Installing A Second Microprocessor - IBM IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 User Manual

15. If you removed the air baffle for the optional second microprocessor in step 6,
16. Replace the support bracket (see "Removing and installing the support
17. Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the side cover" on page 64).
18. Reconnect the external cables and power cords. Turn on the attached devices,

Installing a second microprocessor

Your computer supports a second microprocessor. The second microprocessor
comes on a separate microprocessor board, with its own memory modules.
Note: When installing options, you might find it easier to work with the computer
lying on its side.
The following notes describe information that you must consider when installing a
second microprocessor in your computer.
v Microprocessor 1 and 2 must be identical (for example, the clock speed, cache
v The microprocessor option kit comes with a microprocessor board, a
v Each microprocessor contains a memory controller for the memory modules that
v You must install at least one pair of matched DIMMs on the microprocessor
v With more than one microprocessor, the computer can operate as a symmetric
v To use SMP, obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported
v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
v For a list of supported microprocessor options for your computer, go to
Before you begin, obtain the following items:
v A Phillips-head screwdriver
v A flat-blade screwdriver or a nut driver
To install a second microprocessor, complete the following steps.
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into the computer, reconnect any power cables you disconnected from the
drives, and rotate the cage the rest of the way back into the computer.
replace the air baffle.
bracket" on page 40).
and turn on the computer.
size, clock frequencies, and number of cores).
microprocessor socket, the microprocessor, a fan sink, and a microprocessor air
baffle. The necessary screws and the microprocessor socket are preinstalled on
the microprocessor board.
are associated with it.
board with the microprocessor. The DIMMs in each pair must be the same size,
speed, type, and technology as each other but do not have to match other pairs.
See "Installing memory modules" on page 55 for information about the installation
order and the type of DIMMs that are supported.
multiprocessing (SMP) computer. With SMP, certain operating systems and
application programs can distribute the processing load among the
microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and other
applications.
operating systems, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
whether you need to update the computer basic input/output system (BIOS)
code. The most current level of BIOS code for the computer is available from
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of
options for your computer