Windows not recognize amd phenom ii x6

[Naegling]

instead it shows that the processor is dual-core opteron 800 MHz. any help ?

 

[beenthere]

Actually the BIOS is what needs to recognize the CPU. You may need to update your mobo BIOS. Check the mobo makers website for what BIOS version is required for your CPU.

 

[jdwii]

instead it shows that the processor is dual-core opteron 800 MHz. any help ?

ODD make sure you update the BIOS. That is the issue. Whats your board.

 

[Naegling]

motherboard is gigabyte MA770T-UD3P rev 1.0

thanks guys, i will try to update bios and i hope it will work

 

[Naegling]

ok i did it but it shows only one core, not six :S

i checked tha all meter cpu, the task manager and the device manager :/

 

[rob-081]

To contribute to this thread: I will update here later tonight, but I am currently experiencing same problem. Windows XP Pro and my motherboard ASUS M4A78L-M are not recognizing Phenom II X6 1045T AM3 cpu upgrade. Instead it's only recognizing it as (4) cores at around 800 MHz. I checked the CPU model name and HDT45TWFK6DGR is legitimate according to Wikipedia. I purchased it from Micro Center. I don't expect horror stories. So I updated the motherboard BIOS per ASUS website http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_AM2Plus/M4A78LM/#CPUS via "BIOS Flashing Method" with help from YouTube. Neat by the way! I will update later to see if this works. Thanks.


-------I am running; --------(Previous set-up; before upgrade) --------
Processor : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+
CPU Speed: 2.91 GHz
Memory : 2048MB(Speed 800)
(Actual Ram 4GB.... But only 3.25 GB of RAM recognized).
Mother Board : M4A78L-M
Windows Version : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
Installation Date : 2008-12-04
Monitor: Gateway 21.5" Widescreen LED Monitor FHX2152L
Video Adapter : Gigabyte GV-R657OC-1GI AMD Radeon HD 6570 1024MB DDR3 PCIe 2.1 x16
Mouse : USB Human Interface Device
Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Disk Drive : WDC WD2500AAKS-00VSA0(232GB, IDE)
DVD/CD-ROM Drive : SONY DVD RW DRU-V200A

 

[walterminty]

I had a similar situation with a ASUS M4A79XTD EVO and Phenom x 4. It would only recognize 2 cores. Long story short. I had to disable "cool&quiet" in BIOS and Check Auto for ALL CORES. Not sure if this is going to be the same issue you have, or if the BIOS will be similar but might be worth a look.

 

[rob-081]

Thanks walterminty. I took your advise in consideration.

Alright--Here's my Update. It worked! The BIOS recognized the new cpu. And I used default values on Bios. And it showed Cool'n'Quiet was enabled. I didn't manually adjust anything with the CPUs. However there's nothing like a fresh install; like I used to once a year, etc. Thank you all! Peace.