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Chapter 4: Installing Components
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Replacing the processor
Your server is compatible with the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 or Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor. The server automatically detects the processor each time you turn
on the server. Whenever you install a new processor, you should first install
the most current version of the BIOS. For more information, see “Updating the
BIOS” on page 57.
To replace the processor:
1 Install the most current BIOS version. For more information, see “Updating
the BIOS” on page 57.
2 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 25.
3 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 26.
Warning A heat sink must be installed on the processor. Installing
a processor without a heat sink could damage the
processor.
Warning The processor and heat sink may be hot if the computer
has been running. Also, there may be sharp edges on the
heat sink. Consider wearing protective gloves.
