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Dual CPU's
Name: roeeko Date: August 31, 2008 at 01:17:53 Pacific OS: Windows 2000 CPU/Ram: 512 mb Product: IBM Xseries
Comment:
Hello, I'm using IBM Xseries 232 Type-8662 with two processors, my question is can I use two processors one of them is 1266/512/133 and the other is 1400/512/133? will this work? will this do any damage? Thanks in advance..
Name: T-R-A Date: August 31, 2008 at 04:28:08 Pacific
Reply:
From page 67 of the 8668 xSeries 232 Hardware Maintenance manual:
Attention: To avoid damage and ensure proper server operation when you install a new or additional microprocessor, use microprocessors that have the same cache size and type, and the same clockspeed. See the Server Proven list at
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