Where can I learn more about dual-core and quad-core technology?
• Dual-core technology • Multi-core technology Why are the CPU graphs in Microsoft Windows* Task Manager not identical? This is not unusual if you have a multi-core processor. Each box represents one of the cores in the processor. There will be 2 graphs for dual-cores processors and 4 graphs for quad-core processors etc. The graphs are not identical because very few applications can spread their processing load completely evenly across the cores. More advanced programs (ex. Games) are written to take advantage of multiple cores and will do a better job of spreading the processing load across the cores. How can I disable a core on my multi-core processor? You will need to check with your system vendor to determine if your system has BIOS options for disabling secondary cores. For Intel Desktop Boards, the BIOS option is generally called “Core Multiplexing Technology.” How can I tell if all the cores are working on my multi-core processor? Open Microsoft Windows* Task Manager and look at
