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Removing and Replacing a Processor, Remove a Processor, Install a Second Processor

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Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing a Processor Removing and Replacing a Processor Single-processor systems can be upgraded to dual-processor systems by installing a second processor in the vacant processor slot. The second processor must be of the same type, speed and level-2 cache memory capacity as the first. 1 Switch off the display and PC Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2 Remove the PC Workstation's cover (refer to page 2 for instructions). 3 Remove the HP UltraFlow Airflow Guide (refer to page 4 for instructions). 4 If you intend to: a Remove a Processor: Press the retention clips on both sides of the processor outwards. Then gently lift the processor upwards from the processor connector, taking care not to tilt it too much. b Install a Second Processor: Remove the processor terminator from the CPU 2 connector. Store the terminator in a safe place. For information about upgrading the operating system, refer to "HP DualExpress!", on page 6. 5

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Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Workstation
Removing and Replacing a Processor
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Removing and Replacing a Processor
Single-processor systems can be upgraded to dual-processor systems by
installing a second processor in the vacant processor slot. The second
processor must be of the same type, speed and level-2 cache memory
capacity as the first.
1
Switch off the display and PC Workstation. Disconnect all power cables
and any LAN or telecommunications cables.
2
Remove the PC Workstation’s cover (refer to page 2 for instructions).
3
Remove the HP UltraFlow Airflow Guide (refer to page 4 for
instructions).
4
If you intend to:
a
Remove a Processor:
Press the retention clips on both sides of the processor outwards.
Then gently lift the processor upwards from the processor
connector, taking care not to tilt it too much.
b
Install a Second Processor:
Remove the processor terminator from the CPU 2 connector. Store
the terminator in a safe place. For information about upgrading the
operating system, refer to
"HP DualExpress!", on page 6.