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Thread ID: 125637 2012-07-10 03:40:00 Bad CPU Tplw9 (16484) Press F1
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1287419 2012-07-10 04:48:00 Guess you can't swap RAM around with only one stick, but you could try it in another slot.

Also, again, look up your CPU and RAM specifications in terms of timing, speed, voltage etc and manually set this all correctly in BIOS, just in case the BIOS is autodetecting it wrong. You can get big issues if these are incorrect.

However, I would suggest you also try\borrow a different PSU as that TM-350-PMSR looks pretty weak with a single 12v rail of only 10A.
Agent_24 (57)
1287420 2012-07-10 04:54:00 All the specs have been set to there proper values. Tplw9 (16484)
1287421 2012-07-10 04:58:00 Well then if that doesn't help I would swap out the PSU for a better one, I reckon it's underpowered. Agent_24 (57)
1287422 2012-07-10 04:59:00 Good Replacement? Tplw9 (16484)
1287423 2012-07-10 05:06:00 I would say corsair or a decent thermaltake or something.
pbtech.co.nz

The included coolermaster ones aren't fantastic. Mine does alright but I made sure it was more than what I required (my setup requires minimum 400-450 watts I believe, and I don't push it too hard. I wouldn't upgrade the card without upping the PSU first at this point)

PSU's can be pricey but get a decent one and you should be set for a fair while.
8ftmetalhaed (14526)
1287424 2012-07-10 05:34:00 tad overkill for a a4 system? IMO www.playtech.co.nz or this www.playtech.co.nz once they get back in stock. icow (15313)
1287425 2012-07-10 05:36:00 Check in the BIOS.
1. System voltages
2. CPU/System fan speeds
3. CPU overheating warning
4. CPU/System fan fail warnings

Disable what does not apply, ie: sometimes the system will alert you to a failed system fan when turned on even though no fan exists.
Manually check your CPU fan is going around (sometimes a system doesnt kick in the fan as it should do when set on auto (smart) settings.)
Check and make sure your voltages are within their limits.
Iantech (16386)
1287426 2012-07-10 07:26:00 I'm guessing the CPU is running way hotter than reported, or as earlier suggested, that the alert level is absurdly low.

Fans with dodgy bearings often run worse in cold weather (ie startup in winter). I've had one that would turn no faster than I could have spun it with a finger.
Also had instance where a fan was slow to start spinning, and the BIOS would interpret it as zero fan speed at power-on.

Also, if you have fans configured for silent or power saving modes, reset them to max speed until this gets properly resolved. This could be set in software or in BIOS, or both.

You haven't mentioned any GPU. They can be a major power drain. If you have one, and can remove it and substitute an onboard graphics port, then try that as well and see if you have any better luck.
Paul.Cov (425)
1287427 2012-07-10 07:27:00 He's using the IGP in his CPU. Agent_24 (57)
1287428 2012-07-10 09:27:00 I know i used to get a warning message when i booted due to using a non stock coller whose fan ran at a much lower rpm. Slankydudl (16687)
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