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34 Gateway 7450R Server System Manual
Processors
The system is compatible with the Intel
®
Pentium
®
III 866 MHz and faster
processors with 133 MHz front-side bus (FSB). As many as two processors may
be installed in the system. You do not need to install additional voltage
regulator modules (VRMs), because the VRMs for both processors are built into
the system board.
The server uses different heat sinks for the primary and secondary processors.
When ordering a replacement or upgrade processor, make sure that you order
the correct processor kit for the processor you are installing. The primary
processor, located closer to the front of the server, uses a smaller heatsink.
The secondary processor, located closer to the back of the server, uses a larger
heatsink.
Replacing the primary processor
When replacing a processor, order a processor upgrade from The Accessory
Store on the Gateway Web site.
To replace the primary processor:
1 Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and all other external
peripheral devices.
2 Open the case. See “Opening the case” on page 18 and “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 17.
3 Locate the primary processor, see “System board” on page 6 for the
location of the system board components.
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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