Acer Altos G710 Altos G710 User's Guide - Page 66
Upgrading the CPU, Installing the heatsink and CPU
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56 3 System upgrade Upgrading the CPU This section includes instructions for installing and removing a CPU and heatsink assembly. Installing the heatsink and CPU The mainboard supports dual FC-mPGA4 (Flip Chip Micro Pin Grid Array) 604 processor socket for Intel® Xeon™ processors. The system comes bundled with only a single Intel Xeon processor leaving one CPU socket empty. You have the option to purchase an extra CPU for your system. Important: Before you install a new CPU, make sure that you are using the same type of CPU's with identical stepping and running at the same frequency. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 39. 2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard. 3 Pull the CPU socket retainer lever to the fully open, upright position. 4 Remove the CPU from its protective packaging. 5 Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket (on the bottom right corner). 6 Insert the CPU into the socket (1).