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32 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 9200 Server
Introduction
This chapter provides step-by-step instruction for installing, removing, or
replacing several system components. Only authorized service personnel
should perform these procedures. Follow all standard safety and ESD
precautions when servicing the server. See “Static Electricity Precautions”
on page 2 for more information on ESD precautions.
“Opening the System” on page 3 provides detailed instructions for opening
the system. All procedures in this chapter assume that any necessary access
covers have been removed and that the subchassis and electronics bays have
been removed, if necessary.
Replacing the Processor
The system is compatible with Intel Pentium
®
II Xeon
™
processors. You
can either upgrade the existing Pentium II Xeon processor or install up to
three more processors of the same speed and cache size as the first
processor.
When replacing a processor, order a Pentium II Xeon processor upgrade kit.
The kit includes the Pentium II Xeon processor, a heat sink, and latches.
It is critical that a heat sink be installed on each processor. The Pentium II
Xeon processor overheats and fails if it is not cooled sufficiently. The heat
sink provided with the processor in the system provides all necessary
cooling for the processor.
For the latest details on the availability of the upgrade kits, contact one of
the sources listed in the Assistance Resources document.
1. Turn off the system and disconnect all the power cords.
2. Open the case, observing the static electricity precautions in “Static
Electricity Precautions” on page 2 and remove the foam cover on the
electronics bay.
To Replace the Processor
Caution!
ESD can damage disk
drives, expansion cards, and
other components. The
server can withstand normal
levels of environmental ESD
while you hot-swap SCSI
hard drives. However, we
recommend doing all
procedures at an ESD-
protected workstation. If one
is not available, you can
provide some ESD
protection by wearing an
antistatic wrist strap
attached to chassis ground
of the server when handling
components.
Note:
If the server has less than
four processors and you are
adding one, then you must
remove the termination
board assembly from the
next Slot 2 connector before
you install the new
processor. If you plan to
reduce the number of
processors in your system,
then you must replace a
processor with a termination
board assembly.
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