FIC M295 User Manual

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Installation and Upgrade 
 
2.3.4  Removing the CPU  
The M295 / M296 features Intel Pentium 4 SFF uFCPGA Processors. It is located on the 
upper left side of the system motherboard. 
 
To install or replace the CPU, follow the steps below: 
 
1.  Before removing the CPU module, you need first to disassemble keyboard and heat sink 
plate. 
 
2.  Using a flat screwdriver, turn the socket lock counter-clockwise direction to unlock CPU 
from the socket. 
 
 
Lock CPU 
To unlock CPU, use 
flat-screw driver and 
turn lock counter 
clockwise direction. 
To lock CPU, turn 
lock clockwise 
direction. 
Unlock CPU 
 
Figure 2-10 
CPU Assembly 
 
3.  Remove CPU and insert the preferred CPU. 
 
4.  Using a flat screwdriver, turn the socket lock clockwise direction to lock CPU onto the 
socket. 
 
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