How to Add an Additional Processor to My Motherboard
With the current limitations of physics bearing down on CPU designer,s the trend for motherboards to have multiple CPU sockets is increasing. Mainstream nonserver motherboards, such as Intel's "Skulltrail" design, are engineered to provide multiple CPU support. This demands that computer users understand the installation of secondary CPUs to achieve the maximum performance available from their computing systems. The process of adding a secondary CPU is not overly difficult and can be performed by most computer users.
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Instructions
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Disconnect the computer from any electrical sources.
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Remove the computer chassis side access panel. This may require removing two thumbscrews on the rear face of the case.
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Locate the secondary CPU socket on the motherboard. The location of this socket may vary widely between motherboard manufacturers. Review your motherboard manufacturer's documentation for the specific CPU socket location if you are unsure.
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Locate the CPU release lever on the side of the CPU socket. This lever will be roughly the same size as the socket and hold down a pressure plate which holds the CPU in place.
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Lift the lever upwards and away from the motherboard. This will release the pressure plate and allow for it to be opened.
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Lift the pressure plate to expose the CPU socket.
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Lift the secondary CPU to be installed by its edges and take note of the pin pattern on its underside. This pattern of pins will be keyed so as to only fit into the CPU socket in one specific orientation.
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Examine the pin holes on the CPU socket and align the CPU pins so they match the design of the socket.
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Insert the CPU lightly into the socket. This should take virtually no force. If you find you cannot press the CPU into the socket, you may have a bent CPU pin or have the CPU in an improper orientation.
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Close the CPU pressure plate over the CPU and hold it firmly in place.
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Lower the CPU pressure plate lever downward toward the motherboard to lock the pressure plate into place. It is not irregular for this action to require a moderate amount of force to secure the CPU correctly. This will not damage the CPU so long as the pins were keyed correctly upon insertion.
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