System Board
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1.6
Upgrading the Processor
The board supports a Pentium II processor or a Celeron processor.
Both processors come in a new enclosed packaging technology called
S.E.C. (Single-Edge Contact) cartridge. The only difference between
the two is that the Pentium II processor comes with 256-KB or 512-KB
built-in second-level cache, while the Celeron processor comes only
with an internal cache. Both are capable of increasing the
performance of 32-bit software and multimedia applications.
1.6.1
Removing a Processor Card
Observe the ESD precautions when installing
or removing a system component.
Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you need to
remove the previously installed processor on the system board.
Follow these steps to remove the processor card:
1.
Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from
the retention mechanism. You will hear a click sound once the
latch is released.
Figure 1-5
Pressing the Latches
2.
Pull the processor to totally detach it from the CPU connector.
