8. Place the thermal pad on top of the processor so that the holes in the thermal
pad line up with the holes in the processor.
9. Position the heat sink on top of the processor.
10. Install the two clips that secure the heat sink to the processor.
11. Position the processor so that the heat sink faces to the left of the system
board. Slide the processor into the retention module. Ensure that the
alignment notch in the SEC cartridge fits over the plug in Slot 1. Push down
firmly, with even pressure on both sides of the top, until the SEC cartridge is
seated.
12. To lock in the processor, push the latches outward until they click into place
in the retention module (see figure, below). The latches must be secured for
proper electrical connection of the processor.
13. After you have installed a new processor, you must run the BIOS Setup
Utility (F2) to configure its speed. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring Your
System."
14. Replace the left side panel, plug in the system power cords, and power up
the system.
4-10 Upgrading Your System
Assembling the Processor
Locking in the Processor
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