Imran Chaudhry wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have a Pentium IV desktop PC from a recycle centre with an Asus
> P4S8X motherboard that is acting up. What happens is that after
> turning on, the POST completes and it starts loading the OS but then
> turns itself off after a few minutes.
>
> On boot up again, the PC boots into the BIOS where a message in red
> says that the CPU Frequency was set incorrectly. It then gives me two
> options - 2400 and Manual. Whichever I choose I get the same problem.
>
> The PC had a broken 360W PSU which I replaced with a 300W unit. Could
> the lower wattage be the cause of this?
>
> Thanks,
> Imran
>
>
As Vic says, it will be the processor over heating due to the heatsink
being loose. The motherboard automatically shuts off to protect the
processor. The metal link on mine came loose once causing this.
John.
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