how to enable hyper threading on dimension 8400 ??

Question

I own a dell dimension 8400 pentium 4 3.0GHz. 530 with HT technology, with an intel 925x chipset. Running windows XP. It has an option in the bios setup to select Hyper Threading technology, but I can't seem to enable it when I select it in the bios, it won't change from the off position, is there any reason for this ? I thought since I owned a computer with HT technology and had the right chipset installed and was running windows XP that I would be able to enable HT technology ? so what's the story here ? can I or can't I enable it.? Thanks in advance.
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RoHe · Answer

You should be able to turn HT on in BIOS. The default setting is 'off'. Are you highlighting hyperthreading item and making the change in the box on the right side of the screen? Is that the only item you can't change in BIOS?

You may want to run some system diagnostics to see if there's a hardware failure. And if you don't have BIOS A07, you could do a flash update and see if that fixes it. If not, contact Dell Tech Support for possible motherboard and/or CPU replacement .

Ron

ronss · Answer

if your processor on your dimension 8400 supports hyper-threading,, you should have a available  setting  in the OPTION LIST in your setup program. Message Edited by ronss on 10-27-2005 01:39 AM

ILLEGAL_PROGRAM · Answer

well anyone?

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