Installing And Replacing A Microprocessor And Power Module - IBM eserver xSeries 450 Option Installation Manual

5. Close the DIMM access door.
6. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
7. Close the server cover. See "Completing the installation" on page 36.

Installing and replacing 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 and replacing a
microprocessor:
v Your server supports up to four Intel
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 illustrations show the locations of the microprocessor connectors
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retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.
DIMM slot 1
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/.
– 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.
on the processor board.
Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware.
DIMM slot 15
DIMM slot 14
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Itanium 2 microprocessors.
DIMM slot 28