Installing processors - Servers and IntelliStation

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The server comes with one or two microprocessors installed on the system board. If you have two, or had one and you installed a second 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). Click here to download the latest level of BIOS for the server.
2. Obtain an SMP-capable operating system (optional). Click here to review supported operating systems.
3. If the server comes with one microprocessor, it is installed in microprocessor connector 1. This is the startup (boot) microprocessor.
   If you install a second microprocessor in microprocessor connector 2, the two microprocessors will share the system load after the system has started.
   
   WARNING: To avoid damage and ensure proper server operation install microprocessors that are the same type, and have the same cache size and the same clock speed. Microprocessor internal clock frequencies and external clock frequencies must be identical. Click here to review supported microprocessors.
   
   

WARNING: When you handle electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices (ESD), take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.

1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cord and all external cables; then remove the cover (see 'Removing the cover' for details).
2. Remove the clear shield from the server and store it in a safe place.
3. Lift up the microprocessor release lever and remove the terminator card from the microprocessor connector. (After you remove the new microprocessor from the static-protective package, place the terminator card in the bag and store it in a safe place. You will need to install the terminator card again if you ever remove the microprocessor and do not replace the microprocessor.)
4. Install the microprocessor:
   1. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessor from the package.
   2. Orientate the microprocessor over the microprocessor connector as shown in the illustration. Carefully press the microprocessor into the connector.
      
      Note: To avoid bending the pins on the microprocessor, do not use excessive force when pressing it into the connector.
      
      
      
      
5. Push the microprocessor release lever down to lock the microprocessor into place.
6. Install the heat sink on the microprocessor:
   1. Peel the plastic protective strip off the bottom of the heat sink. Make sure the square of thermal material is still on the bottom of the heat sink.
   2. Align and place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor.
      
      Note: Position the slot in the channel of the heat sink. Orientate the heat sink so the slot will be at the rear of the server.
      
      
   3. Align and place the clip over the heat sin; then, snap the clip into place over the heat sink with the heat sink release lever in the up position.
      
      Note: If you remove the microprocessor later, remember to install the terminator card in the appropriate microprocessor connector.
      
      
   4. Press the heat sink release lever down into the locked position once the clip is in place.
      
      
7. Replace the clear shield and cover
   
   Note: It is very important to replace the clear shield.
   
   
8. Start the server and run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.