Faulty CPU & RAM

Faulty CPU & RAM

1. Computer will not boot or will lock

   • the CPU could have failed or overheated. the CPU fan could be faulty.
     • Re-install or replace the CPU fan

2. The CPU fan is making noises

   • The CPU fan is failing
     • Replace the CPU

3. The computer reboots, shuts down, locks or pops up with error message

   • The front side bus is set too high, The CPU multiplier is set to high
     • Reset to factory settings for the motherboard

4. Changing from a core CPU to a Dual CPU has slowed the computer down

   • the BOIS does not recognize the new Dual CPU
     • Update the BIOS firmware so the BIOS recognizes the new CPU

5. The CPU will not install onto the motherboard

   • This CPU might not be compatible with this motherboard
     • Replace the CPU with a CPU that is compatible with the certain type of motherboard

6. Computer does'nt recognize the new RAM that was added

   • The RAM could be damaged or faulty, the incorrect RAM was installed
     • Replace the RAM and install a compatible type of RAM

7. a windows update has slowed the computer down

   • the computer does'nt have or has run out of RAM
     • Consider adding and installing additional RAM

8. a computer has DDR2 & DDR3 RAM but the computer only recognizes DDR3 RAM

   • The motherboard might not support both types of DDR RAMs
     • Check the motherboard manual (also found online) to check if your motherboard can support both DDR3 & DDR2