Digital Equipment DIGITAL Server 7100 1200, Service Maintenance Manual

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Processor Module Upgrades
Introduction
DIGITAL sells processor upgrade kits known as PowerGrade kits. Installing a
PowerGrade kit increases the capabilities of the server. This chapter describes the
configuration guidelines that must be followed prior to adding a Pentium Pro
processor as well as detailed procedures on removing and installing processor
modules.
NOTE: Installing additional processor(s) might involve
updating the server’s BIOS. To do this, you need to
remove any video option card, if installed, and enable the
internal SVGA controller. Once the BIOS update process
successfully completes, you can then reinstall any video
option card. You must install the new BIOS before
installing another processor.
NOTE: In this chapter “processor” refers to a single Intel
Pentium Pro processor, and “processor module” refers to
a processor board with one or two processors and
voltage regulators attached.