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Installing and Removing Options
Microprocessor Chip
You can install an Intel Pentium processor, an Intel Pentium processor with MMX
technology, Cyrix M2, IDT C6 or an AMD K5 or K6 processor in the 321-pin ZIF
(Zero Insertion Force) Socket 7 on your motherboard that is backwards compatible
with ZIF Socket 5 processors.
Replacing the Microprocessor Chip
Follow these steps to install a new microprocessor:
1
Remove the computer's cover as described in "Removing the Cover".
2
If there are any hard disk drive or option cards that block your access to the
microprocessor socket, remove them as described in "Removing an Option Card" or
"Replacing the Hard Disk Drive".
3
The processor socket is located under the hard disk drive. See the illustration in
"Motherboard Features" for the location of the processor socket.
Before you install a new processor, check to see if you need to change any
jumpers on the motherboard. You should change any jumpers according to
your processor type. Refer to "Changing the Jumper Settings" and the label
for jumper settings inside the system for more information on jumper
settings.
Note
Note
A microprocessor you plan to install should have a cooling fan containing a
heat sink attached to it to prevent overheating. If there is no fan circulating
air on the microprocessor and heat sinks, the processor and heat sinks may
overheat and cause damage to both the processor and motherboard.
Warning
Warning
