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    CPU incorrect in device manager!!??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jrcoker, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. jrcoker

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    I removed the stock 5450 and installed a T7500. Everything is working great except when I look in device manager and go down to processors it still says 5450 1.67....Any idea why? I have restarted the computer a couple times. Thanks guys
     
    jrcoker, Feb 14, 2008
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    you probably have to flash he bios or reinstall the os
     
    dondadah88, Feb 14, 2008
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    reinwstall os
     
    aan310, Feb 14, 2008
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    So its not effecting anything other then that??
     
    jrcoker, Feb 14, 2008
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    Did you do a bios restart? Give it a "Restore Defaults", let it go into Windows, then restart and make whatever changes in bios you might want.
     
    Lao, Feb 14, 2008
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    Use cpuz to accurately determine what cpu you have. If that sees the correct info then that's all you need.
     
    adinu, Feb 14, 2008
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    Ive run 3DMark, pc pitstop and everything sees the new cpu except device manager..I was just wondering why...Were flying over 8200 on 3D mark
     
    jrcoker, Feb 14, 2008
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    Ok I think one guy had the exact same problem and very easy fix. Uninstall the CPU drivers, then restart. This will force Windows to reinstall the drivers and will accurately detect the CPU. It does not automatically do this as CPU upgrade is not something Windows expects to need to check everytime it starts, I mean if it works it thinks what's the problem? Trust me on this!

    Edit: Oh and I doubt BIOS as all programs you mentioned accurately see, if BIOS problem would not be like that.
     
    powerpack, Feb 14, 2008
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    Hey powerpack..That did the trick!!! Thanks for all the help.
     
    jrcoker, Feb 14, 2008
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    Hey anytime! Glad I could help, just read a couple days ago but have seen the question a lot but never that simple answer! :D
     
    powerpack, Feb 14, 2008
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