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IPC970 Series U
ser’s Manual
Hardware Installation 35
SECTION 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The IPC970 is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as CPU
(Central Processing Unit), memory module, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and PCIe/PCI card. Chapter
2 will show you how to install these hardware parts.
2.1 Installing the Processor
The Intel
®
Xeon and C
ore™ i7/i5/i3 processors are available as boxed processors for the
IPC970 system. Intel
®
recommends the processors should be installed by a qualified computer
professional, since this electronic device may cause serious damage to the installer, system
and processor if installed improperly.
Important Notes Before attempting to install a new processor, carefully review the
documentation that came with your system and make sure that you will not be voiding
your warranty by opening the computer or replacing your processor.
Instructions:
1. Make sure that your system can accommodate the Intel
®
Coree i7/i5/i3/Celeron
®
Processors that you want to install. Check for CPU card, BIOS, and thermal compatibility
by consulting the manufacturer's documentation for the system, or by contacting the
vendor if necessary. This processor should only be installed in systems supporting the
Intel
®
Xeon and Core
™
i7/i5/i3/Celeron
®
Processors.
2. Obtain access to your processor socket as described in the documentation for your
system.
3. If the cooling solution prevents you from accessing the processor socket, you may need
to remove it. Instructions on how to remove your cooling solution should be provided in
the documentation that came with the system.
Procedure of Installation:
Step 1 Turn off the system.
Step 2 Disconnect the power connector.
Step 3 Loosen 4 screws to remove the expansion cover (1), and then unscrew 6 screws to
remove the heatsink cover (2) from the chassis.