Intel SBXD62 - Server Compute Blade, Installation And User Manual

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Intel® Server Compute Blade SBXD62 Installation and User’s Guide 23
b. Insert the DIMM by pressing the DIMM along the guides into the connector. Make
sure that the retaining clips snap into the closed positions.
Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly installed. In this case, open the retaining clips and
remove the DIMM; then, reinsert the DIMM.
3. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the Installation” on page 30
Installing Microprocessors
The blade server supports two microprocessors. With two microprocessors, the blade
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.
Note: If you install a second microprocessor, you must install the same microprocessor type and
speed as the first microprocessor.
To use SMP, obtain an SMP-capable operating system.
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor:
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Always install microprocessors that have the same cache size and type, the same
clock speed, and identical internal and external clock frequencies (including system
bus speed).
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When only a single microprocessor is to be installed, it must be installed in the
microprocessor 1 socket (U66).
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For a list of processors that are supported by your blade server, see the Intel
®
Server
Compute Blade SBXD62 Supported Processor List located on http://
support.intel.com ).
•
Thoroughly review the documentation that comes with the processor so that you can
determine whether you have to update the blade server BIOS code. The latest level of
BIOS code for your blade server is available from
http://support.intel.com .
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The microprocessors terminate themselves; therefore, no terminator card is required if
microprocessor socket 2 is empty. However, for proper airflow, this socket must
contain a microprocessor heat-sink filler, sometimes called a microprocessor baffle.
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The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you do not
have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.