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Hardware options installation
Introduction
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and
identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Processor option
WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:
configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
CAUTION:
should attempt to replace or install the processor in this node.
CAUTION:
heatsink is removed from the processor after it has been installed.
IMPORTANT:
In a multiprocessor configuration, to optimize system performance, HP recommends balancing the total
capacity of the DIMMs across the processors.
Update the system ROM.
1.
Locate and download the latest ROM version from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
Follow the instructions on the website to update the system ROM.
Power down the node (on page 17).
2.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the node.
3.
Remove the nodes from the chassis
4.
In a 1U node configuration:
5.
Remove the 1U cable guard (on page 18).
a.
Remove the 1U air baffle (on page 27).
b.
In a 2U node configuration:
6.
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
To prevent possible node malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor
To avoid damage to the processor and system board, only authorized personnel
The heatsink thermal interface media is not reusable and must be replaced if the
Processor socket 1 must be populated at all times or the node does not function.
("Remove the node from the
chassis" on page 17).
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