Intel finds faulty components in new Pentium III systems!

Question

Intel has discovered a problem with components inside some Pentium III computers!

Answer

This question was answered on May 10, 2000. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

Intel said it found problems with Pentium III computers containing a chip called the "memory translator hub" (MTH). The MTH is malfunctioning because of system noise, or internal computer signals. The flaw with the MTH can cause computers to freeze up or reboot.

This MTH chip was introduced in November of 1999 and will only apply to customers that have purchased new Pentium III systems since then.

If you would like to test your system for the chip, you can download the test at:

<a href="http://www.intel.com/support/mth/"><font color="#003399">http://www.intel.com/support/mth/</font></a>

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Posted by Ken of Data Doctors on May 10, 2000