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    Hyperthreading option in BIOS missing?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by RAGEdemon, Jan 14, 2014.

  1. RAGEdemon

    RAGEdemon Newbie

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    Hi,

    I use ANSYS simualtion software as well as CAD software which do not work well with hyperthreading (nor setting of affinity).

    I was very surprised to see the my Alienware 17 has overclocking features but no Hyperthreading toggle. Am I going insane or is such a basic switch really missing from the highest end gaming laptop in the world?

    Perhaps I need an unlocked BIOS or this feature can be unlocked?

    Please help!

    Thanks :)
     
    RAGEdemon, Jan 14, 2014
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Unfortunately that's a feature that is locked in the BIOS, you would need indeed an unlocked one.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 14, 2014
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