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Upgrading the CPU
This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU.
To remove a CPU with heatsink
Before installing a new CPU in a socket, remove first any previously
installed CPU from that socket.
Important:
Before removing a CPU from the mainboard, make
sure to create a backup file of all important data.
1
Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures
described on page 40.
2
Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
3
To remove the CPU and Heatsink assembly, follow the steps below:
a
Locate the CPU FAN connector on the Mainboard and unplug the fan
before continuing.
b
Release
(1)
and remove
(2)
the locking levers that secure the Heatsink
assembly to the mainboard.
c
Remove the heatsink.
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Summary of Contents for G310 Altos
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Page 10: ...Contents x ...
Page 11: ...1 System information ...
Page 18: ...1 System information 8 ...
Page 19: ...2 System tour ...
Page 32: ...2 System tour 22 ...
Page 33: ...3 Getting Started ...
Page 34: ...This chapter gives information on setting up and starting to use your system ...
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Page 47: ...4 Configuring the system ...
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Page 91: ...5 BIOS setup ...
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Page 125: ...Appendix A Management software installation ...
Page 126: ...This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and EasyBUILDTM software packages ...
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