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2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC
Replacing the Processor
Replacing the Processor
1
Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter).
2
Remove the old processor.
3
Install the new processor and clip it into place.
4
If the new processor is a different speed, ensure that the system
board switches are correctly set for your processor speed. (The
correct switch settings are indicated on the system board.)
5
Replace the cover (described in this chapter).
6
Ensure that the latest version of BIOS is installed on your PC. To
learn which version of BIOS is currently installed on your PC, press
ESC during startup. To get the latest BIOS version for your PC,
connect to the web site
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.