Processors
IntelŽ Processor Identification Utility
Dual Core expected, but not reported

The Max CPUID Value Limit in the system BIOS must be disabled for proper processor identification. Once processor identification is complete, the option can be re-enabled if desired.

To disable the Max CPUID Value Limit option, enter the BIOS setup screen while booting the system. For Intel® Desktop Boards, follow these steps:

  1. Press F2 while booting
  2. Select the "Advanced" tab
  3. Select "Boot Configuration"
  4. Set "Max CPUID Value Limit:" to "Disabled"

For motherboards from other board manufacturers, contact your system manufacturer for technical support information.

Operating System:
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition*, Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition*, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition*, Windows Vista(Beta 1)*, Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista Starter, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Home Basic, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Home Premium, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Business, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Enterprise, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Ultimate, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista(RC2)*, Windows Vista Home Basic, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Home Premium, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Business, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Enterprise, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Ultimate, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista *, Windows Vista 32*, Windows 7 *, Windows 7 (32-bit)*, Windows 2000 *, Windows 7 (64-bit)*, Windows 7 Enterprise, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Enterprise, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Basic, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Basic, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Premium, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Professional, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Professional, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Starter Edition*, Windows 7 Ultimate, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit version*, Windows 7(RC1, 32-bit)*, Windows 7(RC1, 64-bit)*, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows Server 2003 *, Windows XP Media Center Edition*, Windows 2000 Server*, Windows 2000 Advanced Server*, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition*

This applies to:
IntelŽ Processor Identification Utility

Solution ID: CS-020996
Date Created: 22-Jun-2005
Last Modified: 04-Nov-2011