Adding a secondary processor

The system is compatible with the Intel® Pentium® III 866 MHz and faster processors with 133 MHz front-side bus (FSB). As many as two processors may be installed in the system. The second processor must match the first processor in speed or the system functions at the speed of the slowest processor.

When adding a second processor order a processor upgrade kit from The Accessory Store on the Gateway Web site.

Caution

The correct heatsink must be installed on each processor.

 

Installing a processor without a heatsink could result in

 

damage to, or failure of, the processor. Make sure you

 

order the correct processor upgrade kit.

 

 

To add a second processor:

1Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and all external peripheral devices.

2Open the case. See “Opening the case” on page 18 and “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 17.

3Open the lever on the secondary processor socket.

4Align the new processor with the processor slot. Note that the processor slot is keyed so the processor can only be installed one way.

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5Place the processor in the socket, then close the lever to secure the processor.

Replacing and Adding Internal Devices

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