Ok I have just removed the battery. I’ll post an update in 10 mins.So it thinks the one running core is fine. It can't see the other one.. so cmos is likely only way.
Ok. Do you recommend updating the BIOS?Well, clearing the CMOS isn't going to do any harm.... I can't think of any other options if you don't want to look at a Linux boot USB.
HOWEVER, that summary says the BIOS revision is 8.17 and I can find no record of that BIOS anywhere.
I don't doubt it existed at some point, but the only available BIOS versions are 8.12, 8.14 and 8.19
https://support.hp.com/ca-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pro-3500-microtower-pc/5270849
Your CPU (DOES NOT) have more cores. And if you buy an i 5 or i 7 any gen. yes it would fix it cause one of these has 4 cores and the other an 8 core.Hi! I bought a computer with an i3 3220 which is supposed to be a two core, fourth thread CPU. I have already tried to go into msconfig and change it, to no avail. My motherboard is a Foxconn 2ABF and from what I cant tell has no bios. Would it fix itself if I buy a new CPU or would the M/b still limit it? Is there a fix for this? Thanks in advance!
The problem is that it is a dual core CPU, but only shows one core.Your CPU (DOES NOT) have more cores. And if you buy an i 5 or i 7 any gen. yes it would fix it cause one of these has 4 cores and the other an 8 core.
I'd only ever recommend a BIOS update to fix a problem. If it's not broke, no need to fix it.Ok. Do you recommend updating the BIOS?
Than detected in software, the CPU DOES have more cores.... Well, one.Your CPU (DOES NOT) have more cores.
Putting the battery in now. I’ll post when it’s booted up.I'd only ever recommend a BIOS update to fix a problem. If it's not broke, no need to fix it.
If clearing the CMOS doesn't fix it, it's an option. Should be unnecessary, cores don't just go missing.... but if all else
Than detected in software, the CPU DOES have more cores.... Well, one.
Well, clearing the CMOS isn't going to do any harm.... I can't think of any other options if you don't want to look at a Linux boot USB.
HOWEVER, that summary says the BIOS revision is 8.17 and I can find no record of that BIOS anywhere.
Initially I suspected it might've been a modded BIOS, which would explain the weirdness...
Then I found the naming scheme & the available BIOS versions are 8.12, 8.14 and 8.19, so 8.17 likely existed at some point.
https://support.hp.com/ca-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pro-3500-microtower-pc/5270849
I'd only ever recommend a BIOS update to fix a problem. If it's not broke, no need to fix it.
If clearing the CMOS doesn't fix it, it's an option. Should be unnecessary, cores don't just go missing.... but if all else fails...
Than detected in software, the CPU DOES have more cores.... Well, one.
Impossible to say. If the defect sits with the CPU, then most likely... if the issue is the motherboard, then likely not.Question. Would changing out the CPU still cause this or...?
Clearing the CMOS would've achieved what I was suspecting... so if you're still seeing 1/2 rather than 2/4, there's not likely to be anything within the BIOS that'll 'fix' it, but I'm not familiar with that specific BIOS.Hey I found some sort of BIOS. What am I looking for?
Impossible to say. If the defect sits with the CPU, then most likely... if the issue is the motherboard, then likely not.
Clearing the CMOS would've achieved what I was suspecting... so if you're still seeing 1/2 rather than 2/4, there's not likely to be anything within the BIOS that'll 'fix' it, but I'm not familiar with that specific BIOS.
If there was anything, I'd assume it would be something along the lines of "Active Core" based on other AMI BIOS', but for an OEM intended FoxConn board, it could be anything.... Should be relatively obvious if there is anything though.
May I ask you a question? Would you recommend that I get an i7 3770k as it is the best I can get for this M/B?Impossible to say. If the defect sits with the CPU, then most likely... if the issue is the motherboard, then likely not.
Clearing the CMOS would've achieved what I was suspecting... so if you're still seeing 1/2 rather than 2/4, there's not likely to be anything within the BIOS that'll 'fix' it, but I'm not familiar with that specific BIOS.
If there was anything, I'd assume it would be something along the lines of "Active Core" based on other AMI BIOS', but for an OEM intended FoxConn board, it could be anything.... Should be relatively obvious if there is anything though.
At this stage, you could explore updating the BIOS.... &/or, consider reseating the CPU and checking the socket for bent pins.
You'd need thermal paste to reinstall the cooler optimally, you could get by temporarily just reusing whats on there if you really had to.... but I'd highly recommend picking up some thermal paste.
Glad you got it figured out,Thank you to everyone who helped me. I had to clear the CMOS which allowed me to get into the bios which allowed me to set everything to default which fixed it. You guys are the best!
Depends on the price really. I wouldn't look to invest much into such a dated platform.May I ask you a question? Would you recommend that I get an i7 3770k as it is the best I can get for this M/B?
Ok I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks again!Glad you got it figured out,
Depends on the price really. I wouldn't look to invest much into such a dated platform.
Search for an i7-2600, 2600K, 3770 or 3770K.
If you can find any of those for cheap enough, then it would be a very nice upgrade, it's all relative to cost though.
Personally, I wouldn't look to spend more than ~$50 CAD / $35-$40 USD for any of those chips in 2020.... and even then, that pricepoint my be more than others would pay.
It might be worth looking for an old office tower on ebay with one of those CPUs. Get it, swap CPUs (maybe RAM, depending on config) and resell the tower, now with an i3 and have a pretty minimal net spend.
All depends on luck & availability though... Could be easier said than done.
To be clear, I'm not recommend buying this system, just an idea of what to look for.Ok I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks again!
window 10 task manager is showing 2 core when i know my system has 4 cores, so first of all check in device manager(processor section, that will show the right number of cores) or use cpu z softwareHi! I bought a computer with an i3 3220 which is supposed to be a two core, fourth thread CPU. I have already tried to go into msconfig and change it, to no avail. My motherboard is a Foxconn 2ABF and from what I cant tell has no bios. Would it fix itself if I buy a new CPU or would the M/b still limit it? Is there a fix for this? Thanks in advance!