46.825 bytes

Parts Information

Document ID: DDSE-42ZJ6U

Netfinity 5500 - Microprocessor Kit

Applicable to: World-Wide

Microprocessor Kit
Your server comes with one microprocessor installed on the processor board. When you install an additional microprocessor kit, your server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. With SMP, certain operating systems and application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and point-of-sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other applications.

Before you begin: - Read "Safety Information". - Thoroughly review the documentation that comes with the microprocessor, so that you can determine whether you need to update the server basic input/output system (BIOS). The latest level of BIOS for your server is available through the World Wide Web and the IBM Bulletin Board System (BBS). See "Online Support" for the appropriate World Wide Web addresses and bulletin-board telephone numbers. - Obtain an SMP-capable operating system (optional). For a list of supported operating systems, see http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web.

Notes:
1. The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from your hardware.
2. To avoid damage and ensure proper server operation when you install a new or additional microprocessor, use the same speed and voltage as those of the currently installed microprocessor. Microprocessor internal and external clock frequencies must be identical.
3. The microprocessor that is installed in the primary microprocessor connector is CPU or processor 1. If a microprocessor is installed in the secondary microprocessor connector, it is CPU or processor 2. If the server has only one microprocessor installed, that microprocessor is installed in the primary microprocessor connector and is the boot processor. If the server has two microprocessors installed, the microprocessor in the secondary microprocessor connector is the boot processor and the microprocessor in the primary microprocessor connector is the application processor.

Refer to the following illustration while you perform the steps in this section.

Note The illustration shows only the processor board for simplicity; you do not need to remove the processor board to install a microprocessor kit.

To install an additional microprocessor kit:

1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords (see "Preparing to Install Options"); then remove the top cover (see "Top Cover Removal").

2. Remove the terminator card 5 from the secondary microprocessor connector 4. You do not need the terminator card when you have a second microprocessor installed. You can store it in a safe place in the static-protective package that your new microprocessor is shipped in.

3. Install the microprocessor:
a. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessor from the package.
b. Center the microprocessor 6 over the secondary connector 4.

Attention Make sure the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly before you try to press it into the connector.

c. Press in on the latches 7 and carefully insert the microprocessor into the connector.
d. Press outward on the latches 7 to lock the microprocessor in place.

Note To remove the microprocessor, press in on the latches 7 and lift the microprocessor out of the connector.

4. Install the voltage regulator module (VRM) 1 included in the microprocessor kit in the secondary VRM connector 8.

Note If you remove the secondary microprocessor at some time in the future, remember to install the terminator card in the secondary microprocessor connector and to remove the VRM for the secondary microprocessor.

5. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to "Completing the Installation".

	Search Keywords
	Document Category	Processors
	Date Created	09-12-98
	Last Updated	09-12-98
	Revision Date	09-12-99
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 5500
	Machine Type	8660
	Model	ALL
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes