Forum: Geek Forum
Topic: Installing Dual Processor
started by: CatKnight
Posted by CatKnight on May 08 2001,11:06
I have a dell thing here with one of these kick-ass cases where all of the components fold out. I wish I could buy one for my own computer at home seperately.Anyway, I was wondering how to install my second cpu...it's from the same batch and should be compatible I'm just not familiar with how to plug it in or what bios settings to change.
Posted by aventari on May 08 2001,18:08
ummmmm, you can't just buy a second processor and expect your computer to accept it. You have to have the correct motherboard. Which I seriously doubt your dell has.
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Posted by askheaves on May 08 2001,18:19
I think he's talking about his work computer... where he has a dual PIII motherboard from Dell... and he's sitting there with a second PIII 933 in his hand.That's info recalled from my swiss cheese head from another thread.
Posted by CatKnight on May 09 2001,10:56
yes that is correct.so?
Posted by Sithiee on May 09 2001,16:36
put it in and boot up?*disclaimer* sithiee knows as much about using dual processors as he knows about sex: hes heard a lot of good stuff, and knows a lot about it, but has NO actual experience in the subject, and therefor cannot be trusted.
Posted by Dark Knight Bob on May 09 2001,19:32
and if it doesnt fit bash it with a hammer.works for me >:]
Posted by demonk on May 24 2001,14:18
I don't know if you've figured it out yet or not, but here is my input. I do have a dual CPU system, so I know a little about setting them up. If they are the same stepping, then they should be compatible. Just pop it in and boot up. If the BIOS boot screen says 2 CPUs, then it worked. Now, to actualy use the thing when using your computer, you need an SMP OS, like WinNT, Win2K, Linux, etc. After that, everything should be just fine. Seting up a dual CPU system is very hard anymore.
Posted by jim on May 24 2001,14:26
If you are running NT 4, you will have to re-install the OS. If you are 2k, then you'll have to go to the device manager and upgrade the UniProc Kernal to the Multi Proc kernal.------------------
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Posted by damien_s_lucifer on May 24 2001,20:26
and if you're running Linux, just plug it in & turn it on  assuming you're running an SMP kernel, of course. Otherwise you'll have to recompile it with SMP support.jim... how do you change the Win2K kernel? I looked in device manager and couldn't find anything... i've had dual procs in my system for about a month now, and if you're right than my 2nd proc has gone completely unused. This message has been edited by damien_s_lucifer on May 25, 2001 at 03:33 PM
Posted by DuSTman on May 24 2001,21:54
 Inflict some clickage on this.. go to properties and change driver.. you can find your way from here..
Posted by damien_s_lucifer on May 24 2001,23:02
it worked now I have TWO cpu panes in task manager
Posted by jim on May 28 2001,11:28
LOL!Where you really only using 1 CPU with 2 in your system? How long? That's friggin funny. ------------------
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Posted by KL1NK on May 28 2001,20:06
quote:
Originally posted by damien_s_lucifer:
i've had dual procs in my system for about a month now
This message has been edited by KL1NK on May 29, 2001 at 03:06 PM
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