HP Workstation zx6000 Quick start guide

Processor Upgrade
Instructions
HP Integrity rx2600 server
HP workstation zx6000
This document explains how to:
■Add a second processor
■Upgrade processor(s) from 900Mhz or 1GHz to 1.3 MHz or
1.5 Mhz
To remove or replace the processor, you must:
1. Check the contents of the Processor Upgrade Kit
2. Upgrade the system firmware (if necessary)
3. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
4. Read the safety warnings
5. Remove the old processor (if necessary)
6. Install the new processor
7. Upgrade the operating system (if necessary)
This document explains these tasks.
Check Package Contents
NOTE: On systems with two processors, you must upgrade both
at the same time. This requires two processor upgrade kits.
Check to verify that you have all of the components:
■Processor

■Special processor tool
■Firmware upgrade CD, which contains the System and
Management Processor (MP) card firmware
■ESD materials:
❏Static-free mat
❏Static strap
Upgrade System Firmware (if necessary)
If you are upgrading from 900 Mhz or 1 GHz to 1.3 GHZ or 1.5
GHz, you may need to upgrade the system firmware.
If you are adding a second processor, you should not need to
upgrade the firmware.
The following firmware versions are required:
■System firmware version 2.01 or higher
■BMC firmware version 1.50 or higher
To check the system and BMC firmware versions, execute the
Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) info fw command. The
first line of the output lists the firmware versions.
For instructions on using the EFI, see “Extensible Firmware
Interface (EFI)” in Chapter 3 of the hp rx2600/zx6000
Operation and Maintenance Guide.
■MP card firmware version 2.10 or higher
Connect to the MP through the console. Execute the help
command. The firmware version is listed on the first line of
the output.
For instructions on connecting to the MP or using the MP
card, see “Management Processor (MP)” in Chapter 3 of the
hp rx2600/zx6000 Operation and Maintenance Guide.
ÄCAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE FIRMWARE
AFTER UPDATING TO REVISION 2.01. DOWNGRADING
FIRMWARE COULD POTENTIALLY RENDER THE SYSTEM
INOPERABLE.

Follow these steps to upgrade the system and BMC firmware or
the MP card firmware if necessary:
1. Use the CD included in the upgrade kit, or download the
firmware update from the web:
a. Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. Navigate to the
support page.
b. Select download drivers/software.
c. Enter the product name in the search field (Integrity
rx2600 server or zx6000 workstation).
d. Select the search result.
e. Choose the firmware release you need to download
(system and BMC or MP card).
f. Click the i information icon for instructions on how to
download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade.
2. Install the firmware upgrade following the CD or download
instructions.
3. Execute the info fw EFI command to confirm that the
upgrade was successful.

Read Safety Warnings
ÅWARNING: To remove or replace a processor, you must:
1. Power off the system.
2. Unplug the system power cord from the AC power outlet.
ÅWARNING: Avoiding Electrical Shocks. To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the power supplies. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser light,
do not open the DVD laser module. The laser module should be
serviced by service personnel only. Do not attempt to make any
adjustment to the laser unit. Refer to the label on the DVD for power
requirements and wavelength. This product is a class I laser product.
ÅWARNING: Removing and Replacing the Cover. For your safety,
never remove the system side cover without first disconnecting the
power cord from the power outlet and removing any connection to a
telecommunications network. If a Power Protection Device is fitted to
your system, you must shut down your computer using its on/off
switch, then remove the power cord before removing the system's side
cover. Remove the Power Protection Device cables before any
servicing operation. Always replace the side cover before switching
the system on again.
ÅWARNING: Avoiding Burn Injuries. Some parts inside the computer
will be hot. Wait approximately three to five minutes for them to cool
down before touching them.
ÄCAUTION: Avoiding Static Electricity. Static electricity can damage
electronic components. Turn OFF all equipment before installing an
accessory card. Don't let your clothes touch any accessory card. To
equalize the static electricity when replacing an accessory card, rest
the accessory card bag on top of the system unit while you are
removing the card from the bag. Handle the card as little as possible
and with care.
ÄCAUTION: To maintain FCC Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
compliance, verify that all covers are replaced and that all
screws are properly seated.
ÄCAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE FIRMWARE
AFTER UPDATING TO REVISION 2.01. DOWNGRADING
FIRMWARE COULD POTENTIALLY RENDER THE SYSTEM
INOPERABLE.

Follow Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Precautions
To prevent damage to this system, observe all of the following
ESD precautions while performing the system parts removal/
replacement procedures:
■Work on a static-free mat.
■Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated
electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to ground.
■Create a common ground for the equipment you are working
on by connecting the static-free mat, static strap, and
peripheral units to that piece of equipment.
■Keep uninstalled printed circuit boards in their protective
antistatic bags.
■Handle printed circuit boards by their edges once you have
removed them from their protective antistatic bags.
Add or Upgrade the Processor
If there are two processors on your system board, you must
upgrade both. This requires two Processor Upgrade Kits.
If you are upgrading a processor, you must first remove the old
one. See “Remove the Old Processor” on page 6.
If you are adding a second processor, skip to “Install the New
Processor” on page 10.
ÄCAUTION: You must disconnect all power and follow the correct
sequence of steps for your system to avoid serious damage to the
system.

Remove the Old Processor
1. Turn off the system, disconnect all power and external
cables and remove the system cover(s).
2. Remove the processor airflow guide and cables.
3. Unscrew the processor power pod mounting screws (1) and
disconnect the module from its processor by sliding it toward
the back of the system chassis (2).
Disconnect the Processor Power Pod
4. Remove the processor power pod from the system.
Remove the Processor Power Pod
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5. Disconnect the power cable for the processor turbo fan.
Disconnect the Power Cable for the Processor Turbo Fan
6. Unscrew the four heatsink captive screws using the special
processor tool (provided with the processor upgrade kit).
7. Slide the sequencing retainer plate toward the back of the
system to open the hole in the edge of the turbo fan heatsink.
Unscrew the Turbo Fan Heatsink Captive Screws

8. Insert the special processor tool into the processor locking
mechanism, and unlock the mechanism.
The hole runs down through the edge of the turbo fan
heatsink. Rotate the special processor tool 180 degrees
counterclockwise.
Unlocking the Processor Locking Mechanism
1Insert special processor tool here
2The special processor tool rotates
this lock underneath the heat sink
3Unlocked
4Locked
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9. Remove the turbo fan heatsink and processor from the
system.
Removing the Turbo Fan Heatsink and the Processor

Install the New Processor
You must have a processor in socket CPU0 before installing one
in socket CPU1.
1. If you have not already done so, turn off the system,
disconnect all power and external cables and remove the
system cover(s) and remove the old processor.
2. Ensure that the processor locking mechanism is rotated into
the unlocked position.
Processor Locking Mechanism
3. Check to ensure that no processor pin is bent.
1Unlocked
2Locked
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4. Use the four locator posts on the heatsink and the turbo fan
power cable to properly align the fan and processor assembly
on the system board. The four locator posts will fit in locator
holes on the system board processor mount. The turbo fan
power cable must be positioned so that it is located on the
side of the heatsink that faces the front of the system.
Aligning the Turbo Fan and Processor Assembly
1Locator posts
2Locator holes

5. Use the special processor tool shipped with your replacement
processor assembly to lock the processor in place on the
system board. Insert the special processor tool into the hole
that runs down the side of the heatsink and rotate it clockwise
180 degrees.
Locking the Processor in Place
6. Slide the sequencing retainer plate toward the front of the
system.
Sliding Sequencer Retainer

7. Screw in the four heatsink captive screws.
Screw in the Heatsink and Processor Screws
8. Connect the power cable for the processor turbo fan to its
connector on the system board.
9. Slide the processor power pod on the system board metal
mounting bracket so that the processor power pod connects to
the processor. Align the two mounting screw holes on the
processor power pod with the holes on the system board
metal mounting bracket. Screw in the processor power pod
mounting screws.
10. Replace the processor airflow guide, connect the power cable
and turn on the system.
11. Verify that the processor works by turning on the system.

Upgrade Operating System (if necessary)
You must have one of these operating systems. If you need to
upgrade, follow the instructions for your OS.
■Microsoft® Windows®:
❏XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 (zx2000/zx6000
workstation)
❏Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (Integrity rx2600 server)
■HP-UX: Version 11i v2.0 or higher.
HP-UX upgrades are available from you HP sales
representative or from www.hp.com.
■Red Hat® Linux®: Advanced Workstation 2.1 for the
Itanium® Processor Errata A.
Check the patch level and install Errata A if necessary.
See https://rhn.redhat.com.

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workstation zx6000 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other
countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
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