Installing a microprocessor and heat sink – Lenovo THINKSERVER 3821 User Manual

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Microprocessor release latch

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Microprocessor bracket frame

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Microprocessor

10. If you are removing microprocessor 2, remove the voltage regulator module

(VRM) from the connector next to microprocessor socket 2.

a. Open the retaining clips on each end of the VRM connector.

b. Pull the VRM out of the connector.

11. If you are instructed to return the microprocessor, follow all packaging

instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.

Installing a microprocessor and heat sink

The following notes describe the types of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor:

v

The server supports certain Intel

®

Xeon

®

scalable multi-core microprocessors,

which are designed for the LGA 1366 socket. These microprocessors are 64-bit
dual-core or quad-core microprocessors with an integrated memory controller,
quick-path interconnect, and shared last cache. See http://www.lenovo.com/
thinkserver
for a list of supported microprocessors.

v

The server supports up to two microprocessors. If the server comes with one
microprocessor, you can install a second microprocessor.

v

Both microprocessors must have the same QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link
speed, integrated memory controller frequency, core frequency, power segment,
cache size, and type.

v

Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
whether you must update the server firmware. To download the most current
level of server firmware and many other code updates for your server, complete
the following steps:

1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select

Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.

3. Select Servers and Storage from the Brand list.

4. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200x, and click Continue.

5. Click System TD200x to display the matrix of downloadable files for the

server.

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