Intel SR6850HW4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM, Product Manual

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7 Servicing the Processors
The Intel® Server Platform SR6850HW4 requires a minimum of one 64-bit Intel
®
Xeon
®
processor
MP with 1MB L2 Cache or 64-bit Intel
®
Xeon
®
processor MP with 8MB L3 Cache. The following
rules must be followed:
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Each processor socket must include either a processor thermal blank, or a processor and
heatsink combination.
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Processors should be installed in sequential order, beginning with the CPU_1 socket.
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If you need to replace a processor:
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Read the information on “ Handling the Intel® Xeon® Processors ”, page 178
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Follow the instructions on “ Removing a Processor ”, page 183
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Follow the instructions on “ Installing a Processor ”, page 184
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If you are adding an additional processor:
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Read the information on “ Handling the Intel® Xeon® Processors ”
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Read the information on “ Processor VRM Requirements ”, page 179, to determine if you
need to add any VRMs.
- Follow the instructions on “ Processor VRM Requirements ”
- Follow the instructions on “ Installing a Processor ”
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If you are removing a processor, but not installing a replacement processor:
- Read the information on “ Handling the Intel® Xeon® Processors ”
- Read the information on “ Processor VRM Requirements ” to determine if you need to
remove any VRMs.
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Follow the instructions on “ Processor VRM Requirements ”
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Follow the instructions on “ Installing a Processor Thermal Blank ”
Handling the Intel
®
Xeon
®
Processors
64-bit Intel
®
Xeon
®
processor MP with 1MB L2 Cache or 64-bit Intel
®
Xeon
®
processor MP with
8MB L3 Cache require handling procedures. Be sure to follow these guidelines when handling the
processors:
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Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in “ Safety Information ”, page
5.
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Ground yourself with a grounding heel or wrist strap, and an antistatic smock if possible.
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Remove processors from the packaging at a clean ESD-protected work surface.
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When removing processors from the packaging, keep the package flat on the surface while you
open it so that no processors fall from the packaging.
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Hold processors by their sides with the pins facing down.
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To avoid mechanical and/or ESD damage, do not touch the cartridge pin array or PCB
components.