Replacing or adding a processor – Gateway Server E-9520T User Manual
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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
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Replacing or adding a processor
Warning
Processors and heat sinks may be hot if
the computer has been running. Before
replacing a processor or heat sink, allow
them to cool for several minutes.
The server is compatible with as many as two Intel® Xeon™ DP (Dual Core) 5000
series processors with a 667/1066/1333 MHz front side bus speed and a
processor speed of 3.0 MHz or faster. The server automatically detects the
processors each time you turn it on. Whenever you install new processors, you
should first install the most current version of the BIOS. For instructions, see
“Updating the BIOS” on page 60
Caution
A heat sink must be installed on the
processor. Installing a processor without
a heat sink could damage the processor.
To replace a processor:
Important
You must have a processor in the
Processor 1 socket, or your server will not
start.
If you are upgrading your server from one
processor to two, you may need to
reconfigure your operating system so it
can recognize the additional processor.
For instructions, see your operating
system’s documentation.
1
Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see
2
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on
. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
Important
If you install two processors onto the
system board, the processors must be the
same speed, revision, core voltage, and
bus speed.
3
Follow the instructions in
“Opening the server case” on page 29
.
4
Push down, then pull out and up on the two heatsink retention levers (1)
and move them out of the way (2).
Caution
The heat sink has Thermal Interface
Material (TIM) on the bottom. Be careful
not to damage this material when you
remove the heat sink from the processor.
If removing the heat sink also pulls the
processor out of the processor socket, the
processor could be damaged.
5
Remove the heatsink (3) from the processor.