be honest, the way you've described it doesn't sound promising.

Beans on toast Dave · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:16

not that then, as i think xp home will only show 1 core

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:20

http://lylyly.webhop.net/cpuz.htm

In CPU-Z

Number of processors 1
Number of cores 1 per processor
Number of threads 1 (max 1) per processor
Name AMD Athlon 64 3800+
Code Name Venice
Specification AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+
Package Socket 939
Family/Model/Stepping F.F.2
Extended Family/Model F.2F
Brand ID 4
Core Stepping DH-E6
Technology 90 nm
Core Speed 2411.2 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed 12.0 x 200.9 MHz
HT Link speed 1004.7 MHz
Stock frequency 2400 MHz

schumi84 · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:29

From that CPU-Z info that is definitely the single core variant.

I would have a word.

Lightnix · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:30

Looks like you have a single core 3800+... Venice is just an Athlon 64

jaykay · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:30

Yep u got a single core there.

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:30

Okay, thanks, bummer..

Lol, they don't even sell 3800 single cores, I wonder if they've been shipped to OCUK in error.

Bennah · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:30

Whats the stepping / batch information on the CPU?

Would be worth noting that down. Quick internet search would tell you exactly what it is.

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:33

ADA3800DAA4BW
CAB2E 0634APMW

jaykay · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:35

Edit my bad.
Its a dual core. Something aint right.

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:36

Thanks.

Hmmm, 2nd hit in google is advertising x2

jaykay · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:37

On device manager have u done search foir new devices when clicked on processor?

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:39

Yep.. It couldn't find anything to update. I downloaded drivers from AMD also. Dual core optimizer also.

mattyrigby00 · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:48

http://www.hardware.info/en-US/news/ym2cmZqYwp2a/Problems_updating_to_a_dualcore_CPU_Not_anymore/

use that to force the HAL to multiprocessor, weird how it goes to 2.4 ghz though.

Lightnix · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:51

Weirder still that's the stock speed for a single core Athlon 3800+ if my memory serves me correctly...

mattyrigby00 · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:55

nvm, looking at wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...cessors#.22Venice.22_.28E3_.26_E6.2C_90_nm.29

that stepping code is for the single core

Carter · 22 Nov 2007 at 21:58

mattyrigby00 said:
http://www.hardware.info/en-US/news/ym2cmZqYwp2a/Problems_updating_to_a_dualcore_CPU_Not_anymore/

use that to force the HAL to multiprocessor, weird how it goes to 2.4 ghz though.

did that, shows multiprocessor in Device manager now.
but CPU-Z still shows single.

Processor 1 (ID = 0)
Number of cores 1
Number of threads 1 (max 1)
Name AMD Athlon 64 3800+
Codename Venice
Specification AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+
Package Socket 939
CPUID F.F.2
Extended CPUID F.2F
Brand ID 4
Core Stepping DH-E6
Technology 90 nm
Core Speed 2411.2 MHz (12.0 x 200.9 MHz)
HT Link speed 1004.6 MHz
Stock frequency 2400 MHz