Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Processor Problems
If you encounter processor problems, a common cause and solution are listed in the following table.
Solving Processor Problems
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Poor performance is | Processor is hot. | 1. | Make sure the airflow to the |
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| computer is not blocked. |
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| 2. | Make sure the fans are |
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| connected and working |
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| properly (some fans only |
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| operate when needed). |
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| 3. | Make sure the processor |
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| heatsink is installed properly. |
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Computer does not | The Hardware | Install a | |
recognize the second | Abstraction Layer | the instructions provided in the | |
processor just installed. | (HAL) installed is a | processor upgrade option kit. | |
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