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v The voltage regulators that come with the optional microprocessor must be
v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating
v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific
v Populate the microprocessor sockets in numeric order, starting with socket 1. The
Notes:
1. Microprocessor sockets 3 and 4 are mounted on the microprocessor board with
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load among the microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and
point-of-sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other
applications.
installed on the microprocessor board.
whether you have to update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. To
download the most current level of BIOS code for the server, complete the
following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click IBM System x3850 M2 or IBM System x3950 M2 to display the matrix
of downloadable files for the server.
systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
type of microprocessor in the server.
following illustration shows the locations of the microprocessor sockets and VRM
connectors on the microprocessor board.
VRM 3
connector
3
VRM 1
connector
the microprocessor-release levers on opposite sides. These sockets are
oriented 180° from each other on the microprocessor board. Be sure to verify
the orientation of the socket before you install the microprocessor. The following
illustration shows the orientation of the microprocessor sockets.
4
2
1
VRM 4
connector
VRM 2
connector
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