Removing And Installing Processor Modules; Processor Configuration Guidelines - Compaq AlphaServer DS20E Reference Manual

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Removing and Installing Processor
Modules

Processor Configuration Guidelines

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Your system comes with a single Alpha 21264 processor installed. You can
upgrade your system's capabilities by installing a second Alpha 21264
processor. This section describes the configuration guidelines you must
follow to perform a processor upgrade. In addition, a detailed procedure for
removing and installing a second processor is provided.
To upgrade to a dual Alpha 21264 processor configuration, you must purchase
and install an Alpha 21264 processor upgrade kit. Contact your authorized
Compaq sales representative for more information.
Apply the following guidelines to your processor upgrade:
A single processor configuration can be installed in either processor
socket.
A single processor configuration does not require termination in the
empty socket.
Dual processors must be the same speed and same cache size.
Compaq recommends that dual processor configurations use Alpha
21264 processors with the same revisions.
Use an anti-static wrist strap when servicing any part of the system.
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Writer: Robert Young Project: Compaq AlphaServer DS20E System Comments: