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I am getting error when I am running my DVR application. "CPU 0: Temperature above threshold, cpu clock throttled" What could be the problem. Thanks in advance....
  1. 06-19-2009 #1
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    Temperature above threshold

    I am getting error when I am running my DVR application.

    "CPU 0: Temperature above threshold, cpu clock throttled"

    What could be the problem.

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. 06-23-2009 #2
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    looks like your cpu is overclocked.
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  3. 06-24-2009 #3
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    Anybody, could you explain me CPU overclocking!
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    It might not be overclocked (means the CPU is run faster than designed, such as running a 2.6GHz chip at 3GHz), but the cooling fan(s) might not be working properly, or dust is keeping the chips from getting proper air flow. You need to remove the system cover and vacuum/blow out the dust, and check that all the fans are operating properly. If this isn't fixed, your system could become "toast", or at least well baked!
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  5. 06-24-2009 #5
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    I have removed the CPU fan and cleaned the whole system. After doing all this, the problem continues. Are you sure, is it because of CPU cooling fan?
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    Quote Originally Posted by savook View Post
    I have removed the CPU fan and cleaned the whole system. After doing all this, the problem continues. Are you sure, is it because of CPU cooling fan?
    Not certain, no. However, that is a common problem. You also might want to see about replacing the thermal conductive tape/glue/glob between the CPU and heat sink connecting it with the fan. That would be the next thing I checked out in such a case. Another possibility is that the thermal sensors are malfunctioning. It would probably be advisable to get a set of diagnostics from both the board and CPU manufacturers to see what they can determine.
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    BTW, if you did remove the fan from the CPU, you also need to replace the thermal conductive tape/glue/glob that connects them. You can probably get some from a computer repair depot, but you need to clean the old stuff from both sides of the connection very thoroughly (likely needing something like alcohol swabs) before you put the new tape/glue/glob down. And do make sure that it covers as much of the surface between the CPU and heat sink as possible. This stuff is critical to get proper cooling of a modern CPU.
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    did it work buddy???
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    First I tried to replace the thermal conductive paste but mean time one of the CPU heat sink leg got damaged and my vendor asked me to replace the whole part. I have replaced the whole part. Now it is working fine.
    I really appreciate the way you could helped me to solve this problem.

    Thanks a lot!
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    Glad that worked. Did you just have to replace the heat-sink/fan unit, or the entire CPU?
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