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26 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 8300 Server

Replacing the processor

The system is compatible with Intel Pentium

II Xeon

™

processors.

You can either upgrade the existing Pentium II Xeon processor or install a

second processor of the same speed as the original processor.

When replacing a processor, order a Pentium II Xeon processor upgrade kit.

The kit includes the processor, a heat sink, and a disposable electrostatic

discharge (ESD) wrist strap. For the latest details on the availability of the

upgrade kits, contact one of the sources listed in the Assistance Resources

document.

It is critical that a heat sink be installed on each processor. The Pentium II

Xeon processor overheats and fails if it is not cooled sufficiently. The heat

sink provided with the processor on the system provides all necessary

cooling for the processor, as long as the system covers are on.

Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord.

Open the case, observing the ESD precautions in “Static electricity

precautions” on page 2.

To Replace the Processor

Important!

The system board provides

an embedded voltage

regulator module (VRM) to

provide the correct voltage

for the first processor. You

do not need to install an

additional or replacement

VRM. If a VRM was

included in your processor

upgrade kit, do not use it.

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