Gateway FX530XM 8512280 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Ser - Page 86
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer CPU fan 12V power 16 Install the processor onto the new system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the lever to its locked position. 17 Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9. You can also refer to the following illustration: Rear fan Front panel audio IDE data Intrusion Not used Front fan Front panel 2×12 power Auxiliary power for PCI Express graphics 18 Place the heat sink over the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 19 Align the notches on the memory modules with the notches on the memory module banks and press the modules firmly into the banks. The tabs on the sides of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. When a module is secure, you hear a click. Caution Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card. 20 Install the expansion cards into the expansion slots. You can slightly seesaw a card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 21 Reconnect the expansion card cables using your notes from Step 3. 22 Install the fan cover. 80