vRead the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.
vObtain an
vYou can use the Configurations/Setup utility program to determine the specific type of microprocessor in the server.
Microprocessor installation order
The following notes describe the order in which to populate the microprocessor connectors:
vFor most configurations, populate the microprocessor connectors in numeric order, starting with connector 1.
vIf you plan to create a
–You must create this configuration using one System x3950 (xSeries 460) server as the primary node and one System x3950 E (xSeries 460 MXE) server as the secondary node.
–Only the configuration described in these instructions is supported to improve performance.
–See this section for instructions on installing a microprocessor.
–See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for instructions on removing a microprocessor.
–Use this configuration only with supported Windows 2003 operating systems.
To configure a
Important: The grease on the heat sink and microprocessor will remain effective when you move a microprocessor from one connector to another connector, if you observe the following precautions:
vCarefully handle the heat sink and microprocessor when removing or installing these components. Do not touch the grease or otherwise allow it to become contaminated.
vBecause the microprocessor and heat sink are a matched set, transfer the microprocessor and heat sink from one connector to another connector one microprocessor and heat sink at a time. (This will ensure that the grease remains evenly distributed between each heat sink and microprocessor.)
1.Remove the microprocessor and heat sink installed in connector 2 of the primary node and install it in connector 1 of the secondary node.
2.Install a microprocessor and heat sink option in connector 3 of the primary node and install a VRM in VRM connector 3.
3.Install a microprocessor and heat sink option in connector 3 of the secondary node and install a VRM in VRM connector 3.
Note: To install additional microprocessors in this configuration, populate connector 2; then, connector 4 in the primary node. To install additional microprocessors, populate connector 2; then, connector 4 in the secondary node.