HP ProLiant DL145 - Manual (Page 31)

HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide 4-1
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Hardware Options Installation
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all of the
hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
The following warnings apply to all procedures:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from surfaces, allow the drives and
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electric components, properly ground server before
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Processors
The server supports up to two processors.
CAUTION: Processor socket 1 and processor power module (PPM) slot 1 must be populated
at all times or the server will not function properly.
CAUTION: If upgrading processor speed, update the system ROM before installing the
processor.
IMPORTANT: Mixing processor speeds and cache sizes is not supported.
To install a processor and PPM:
1. Power down the server. Refer to “Powering Down the Server” in Chapter 2, “Server
Operations.”
2. Extend the server from the rack. Refer to “Extending the Server from the Rack” in
Chapter 2, “Server Operations.”
3. Remove the access panel. Refer to “Removing the Access Panel and the Chassis
Stiffener” in Chapter 2, “Server Operations.”
4. Remove the chassis stiffener. Refer to “Removing the Access Panel and the Chassis
Stiffener” in Chapter 2, “Server Operations.”