Win2K Adv Server help.

SCA_BOY · 13th April 2002, 3:55 PM

I'm currently running 2K Adv Server single CPU.

I'm about to install a VP6 and DualPIII's.

Do I need to do a complete re-install to gain Dual CPU functionality, or can I simply upgrade the machine type?.

unix · 13th April 2002, 4:47 PM

If you switch Motherboards, it would be best if you re-install the OS. If you are just adding another cpu onto the existing dual setup, then you can change the "Computer" under device manager to "ACPI Multiprocessor" to make use of both the CPUs

saba · 13th April 2002, 8:16 PM

Perfect advice from unix there

SCA_BOY · 13th April 2002, 9:59 PM

Hmmmm... I've heard of people having "issues" with changing the machine type... just wanted to see if it was feasable in the real world. Have you guys actually performed this successfully, or are you going on what you *should* be able to do?.

Not being narky, just asking

The Watcher · 13th April 2002, 10:30 PM

if your changing the mobo then reinstall the o/s no questions

boz · 15th April 2002, 9:52 PM

I've done it several times and I do a repair and everything is then ok.

boz

13th April 2002, 3:55 PM	#1
SCA_BOY Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 112	Win2K Adv Server help. I'm currently running 2K Adv Server single CPU. I'm about to install a VP6 and DualPIII's. Do I need to do a complete re-install to gain Dual CPU functionality, or can I simply upgrade the machine type?.

13th April 2002, 4:47 PM	#2
unix Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Perth West-Aust Odour: Y Posts: 1,886	If you switch Motherboards, it would be best if you re-install the OS. If you are just adding another cpu onto the existing dual setup, then you can change the "Computer" under device manager to "ACPI Multiprocessor" to make use of both the CPUs __________________ moo

13th April 2002, 8:16 PM	#3
saba Evil Vizier Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,713	Perfect advice from unix there __________________ i7 3770 ; Intel DH77DF ; 16GB DDR3-1600 ; EVGA GTX 660 Ti powering 2*30" LCDs ; Intel 520 SSD ; Gentoo Linux ; RME Fireface 800 56-channel 24bit/192kHz soundcard

13th April 2002, 10:30 PM	#5
The Watcher Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 566	if your changing the mobo then reinstall the o/s no questions __________________ Who Wants to Live Forever? All Warfare is based on Deception - Sun Tzu

13th April 2002, 9:59 PM	#4
SCA_BOY Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 112	Hmmmm... I've heard of people having "issues" with changing the machine type... just wanted to see if it was feasable in the real world. Have you guys actually performed this successfully, or are you going on what you should be able to do?. Not being narky, just asking

15th April 2002, 9:52 PM	#6
boz (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sth Brisbane, Just Perfect. Posts: 2,782	I've done it several times and I do a repair and everything is then ok. boz