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When I run knoppix liveCD 6.4.3, even when no programs are running and cpu is 98% idle, the CD Rom continues spinning constantly, even though it apparently isn't accessing any ...
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- 03-31-2011 #1Just Joined!
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CD in LiveCD drive constantly spinning
When I run knoppix liveCD 6.4.3, even when no programs are running and cpu is 98% idle, the CD Rom continues spinning constantly, even though it apparently isn't accessing any files. At this rate, the motor will burn out prematurely.
I don't think this is normal. How can I troubleshoot this and keep it from running?
- 03-31-2011 #2Super Moderator
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98% CPU usage is not normal. Post your machine's specs here. Which processor and Graphics Card do you have? How much RAM do you have?
Execute this in Terminal of Knoppix :
Post output here.Code:free
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- 03-31-2011 #3Just Joined!
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The cpu is only at 1-2% usage, as I stated it is 98% idle, not usage.
Code:knoppix@Microknoppix:~$ free total used free shared buffers cached Mem: 1031100 794668 236432 0 4784 515028 -/+ buffers/cache: 274856 756244 Swap: 0 0 0
- 04-17-2011 #4Linux Newbie
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I would suggest burning the ISO to the CD at a different speed. If you are using CD-R, the speed is slower. CD-RW is what you want at around 12-16X - I believe
- 04-20-2011 #5Linux Newbie
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I stated that backward actually CD-R is 1-48X, CD-RW has fewer speed settings.
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