You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

---

### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

---

### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


Recently, I began to run into trouble with one of the 2 cards running significantly hotter than the other, even when installed alone. How do I know this? For one, the gamer was complaining of random crashes becoming more frequent, forfeiting battles. Not good.

to stress the GPU, and really bring it to high temperatures rather quickly. This quickly crashed the system with a blank black screen. It was kind of like the computer was running, but nobody was home. Being able to quickly reproduce the problem is good, in a way.

So I pulled one MSI card out, 50/50 shot at getting the right one. Oops, I apparently chose the wrong one, since the remaining one ran hot (>80C then crash). Swapped cards, much cooler, no crashes, simple, now I know which one to RMA (which MSI processed instantly, 3 year warranty is a good thing.

I then figured now was as good a time as any to also update to the latest WHQL 301.42 drivers, as well as bring my ASRock Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 motherboard to BIOS level 2.10. That didn't go so well, with 2 new issues:

one of my three 1TB drives dropped from the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID0 array, perhaps just as a nasty side effect of the UEFI flash upgrade
time for a restore from my latest Windows Home Server based backup, which had a problem with booting the usual recovery media, which after additional anxiety, I eventually worked out here:TinkerTry.com/whs2011restorecderror
good, at least I have an operating system again, one hurtle cleared, one more to go:

I began to get this error (pictured above) on this 301.42 driver:Display driver stopped responding and has recoveredDisplay driver NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 301.42 stoppedresponding and has successfully recovered.

and hundreds of various forum posts. Bad sign that I was not finding consensus for this catch-all "display driver not responding" class of error, which could be anything from an under-powered power supply to bad DIMMs.

I then knew this was likely going to be a tough nut to crack. So I also opened a trouble ticket with MSI, just in case they had helpful advice or things to try. Here was their admittedly very fast response:

Dear Mr. Braren I want to apologize for the issues that you are experiencing with your MSI product. If you are experiencing issues after updating the drivers you can try installing an older version of the driver from the NVIDIA website to see if the issue gets betters or stays the same. If the issue is not a driver issue please try testing a different game to see if the system is crashing only on a specific game or multiple applications. If you continue to have the display driver error this may be a result of a defective video card, if possible try testing this video card on another computer or a different video card on this system. If you are able to troubleshoot the issue as a defective video card you will want to submit a request at the following link to have an RMA number issued http://service.msicomputer.com/msi_user/rma_form_new.aspx

Not really wishing to go all the way back to mid-last-year's drivers (with worse StarCraft II performance), I figured there must be a better, more elegant solution. Pouring over the release notes for all the 2011 and 2012 driver releases proved fruitless. But eventually stumbled across this simple gem, from August 16 2011, when "Yowan" had this to say, on 08/16/2011 04:43 PM:

My gut and experience was telling me to try this simple fix, since avoiding GHz shifting on the fly seemed to help others with similar video cards. At the cost of some watt burn savings perhaps, but worth a try, still, and took only seconds to do.

Amazing, it worked. No need to fiddle with clean uninstalling of drivers. Yep, nailed it with this one simple fix, which is not the default driver setting that you get with a fresh install. Overall system watt-burn seems to be the same at idle and under load, actually. Thank you Yowan!

Step-by-step, start by right-clicking on your desktop, choosing the NVIDIA Control Panel:

“Power management mode – Adaptive” is the default settingChange it to Prefer maximum performanceThen click “Apply” and you’re all set, no reboot required.

I may try SLI again once I get the RMA'd 2nd 560 Ti card back, but only if I see StarCraft II frame rates not keeping up when boyo is streaming. And only if stability of the system is unaffected, of course.

So there you have it, a nice tidy ending to a long saga. Hope this helps somebody else out there. And I learned a lot along the way. Which is often the case with the tougher, more time consuming technology battles we all find ourselves fighting. Feels good, going from zero (I broke his system) to hero (I got things working better than ever).

Nov 26 2012 Update:
Surprised myself today. Was Google searching here, for a cure for a BSOD error I was getting coming out of suspend on my ThinkPad W520 with Windows 8 Pro 64 bit:

SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (nvlddmkm.sys)

and as I poked around various sites, I surprised myself when I came across my own June 2012 post, yes this, the article you're reading now was the 2nd result when searching for

Figured why not try it again. Surprise surprise, the same fix worked here again, no reboot needed, stability regained. Wow. Even though it was a seemingly entirely different error and circumstance. This W520 has the latest Windows 8 drivers from here:support.lenovo.com/en_US/rese...DocID=HT063273
which currently means NVIDIA video driver 9.18.13.0614 / 9.17.10.2843

So I updated the title of this post, and added better screenshots. Interesting that this article continues to see Pageviews grow over time, seen below.

Apparently I'm not exactly alone with this apparently common issue. Glad this workaround may also be helping others. And glad I was able to help myself!

Just an FYI, this video by Michael Martin covers some other fix methods. I didn't try changing the PhysX settings, or changing the voltage of the GPU, since I didn't have to. But these methods may be of value to you, should my method above not work for you. These are procedures to follow if you know what you are doing, and are done at your own risk!

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