Summary
Troubleshooting steps for overheating Intel NUC.
Description
The machine freezes and it shuts down by itself and shows the warning "Warning: System has recovered from an over-temperature condition. Please ensure proper airflow before continuing" upon restart.
Resolution
- Check for obstructions around the Intel® NUC's air vents.
- Place the Intel® NUC in a well-ventilated area.
- Load BIOS defaults:
- Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.
- Press F9 to load defaults.
- Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.
- Try different fan control settings in BIOS:
- Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.
- Go to Advanced > Cooling.
- In the CPU Fan Header pane, experiment with setting Fan Control Mode to Balanced and Cool.
- Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.
- Update to the latest BIOS version for your Intel® NUC.
If you've tried all the steps listed above and your Intel® NUC still has overheating or thermal issues, contact Intel Support.