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- Page 1 ™ Prioris MX 6200 Server ® PowerGrade with Pentium Pro Chip Upgrade Installation Guide Order Number: ER−PCB4U−IA. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation...
- Page 2 Regulations and meets all requirements of the Australian/New Zealand Regulation AS3548. Prioris, DEC, ServerWORKS, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Kit Contents..................... 1 Tools and Supplies Needed................1 Processor Compatibility in a Multiprocessor Environment........ 2 Boot the Quick Launch CD-ROM and Create Diskettes Enable the On-Board VGA Controller Power Down the Server Set Switches on the Main Logic Board ............4 Replace the Panel and Reconnect the Cables ............ - Page 4 Troubleshooting Using the Crisis Recovery Diskette if Necessary ..........16 Bulletin Board Access ..................16 Figures Figure 1 MX 6200 Main Logic Board Switch Location........4 Figure 2 Removing the MX 6200 CPU Module ..........6 Figure 3 Removing the Clip from the Shipping Holder ........7 Figure 4 Removing the New CPU from its Shipping Holder ......
- Page 5 PowerGrade Option Warranty This document is a supplement to the warranty information and terms provided with your Prioris Server. PowerGrade Options Limited Warranty PowerGrade option kits are qualified Digital Personal Computer Hardware Options that are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any Product not purchased from Digital or from an Authorized Digital Reseller.
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Page 7: Introduction
Prioris™ ™ MX 6200 Server PowerGrade ® with Pentium Pro Chip Upgrade Introduction Thank you for purchasing this PowerGrade kit. This kit contains all the components and instructions required to upgrade your CPU configuration from ® one to two 200 MHz Pentium Pro processors with 256KB cache. -
Page 8: Processor Compatibility In A Multiprocessor Environment
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Processor Compatibility in a Multiprocessor Environment Intel and Digital recommend using identical steppings/versions of processors within a multiprocessor system whenever possible, since these configurations have received the greatest amount of validation testing. Since it is not possible to validate every combination of processor steppings, each new stepping of a processor is fully validated only against the latest stepping. -
Page 9: Enable The On-Board Vga Controller
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Enable the On-Board VGA Controller If your system has an optional video controller, you will need to remove it and enable the on-board VGA controller. If you are already using the on-board controller, skip this procedure and go to “Power Down the Server.”... -
Page 10: Set Switches On The Main Logic Board
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Set Switches on the Main Logic Board Make sure that the following switches are set: SW1-1 BIOS upgrade Enabled (On) SW1-3 Boot block update Enabled (On) DEC01052-6a Figure 1. MX 6200 Main Logic Board Switch and Location... -
Page 11: Replace The Panel And Reconnect The Cables
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Replace the Panel and Reconnect the Cables 1. Install the left side panel. 2. Connect the monitor video cable to the on-board VGA connector in the rear of the unit if not already connected. 3. Connect any previously removed cables, the monitor power cord, and the server power cord to the back of the server. -
Page 12: Powergrade Installation
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Powergrade Installation Remove the CPU Module 1. Power down the server, as described on page 3. 2. Place the antistatic wrist strap on your wrist and connect the grounding clip to a non-painted metal surface of the computer's chassis. -
Page 13: Install The Cpu Chip
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Install the CPU Chip 1. Remove the CPU chip from its shipping holder by removing the retaining clip. To remove the clip, press down firmly on the top of the clip. If needed, press down with a small screwdriver in the hole of the second style clip shown in Figure 3. -
Page 14: Figure 4 Removing The New Cpu From Its Shipping Holder
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade 2. Remove the CPU/heat sink assembly from its shipping holder. Do not pull the heat sink off of the CPU chip. Use care not to bend the pins. DEC01232-2 Figure 4. Removing the New CPU from its Shipping Holder... -
Page 15: Figure 5 Installing The New Cpu Chip
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade 3. On the CPU module, lift up on the lever of the empty CPU socket. Position the pins of the new CPU chip in the socket of the CPU module. Note that the pins are denser on one side for correct orientation. -
Page 16: Figure 6 Installing The Clip To Secure The Cpu To The Cpu Module
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade 5. Install the retaining clip by installing the back side of the clip first, then pressing it into place as shown in the circle in Figure 6. DEC01211-4 DEC01211-5 Figure 6. Installing the Clip to Secure the CPU to the CPU Module... -
Page 17: Install The Voltage Regulator Module(S)
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Install the Voltage Regulator Module(s) Install a voltage regulator module into the empty voltage regulator socket on the CPU module. Note: A voltage regulator module must be installed for each CPU that is installed in the system. -
Page 18: Check The Cpu Speed Settings
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Check the CPU Speed Settings Check the switch settings, shown in Figure 8, for a CPU with a speed of 200 MHz as listed in Table 2. Table 2. CPU Module CPU Speed Switch Settings... -
Page 19: Reset The Switches On The Main Logic Board
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Reset the Switches on the Main Logic Board Make sure that the following switches/jumpers are set to prevent any unauthorized update to your BIOS. SW1-1 Off BIOS upgrade Disabled SW1-3 Off Boot block update Disabled Install the CPU Module 1. -
Page 20: Figure 9 Installing A Cpu Module In An Mx 6200 Server
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade DEC01054-3 Figure 9. Installing a CPU Module in an MX 6200 Server... -
Page 21: Run The System Configuration Utility (Scu)
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Run the System Configuration Utility (SCU) Power up and boot your server from the SCU diskette. The SCU enables you to check or change your server’s configuration. Run the SCU to configure your server for the new CPU chip or module. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Prioris MX 6200 Server PowerGrade Troubleshooting Using the Crisis Recovery Diskette if Necessary The crisis recovery diskette may be used only if your computer’s BIOS fails or if a BIOS upgrade is unsuccessful. When using the Crisis Recovery diskette, you must remove any video option card and enable the on-board VGA.
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