Gateway 7400 Benutzerhandbuch

Replacing or adding a processor

The system is compatible with the Pentium

®

III (FC-PGA Socket 370) 667 MHz 

and faster processors with 133 MHz front-side bus (FSB). As many as two 
processors may be installed in the system (they must have the same processor 
and FSB speed). Processor and FSB speed are automatically detected by the 
system, therefore there are no system board jumpers to set.

When adding or replacing a processor, order a processor upgrade kit from 
Gateway. The kit includes the processor, a heatsink, and a disposable, 
antistatic wriststrap. If you are installing a faster processor, your system may 
require a BIOS update to be compatible with the new processor. Voltage 
Regulator Modules (VRMs) for both processors are built into the system board.

To replace the processor you must perform the following tasks:

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Remove the heatsink

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Remove the processor

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Install the new processor

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Replace the heatsink

Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if 
installed), and all external peripheral devices.

Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See “Preventing static 
electricity discharge” on page 22.)

Remove the bezel. (See “Removing the bezel” on page 25.)

Disconnect the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board. 
(See “System board” on page 8 for the location of the fan connector.)

A heatsink must be installed on each processor. Installing
a processor without a heatsink could result in damage to,
or failure of, the processor.

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