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Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components
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How to Install and Remove the Motherboard
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the motherboard. The
motherboard is secured to the chassis by seven screws. Figure 3 shows the locations of the
mounting screw holes.
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NOTES
You will need a Phillips (#2 bit) screwdriver.
Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements and installation instructions and precautions.
WARNING
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect the computer
from its power source before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the
power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
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Figure 3. Mounting Screw Holes
How to Install a Processor
To install a processor, in brief you must:
1. Install the retention mechanism.
2. Install the processor.
3. Set the processor speed.
Detailed instructions follow for each of these procedures.
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NOTE
If you are installing a boxed Intel Pentium II processor, see the instructions on page 23.