HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 40)

Hardware options installation 40
Installing the processor
The processors and memory are located in the drawer accessible from the front of the server. It is not
necessary to extend or remove the server from the rack to install or replace processors and memory.
WARNING: Use caution when installing or removing the processor memory drawer. The
processor memory drawer is very heavy when fully populated.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor
configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before
installing the processor.
IMPORTANT: Update the system BIOS prior to installing processor generation upgrades.
To install the component:
1. Update the system ROM.
Locate and download the latest ROM version from the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/support ).
Follow the instructions on the website to update the system ROM.
2. Power down the server (on page 23 ).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Remove the processor memory drawer shipping screws, if installed. Retain the screws for future use
("
Processor memory drawer shipping screw locations " on page 28 ).
5. Remove the processor memory drawer (on page 28 ).
6. Remove the processor memory drawer cover (on page 29 ).
CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Any damage to them may require
replacing the system board.