Problem Types
Most of these errors relate specifically to the Pentium processor family. Similar errors may occur on other processors and will cause similar problems.
Some of the main hardware problems that cause MCEs include:
- System bus errors (error communicating between the processor and the motherboard).
- Memory errors that may include parity / Error correction code (ECC) problems. Error checking ensures that data is stored correctly in the RAM; if information is corrupted, then random errors occur.
- Cache errors in the processor; the cache stores important data and code. If this is corrupted, errors often occur.
Read more about this topic: Machine Check Exception
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