Replacing Or Adding A Processor - Gateway E-9425R User Manual

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components

Replacing or adding a processor

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.
A heat sink must be installed on the
processor. Installing a processor without
a heatsink could damage the processor.
Important
You must have a processor in the
Processor 1 socket, or your server will not
If you are upgrading your server from one
processor to two, you may need to
reconfigure your operating system so it
can recognize the additional processor.
For instructions, see your operating
system's documentation.
Important
If you install two processors onto the
system board, the processors must be the
same speed, revision, core voltage, and
The heat sink has Thermal Interface
Material (TIM) on the bottom. Be careful
not to damage this material when you
remove the heat sink from the processor.
If removing the heat sink also pulls the
processor out of the processor socket, the
processor could be damaged.
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Warning
The server is compatible with as many as two Intel® Xeon DP (Dual Core) 5100
Caution
Series processors. The server automatically detects the processors each time
you turn it on. Whenever you install new processors, you should first install the
most current version of the BIOS. For instructions, see
page 64.
To replace a processor:
start.
Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see
1
BIOS" on page
Follow the instructions in
2
page
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
Follow the instructions in
3
Push down, then pull out and up on the two heat sink retention levers (1)
4
and move them out of the way.
bus speed.
Remove the heat sink from the processor. If the heatsink sticks to the
Caution 5
processor, rotate the heatsink slightly to loosen it.
64.
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
"Opening the server case" on page
www.gateway.com
"Updating the BIOS" on
"Updating the
31.