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Poor performance is experienced.

Cause

Solution

Too many applications running. 1. Close unnecessary applications to free up

memory.

2. Add more memory.

Some software applications, especially games, are

stressful on the graphics subsystem

1. Lower the display resolution for the current

application or consult the documentation that

came with the application for suggestions on

how to improve performance by adjusting

parameters in the application.

2. Add more memory.

3. Upgrade the graphics solution.

Cause unknown. Restart the computer.

Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every

second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after

fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing).

Cause

Solution

Processor thermal protection activated:

A fan may be blocked or not turning.

The heatsink is not properly attached to the

processor.

1. Ensure that the computer air vents are not

blocked and the processor cooling fan is

running.

2. Open hood, press power button, and see if

the processor fan spins. If the processor fan

is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is

plugged onto the system board header.

3. If fan is plugged in, but is not spinning, then

replace the heatsink/fan assembly.

4. Contact an authorized reseller or service

provider.

Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued)

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Basic Troubleshooting