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| From | Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> |
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| Newsgroups | aus.computers |
| Subject | Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine |
| Date | 2024-12-20 12:26 +1100 |
| Message-ID | <lsjvdpF3g6vU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | (12 earlier) <6762262e@news.ausics.net> <lshe3dFlhhpU1@mid.individual.net> <67639438@news.ausics.net> <lshuf7FnvgmU1@mid.individual.net> <lshvstFo7ftU1@mid.individual.net> |
Mighty Mouse wrote: > Mighty Mouse wrote: >> Computer Nerd Kev wrote: >>> Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> wrote: >>>> Computer Nerd Kev wrote: >>>>> Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> wrote: >>>>>> Computer Nerd Kev wrote: >>>>>>> Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> wrote: >>>>>> how can I check? and if there is one how do I get rid of it? >>>>> I'm not sure if that can be done reliably, but I wouldn't jump to >>>>> conclusions, especially if the trouble only started after you >>>>> upgraded the CPU. >>>>> >>>>>> if it's not a boot virus what else could be the problem? >>>>> Try running Memtest86 to check the RAM didn't get damaged >>>>> accidentally. Linux probably won't be using as much RAM as Win10, >>>>> so it may not have reached the memory region that's faulty. >>>> I forgot that I had installed brand new ram, 16Gb 2x8. I ran memtest, >>>> and the computer turned off after a few minutes. so in case that >>>> ram was >>>> faulty I put in 8 gig (2x4) of RAM, and set up a sceen to monitor >>>> memtest. it ran for 21 minutes then the computer turned off again! you >>>> can see here https://auslink.info/video/memtest.mp4 . I'm sure >>>> this is >>>> not supposed to happen. >>> Yes, it's supposed to keep testing forever. That's certainly a >>> hardware problem. >>> >>>> one other thing, the power supply in this PC failed, it was emitting a >>>> 'hissing' noise and burnt smell, and I replaced it with a brand new >>>> one. >>>> it's only since then that these problems have started. could it be >>>> that >>>> the motherboard is faulty? >>> Yep, though it could be just one RAM slot so you might try moving >>> the RAM sticks about. >> >> ok > > the RAM was running as dual channel in A2/B2 slots. I'll put it in > A1/B1 and run memtest again. I swapped the memory sockets, and reinstalled windows, but it's just the same. do you think it's a motherboard fault? or could it be CPU related? could a CPU fault cause memtest to fail? > >> >>> It might also be that the CPU wasn't aligned >>> quite right when you replaced it. >> >> no, i installed it very carefully. >> >>> >>>>>> I've tried windows repair, and it didn't fix it. >>>>> Did you try Safe Mode (assuming that's still around in Win10)? >>>> no, but I will. stupid M$ has made it more difficult to get into safe >>>> mode. it used to be that you just pressed F8 at boot. >>> With Memtest86 failing then that means the problem isn't in Windows >>> anyway. >>> >> >> you're right. I will put the old CPU back, and reinstall windows. if >> the problem is still extant I'll junk this motherboard. >> -- Have a nice day!.. stay sane, be happy, and enjoy living.
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Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2024-11-28 21:55 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2024-11-29 07:27 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2024-11-29 10:54 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2024-11-30 17:53 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2024-12-01 06:43 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2024-12-02 21:31 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-09 19:31 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2024-12-09 19:33 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2024-12-10 00:22 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2024-12-10 20:36 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2024-12-10 22:05 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-11 00:38 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2024-12-11 07:20 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-18 09:43 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-18 09:59 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Computer Nerd Kev <not@telling.you.invalid> - 2024-12-18 11:32 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-19 13:18 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Computer Nerd Kev <not@telling.you.invalid> - 2024-12-19 13:34 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-19 17:57 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-19 18:22 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-19 20:34 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-20 12:26 +1100
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Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-21 12:30 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2024-12-21 14:36 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-21 18:18 +1100
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Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-23 12:12 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Computer Nerd Kev <not@telling.you.invalid> - 2024-12-23 16:52 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine ng <ng@ng.com> - 2024-12-29 14:33 +0000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine ng <ng@ng.com> - 2025-01-03 03:43 +0000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine MightyMouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2025-01-05 18:43 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine MightyMouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2025-01-05 18:43 +1100
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2024-12-10 08:05 +1000
Re: Why secure boot might be a good idea on your Linux machine Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2024-12-10 10:23 +1100
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