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Replacingoraddingaprocessor
The system is compatible with the Pentium
®
III (FC-PGA Socket 370) 667 MHz
and faster processors with 133 MHz front-side bus (FSB). As many as two
processors may be installed in the system (they must have the same processor
and FSB speed). Processor and FSB speed are automatically detected by the
system, therefore there are no system board jumpers to set.
When adding or replacing a processor, order a processor upgrade kit from
Gateway. The kit includes the processor, a heatsink, and a disposable,
antistatic wriststrap. If you are installing a faster processor, your system may
require a BIOS update to be compatible with the new processor. Voltage
Regulator Modules (VRMs) for both processors are built into the system board.
To replace the processor you must perform the following tasks:
■ Remove the heatsink
■ Remove the processor
■ Install the new processor
■ Replace the heatsink
To remove the heatsink:
1 Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
2 Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 22.)
3 Remove the bezel. (See “Removing the bezel” on page 25.)
4 Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover panel”
on page 26.)
5 Disconnect the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board.
(See “System board” on page 8 for the location of the fan connector.)
Caution A heatsink must be installed on each processor. Installing
a processor without a heatsink could result in damage to,
or failure of, the processor.
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