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CPU Upgrade
Adding a CPU Card
Adding CPUs #2-3 to an HP3000/979KS/989KS and
HP9000/K250/K260/K370/K380/K450/K460 and K570/K580
1. Remove the sheetmetal case.
2. Identify the next available CPU slot in sequence. Carefully reach into the computer cabinet and
remove the CPU connector dust cover by grasping the extended tab and pulling it out.
3. Remove the protective dust cover from the CPU card and carefully align the CPU card into the
appropriate slot. Be sure the air guide and card components are on the right-hand side of the card
during installation.
4. Insert the CPU card until it contacts the system board connector, then press firmly to seat the card.
NOTE
If there are more CPUs to add, proceed to the appropriate Adding a CPU Card section. If
there are no more CPUs to add, proceed to Installation Verification.
5. Replace the back CPU cover plate and tighten the two captive mounting screws.
HP3000/979KS/989KS and HP9000/K250/K260/K370/K380/K450/K460 and K570/K580
Power Supply Replacement
Perform the following steps to replace the power supply (see Figure 1-6):
1. Holding the power supply by its bottom and handle (item 3),and align the power supply in the
chassis.
2. Guide the power supply into the chassis slot, then lift the extractor levers (item 2) to firmly seat the
power supply into place.
3. Close the extractor levers.
4. Secure the power supply in place using the six captive screws (item 1).
Adding CPUs #4-5 to a Kx70/Kx80 and 989KS
Refer to
Figure 1-7
for the location of CPU slots 2-5.
NOTE
The CPU 4 and 5 cover plate is found only in the K370/K380 and K570/K580 servers.
