Installing An Additional Microprocessor - IBM System x3650 Installation Manual

Installing an additional microprocessor

The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor:
v The server supports certain Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core flip-chip land grid
v The server supports up to two microprocessors. If the server comes with one
v Both microprocessors must have the same cache size and type, front-side bus
v When you install an additional microprocessor in microprocessor connector 2,
v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported
v To order additional microprocessors, contact your IBM marketing representative
v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you
v If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service.
v If the thermal-grease protective cover (for example, a plastic cap or tape liner) is
v Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board to install the
The following illustration shows the microprocessor connector locations and other
microprocessor-related components on the system board.
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array 771 (FC-LGA 771) microprocessors, which are designed for the LGA771
socket. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a
list of supported microprocessors.
Important: Dual-core and quad-core microprocessors are not interchangeable
and cannot be used in the same server. For example, if the server has a
dual-core microprocessor, you cannot install a quad-core microprocessor as the
second microprocessor. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine
the type and speed of the microprocessor that is currently installed in the server.
microprocessor, you can install a second microprocessor.
frequency, and the same clock speed. Microprocessor internal and external clock
frequencies must be identical.
you must also install the voltage regulator module (VRM), which comes with the
microprocessor, in the VRM connector.
whether you must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code for the
server. To download the most current level of BIOS code and many other code
updates for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/, select
System x3650 from the Hardware list, and click the Download tab.
operating systems and optional devices, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
or authorized reseller.
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.
second microprocessor.