After Installing an Upgrade Processor

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PC

Installing an Upgrade Processor

5To install the new processor: a Locate the corner markers:

•on the processor—a dot or notch (“broken” corner)

•on the processor socket—a dot.

bPosition the processor over the socket, with it’s corner marker facing the corner marker on the socket.

cPlace the processor into the socket.

dLower the lever to lock the processor into place.

eReplace the heatsink and fasten the clip, if the heatsink is not attached to the processor.

6Set switches 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 on the system board for the correct processor speed. Refer to the section “System Board Connectors and Switches” on page 95. If you use an Intel Overdrive processor, refer to the instruction leaflet supplied with the processor to see whether you should change the position of any switches on the system board.

7Remove the old VRM by unclipping the two white tabs, and then slide the module up and out of the socket. Slide the new VRM into the socket, pressing it down firmly. Push the white tabs back into place. The VRM module goes in one way only.

8Replace the computer’s power supply and cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords.

Switch on the PC and verify that the new processor is recognized by the Power-On-Self-Test.

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