A desktop powers on briefly, then shuts off, and the BIOS hardware monitor shows CPU temperature rising rapidly. What is the most likely cause?

ADefective NIC

BLoose CPU cooler or poor thermal contact

CIncorrect display resolution

DFailed keyboard

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