Removing and installing the cpu, Removing the cpu – Acer Altos R300 User Manual
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Removing and installing the CPU
The mainboard supports Intel
®
Pentium
®
4
processor running at 533
MHz to 3.06 GHz or Intel
®
Celeron processor running at 400 MHz to 2.2
GHz and future generations of Celeron CPUs.
Caution! Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or
removing a system component. Refer to the “Installation
precautions” on page 33.
Removing the CPU
Follow these steps to remove a CPU:
1
Remove the system cover. See page 35 for more detailed
instructions.
2
Remove the air baffle by lifting it up (1) then sliding it to the
direction shown below (2).
3
Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
Warning! The heatsink may feel hot after long period of
usage. It is recommended to allow a few minutes of
cooling period before attempting the upgrade.
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