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chapter 5 trouble shooting
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Performance Problems
The computer becomes hot -
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In a 35
o
C environment, the certain areas of the
computer’s back case are expected to reach 50 degrees.
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Make sure the air vents are not blocked.
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If the fan does not seem to be working at high
temperature (50 degrees Celsius and up), contact the service
center.
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Certain programs that are processor-intensive may
increase the computer temperature to a degree where the
computer automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect
itself from thermal damage.
The program appears stopped or runs very slowly -
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Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to see if an application is still
responding.
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Restart the computer.
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This may be normal for Windows when it is processing
other CPU-intensive programs in the background or when the
system is accessing slow-speed devices such the floppy disk
drive.
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You may be running too many applications. Try to close
some applications or increase system memory for higher
performance.
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The processor may have been overheated due to the
system’s inability to regulate its internal heat. Make sure the
computer’s ventilation grills are not blocked.
