Processor and fan option

The server supports single-processor and dual-processor operations.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor and system board, only authorized personnel should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor.

To install a processor:

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Remove the air baffle.
  6. Remove the processor blank.
  7. Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated in the following illustration, and then open the processor retaining bracket.
    Opening the processor locking levers and processor retaining bracket
  8. Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use.
    Removing the processor socket dust cover
    CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
  9. Install the processor. Verify that the processor is fully seated in the processor retaining bracket by visually inspecting the processor installation guides on either side of the processor. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED.
    Install the processor. Verify that the processor is fully seated in the processor retaining bracket by visually inspecting the processor installation guides on either side of the processor.
    Installing the processor and verifying that it is fully seated
  10. Close the processor retaining bracket. When the processor is installed properly inside the processor retaining bracket, the processor retaining bracket clears the flange on the front of the socket.
    CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor might damage the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
    CAUTION: Close and hold down the processor cover socket while closing the processor locking levers. The levers should close without resistance. Forcing the levers closed can damage the processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.
  11. Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
    Closing the processor bracket and locking levers
    CAUTION: Close and hold down the processor cover socket while closing the processor locking levers. The levers should close without resistance. Forcing the levers closed can damage the processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.
  12. Remove the heatsink cover.
    CAUTION: After the cover is removed, do not touch the thermal interface media.
    Removing the heatsink cover
  13. Install the heatsink:
    1. Position the heatsink on the processor backplate.
    2. Tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then tighten the other pair of screws.
    3. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence.
      Installing the heatsink
  14. Remove the fan blanks from locations 1 and 2. For fan location and numbering information, see "Hot-plug fans" or the label attached to the chassis next to the fans.
    Removing fan blanks
  15. Install the fans into locations 1 and 2.
    Installing high performance fans
  16. Install the air baffle.
  17. Install the access panel.
  18. Install the server into the rack.
  19. Connect each power cord to the server.
  20. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  21. Press the Power On/Standby button.

    The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.