AXIOMTEK IPC974-519-FL, User Manual

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IPC974 Series U
ser’s Manual
Hardware Installation
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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The IPC974-519-FL is convnient 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 a boxed processor for the
IPC974-519-FL 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
®
Core™
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.