On 16 November 2011 08:55, Dale <rdalek1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Raffaele BELARDI wrote: >> >> On 11/16/2011 09:23 AM, Dale wrote: >> >>> Maybe check if there is a BIOS update available? Might be worth a shot. >> >> I already upgraded the BIOS to have the dual-core CPU recognized, >> otherwise the kernel would not even start. There is yet another update >> on the ASUS site but it's mainly for AM3 processor compatibility and >> labelled as 'beta' so I'm a bit nervous to try it ;-) >> > > I have a beta for mine too. It'll will be there when it gets marked stable > tho. I'm in no hurry. Sometimes waiting is a good idea.
The latest version of my Gigabyte BIOS has been 'in beta' for about 4 years now -- _and_ it's the version where they add support for Quad-Core 2s! Sometimes it means that they added some features, but can't be bothered doing a full test suite.