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    IFL90 - Not reading as Dual Core?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by atlxkevinx, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. atlxkevinx

    atlxkevinx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone, I got the barebone IFL90 and after i assembled everything and installed windows, when I right click my computer and go to properties, the computer does not recognize my processor as T7300 Mobile. I read the guide for installing dual cores in the sager section, but it did not work. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
     
    atlxkevinx, Oct 17, 2007
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    masterbw Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Where did you purchase yours from? (Out of curiosity)
    2. What version of BIOS is your barebone? (Check it at the system boot-up screen)
    3. What kind of Windows are you using?
     
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    1. I purchased my IFL90 Barebone from XoticPC
    2. I am not sure what Bios.. the original? I will check
    3. I am running Windows XP

    Someone please me figure this out =(
     
    atlxkevinx, Oct 18, 2007
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    Windows XP SP1 or SP2?
     
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    I am running Windows XP SP2, also i downloaded v3 and v4 of the hotfix and doesnt seem to work. When installing, it finishes really fast and no options asking for restart, almost like it didnt install. When i check my program files and show updates, the hotfix is not on there. Anyone know why?
     
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    Something is probably shorted inside.
    Open your system and make sure every component is plugged in tight and secure.
    CPU, RAM, VGA, and other upgradeable component.
     
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    I am sure everything is secured tightly when I installed it. Is there anything else that someone can suggest?
     
    atlxkevinx, Oct 18, 2007
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    Maybe trying a Linux boot disk (CD,USB,etc) to see if it recognizes the CPU as Dual Core or not....and discard a HW issue.
     
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    Try memtest v1.70
    Download the ISO, and burn it onto a CD
    Then use the CD to boot up and to check your memory.
     
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    So you think it would be a problem with the memory not allowing Windows to recognize my CPU?
     
    atlxkevinx, Oct 18, 2007
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