IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Service Guide

Installation tool
Handle
13. Carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket, and place it
on a static-protective surface. Remove the microprocessor from the installation
tool by twisting the handle counterclockwise.
14. If you do not intend to install a microprocessor in the socket, install the socket
dust cover on the socket.
Attention: The pins on the socket are fragile. Any damage to the pins may
require replacing the system board.
15. 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
For information about the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor, see the
Installation and User’s Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.
Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether
you must update the IBM System x Server Firmware.
Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code
updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code
is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
To download the most current level of server firmware, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click System x3650 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.
Important:
v Always use the microprocessor installation tool to install a microprocessor. Failing
to use the microprocessor installation tool may damage the microprocessor
sockets on the system board. Any damage to the microprocessor sockets may
require replacing the system board.
v A startup (boot) microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor
connector 1 on the system board.
v Make sure the microprocessor that you are about to install is supported. See
Chapter 4, “Parts listing, Types 4255, 7945, and 7949 server,” on page 157 for a
list of supported microprocessors.
v Do not install an Intel Xeon
™
5500 series microprocessor and an Intel Xeon
™
5600 series microprocessor in the same server.
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IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	System x3650 M3 4255
Category	Server
Language	English