Acer Altos G5350, User Manual

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Upgrading the CPU
This section includes instructions for installing and removing a CPU and
heatsink assembly.
To install the heatsink fan assembly and CPU
The mainboard supports dual 940 processor socket for AMD Opteron™
processors. The system comes bundled with only a single AMD Opteron
processor leaving one CPU socket empty. You have the option to
purchase an extra CPU for your system.
Important: Before you install a new CPU, make sure that you are
using the same type of CPU’s with identical stepping and running
at the same frequency.
1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures
described on page 35.
2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
3 Pull the CPU socket retainer lever to the fully open, upright
position.
4 Remove the CPU from its protective packaging.
5 Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by
the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket
(on the bottom right corner), then insert the CPU into the socket
(1) .