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load among the microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and
point-of-sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other
applications.
v Due to space limitations, you must use the microprocessor tool that comes with
the microprocessor, when you install the microprocessor.
v
Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
whether you have to update the IBM System x Server Firmware (server
firmware). To download the most current level of server firmware, complete the
following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support , click System x .
3. Under Popular links , click Software and device drivers .
4. Click IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 to display the matrix of
downloadable files for the server.
v
Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating
systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
v
You can use the Setup utility to determine the specific type of microprocessor in
the server.
v Microprocessor sockets must always contain either a heat-sink blank or a
microprocessor and heat sink.
v
Populate the microprocessor sockets in the following order: 1, 4, 2, and 3. The
following illustration shows the locations of the microprocessor sockets on the
microprocessor board.
Microprocessor 1
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 3
Microprocessor 4
Note: If your server has more than two microprocessors installed, you must install
two QPI wrap cards in the server.
To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 32.
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