Installing A Microprocessor - IBM Eserver xSeries 335 Type 8676 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

5. Install the DIMM in the slot:
6. Open the retention latches and insert the DIMM straight into the slot, pressing
7. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, go to

Installing a microprocessor

This section describes how to install a microprocessor in the server. Before you
install a microprocessor, review the following information:
v Thoroughly review the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to
v The server comes with one microprocessor installed. The following illustration
down on both corners of the DIMM at the same time. The side of the DIMM with
the gold-edge connectors has an index slot, offset from the center of the DIMM.
Align the index slot with the slot on the system board. Ensure that no gap exists
between the DIMM and the retaining clips. If a gap does exist, remove the
DIMM; then, reinsert it correctly.
If you replaced a failed DIMM, start the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
select Advanced Setup, select Memory Settings, highlight the connector or
bank of connectors that you want to enable, and then select Enable.
With some memory configurations, the 3-3-3 beep code might sound during
POST, followed by a blank display screen. If this occurs and the Boot Fail
Count feature in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is
enabled (its default setting), restart the server three times to force the BIOS to
reset the memory connector or bank of connectors.
"Completing the installation" on page 62.
determine any required BIOS update (see "Recovering the BIOS code" on
page 29).
shows the microprocessor sockets and the pluggable microprocessor 2 voltage
regulator module (VRM) slot on the system board. (The VRM for microprocessor
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