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4. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors
5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM option to any
6. To install the DIMMs, repeat the following steps for each DIMM that you install:
7. Close the cover on the air-baffle assembly.
8. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
Installing an additional microprocessor
Your server comes with one or two microprocessors installed on the system board.
Your server supports up to two microprocessors. With two microprocessors, your
server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. With SMP, certain
operating systems and application programs can distribute the processing load
among the microprocessors. If your server comes with one microprocessor, you can
install a second microprocessor.
Before you begin:
v Thoroughly review the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to
v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported
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into which you will install the DIMMs. (See Table 7 on page 80 for the correct
DIMM installation sequence.)
unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
a. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector on
the system board.
Attention:
To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, handle the clips gently.
b. Insert the DIMM by pressing the DIMM straight into the connector. Be sure
that the retaining clips snap into the closed positions.
Note: If a gap exists between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been properly installed. In this case, open the retaining clips
and remove the DIMM; then, reinsert the DIMM.
"Installing the server bezel and left-side cover (tower model)" on page 100 or
"Installing the server bezel and top cover (rack configuration)" on page 103.
determine the required BIOS update. The latest level of BIOS code for your
server is available through the World Wide Web (see "Recovering the BIOS
code" on page 40).
operating systems and other options, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on
the World Wide Web.
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