How to use all processor cores in Windows 7. Changes via BIOS. In the CPU description
Since the original technology Windows operation in terms of the computing capabilities of the processor, it involves the use of only one processor core, and if there is a shortage of the rest, many owners of computer systems based on multi-core processors quite naturally wonder how to enable additional cores on Windows 7 or any other system. But the very essence of the question comes down to what kind of performance effect using all the cores can give, and in general, is it worth doing such things. Let's try to figure it out.
What does enabling all processor cores do?
A processor is a device that has disabilities in terms of calculations. It has limitations or, if you like, a certain ceiling on the number of operations performed. That is, even if it has at least 4 or 8 cores, it will not jump above its capabilities. This means that no matter how fast data is transferred to it, its volume for processing will always remain the same. In some ways, this is even akin to loading RAM.
Before deciding how to enable all kernels on Windows 7, you need to clearly understand how it all works. You can compare this, for example, with eating. You can operate with one hand or two. In this example, the mouth (or stomach) can be compared to the processor and the hands to the nuclei. Putting several pieces of cake into your mouth with one hand will be slower, with two - faster. But this does not mean that the mouth will fit more than as much as it is designed for. Same with processors. Accelerating the loading of computational operations into the processor does not always contribute to their speedy execution. And information processing can be compared not only to chewing food, but also to swallowing. It’s clear that you won’t be able to swallow more than what’s allowed.
However, if you can chew fast enough, similar to modern processors that are able to “swallow” information, why not?
Is this really necessary?
How advisable it is to do this is up to everyone to decide for themselves. But when deciding how to enable a second core on Windows 7, provided you have a 2-core processor, it is worth considering several points.
It is unlikely that a significant increase in performance will be achieved, 10-15% (although for some systems or resource-intensive programs this is a fairly significant indicator). But the problem is that the use of each core is tied to the amount of RAM. But here problems can arise, because when commands are redirected to each processor core, RAM may overflow, and the entire system will simply hang.
How to enable all cores on Windows 7 via BIOS?
But if the decision to turn on all cores is made, you should first pay attention to the settings of the primary BIOS systems. Initially, the activation, regardless of the software environment of the installed operating system, must be done there.
After logging in, you should find a section with a name like Advanced Clock Calibration. On most systems, the default is Auto. This means that additional cores will only be used if the main core cannot handle the operations. There is nothing simpler than setting the All Cores value, which will correspond to the use of all processor cores, regardless of the number and type of operations being performed.
Accessing settings via system configuration
Now let's pay attention to how to enable all kernels on Windows 7 in software environment the system itself. Some users make the mistake of thinking that such actions can be performed in the standard “Control Panel”. Nothing like this! You will have to use the “Run” console or in the English version of the system - Run (Win + R). You need to enter msconfig command(a unified means of access to Windows configuration for all systems), go to the download tab, and then click on the button to configure advanced settings.
Now, actually, about how to enable all cores on Windows 7. In the new window on the left, the number of cores is set, which corresponds to the number of processors, and on the right, the required amount of RAM is set.
Mandatory conditions and parameters
WITH RAM not so simple. Although the system itself determines the amount of memory allocated to each core, seemingly automatically, you should not delude yourself on this score.
It is generally accepted, according to established standards, that 2 GB of RAM corresponds to 2-core processors, 4 GB corresponds to 4-core processors, etc. But even here, not everything is so simple. Each core must be allocated at least 1 GB of RAM. In case of configuration mismatch computer system If you meet the established requirements, you don’t even have to try to make any adjustments (nothing will work anyway).
On the other hand, in the question of how to enable all kernels on Windows 7, one should not lose sight of the fact that modern processors have capabilities higher than stated. For example, Intel processors The second generation Core i7 installed in laptops, in terms of computing processing, corresponds to 4-core processors in stationary systems. Therefore, it should not be surprising that with 8 GB of RAM the memory will be allocated differently (given two threads). The value for the number of processors will indicate 4 (although there is actually one with two dual-threaded cores) with the corresponding memory allocation.
Instead of a total
Finally, in conclusion, it is worth asking yourself whether such adjustments are worth pursuing. In general, if a system with a large enough amount of RAM and powerful processor shows no signs of inhibition, system settings in this regard, it is better not to touch, otherwise you can even achieve the completely opposite effect when, due to too fast loading data, the processor simply will not cope with such volumes of calculations, despite the use of all cores. As one might already guess, here we need fine tuning, and not everyone can do this. Overlockers can overclock processors, but this is also fraught with some negative consequences for processors in terms of physical failure.
Hello, dear readers! Today we will talk about how to use all processor cores in just a couple of steps. Increasing the number of working cores directly affects the increase in computer performance. Many users, having bought a brand new computer with multi-core processor, even have no idea how to make the processor work on full power. But all the money was paid for. In this article we will tell you in detail how you can increase the speed of your computer by simple manipulations with the processor. This is NOT an increase in the frequency of the processor, as a result of which it may burn out or overheat (this, of course, is the case if everything is done incorrectly).
All the steps below apply to both the Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. Well, let's get started. Open on the desktop command line: Win+R. To begin with, enter next command: msconfig. Then click “Ok”
The System Configuration management menu will open in front of you. Here you go to the tab.
And in the section we select the maximum number. This safe way performance enhancement that will not harm your computer in any way. Click the “Ok” button and restart the computer.
Let's summarize: Well, that's all. So simple and the easy way You have learned to use all processor cores. This method can be considered one of increasing the performance of your computer. How to further improve computer performance using programs and using Windows, read our articles and.
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| Authors of the article: Gvindzhiliya Grigory and Pashchenko Sergey |
