Silicon Graphics 230, User Manual

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3: System Board
System Component Installation
The following sections show you how to install system components. This includes the
CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards.
ESD Precautions
Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. Electronic equipment can be
irreparably damaged by ESD. Always follow these preventative measures when
handling a system component:
• Remove a component from its antistatic bag only when you are ready to install it.
• If you have to handle a component before installation, do not place it on surfaces
that produce ESD (carpeting, for example), or near devices that create static
electricity.
• Attach a static wrist strap to a grounded connection on your system when installing
or removing a component.
Installing and Removing the CPU
The Pentium III comes in a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) 370 pin package.
Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system
component. Refer to the preceding section.