Replacing the processor, To replace the processor – Gateway 920 User Manual
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Chapter 4: Installing Components
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Replacing the processor
Your server is compatible with the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 or Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor. The server automatically detects the processor each time you turn
on the server. Whenever you install a new processor, you should first install
the most current version of the BIOS. For more information, see
To replace the processor:
1
Install the most current BIOS version. For more information, see
2
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on
3
Follow the instructions in
“Opening the server case” on page 26
.
Warning
A heat sink must be installed on the processor. Installing
a processor without a heat sink could damage the
processor.
Warning
The processor and heat sink may be hot if the computer
has been running. Also, there may be sharp edges on the
heat sink. Consider wearing protective gloves.