windows xp sp1

> > Does anyone know if Windows XP SP1 (service pack 1) have support for
> > the Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors?
>
> Since win2k has support I assume winxp, any version does.
> But the real Q maybe, whether your mobo bios does?

Answer lays along the lines of this:
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/tools/ctu/sb/cs-012528.htm

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Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Test Utility
Supported Operating Systems

The Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Test Utility can be used to
test all existing Centrino mobile technology branded systems. The
test utility is supported on multiple operating systems, but not all
operating systems can be used with each of the various Centrino mobile
technology brands:

Windows Vista* (only Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise
and Business versions)
Windows* XP (Professional X64, Professional, Home, Media Center
Edition, Tablet PC Edition)

* Service Pack 2:
o supports dual core functionality and power management
o supports Execute Disable Bit
* Service Pack 1:
o supports dual core functionality
o not natively designed to support dual core power
management

Additional operating system information for the Intel® Centrino® Duo
mobile technology with the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and the Intel®
Coreâ„¢ Duo processor is available.



Windows Vista (only Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise and
Business versions)
Windows XP (Professional X64, Professional, Home, Media Center
Edition, Tablet PC Edition)

* Service Pack 2:
o supports dual core functionality and power management
o supports Execute Disable Bit
* Service Pack 1:
o supports dual core functionality
o not natively designed to support dual core power
management

Additional operating system information for the Intel® Centrino®
mobile technology with the Intel® Core™ Solo processor is available.



Windows* XP Home and Professional (Service Pack 1or later)

Windows* 2000 (Service Pack 3)†

Windows* 98 SE

Additional operating system information for the Intel® Centrino®
mobile technology with the Intel® Pentium® M processor is available.

During installation, if a supported operating system is not found, the
installation will not continue.If the OS in the system is not one
listed above, or is different from what is listed on the bill-of-sale,
contact the place of purchase or the system manufacturer for
assistance.

Notes for users of other operating systems:

The operating systems listed above are supported by all components
(processor, chipset, wireless adapter) of Intel Centrino mobile
technology. Additional operating systems may be supported by
individual components.

† Windows* 2000 is supported by the Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Test Utility version 1.1 and later.

Operating System:
Windows Vista* Business, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 32-
bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 32-bit version, Windows Vista*
Home Premium, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 32-bit version,
Windows* 2000, Windows* 98 SE, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP
Professional

This applies to:
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Test Utility
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

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A simple yes/no was all that was required

"Spacey Spade" <spaceygum.RemoveThis@hotpop.com> wrote in message
news:1178176618.849087.241070@u30g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
> > Does anyone know if Windows XP SP1 (service pack 1) have support for
> > the Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors?
>
> Since win2k has support I assume winxp, any version does.
> But the real Q maybe, whether your mobo bios does?

Answer lays along the lines of this:
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/tools/ctu/sb/cs-012528.htm

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Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Test Utility
Supported Operating Systems

The Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Test Utility can be used to
test all existing Centrino mobile technology branded systems. The
test utility is supported on multiple operating systems, but not all
operating systems can be used with each of the various Centrino mobile
technology brands:

Windows Vista* (only Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise
and Business versions)
Windows* XP (Professional X64, Professional, Home, Media Center
Edition, Tablet PC Edition)

* Service Pack 2:
o supports dual core functionality and power management
o supports Execute Disable Bit
* Service Pack 1:
o supports dual core functionality
o not natively designed to support dual core power
management

Additional operating system information for the Intel® Centrino® Duo
mobile technology with the Intel® CoreT 2 Duo processor and the Intel®
CoreT Duo processor is available.



Windows Vista (only Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise and
Business versions)
Windows XP (Professional X64, Professional, Home, Media Center
Edition, Tablet PC Edition)

* Service Pack 2:
o supports dual core functionality and power management
o supports Execute Disable Bit
* Service Pack 1:
o supports dual core functionality
o not natively designed to support dual core power
management

Additional operating system information for the Intel® Centrino®
mobile technology with the Intel® CoreT Solo processor is available.



Windows* XP Home and Professional (Service Pack 1or later)

Windows* 2000 (Service Pack 3)?

Windows* 98 SE

Additional operating system information for the Intel® Centrino®
mobile technology with the Intel® Pentium® M processor is available.

During installation, if a supported operating system is not found, the
installation will not continue.If the OS in the system is not one
listed above, or is different from what is listed on the bill-of-sale,
contact the place of purchase or the system manufacturer for
assistance.

Notes for users of other operating systems:

The operating systems listed above are supported by all components
(processor, chipset, wireless adapter) of Intel Centrino mobile
technology. Additional operating systems may be supported by
individual components.

? Windows* 2000 is supported by the Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Test Utility version 1.1 and later.

Operating System:
Windows Vista* Business, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 32-
bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 32-bit version, Windows Vista*
Home Premium, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 32-bit version,
Windows* 2000, Windows* 98 SE, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP
Professional

This applies to:
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Test Utility
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

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