Upgrading The Processor - Mitsubishi Electric Apricot LS Owner's Handbook Manual

• Correctly fitted the DIMMs in their slots.
• The DIMMs are of the correct type.
• The DIMMs are all of the same capacity.
It may be necessary to refit the original memory to check if there is a
problem with your new modules. If in any doubt contact your
supplier.

Upgrading the processor

The ZIF (zero insertion force) 'type 8' processor socket on the
motherboard is designed to accept a variety of Intel Pentium-Pro
processors. You may wish to upgrade your processor by replacing it
with one of higher performance.
Read these instructions carefully before commencing work.
Note
The external or motherboard bus frequency is lower than the processor's
internal frequency, which is usually the one advertised. The ratio of the
internal and external frequencies is known as the 'processor clock multiplier'.
Details are given in the appendix B, 'System motherboard'.
Changing the processor
To remove the existing processor:
1. Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords. If the system
2. Take suitable anti-static precautions and remove the system unit
Caution
If you are unfamiliar with the recommended anti-static precautions and/or the
process of removing the system unit cover, refer to Appendix A, "The System
Unit".
3. If there are any expansion cards in the way, you may have to
was in use just before starting this procedure, the processor will
be hot, wait at least 15 minutes for it to cool down.
cover.
remove them. (Take note of which way all of the cables are
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