My PC keeps turning its self off.

lee445 · 10-12-2006

Hi my PC keeps automatically shutting down. If I leave it on while im out when I come back its off. It maybe stays on for 15 - 30 mins. Can anyone help me? I have checked my BIOS power management settings and it all seems alrite thanks

Hengis · 10-12-2006

Hi Lee, welcome to the site.

Did you also check the "Health" part of the bios too (temps especially)?

joeyfine · 10-12-2006

Hi Lee, welcome to the site!

You should check a couple things;

CPU Temp. a pc will shut it self down if the CPU is getting to hot.
Power. not enough power will kill the system as well.

lee445 · 10-13-2006

Hi thanks alot for the reply. How can I check if the CPU is over heating?

Bluefish · 10-13-2006

Hey lee445!
My welcome to PC Helpforum!

This tool wel help you determine your temperatures:

Download SpeedFan - Access temperature sensor in your computer

Blue

lee445 · 10-13-2006

One last thing, what is a good and bad temperature? thanks

madmonkey · 10-13-2006

It usually varies between CPU types, but the general operating temperature of a socket 370 chip for example should remain below 85c. 85c is the limit for a lot of processors of this type, but some, such as an SECC2 (Slot 1) processor should remain below 75c.

The manufacturer of the processor or motherboard can give you exact figures, but if you find out what type of connection you have on your motherboard/processor, I can find out for you.

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lee445 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	My PC keeps turning its self off. Hi my PC keeps automatically shutting down. If I leave it on while im out when I come back its off. It maybe stays on for 15 - 30 mins. Can anyone help me? I have checked my BIOS power management settings and it all seems alrite thanks

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Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,075 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Hi Lee, welcome to the site. Did you also check the "Health" part of the bios too (temps especially)? __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF!

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Bluefish Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 2,211 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hey lee445! My welcome to PC Helpforum! This tool wel help you determine your temperatures: Download SpeedFan - Access temperature sensor in your computer Blue __________________ PCHF Rules - You're Welcome! What's inside my PC? - Prework

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madmonkey Site Manager Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales Posts: 8,981 PC Experience: ...	It usually varies between CPU types, but the general operating temperature of a socket 370 chip for example should remain below 85c. 85c is the limit for a lot of processors of this type, but some, such as an SECC2 (Slot 1) processor should remain below 75c. The manufacturer of the processor or motherboard can give you exact figures, but if you find out what type of connection you have on your motherboard/processor, I can find out for you. __________________ <br />

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joeyfine Tech Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 662 PC Experience: Support	Hi Lee, welcome to the site! You should check a couple things; CPU Temp. a pc will shut it self down if the CPU is getting to hot. Power. not enough power will kill the system as well.