IBM 866251Y - Netfinity 5500 M20, Руководство по техническому обслуживанию аппаратной части

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Microprocessor installation
The server comes with one microprocessor installed on the
processor board. If you install additional microprocessors,
the 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. This enhances performance
for database and point-of-sale applications, integrated
manufacturing solutions, and other applications.
Note
1. Read “Safety information” on page 340.
2. Thoroughly review the documentation that comes
with the microprocessor, so that you can
determine whether you need to update the server
basic input/output system (BIOS). The latest
level of BIOS for the server is available through
the World Wide Web and the IBM Bulletin Board
System (BBS). Refer to “Online support” on
page iv for the appropriate World Wide Web
addresses and bulletin-board telephone numbers.
3. Obtain an SMP-capable operating system
(optional). For a list of supported operating
systems, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/
on the World Wide Web.
Attention
To avoid damage and ensure proper server operation
when you install new or additional microprocessors,
use microprocessors that have the same cache size
and type, and the same clock speed. Microprocessor
internal and external clock frequencies must be
identical.
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