Replacing Or Adding A Processor - Gateway E-9525R User Manual

Replacing or adding a processor

replacing a processor or heat sink, allow them to cool for several minutes.
heatsink could damage the processor.
This server is compatible with as many as two Intel
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
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.
If you install two processors onto the system board, the processors must be the same speed,
revision, core voltage, and bus speed.
To replace a processor:
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Warning
Processors and heat sinks may be hot if the computer has been running. Before
Caution
A heatsink must be installed on the processor. Installing a processor without a
"Updating the BIOS" on page
Important
You must have a processor in the Processor 1 socket, or your server will not start.
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
Push down, then pull out and up on the two heat sink retention levers (1) and move them
out of the way.
Caution
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.
Remove the heatsink from the processor. If the heatsink sticks to the processor, rotate the
heatsink slightly to loosen it.
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"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
"Updating the BIOS" on page
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