The system's symptoms—locking up shortly after startup—are classic indicators of a thermal issue. An analysis of the system's reported specifications confirms this diagnosis.

1. Evidence of Overclocking and Overheating: The CPU's base clock speed is 3.2 GHz, but the BIOS System Information screen shows it is running at 4.5 GHz. This significant increase in clock speed is known as overclocking. Overclocking substantially increases the CPU's power consumption and heat output.
2. Confirmation of High Temperatures: The high heat output is evident from the reported temperatures. The BIOS shows a CPU temperature of 80°C at a relatively low load, and the component details show a junction temperature of 94°C. These temperatures are critically high and are the direct cause of the system's instability and subsequent lockups.
3. Logical Resolution: The most direct and effective resolution is to reverse the action that is generating the excessive heat. By accessing the BIOS and lowering the CPU clock speed, the thermal load on the CPU will decrease, allowing it to operate within a safe temperature range and restoring system stability. While other actions like replacing thermal paste or upgrading the cooler could help, reducing the overclock is the most immediate and appropriate solution.

Hennessy, J. L., & Patterson, D. A. (2017). Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach (6th ed.). Morgan Kaufmann.

Section 1.8, "Putting It All Together: Performance, Price, and Power": This section discusses the relationship between clock rate, power consumption, and heat generation in processors. It establishes that dynamic power is proportional to the clock rate, meaning an increase in clock speed leads to a direct increase in power draw and, consequently, heat. The scenario's overclock from 3.2 GHz to 4.5 GHz would cause a significant rise in thermal output.

Intel Corporation. (2022). Intel® Core™ Processors Datasheet, Volume 1.

Section 5, "Thermal Management": Official documentation for Intel processors details the function of the Thermal Control Circuit (TCC), which activates when the processor exceeds its maximum junction temperature (Tj,max). When activated, it throttles performance or, in extreme cases, shuts down the system to prevent damage. The observed 94°C junction temperature is approaching this limit, explaining the system lockups as a protective or instability response.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). (2020). Processor Technology: A Guide to Overclocking.

This guide explains that overclocking involves a trade-off between performance and stability, with increased voltage and frequency leading to higher temperatures. It recommends that users who experience instability, such as system crashes or freezes, should reduce the clock frequency or increase cooling capacity. The guide validates that lowering the clock speed is the standard procedure to regain stability after an aggressive overclock.