Upgrading the processor
Your server’s processor can be upgraded with the installation of a processor
upgrade card.
To upgrade the processor, remove the old processor card following the
instructions earlier in this chapter for opening the server safely. Then, the
new processor card can be installed following the procedure in this chapter
for installing expansion cards. (Note that an access port cover does not need
to be removed as described in step 4 of “Installing a PCI Expansion Card”
earlier in this chapter.)
IMPORTANT
The processor card can be damaged by static electricity. To avoid
damaging the card, hold it only by the edges—do not touch the connectors or
the components on the card.
Refer to the documentation that came with the processor upgrade card for
important installation instructions specific to the card.
Processor card (behind retainer)
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