AC
DC
10. Open the memory card retention levers on the top of the memory card.
11. Insert the memory card into the memory card connector.
12. Press the memory card into the connector and close the small retention lever.

13. Wait two seconds and close the large retention lever.

If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.
Microprocessor
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor:
v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
v The server supports up to four Intel Xeon microprocessors. If you are installing
two or more microprocessors, they must be the same cache size and type, and
the same clock speed.
v With more than one microprocessor, the server can operate as a symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) server. With SMP, certain operating systems and
application programs can distribute the processing load among the
microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and point-of-sale
applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other applications.
v The voltage regulators for microprocessors 1 and 2 are integrated on the
microprocessor board; the VRMs for microprocessors 3 and 4 come with the
microprocessor options and must be installed on the microprocessor board.
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