Steps to upgrading CPU?

[3far4shot]

I have a Evga 680i SLI SE and i have a stock C2D E4400 CPU in it and was thinking about upgrading to a Q6600 CPU. But can someone give it to me in steps for upgrading the CPU. Like do i need to reinstall or take the CMOS battery out? and for how long?

 

[Dangman]

- Update the BIOs
- Set everything relating to the CPU in the BIOs to default values
- Turn off the PC
- Remove the HSF
- Remove the E4400
- Put in the Q6600 or E8400
- Go into the BIOS, update or fix any settings
- *
- Profit!

 

[3far4shot]

Thanks you have helped me alot. Do i need to remove the CMOS?

 

[Dangman]

Thanks you have helped me alot. Do i need to remove the CMOS?

Nope. Would've mentioned doing so if needed in the steps I listed