Processor Population Rules - Intel SC5650BCDP Technical Product Specification

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3.1.2 Processor Population Rules

When using a single processor configuration, you must install the processor into the processor
socket labeled CPU_1. A terminator is not required in the second processor socket when a
single processor is used.
When two processors are installed, the following population rules apply:
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Both processors must be from the same processor family.
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Both processors must have the same Intel
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Both processors must have the same cache size.
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You can mix processors with different speeds in a system, given the prior rules are met.
If this condition is detected, all processor speeds are set to the lowest common
denominator (highest common speed) and an error is reported.
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You can mix processor stepping within a common processor family as long as it is listed
in the processor specification updates published by Intel Corporation.
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