Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
If during the POST the processor is not identified correctly, your motherboard settings
might be incorrect or your BIOS might need to be updated. Check that the motherboard is
configured correctly for your processor, and make sure you have the latest BIOS for your
motherboard.
Ifthesystemseemstorunerraticallyafteritwarmsup,trysettingtheprocessortoalower
speed setting. If the problem goes away, the processor might be defective or overclocked.
Many hardware problems are really software problems in disguise. Be sure you have the
latest BIOS for your motherboard, as well as the latest drivers for all your peripherals.
Also,ithelpstousethelatestversionofyourgivenOSbecausethereusuallywillbefewer
problems.
