troubleshoot CPUs and Memory

troubleshoot CPUs and Memory

1. The computer will not boot or it locks up.

   • Causes: The CPU has overheated or the CPU fan is failing.
     • Solutions:Reinstall the CPU or replace the CPU fan.

2. The CPU fan is making an unusual sound.

   • Causes: The CPU fan is failing.
     • Solution: Get a new CPU fan.

3. The computer reboots without a warning and locks or shows an error message.

   • causes: The CPU multiplier is set too high or the voltage is set too high.
     • Solutions: make the setting for multiplier or voltage lower.

4. The computer runs slower after upgrading from single core CPU to dual core one.

   • Causes: the BIOS don't recognise the dual CPU.
     • Solution: Update the BIOS.

5. CPU don't install to the motherboard.

   • Causes: The CPU is the wrong type.
     • Solutions:Get new CPU that fits the motherboard socket type.

6. The computer does not recognise the RAM that was added.

   • Causes: The wrong RAM type was installed ,The RAM is loose or the RAM could be broken.
     • Solutions:Get the right type of RAM , Get a new RAM that works or make sure the RAM is secured in the slots properly.

7. The computer runs slow after upgrading windows.

   • Causes:The computer does not have enough RAM or the videos card does not have enough memory.
     • Solutions: Install more RAM or install a video card with more memory on it .

8. computer with both DDR2 and DDR3 RAM installed only recognises DDR3 RAM

   • Causes:The motherboard does not support the installations of both DDR2 and DDR3 RAM
     • Solutions:Check the motherboard manual to see if the computer will support both of the DDR2 and DDR3 RAM at the same time.