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    The document lists common problems with CPUs and memory in computers, along with their probable causes and possible solutions. Some issues covered include computers failing to boot or lock up due to overheating CPUs or failing fans. Other problems involve CPUs not being recognized by motherboards or systems running slowly after hardware upgrades due to insufficient RAM or BIOS issues. Recommended solutions range from replacing faulty components to updating BIOS firmware and ensuring proper component installation and settings.

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    4.2.2.5 Common Problems and Solutions For CPUs and Memory

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    Common Problems and Solutions for CPUs and Memory

    Identify the Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions

    The computer will not boot or it The CPU has overheated.  Reinstall the CPU.
    locks up.  Replace the CPU fan.
     Add fan(s) to the case.
    The computer will not boot or it The CPU fan is failing. Replace the CPU fan.
    locks up.
    The computer will not boot or it The CPU has failed. Replace the CPU.
    locks up.

    The CPU fan is making an unusual The CPU fan is failing. Replace the CPU fan.
    noise.

    The computer reboots without The front-side bus is set too high.  Reset to the factory default settings
    warning, locks up, or displays error for the motherboard.
    messages.  Lower the front-side bus settings.
    The computer reboots without The CPU multiplier is set too high. Lower the multiplier settings.
    warning, locks up, or displays error
    messages.
    The computer reboots without The CPU voltage is set too high. Lower the CPU voltage settings.
    warning, locks up, or displays error
    messages.

    After upgrading from a single core The BIOS does not recognize the Update the BIOS firmware to support
    CPU to a dual core CPU, the dual core CPU. the dual core CPU.
    computer runs more slowly and
    only shows one CPU graph in the
    Task Manager.

    A CPU will not install onto the The CPU is the incorrect type. Replace the CPU with a CPU that
    motherboard. matches the motherboard socket
    type.

    The computer does not recognize The new RAM is faulty. Replace the RAM.
    the RAM that was added.
    The computer does not recognize The incorrect type of RAM was Install the correct type of RAM.
    the RAM that was added. installed.
    The computer does not recognize The RAM that has been added is Install the correct type of RAM.
    the RAM that was added. not the same type of RAM that is
    already installed.

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    Common Problems and Solutions for CPUs and Memory

    Identify the Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions

    The computer does not recognize The new RAM is loose in the Secure the RAM in the memory slot.
    the RAM that was added. memory slot.

    After upgrading Windows, the The computer does not have Install additional RAM.
    computer runs very slowly. enough RAM.
    After upgrading Windows, the The video card does not have Install a video card that has more
    computer runs very slowly. enough memory. memory.

    End of document

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