Hardware Upgrades
Removing an Expansion Board
Reverse the steps in the previous section to remove an expansion board. When reversing these steps:
■Be sure to store the board in antistatic packaging.
■Install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.
Installing an Additional Processor
You can upgrade your workstation to a multiprocessor system. When you install a second processor, it must be the same speed, cache size, and type as the existing processor.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: Installing the processor incorrectly may cause damage to the system board. Have a Compaq authorized reseller or service provider install the processor. If you choose to install it yourself, read all of the instructions carefully before you begin.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation. Before beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.
To install a second processor:
1.Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet.
2.Remove the workstation access panel. See “Removing the Workstation Access Panel” in this chapter.
3.Remove the memory expansion board. See “Removing the Memory Expansion Board” in this chapter.
4.Disconnect the cables from the hard drive and move them away from the processor area.
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