Installing An Additional Microprocessor And Heat Sink - IBM System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466 Installation And Service Manual

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If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 79.

Installing an additional microprocessor and heat sink

Use this information to install an additional microprocessor and heat sink.
About this task
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor:
v The server supports Intel scalable multi-core microprocessors which are designed
v Both microprocessors must have the same QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link
v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported
v To order additional microprocessor optional devices, contact your IBM sales
v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you
v If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service.
v If the thermal-grease protective cover (for example, a plastic cap or tape liner) is
v Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board to install the
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System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466: Installation and Service Guide
Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the
DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the
DIMM, and then reinsert it.
for the LGA 2011 socket. Scalable up to ten cores with an integrated memory
controller, quick-path interconnect and shared last cache. See
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ for a
list of supported microprocessors.
speed, integrated memory controller frequency, core frequency, power segment,
cache size, and type.
whether you must update the server firmware for the server. To download the
most current level of server firmware and many other code updates for your
server, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/overview.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click System x3650 M4 BD to display the matrix of downloadable files for
the server.
operating systems and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/
info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
representative or IBM reseller.
do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.
removed from the heat sink, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of
the heat sink or set down the heat sink.
second microprocessor.