Need to enable HT- CPU has ability, bios?

Question

I have a 5150 with a HT 3.06P4. PCmark04, 3DMark03, and speedstep all show the option as available but disabled. I had sent my computer back a couple months ago and the MB and CPU were replaced- I was told I had the HT processor. I cannot find the option in bios (a29) any suggestions?

bacillus · Answer

if the option isn't in the latest bios on your system then can only think that your cpu isn't one of HT capability.

Duhhh · Answer

I believe the only portables with HT CPUs are the XPS and 9100. HT is only available on 800MHz FSB CPUs, and I don't think that's what you got.

7fold · Answer

fsb is not determining factor - in fact i852pm chipset (i5150) supporting fsb533 has native support of HT enabled cpu's - fsb800 is not absolute requirement

I have replaced my original 3.06 Non-HT with 3.20 HT (i5150) and after upgrading bios I have (2) virtual processors - it's either mis-marked cpu or you have not yet enabled in bios - there will be auto detect of HT enabled cpu with i852pm northbridge

talk w/ Dell again - one word, if you originally purchased i5150 w/Non-HT cpu, any replacement/exchange will be with Non-HT cpu, unless you have purchased replacement HT cpu from Dell

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Need to enable HT- CPU has ability, bios?

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