Gateway 9210 User Manual
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Replacing a processor
This server is compatible with Intel
®
Pentium 4
®
or Celeron
®
processors. The server
automatically detects the processors each time you turn on the server. Whenever you install
a new processor, you should first install the most current version of the BIOS. For
instructions, see
a new processor, you should first install the most current version of the BIOS. For
instructions, see
.
To replace a processor:
1
2
Follow the instructions in
.
3
Follow the instructions in
.
4
Unplug the heat sink’s cooling fan from the system board.
5
Press down on the heat sink locking lever on each side, push them slightly away from
the heat sink, then lift the levers out of the way.
the heat sink, then lift the levers out of the way.
Warning
Processors and heat sinks may be hot if the computer has
been running. Before replacing a processor or heat sink,
allow them to cool for several minutes.
been running. Before replacing a processor or heat sink,
allow them to cool for several minutes.
Caution
A heat sink must be installed on the processor. Installing
a processor without a heat sink could damage the
processor.
a processor without a heat sink could damage the
processor.