Windows NT Recognizes Only One Processor On HP XU 5/90C

 Last reviewed: March 11, 1997
Article ID: Q131425
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The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, versions 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

When you install Windows NT on a Hewlett-Packard Vectra XU 5/90C that has two processors, Windows NT Setup recognizes only one processor. Windows NT Setup identifies the computer as a Standard PC.

CAUSE

The HP XU 5/90C is using a BIOS version earlier than GO.05.08. Windows NT is unable to detect multiple processors on this system with earlier BIOS versions.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, upgrade the BIOS on the HP Vectra XU 5/90C to version GO.05.08 or later. The GO.05.08 BIOS upgrade is available for download from the HP bulletin board service (BBS) at (208) 344-1691, or from CompuServe in the HPSYS forum. Download GO0508US.EXE.

MORE INFORMATION

The Hewlett-Packard XU 5/90C uses a motherboard that contains a socket for a Pentium P54CM processor. When you add that chip, the system is upgraded to a dual-Pentium configuration.

When the updated BIOS is installed, Windows NT Setup correctly selects MPS 1.1 Multiprocessor PC, not Standard PC.

The HP products discussed here are manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

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Last reviewed: March 11, 1997
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