Processor

Card

Installation (Model 240)

 

 

The

system

board has sockets for two processor cards. (At least

is

already

installed in your system unit.) Processor

cards

also conta

to

improve

system

performance.

 

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

1. If

more than

one processor card is installed,

both

must be of

 

and

type.

 

 

 

2. Firmware level DOR97056 or later must be installed in order to upg processor card. To check which level of firmware is currently i new firmware (if necessary), see Chapter 3, “System Management Ser page 3-1.

Installing a Processor Card

Before you begin:

ŸRead “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sens Devices” on page 4-3.

Ÿ

Remove

the

system

unit cover (see “Removing the

Cover” on

page

Ÿ

Check

the

firmware

level (see step 2 above).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. The

processor card

connectors are located under

the air

duct

the

system

unit.

 

 

 

 

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IBM RS/6000 7043 43P manual Installation Model, Installing a Processor Card