Figure 3-12 Removing the Processor Board Assembly

Replacing the Processor Board Assembly

To replace the processor board assembly, follow these steps:

1.Align the edges of the processor board assembly with the assembly guides in the chassis.

2.Slide the processor board assembly into the chassis until it begins to seat into the socket located on the midplane board.

3.Push the processor board access door upward until it locks into position.

4.Replace the memory carrier assembly. See “Replacing the Memory Carrier Assembly” (page 66).

5.Replace the memory carrier assembly cover and latch the top cover release lever closed. See “Replacing the Memory Carrier Assembly Cover” (page 58).

Installing a Dual-Core Processor

The server uses dual-core processors. Each processor contains two cores that function as separate processors. Dual-core processors double the processing power of the server while maintaining the physical dimensions of a single processor.

74 Installing the System