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"CPU Over Temperature" Error Encountered During the System Boot

Content Type: Troubleshooting   |   Article ID: 000088391   |   Last Reviewed: 08/01/2022
Description Resolution

Environment

Operating System

Windows® 10 family

Description

CPU Over Temperature error encountered during the PC boot

Resolution

For self-built systems, follow the steps below as it might resolve your issue:

  1. Ensure that the CPU thermal solution used is compatible and correct for the specific CPU. Refer to How to Choose Thermal Solutions for Intel® Core™ Boxed Desktop Processor.
  2. Apply the right amount of thermal interface material (TIM). Refer to How to Apply or Remove Thermal Interface Material (TIM).
  3. Load BIOS default/or update BIOS. You may wish to note the current BIOS settings before resetting the BIOS.

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