
EK–KN310–IN. B01
KN310 CPU INSTALLATION CARD
Use this card as a quick reference to install the
KN310 CPU module in an AlphaServer DS20 or an
AlphaServer / AlphaStation DS20E system.
WARNING: CPU modules and memory modules
have parts that operate at high temperatures. Wait
2 minutes after power is removed before touching
any module.
CAUTION: Wear an antistatic wrist strap when
working on this system.
Overview
• Open the cabinet.
• Locate the CPU slot.
• Install the CPU module.
• Verify the installation.
Open the Cabinet
DS20 Systems
1. Shut down the operating system and power
down the system.
Unplug the power cord.
2.
3. Remove the covers to gain access to the system
card cage. See Figure 1.
Unlock and open the front door.
a.
b. Pull the top cover latch down to release the
latch.
Using the groove at the rear of the top
c.
cover, pull the cover back about two
inches, and lift off.
Pull the card cage panel back and lift it
d.
away from the cabinet.
Figure 1 Opening the DS20 Cabinet
Top Cover
Release Latch
DS20E Systems
1. Shut down the operating system and power
down the system.
Unplug the power cord(s).
2.
3. Remove the cover to gain access to the system
card cage. See Figure 2.
Open the front bezel.
a.
b. Loosen the captive screw ➊ attaching the
side panel to the chassis.
Remove the panel with a rearward motion
c.
➋.
Figure 2 Opening the DS20E Cabinet
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Locate the CPU Slot
The first CPU is always placed in slot 0; use slot 1
when you are adding a second CPU.
Figure 3 CPU Slot Locations on System
Board
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DIMM Slots
DIMM Slots
PCI 0 Slot 7
PCI 0 Slot 8
PCI 0 Slot 9
PCI 1 Slot 7
PCI 1 Slot 8
PCI 1 Slot 9
ISA Slot
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2
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Install the CPU Module
1.
Slide the CPU module into the CPU slot. Be
sure the edges of the module are in both guides
so that it correctly lines up with the slot on the
system board. See Figure 4 for DS20 systems
and Figure 5 for DS20E systems.
Firmly press the module into the connector.
2.
3. Secure the module to the card cage frame with
the two screws on the handle.
CPU 0
Plug the dc power harness into the CPU.
4.
5. Close the cabinet by reversing the procedures
used to open it.
CPU 1
Plug the ac power cord in.
6.
Figure 4 CPU Installation in DS20 Systems
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Figure 5 CPU Installation in DS20E
Systems
Verify the Installation
Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS Systems
• Issue the SRM console show CPU command
to display the status of the CPU modules.
Windows NT Systems (DS20 Systems Only)
Start AlphaBIOS Setup, select “Display
1.
System Configuration,” and press Enter.
Using the arrow keys, select “Systemboard
2.
Configuration” to display the status of the new
module.
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Part numbers for options can be found on the
Internet. Using a Web browser, follow links to the
appropriate AlphaServer supported options list from
the URL:
http://www.digital.com/alphaserver/products.html
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