Re: [PLUG] Computer Problems

[Naresh Reddy <nyg102@psu.edu>]

Paul,

How can I find out what kind of Mainboard I have? Where should I look to
see the manufacturer's name, and model? Is there a utility that will
detect my board's manufacture and its model?

I don't think its a heating
problem, because my system is been on for 2 days now (on the bios screen
showing the temperature of the cpu and the system, and it hasn't frozen
yet).


Thanks
Naresh

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Naresh Reddy
nyg102@psu.edu
http://www.personal.psu.edu/nyg102
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On Sun, 3 Mar 2002, Paul wrote:

> What are acceptable temperature ranges for CPU's?
>
> A BIOS update is usually done with a floppy disk.  A utility is used to flash
> the new code into the BIOS chip.  The updates, along with instructions,
> should be available at the mo'bo's manufacturer's Web site.
>
> Is the power supply fan working well?
>
> If you suspect the hard drive, try a different drive.  You could also try
> moving the drive to a different controller; either an add-on controller or the
> secondary interface on the mo'bo' (assuming IDE).
>
>
> Naresh Reddy wrote:
>
> > To Solve the heat problem(s): I installed another case fan. The BIOS' "Pc
> > Health" says my CPU's temperature is 116f, and system temperature is 95f
> > (this was when I just left the system running for 2 days straight, with
> > the blue bios screen on display). I am going to try Guillermo Moyna's idea
> > of the floppy drive. I may of installed messed up on the floppy drive
> > install. I will just take out the floppy drive and try out the system. How
> > can I know if the HD is overheating, are there any symptoms? I don't think
> > my system gets sluggish or anything. How can I upgrade my BIOS? Other then
> > upgrading my Mainboard, are there any other suggestions?
>
>
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