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A slow or crashing system may be due to outdated software or full hard drives. Update regularly and use tools such as the MEDION Service App to detect errors.
Use the MSInfo32 program, which is started by entering ‘msinfo32’ in the Run dialogue (Windows key + r). There you will find the mainboard designation under ‘System overview’ behind ‘BaseBoard product’.
Due to their mechanical components, hard drives can make noises. If unusual noises occur, it is recommended to check the status of the hard drive using system commands and, if necessary, to use the manufacturer's diagnostic software.
Open the Start menu and click on ‘Restart’ while holding down the ‘Shift’ key. Then select ‘Troubleshooting’, ‘Advanced options’ and then ‘UEFI firmware settings’ to go directly to the BIOS.
Either look in the system settings under ‘Info’ or open the command prompt and enter the command ‘systeminfo’. Both methods will show you the original installation date.
If two-step verification is enabled and no alternative verification method is available, Microsoft cannot help. Without this verification, you should try the sign-in utility or fill out the Microsoft account recovery form to get feedback.
Check the Device Manager (Windows key + X) under ‘Security devices’ for the TPM version. If no TPM is displayed, it may need to be activated in the BIOS.
XMP memory can be operated without an XMP profile, but then uses standard JEDEC settings with potentially lower performance. To be able to use the memory with XMP profile, both the mainboard and CPU must be XMP-capable.
Windows 11 requires at least a 1 GHz processor with 2 cores, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage space, TPM 2.0 and DirectX 12-capable graphics. Internet and a Microsoft account are required to install Windows 11 Home.