Add a 2nd processor

[Ayman Altounji]

Hi, I need to add a 2nd processor to my proliant 1600R. The new processor does not have that much installation info.... would you please tell me how to proceed to have a successful 2 processor server? nt4, sp4.

thank you

[Ayman Altounji]

Install the new processor(s) as noted in the manual for the system itself or that comes with the chips.

Then configure the server hardware to the correct the "APIC Mode" settings. You must start System Configuration and press 'CTRL a' at the first menu after selecting F10 during boot. This activates "Advanced Mode". Then enter System Configuration itself and follow the prompts to complete a basic configuration load. Select to "Review" the settings and then pick "View/Edit Details" from the menu. Look down the list to find "APIC Mode". Press enter on this selection and select "Full Table, Mapped" (or "Full Table" if only choice, depends on specific system). Once this has been done, exit and save changes.

The next step is to load the Multiprocessor HAL on NT. This is best accomplished with the latest Compaq NT SSD (for 3.51 or 4.0 specifically) as this utility will do a more reliable job of identifying the correct HAL for the system. Simply run SETUP.EXE from the SSD disk 1 and select the HAL upgrade (you may also install other drivers if desired, do NOT force all drivers to load as some may not work on your system).

[Ayman Altounji]

I am having trouble with the the SSD setup CD? I have followed the directions down to where the Uniprocessor HAL and Kernel need to be updated, but it is greyed out and I am unable to click on it to update. I can click on the upgrade button, but I get a error message something about the service pack. I am trying to use the service pack 6a . What do I need to do?