Solving Processor Problems
If you encounter processor problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.
Table C-13 Solving Processor Problems
Poor performance is experienced.
Cause | Solution | |
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Processor is hot. | 1. | Make sure the airflow to the computer is not blocked. |
| 2. | Make sure the fans are connected and working properly |
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| (some fans only operate when needed). |
| 3. | Make sure the processor heat sink is installed properly. |
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Power LED flashes Red three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. | ||
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Cause | Solution | |
Processor is not seated properly or not installed.
1.Check to see that the processor is present.
2.Reseat the processor.
Power LED flashes Red eleven times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.
Cause | Solution |
The current processor does not support a feature previously enabled on this system.
1.Install a TXT capable processor.
2.Disable TXT in the Computer Setup (F10) utility.
3.Reinstall the original processor.
