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

Cache Coherency Filters

134

Processor retention bracket

134

Mezzanine board(s)

135

Profusion carrier

136

PHP I/O carrier

138

Item

Midplane

Memory modules and DIMMs

Processors

FSB Termination Board Assembly

Backup battery

Page

140

142

147

150

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.

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