Modifying the Processor/Memory Board
The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the processor/memory board in your system. Topics covered include:
■Removing the Processor/Memory board
■Adding or removing a Pentium Pro microprocessor
■Adding or removing DIMMs
■Installing the Processor/Memory board.
Notice: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add- in boards and other components; place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the baseboard only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.
Removing the Processor/Memory Board
Warning: If the system has been running, any processor and heat sink already installed on the board will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn while removing the processor/memory board, let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the procedures described here.
1.Power off the system and remove the side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
2.Remove the board support panel described earlier in this chapter, see Removing the Board Support Panel.
3.Holding the board by its edges, carefully pull it out until the edge connectors are free (see Figure
4.Store board in an antistatic protective wrapper if you are not installing or removing a processor or memory at this time.
