Intel Design
Intel processors run in 3 different modes: Real Mode Protected Mode Virtual Mode
Real mode is what the CPU boots into Protected Mode, processors ability to isolate programs in their own protected memory therefore those programs cannot know that other programs exist. The 386 can isolate programs in their own memory segment which ranges from one byte to 4Gb. With virtual memory support built in this
amount can be extended to 4TB (terabytes) Virtual Mode, enables the 386 etc. to create virtual processors (8086) complete with i/o trapping which can co-exist with protected mode programs
Real mode is what the CPU boots into Protected Mode, processors ability to isolate programs in their own protected memory therefore those programs cannot know that other programs exist. The 386 can isolate programs in their own memory segment which ranges from one byte to 4Gb. With virtual memory support built in this
amount can be extended to 4TB (terabytes) Virtual Mode, enables the 386 etc. to create virtual processors (8086) complete with i/o trapping which can co-exist with protected mode programs
Silicon Graphics
SG CPU's are RISC based
Silicon Graphic machines also run in SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processor) with up to 40 CPU's all running together just like the supercomputer Intel built for the CIA it is like having 20 computers all running together at the same time performing the same task.
Silicon Graphic machines also run in SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processor) with up to 40 CPU's all running together just like the supercomputer Intel built for the CIA it is like having 20 computers all running together at the same time performing the same task.
Eniac Worlds first computer
Thermal Paste
Thermal Paste is a viscous fluid substance which increases the thermal conductivity of a thermal interface by filling microscopic air-gaps present due to the imperfectly flat and smooth surfaces of the components.
Excess paste separating the metal surfaces more than the minimum necessary to exclude air gaps will only degrade conductivity, increasing the risk of overheating. Silver-based thermal grease can also be either slightly electrically conductive or capacitive; if some flows onto the circuits it can cause malfunctioning and damage.
Excess paste separating the metal surfaces more than the minimum necessary to exclude air gaps will only degrade conductivity, increasing the risk of overheating. Silver-based thermal grease can also be either slightly electrically conductive or capacitive; if some flows onto the circuits it can cause malfunctioning and damage.
2 Cores CPU
Quad Core CPU
Burnt CPU due to overheating
System runs slow, sluggish
As the CPU Chip operates, it generates heat which in turn, attracts dirt and dust on the Heat Sink. Remove all dirt and dust by using compressed air or a soft tip brush.
Guide to installing a heatsink
Clean the surface of your CPU with a soft cloth, do not use any chemicals or cleaning agents.
Apply ONE DROP of paste, once the heatsink is securely fitted the paste will spread evenly and thin onto the entire surface of the CPU. Applying too much paste will smother the surface and not allow any heat to reach the heatsink.
Securely fit the heatsink taking note that the four fasteners are EVEN
If the heatsink is not evenly fitted onto the CPU it will not allow for any cooling.
Use your BIOS or any software to read the temperature rise when in heavy load (playing games or using software) and visa versa when the system is idle. If the difference is substantial (more than 10 deg) then your heatsink is incorrectly installed and needs to be re-installed.
Apply ONE DROP of paste, once the heatsink is securely fitted the paste will spread evenly and thin onto the entire surface of the CPU. Applying too much paste will smother the surface and not allow any heat to reach the heatsink.
Securely fit the heatsink taking note that the four fasteners are EVEN
If the heatsink is not evenly fitted onto the CPU it will not allow for any cooling.
Use your BIOS or any software to read the temperature rise when in heavy load (playing games or using software) and visa versa when the system is idle. If the difference is substantial (more than 10 deg) then your heatsink is incorrectly installed and needs to be re-installed.
Heatsink Paste
Once the CPU heats up the paste will harden up and form the shape of the warped portions of the heatsink. There is no manufacturing process that allows for a dead-even surface of the heatsink to be produced, which is why we use paste to fill in the gaps of a warped heatsink (these gaps are microscopic)
Once your remove the heatsink from the CPU you will cause cracks to form in the hardened paste.
Do not re-install the heatsink with the same paste
Once your remove the heatsink from the CPU you will cause cracks to form in the hardened paste.
Do not re-install the heatsink with the same paste