Hyper-Threading Turned Off in BIOS

Question

OptiPlex GX270 PROCESSOR, 80532, 3.0G, 512, 800FSB   Hyper-Threading is turned off by default in the BIOS.  Is this right?   Thanks, Jim

CrazyUkrainian · Answer

yes it is.   All my GX 270 HT is off. :smileysurprised: Why????  is there something we need to know ? DELL guys?????? Message Edited by CrazyUkrainian on 03-01-2005 11:07 AM

MikesHere · Answer

Actually the Hyperthreading is a option at Point Of Sale. You have to request for hyperthreading to be turned on, otherwise the default setting is OFF, which is how Dell ships. (Unless Specified.) Also, it is to my understanding, that if HT is not turned on BEFORE the OS Install, you have to turn HT on and then Reload the OS. Correct me if I have heard wrong and you know FOR A FACT that is not true. Also you might want to compare your specs on the system at http://www.intel.com/products/ht/hyperthreading_more.htm to see if HT is even going to work for your system. Mike

CrazyUkrainian · Answer

Default HT is off, turned it on...didnt reinstall OS...no probs reported of any kind.

MikesHere · Answer

And in the device manager is showing 2 processors? Mike

mjb920 · Answer

Was the because the PC shipped with Windows 2000? Any reason I would not want it on with XP?

CrazyUkrainian · Answer

@MikesHere wrote: And in the device manager is showing 2 processors? Mike yes, 2 CPUs

MikesHere · Answer

Cool thanks CrazyUkrainian for the information. Mike

CrazyUkrainian · Answer

any time buddy :smileyhappy:

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