Solving Processor Problems

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Table 5-35Processor Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Poor performance is

Processor is hot.

1.

Be sure the airflow to the workstation is not

experienced.

 

 

blocked.

 

 

2.

Be sure the fans are connected and working

 

 

 

properly (some fans only operate when needed).

 

 

3.

Be sure the CPU heatsink is installed properly.

 

 

 

 

Power LED is RED and stays on.

Processor is not seated

1.

Check to see that the processor is present.

 

properly or not installed.

2.

Reseat the processor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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