Second Intel® Xeon® processor installation
Introduction
This document describes how to install a second Intel® Xeon® processor in HP 600 and 800
Workstations, and HP xw6000 and xw8000 series Workstations with Land Grid Array (LGA) processor
sockets.
Kit contents
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Intel® Xeon® processor
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Processor heatsink
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Warranty information
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Installation instructions
Tools required
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Static strap (to prevent possible damage from static electricity)
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Static-free mat (to prevent possible damage from static electricity)
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T-15 Torx screwdriver (Long blade required for some installations)
Before you begin
To view QuickSpecs and determine the compatibility of this product with your HP workstation, see
http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin .
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data, the second processor must be identical to the processor currently
installed. The second processor must be the same speed, cache, size, and type as the primary
processor.
CAUTION: Additional memory is required when adding a second processor to HP 600 and 800
Workstations
• Adding a second processor without corresponding memory results in an unsupported configuration.
• Mixing Unbuffered and Registered DIMMS is not supported. All DIMMS in the system must be either
Unbuffered or Registered.
• See the workstation service guide at
http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals for rules and
procedures regarding DIMM installation.
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