Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Quick start guide

AlphaServer ES40
667 and 833 MHz CPU Upgrade
Part Number: EK–KN610–UP. B01
February 2001
This document is for persons with appropriate technical training and
experience who are upgrading to an AlphaServer ES40 667 or 883 MHz system.
© Compaq Computer Corporation 2001

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This information is for customers or field service personnel who are upgrading to
either an AlphaServer ES40 667 or 833MHz system.
If you have purchased an additional 667 or 833 MHz SMP CPU for a system, you do
not need to read further. Install the add-on as described in Chapter 5 of the
AlphaServer ES40 Owner's Guide.
NOTE: The upgrade requires a minimum Rev E0* system motherboard (54-25385-
01). If the board in your system is Rev D0* or lower, call your local Field Service
office or 1-800-OK-COMPAQ (1-800-652-6672) and inquire about FC0# 00-ES40 F002
for the ES40 system. Under this Field Change Order, Field Service will replace
your system motherboard with Rev E0* or higher at no cost to you. Follow the
procedure on the next page to determine if the motherboard must be replaced. The
system might also contain a motherboard (54-25385-02) of which the minimum
revision is A01. If this is the case, then there is no need to replace the motherboard.
Upgrade Kit
1. The KN610-Bx upgrade kits contain the following components:
Component Part Number Quantity
CPU card 54-30362-01 1
Alpha Systems Firmware CD QB-5VUAA-SA 1
Upgrade documentation EK-KN610-UP 1
Software license (optional – depends
on variation)
2. The KN610-Cx upgrade kits contain the following components:
Component Part Number Quantity
CPU card 54-30362-B3 1
Alpha Systems Firmware CD QB-5VUAA-SA 1
Upgrade documentation EK-KN610-UP 1
Software license (optional – depends
on variation)
Installation Tools
The upgrade requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver (a magnetic screwdriver is recommended)
• Allenwrench(3mm)
• Anti-static wrist strap

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Safety Warnings
!
WARNING: To prevent injury, access is limited to persons who
have appropriate technical training and experience. Such
persons are expected to understand the hazards of working
within this equipment and take measures to minimize danger to
themselves or others. These measures include:
1. Remove any jewelry that may conduct electricity.
2. Power down the system and wait 2 minutes to allow
components to cool.
3. Wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling internal
components.
WARNING: To prevent injury, unplug the power
cord from each power supply before installing
components.

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Determining Whether to Replace the System Motherboard
Check the revision of the motherboard before proceeding. If the revision of the 54-
25385-01 level is D0* or lower, the board must be replaced before you perform the
upgrade. If the motherboard is a 54-25385-02 revision A01, replacement of the
motherboard is not needed.
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off power to the system. Unplug the
power cord from each power supply.
2. Access the system chassis and remove the covers from the fan area and the
system card cage as explained in the Owner's Guide.
3. Remove CPU0 to reveal a label on the system motherboard containing the part
number (54-25385-01) and revision (see illustration). The minimum required
revision level is E01.
Required Action: For revisions lower than E01, Call your local Field
Service office or 1-800-OK-COMPAQ (1-800-652-6672) and reference
FC0# 00-ES40 F002 for the ES40 system.
4. If the board revision is E01 or higher, replace CPU0, replace the covers, and plug
the power cords into the power supplies.
5. Power up the system to the SRM console prompt and follow the upgrade
procedure in the next section.
PK0214
MMB1
MMB3
MMB0
MMB2
J7
J8
J5
J6
CPU3
CPU2
CPU1
CPU0
J17
J18
J34
J40
54-25385-01 E01
NI82900051

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Upgrade Procedure
NOTE: You must replace all of the 500 MHz CPUs in your system with either all
667 or 833 MHz CPUs. The system will not run with CPUs of different speeds
mixed together.
Review the procedures in Chapter 5 of the AlphaServer ES40 Owner's Guide for
configuring and replacing CPUs.
1. Insert and boot the Firmware Update CD-ROM supplied with the upgrade. The
CD contains the Loadable Firmware Update Utility.
2. At the UPD> prompt, enter the exit command and answer yat the prompt. At
the second UPD> prompt, enter the update command.
UPD> exit
Do you want to do a manual update [y/(n)] y
UPD> update
3. Turn off power to the system. Unplug the power cord from each power supply.
4. Access the system chassis and remove the covers from the fan area and the
system card cage as explained in the Owner's Guide.
5. Remove all CPU cards.
6. Insert a 667 or 833 MHz CPU card (depending on CPU speed upgrade) into its
connectors and push down on both latches simultaneously to seat the card.
Install the additional 667 or 833 MHz cards. (Do not mix CPU speeds.)
7. Replace the system card cage cover, fan cover, and enclosure covers.
8. Reconnect the power cords.
9. Power up the system to the SRM console.
Verification
1. At the P00>>> console prompt, issue the clear_error all command to initialize
the central error repository.
2. Issue the show config command to display the status of the new CPUs.