Replacing The Processor - Gateway E-9232T User Manual

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Replacing the processor

there may be sharp edges on the heatsink. Consider wearing protective gloves.
The system board has a single AM2 CPU socket which supports one AMD® Opteron™ or Athlon™
processor with 3.0 GHz Hyper Transport Bus. The system connects with the nVIDIA MCP 55
through the Hyper Transport Bus. The server automatically detects the processor each time you
turn it on. Whenever you install a new processor, you should first install the most current version
of the BIOS. For instructions, see
heatsink could damage the processor.
To replace a processor:
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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
Connect any cables to the card. For more information, see the instructions in the card's
documentation.
Follow the instructions in
See the card's documentation for software installation instructions.
Warning
The processors and heatsink may be hot if the computer has been running. Also,
Caution
A heatsink must be installed on the processor. Installing a processor without a
Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see
Follow the instructions in
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
Follow the instructions in
Loosen the four screws holding the heatsink to the processor, then lift the heatsink off
the processor.
Caution
The heatsink 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 heatsink also pulls the processor out of the processor socket, the
processor could be damaged.
"Closing the server case" on page
"Updating the BIOS" on page
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
"Accessing the internal components" on page
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"Updating the BIOS" on page
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