Installing The Processor - HP ProLiant DL580 User Manual

Installing the processor

The processors and memory are located in the drawer accessible from the front of the server. It is not
necessary to extend or remove the server from the rack to install or replace processors and memory.
WARNING:
processor memory drawer is very heavy when fully populated.
CAUTION:
configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
IMPORTANT:
installing the processor.
IMPORTANT:
To install the component:
Update the system ROM.
1.
Locate and download the latest ROM version from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
Follow the instructions on the website to update the system ROM.
Power down the server (on page 25).
2.
Remove all power:
3.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
b.
Remove the processor memory drawer shipping screws, if installed. Retain the screws for future use.
4.
Push the button on the release lever.
5.
Lower the handle, and then extend the processor memory drawer from the server until the release
6.
latches catch.
Use caution when installing or removing the processor memory drawer. The
To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor
If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before
Update the system BIOS prior to installing processor generation upgrades.
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