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5.
Remove the MACh Speed G3 from its protective package.
• Now that you are grounded, you can remove the MACh
Speed from its protective package.
• Inspect the card for any irregularities or possible damage
in shipment, and check your cache type.
Inspecting the MACh Speed G3
Note on PowerCC Systems: The CPU card bay does not
support the full height card on many PowerWave systems.
you may need to remove the black extension plate from
the top edge of the CPU card before installing.
This can be easily done by removing the two screws at the
top of the card, removing the plate, then replacing the
screws, which continue to support the heat sink. Consult
your manufacturer’s user guide for more information.
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3. Locate & Remove the CPU card that’s in the computer now.
• Grasp the edges of the card firmly and pull the card out
of the slot.
• Pull the card straight up without rocking it side-to-side.
Do not pull on the heat sink because you might damage
the card or your computer.
Removing the CPU card from a tower system
4. Reset the motherboard, by depressing the CUDA switch.
• Located directly above the CPU card slot at the back of
the computer, lies the motherboard reset switch, or
CUDA. it is a small red button.
• If the CUDA switch is not readily noticeable, you need to
consult the user manual for your specific system.
• Depress this switch for 5 seconds with a small tool or pen
point. failure to complete this
instruction may cause the CPU
not to be recognized when boot-
ed up for use.
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