HP DL980 G7 - Manual (Page 32)

Hardware options installation 32
Installing a 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 the processor memory module or removing the
processor memory module. The processor memory module is very heavy when fully populated.
CAUTION: To help avoid damage to the processor and system board, do not install the
processor without using the processor installation tool.
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: If upgrading to an Intel Xeon Processor E7, update the system ROM before
installing the processor.
IMPORTANT: When either optional I/O expansion board is installed in a two-processor
configuration, the second processor must be installed in socket 3.
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 22 ).
3. Remove the processor memory drawer (" Remove the upper or lower processor memory drawer or
processor memory drawer blank " on page 24 ).
4. Remove the processor memory drawer cover.