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Microprocessor kit installation
The server comes with one microprocessor installed on the system board. If you
install an additional microprocessor, the server can operate as a symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) server. With SMP, certain operating systems and application
programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. This
enhances performance for database and point-of-sale applications, integrated
manufacturing solutions, and other applications.
Notes:
1. Before you install a new microprocessor, review the documentation that comes
with the microprocessor, so that you can determine whether you need to
update the server basic input/output system (BIOS) code. The latest level of
BIOS code for the server is available through the World Wide Web.
2. Obtain an SMP-capable operating system (optional). For a list of supported
operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ on the World Wide
Web.
3. The server comes with one microprocessor installed in the microprocessor
connector (U68) that is closest to the power supply. This is the startup (boot)
microprocessor. A microprocessor installed in connector U69 is microprocessor
2. If more than one microprocessor is installed, the microprocessor installed in
microprocessor connector U69 is the startup processor, and the microprocessor
installed in U68 is the application microprocessor.
Attention: To avoid damage and ensure proper server operation when you install
a new or additional microprocessor, use microprocessors that have the same cache
size and type, and the same clock speed. See the ServerProven list at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for a list of microprocessors for use with the
server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 2RX, 2SX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 4RX, 4SX: To
install an additional microprocessor in models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 2RX,
2SX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 4RX, 4SX:
Terminator
card
VRM 2
Fan sink
(Remove themal tape
liner on installation)
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 1 location
VRM 1
Microprocessor
release lever
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