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Installing a microprocessor and power module
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that your server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor:
v Your server supports up to four Intel Itanium 2 microprocessors.
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 You will need the following tools:
v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing
v Populate the microprocessor sockets in numeric order. Install the first
v The following illustration shows the locations of the startup microprocessor and
Complete the following steps to install a microprocessor:
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xSeries 450: Installation Guide
whether you need to update the server system abstraction layer/extensible
firmware interface (SAL/EFI) code. To download the most current level of
SAL/EFI code for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World
Wide Web.
operating systems, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
– Flat-blade screwdriver
– 2.5-mm hex (Allen) wrench (provided with the microprocessor option)
– T15 Torx wrench (provided with the microprocessor option)
representative or authorized reseller.
microprocessor in microprocessor socket 1, the second microprocessor in
microprocessor socket 2, and so on.
power module. It also shows the microprocessor baffle covering microprocessor
connector 3.
Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware.
Important: To ensure proper server operation after you install replacement or
additional microprocessors, install only microprocessors that have the same
cache size and type. For a list of microprocessors supported by your server, go
to the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines"
on page 9.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables, if necessary; then, open the cover.
3. Remove the memory-board assembly from the server:
Microprocessor 3
baffle
Microprocessor 3
power module socket
Microprocessor 3
power module
cable connector
Microprocessor 1
power module
Microprocessor 1
power module
cable connector
Microprocessor 1
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