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| Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics |
Solving Processor Problems |
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| 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. Leave |
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| the back of the system unit and |
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| above the monitor to permit the |
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| required airflow. |
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| 2. | Make sure the fans are |
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| 3. | Make sure the processor |
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| heatsink is installed properly. |
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Power LED flashes Red | Processor is not seated | 1. | Check to see that the processor |
three times, once every | properly or not |
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second, followed by a | installed. | 2. | Reseat the processor. |
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Power LED will continue flashing until the problem is resolved.
Troubleshooting Guide |