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    Orthos & Prime error on M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Method, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. Method

    Method Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    If I run Orthos or Prime95 I get the following error -

    FATAL ERROR: Rounding was 0.5, expected less than 0.4

    I've googled this and the only information I can find relates to overclocking and voltages being too low?

    Obviously as its an M15x it hasn't been OC'd any ideas what the problem is or if it is a problem?
     
    Method, Jul 25, 2009
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    electrosoft Perpetualist Matrixist

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    A logic error can manifest when your CPU overheats, doesn't have enough power or both.

    Use hardware monitor and see what your temps are with Prime95 when the error occurs. If your temps are low when it occurs, it is a possible voltage problem. If they are very high, it is a possible overheating issue.
     
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    Method Notebook Geek

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    Temps seem ok, so I guess it's voltage, not sure how to explain this to Alienware...
     
    Method, Jul 26, 2009
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