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v When installing additional microprocessors, populate the microprocessor
connectors in numeric order, starting with connector 2. If you install the
microprocessors in the wrong order, the server will not turn on.
v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
whether you must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the
server. To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, see
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating
systems, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
v You can use the Configurations/Setup utility program to determine the specific
type of microprocessor in the server.
Install the microprocessors in the order shown in the following illustration. If you
install the microprocessors in the wrong order, the server will not start.
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To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
on page 21.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords.
Remove the cover and bezel (see "Removing the cover and bezel" on page
23).
Attention:
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to
avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices,
see "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 22.
3. Remove the microprocessor tray:
a. Remove the fans from the server.
b. Remove the memory cards from the server.
c. Lift the microprocessor-tray release latch.
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