2nd processor not shown in task manager

[lrigoulot]

I recently purchased an Alienware 3.06 gz laptop - it runs about an hour with 2 batteries.  

It was in bad shape software wise because owner had tried to upgrade without first flashing BIOS....To upgrade to SP2 I had to flash BIOS - no problem and new BIOS had hyper threading (previous BIOS did not) which had to be enabled to upgrade to to SP2.   Upgrades done.

I rejoined SETI and decided to take advantage of the dual prosessors.  2 CPUS are shown on Device manager but only one on task manager.  I would like to be able to use both.

Another minor irritation...  Whenever I am referred from one site to another,  I am referred to the German version.   Win XP language is english and the location is in the US.   Beats me.

Thanks,
lou

[pcdoc4christ]

Irigoulot:

Does Windows XP indicate both CPUs in Device Manger are working properly?

[Raptor]

Since when can you see processors in the Task Manager?

[lrigoulot]

Both are working properly in device manager.

I have another computer using hyperthreading - and when I open task manager its shows percentage usage of each processor. A seperate window for each.

I am still looking for a solution.

Thanks,
lou

[lrigoulot]

Something else:

It shows a BIOS version dated 1992 - way to early for the one I am running.

[Raptor]

My bad. The name Task Manager didn't immediatly spell it out for me.

Can you not flash the BIOS?

[merlin_2]

Another interesting post i feel>http://omaha.craigslist.org/sys/84049926.html

[Computer_Commando]

...It shows a BIOS version dated 1992 - way to early for the one I am running.

Did you ask Alienware?
http://www.alienware.com/

[merlin_2]

Maybe SETI  has invading your pc..........

[lrigoulot]

Thanks for the support:

That Craig list laptop is the one (and it needs a new keyboard) I have but does it use power,  have to hit it with a vacuum cleaner every month else it will overheat - the fan runs constantly.

I did flash the BIOS with the latest from Alienware so I could get Service Pack 2.  I'd BSOD everytime with old BIOS.   I searched forums at Alienware but nothing.  Their tech support leaves a lot to be desired.

I will prolly have to reinstall windows - maybe windows will catch their error this time but was trying to avoid that.

Or, running SETI on an Alienware - maybe I found one.

Thanks all
lou