For system build with Intel® Boxed Processors, these are the possible causes, along with tips to try:-
- Overheating: When overheating, the CPU’s temp control circuit will attempt to throttle the CPU’s clock (stop/go/stop/go) to try and cool the CPU. That condition is called PROHOT. If the CPU continues to heat further, then the temperature control circuit (TCC) will halt the CPU completely, a full stop to prevent damage. That’s called THERMTRIP and is an unrecoverable condition requiring a hard reboot (AC unplug, reboot).
- Power Fault: Power fault, lower than necessary total power supply (for example, a 450W power supply for a system with 550W of desired power). It is common to see a hang here when loading an application that causes a power spike. Some low-cost power supplies, even if rated for enough power, often do not have robust enough power components to handle a large/instant power increase.
- Memory Issues: Either bad devices, DIMM improperly seated, DIMM edge connector, or size.
- Make sure the memory is seated well.
- Try a different memory.
- Try to have a sufficient amount of memory in your build system.
- Motherboard issues: If possible, swap with a good working motherboard.
- Try to update the system BIOS to the latest version, or reset BIOS to defaults, You can also try to clear CMOS.
- Maximum Utilization:
- Examine the Task Manager to see if anything is being used at continuous 100% capacity.
- Use the Windows* search bar on your system and type Task Manager
- Click More details.
- Under Processes, watch usage by CPU, memory, Disk, network, or GPU.
- Close the application that is causing high usage, and see if the issue goes away.
For laptops, All-In-Ones, or notebooks, refer to your OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
Other reasons could be: