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4-Way Xeon™ Upgrade Installation



4-Way Xeon™ Upgrade Installation

Note: For additional information about systems with the 4-Way Xeon™ Upgrade Kit installed, refer to the Netfinity 5500 M20 - Type 8662 Hardware Maintenance Manual (Part Number 37L2020).

You can upgrade the Netfinity 5500 or Netfinity 5500 M10 server with up to four Intel® Pentium® II Xeon™ microprocessors or up to four Pentium® III Xeon™ microprocessors.
This Processor Upgrade Kit provides a new microprocessor assembly that includes the processor board and three terminator cards.
It does not include the microprocessors, voltage regulator modules (VRMs), or memory modules.

You must install at least one microprocessor kit. Optionally, you can install up to four microprocessor kits. (The microprocessor kits include the required VRMs.) You must also install the memory-modules.

This book provides instructions for installing the Processor Upgrade Kit. It also includes instructions for installing the microprocessors, VRMs, and the memory-modules.

  Important:
This Processor Upgrade Kit must be installed by trained service personnel. Contact IBM or a trained service provider for assistance.

Before you begin


Important

Updating the System BIOS

Removing the Shuttle and Processor Housing

Replacing the Diagnostic Panel and Front Panel Assemblies

Replacing the Power Backplane, AC Box, and Power Supplies

Installing a Microprocessor Kit

Installing memory-modules

Installing the processor Housing

Completing the Upgrade Installation


  Parts Listing (4-Way Upgrade Kit)


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