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6 Upgrading Boardset Components
This chapter describes procedures for removing and installing major system boards and
components. This includes procedures for:
Table 15. Procedures in Chapter 6
Item Page Item Page
• Cache Coherency Filters 134 • Midplane 140
• Processor retention bracket 134 • Memory modules and DIMMs 142
• Mezzanine board(s) 135 • Processors 147
• Profusion carrier 136 • FSB Termination Board Assembly 150
• PHP I/O carrier 138 • Backup battery 152

Tools and Supplies Needed

• Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 and #2 bit)
• Small flat-bladed screwdriver
• Jumper removal tool or needle-nosed pliers
• Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
• Pen or pencil
• Equipment log: as you integrate new parts into the system, add information about them to
your equipment log (page 197). Record the model and serial number of the system, all
installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to the system. You will need
this information when running the SSU.