Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition.

Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor Extreme Edition.

Additionally, it can be configured to enable (run) or disable (skip) individual default configurations are used for this mode of operation. The diagnostic can be configured to execute in one of two modes, presence test mode or verification mode. The original battery is still good for several hours, and it probably averages more that 6 hours powered up every day.The diagnostic checks for brand identification, verifies the processor operating frequency, tests specific processor features and performs a stress test on the processor. It could be weeks before it strikes again, or it could happen 2 or 3 times this evening.Ī few weeks ago, I ran a cross compilation for ARM which took 4 hours to complete - no problems at all, but it can freeze when playing spider solitaire offline.Īpart from this issue, HDMI driver issues, and the death of my USB 2 ports, the laptop has performed admirably. It is not predictable, and there is nothing I can do to trigger the problem. It can occur with or without an internet connection, and began while it was still new, (unfortunately after I had left the UK where it was purchased) but only after Win 10 was installed and before sneaky coin miners became popular. The problem is not triggered by high CPU usage - even over many hours. The problem can occur while the CPU is doing nothing - or rather as little as Microsoft allows. I bought it new about 5 years ago, before Windows 10 was released. I do not believe that it is a heat or fan issue. I don't really need it now, so it doesn't cause me any problems. I manage to fix that by reverting to the old driver, but every windows update kills it again. I'm not sure if this is relevant, but the only other issue I have is that the HDMI port ceased to function following a driver update. Has anyone else experienced this, or have any ideas how to fix it? This has been happening for years, but when It started, I was blaming Microsoft, and I no longer lived in the country where I bought it. I have tried updating the BIOS but that made no difference. When it freezes, nothing happens for just over 30 seconds, then the fan starts at full power for a little over 10 seconds, then 30 seconds of silence, the 10 seconds of fan. This can happen several times in a day, or run for weeks with no issues. Initially, I thought it was a Windows issue, but the laptop is dual boot, and it also happens on Ubuntu.

This can happen at any time, even when the laptop is not being used.

I have an old E 15, which freezes randomly.

Intel processor diagnostic tool freezes