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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 “Updating the
BIOS” on page 73.
To replace the processor:
1 Install the most current BIOS version by following the instructions in
“Updating the BIOS” on page 73.
2 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 41.
3 Open the server case by following the instructions in “Opening the server
case” on page 42.
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.