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[SOLVED] System information (msinfo32) shows messed up system model

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Pretty much in the title :( i built a pc along time ago, dont know where it went wrong, maybe a format, but now my bios and system information wont tell me anything about the system... i wanted to upgrade bios and i cant find out what im using! very irritating, i cant call anyone. theres no sticker telling my the model, as i build it myself. dont know what to do..:banghead:

Also, i just got a 2 GB memory stick (ddr2), now i have a total of 4 GB. but my computer properties shows me only able to use 3.25, nearly a gig missing!!
I hope the screen shots tell more than me, as im not so good with this type of thing. Im using 64 bit windows 7, home premium.
 

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Re: System information (msinfo32) shows messed up system model

CPU-Z should give you more accurate info and it will list your Bios version.
Updating the Bios should only be done if the update directly address the problem(s) you are experiencing.
A 32Bit OS can only "see" up to 3.75GB of RAM and 3.25 is most common.
 
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Re: System information (msinfo32) shows messed up system model

More information: I used the motherboard out of an old vista 32 bit, and the chassis. heres the info on the chassis

Windows vista home basic - installed windows 7 home prem 64 bit.
dvd/cd-rw - in use.
120 GB harddrive - upgraded.
intel graphics media accelerator 950 - using a 6750 hd ati card.
T3604 Desktop PC
intel celeron D processor 356 - in use.
512 MD ddr2 - upgraded to 4 GB (2gbx2)
network 10/100 mbps ethernet Lan - in use.

I have a ripped sticker on the chassis's back, i see one code. i believe its part of the proof of liciense for windows.

code : x13-04655

The motherboard was in a Emachines pc. i believe it was from Gateway.
 
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I will be getting a dual core today, and i believe i need the bios information to be able to use the dual core, thats the main reason for this thread. the second reason is that, if the system information isnt telling me any version/model numbers, than it most likely needs to be upgraded...
 
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Re: System information (msinfo32) shows messed up system model

If it's a OEM motherboard which it appears it is, a bios update to support newer CPU's is highly unlikely. OEM's like Emachines only have a bios written to support the CPU's they want to use.

What Dual core are you trying to put in?
The 945 chipset boards will support Pentium D's and with a bios date of 2005 it's probably an early one that will not support any C2D's, the later 945 boards would support early Conroe core, Core 2's only.
 
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How can i find out what type of board i have exactly? is there a serial number on the board itself? if so, where is it most likely to be located?

Also, i found a picture of my board. will this board support the new CPU? D:

Edit* forgot link.

EMACHINES CORYVILLE 2 MOTHERBOARD T3604 T5224 W3604 4006173R
 
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Re: System information (msinfo32) shows messed up system model

Wait, i believe the board will support the new CPU. heres the cpu specs

Tech Spec
Core
Wolfdale
Multi-Core
Dual-Core
Name
Pentium E6600
Operating Frequency
3.06GHz
FSB
1066MHz
L2 Cache
2MB
Manufacturing Tech
45 nm
64 bit Support
Yes
Hyper-Threading Support
No
Virtualization Technology Support
Yes
Voltage
0.85V – 1.3625V
Thermal Design Power
65W
Cooling Device
Heatsink and Fan included
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
3 years limited
Labor
3 years limited


_______________________________

Now heres the supported CPU'S for the board:

Intel® Coreâ„¢2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 or 800 MHz system bus
Intel® Pentium® D processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system bus
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system bus
Intel® Celeron® D processor in an LGA775 socket with a 533 MHz system bus

My new CPU will have 1066 MHz sys bus
 
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Works fine, dont know why. but i installed it perfectly, put on the thermal paste. didnt use the fan/heatsink it came with, pretty cheap, and thin. started up just a tick slow at first, then it loaded windows, said it installed fine, restart reqed.

then fast load up. but my fan wont stop spinning at 100%. im going to look into the bios, see if it knows whats going on.
 

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In task manager, i can not set afinity. so i will just do a format, re installing windows. see if that helps with that, I do not have a virus scanner, so ill just use a benchmarking tool. will report back with findings
 
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Dont know what to say. I can now see afinity in task manager, and there are two cores running. but CPU-Z still shows it at the same speed. could it just be telling me what each core is? instead of adding them both up?
is the multiplyer right?

I did a stress test, and it still didnt go up to 3000 MHz. it stayed at 1500 MHz
 

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After you have done that make sure to disable any C-states in your bios. that will stop your computer from cutting the core speed.
also check under power for the fan speed, I think older computers are manual.
 
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Re: System information (msinfo32) shows messed up system model

I think i know why my system isnt seeing the bios, or rather, why it cant make heads or tails of it.

Im running a 2005 version of the certain bios.

the newest one, 2007, doesnt support windows 7.

If a 2007 update doesnt support windows 7, then a 2005 one will not either.

should i update it anyways? it may fix the dual core problem im facing.

link for bios

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...esc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=14364&ProdId=2613&lang=eng&OSVersion= &DownloadType=BIOS
 
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