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I've just recently picked up a new motherboard (and a few other toys),
including a single core Athlon 64 3000+ processor. The intention is to
use this processor for a few months, then upgrade to a dual core CPU.

My understanding is that the dual core CPU will need a different HAL. Is
this the case, and if so, can I switch later without reinstalling?

I know it's possible to go from dual-CPU to single-CPU, but I recall
that it's not possible to go the other way without a lot of hassle. With
that in mind is there any way I can install the SMP HAL without having a
dual core CPU installed during installation?

Thanks in advance (and responses in the form of a URL are more then
welcome. I've done some reading but I can't find an answer to this
exact question)
 
One question: Why buy a single core, only to upgrade a"few months" as you say
to a dual core?

That's a waste of money. If you are tight on money because you want to get
the single core now, why just save the cash that you would have bought the
3000+ CPU and put it towards the dual core down the road?
 
DevilsPGD said:
I've just recently picked up a new motherboard (and a few other toys),
including a single core Athlon 64 3000+ processor. The intention is to
use this processor for a few months, then upgrade to a dual core CPU.

My understanding is that the dual core CPU will need a different HAL. Is
this the case, and if so, can I switch later without reinstalling?

I know it's possible to go from dual-CPU to single-CPU, but I recall
that it's not possible to go the other way without a lot of hassle. With
that in mind is there any way I can install the SMP HAL without having a
dual core CPU installed during installation?

Thanks in advance (and responses in the form of a URL are more then
welcome. I've done some reading but I can't find an answer to this
exact question)

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First, make certain that you do any necessary BIOS upgrade *before* you
install the new processor.
Then, install the processor and do a repair install using the Windows
installation disc.

Bobby
 
In message <[email protected]> "NoNoBadDog!"
First, make certain that you do any necessary BIOS upgrade *before* you
install the new processor.
Then, install the processor and do a repair install using the Windows
installation disc.
Click to expand...

I was hoping to avoid a repair install, although I'll do it if I need
to. There isn't any way to trick Windows into installing the
SMP-capable HAL in the first place is there?
 
In message <[email protected]> "Ryan"
One question: Why buy a single core, only to upgrade a"few months" as you say
to a dual core?

That's a waste of money. If you are tight on money because you want to get
the single core now, why just save the cash that you would have bought the
3000+ CPU and put it towards the dual core down the road?
Click to expand...

Because I have pans for the 3000+ CPU down the road... So it won't be
going to waste either, I just can't justify the cash for two upgrades at
the same time.

The 3000+ CPU will end up replacing a 300MHz server in my basement, and
that server will eventually replace the 133MHz box I'm using as a
firewall, which will allow me to increase the grade of encryption used
on my VPN. However, the other end of the VPN won't be upgraded for 5-6
months either, so there is little reason to upgrade everything across
the board, but I may as well get a new toy now rather then waiting :)
 
DevilsPGD said:
I've just recently picked up a new motherboard (and a few other toys),
including a single core Athlon 64 3000+ processor. The intention is to
use this processor for a few months, then upgrade to a dual core CPU.

My understanding is that the dual core CPU will need a different HAL. Is
this the case, and if so, can I switch later without reinstalling?

I know it's possible to go from dual-CPU to single-CPU, but I recall
that it's not possible to go the other way without a lot of hassle. With
that in mind is there any way I can install the SMP HAL without having a
dual core CPU installed during installation?

Thanks in advance (and responses in the form of a URL are more then
welcome. I've done some reading but I can't find an answer to this
exact question)
Click to expand...

It depends on what HAL your system uses at present. See the following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309283

In the past I have upgraded a couple of Celeron's to P4's with
hyperthreading. The new CPU was recognised and the ACPI Multiprocessor HAL
was correctly loaded on the first boot with no user interaction.

Kerry
 
In message <[email protected]> "Kerry Brown"
It depends on what HAL your system uses at present. See the following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309283

In the past I have upgraded a couple of Celeron's to P4's with
hyperthreading. The new CPU was recognised and the ACPI Multiprocessor HAL
was correctly loaded on the first boot with no user interaction.
Click to expand...

I haven't installed yet, I'm just building the system now (the parts got
here yesterday, I've decided to do some cable management this time
around :) -- I'm going for quiet and cool at the same time :)

According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299340/ it looks like I can
pick the HAL, but I'm not sure if this helps me -- Can I get away with
ACPI Multiprocessor PC now? If not, then from what I can tell I
basically need to reinstall (well, either a repair install or a full
reinstall) when I get the new CPU, right?

Sorry to be confusing :)
 
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