Dumb Noob question about Q6600

[mshack]

I just installed my first C2D Quad Core (Q6600). I upgraded from the C2D E6850. It installed and booted fine.....but the default setting in the BIOS only had Core #0 and Core #1 enabled by default. That can't be right, can it? I've been trolling some forum's, and some people think this is the correct setting (2 processors per core, 4 processors total).

I think I'm supposed to enable all four core. I'm right, aren't I?

Thanks

[Sparky]

Have you gone to task manager to see how man cores are showing?

[hercules71185]

for some reason on a build I did. I had to reset the cmos by taking the battery out and rebooting and resetting the clocks. But, it worked and got all 4 on.

[mshack]

The task manager shows two CPU windows showing in the default setting (Core#0 and Core#1 enabled, Core#2 and Core#3 disabled).

When I enable all 4 cores, then the task manager shows four CPU windows.

This has to be the right setting. Why were only two cores enabled by default?

[Methious]

Did you pop the new Q6600 into the same board you were using the Dual core on? That might be why. Or it's just a glitch you've already corrected so I'd just enjoy some Quad goodness and call it a day.

[bobletman]

Your mobo still thinks ur using the duo core.

[tormentor]

did u try CPU-Z?
see if it shows 2 or 4 cores? it is supposed to show the real number of active core, also check how many are reprted using the Device manager.
i suggest u try to upgrade ure bios and/or reset ure CMOS