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Replacing a processor This server is compatible with Intel® Pentium 4® or Celeron® processors. The server automatically detects the processors 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 instructions, see "Updating the BIOS" on page 59. Warning Processors and heat sinks may be hot if the computer has been running. Before replacing a processor or heat sink, allow them to cool for several minutes. Caution A heat sink must be installed on the processor. Installing a processor without a heat sink could damage the processor. To replace a processor: 1 Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see "Updating the BIOS" on page 59. 2 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 29. 3 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 30. 4 Unplug the heat sink's cooling fan from the system board. 5 Press down on the heat sink locking lever on each side, push them slightly away from the heat sink, then lift the levers out of the way. www.gateway.com 45

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Replacing a processor
This server is compatible with Intel
®
Pentium 4
®
or Celeron
®
processors. The server
automatically detects the processors 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
instructions, see
“Updating the BIOS” on page 59
.
To replace a processor:
1
Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see
“Updating the BIOS” on
page 59
.
2
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 29
.
3
Follow the instructions in
“Opening the server case” on page 30
.
4
Unplug the heat sink’s cooling fan from the system board.
5
Press down on the heat sink locking lever on each side, push them slightly away from
the heat sink, then lift the levers out of the way.
Warning
Processors and heat sinks may be hot if the computer has
been running. Before replacing a processor or heat sink,
allow them to cool for several minutes.
Caution
A heat sink must be installed on the processor. Installing
a processor without a heat sink could damage the
processor.