Installing And Replacing A Microprocessor - Samsung SmartServer 3840 Installation Manual

Installing and replacing a microprocessor

This section describes how to install and remove microprocessors and VRMs. Before
performing any of the procedures in this section, read "Safety" on page v, "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 4, and Before you begin.
Before you begin:
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Attention: To avoid damage and ensure proper server operation after you install a
replacement or an additional microprocessor, use a microprocessor that has the same
cache size and type, clock speed, and internal and external clock frequencies as the
microprocessors already installed in the individual SMP Expansion Module. For a list
of microprocessors supported by your server, see the ServerProven
http://www.sec.co.kr on the World Wide Web.
Notes:
1. To order additional microprocessor options, contact your SAMSUNG marketing
2. The microprocessor in socket 1 of the bottom SMP Expansion Module is the star-
3. If you are adding additional Intel Xeon MP microprocessors to an SMP Expansion
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Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine if you
need to update the server basic input/output system (BIOS) code. For the most
current level of BIOS code for the server, go to http://www.sec.co.kr on
the World Wide Web.
Obtain an SMP-capable operating system (optional). For a list of supported oper-
ating systems, go to http://www.sec.co.kr on the World Wide Web.
representative or authorized reseller.
tup (boot) microprocessor.
Module, populate the empty microprocessor sockets in numeric order, starting
with socket 1. If you install the microprocessors in the wrong order, the server will
not power on.
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