Installing A Second Microprocessor And Heat Sink - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Installation And User Manual

Installing a second microprocessor and heat sink

The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor and
heat sink:
v Always use the microprocessor installation tool to remove a microprocessor.
v Microprocessors are to be installed only by trained service technicians.
v The server supports up to two Intel Xeon
v Do not mix dual-core, quad-core, and six-core microprocessors in the same
v The first microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor socket 1 on
v When one microprocessor is installed, the air baffle must be installed to provide
v Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board when you install
v When you install the second microprocessor, you must also install additional
v To ensure proper server operation when you install an additional microprocessor,
v Mixing microprocessors of different stepping levels within the same server model
v When mixing microprocessors with different stepping levels within the same
v Both microprocessor voltage regulator modules are integrated on the system
v If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service.
v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you
v If the thermal-grease protective cover (for example, a plastic cap or tape liner) is
v To order an additional optional microprocessor, contact your IBM marketing
Failing to use the microprocessor installation tool may damage the
microprocessor sockets on the system board. Any damage to the microprocessor
sockets may require replacing the system board.
microprocessors, which are designed for the LGA 2011 socket. See
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of
supported microprocessors.
server.
the system board.
proper system cooling.
the second microprocessor.
memory and the fourth fan. See "Installing a memory module" on page 107 for
details about the installation sequence.
use microprocessors that have the same QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link
speed, integrated memory controller frequency, core frequency, power segment,
internal cache size, and type.
is supported.
server model, you do not have to install the microprocessor with lowest stepping
level and features in microprocessor socket 1.
board.
whether you have to update the server firmware. To download the latest level of
server firmware and other code updates for the server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.
removed from the heat sink, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of
the heat sink or set down the heat sink. For details, see the information about
thermal grease in the Problem Determination and Service Guide.
Note: Removing the heat sink from the microprocessor destroys the even
distribution of the thermal grease and requires replacing the thermal grease.
representative or authorized reseller.
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E5-2600 series multi-core
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