Installing A Microprocessor - IBM 8676 - Eserver xSeries 335 Installation Manual

5. Install the DIMM in the slot:
6. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, go to

Installing a microprocessor

This section describes how to install a microprocessor in the server. Before you
install a microprocessor, review the following information:
v The server comes with one microprocessor installed. The following illustration
a. Open the retention latches and insert the DIMM straight into the slot,
pressing down on both corners of the DIMM at the same time. The side of
the DIMM with the gold-edge connectors has an index slot, offset from the
center of the DIMM. Align the index slot with the slot on the system board.
Ensure that no gap exists between the DIMM and the retaining clips. If a
gap does exist, remove the DIMM; then, reinsert it correctly
b. If you replaced a failed DIMM, start the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
select Advanced Setup, select Memory Settings, highlight the connector
or bank of connectors that you want to enable, and then select Enable.
With some memory configurations, the 3-3-3 beep code might sound during
POST, followed by a blank display screen. If this occurs and the Boot Fail
Count feature in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is
enabled (its default setting), restart the server three times to force the BIOS to
reset the memory connector or bank of connectors.
"Completing the installation" on page 21.
shows the microprocessor sockets and the pluggable microprocessor 2 voltage
regulator module (VRM) slot on the system board. (The VRM for microprocessor
Chapter 2. Installing options
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