68 | 3 System upgrade |
Upgrading the processor
The server supports up to four processors, the following models are supported.
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Processor configuration guidelines
Observe the following guidelines when replacing or installing a processor.
•Use only
•The CPU 1 socket must always be populated. If no processor is installed in this socket, the system will fail to boot.
•Before removing a processor, make sure to back up all important system files.
•When installing a second, third, or fourth processor, make sure it has same stepping and frequency specifications as the default processor.
•Handle the processor and the heatsink carefully. Damage to either may prevent the system from functioning properly.
•Caution! Make sure to install a processor thermal blank and a heat sink to replace the thermal blank. Only power on a system that has all four CPU sockets populated with heat sinks and/or thermal blanks.
To install a new processor:
1 Perform the
Warning! The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your hands.
2If necessary, remove the processor air baffle. Perform instructions described in “To remove the processor air baffle” section on page 45.
