Installing A Microprocessor/Memory Card - IBM System x3755 Types 7163 Installation Manual

13. Close the microprocessor/memory card air baffle.
14. Install the microprocessor/memory card:
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 20.

Installing a microprocessor/memory card

The following notes describe information that you must consider when you install a
microprocessor/memory card:
v Each microprocessor/memory card comes with one AMD Opteron microprocessor
v The server supports up to four microprocessor/memory cards with four
v At least three microprocessor/memory cards must be installed to support a
v The server operates at the clock speed of the lowest speed microprocessor in
v When you install additional microprocessor/memory cards, populate the
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IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
a. Grasp the microprocessor/memory card by the retention levers and turn the
microprocessor/memory card so that the connectors align with the
connectors on the I/O board.
b. Align the microprocessor/memory card with the guides.
c. Press the microprocessor/memory card into the connectors and close the
retention levers. Slide the retention tabs to lock the card in place.
installed and has eight DIMM connectors.
microprocessors. If you are installing two or more microprocessors, all must be
the same cache size and type.
HyperTransport adapter.
the server.
microprocessor/memory card connectors in numeric order on the I/O board,
starting with connector 2. Install the microprocessor/memory cards in the order
shown in the following illustration.