Summary
How to check if a second Intel® Xeon® Processor can be added to a system
Description
Is it possible to add a second Intel® Xeon® Processor to my system?
Resolution
Yes, if all of the following is verified:
- Verify that the system's motherboard has a second socket. It is also recommended to update to the latest system BIOS.
- Verify that the second Intel Xeon Processor has the same processor number. Mixing processors even from the same family is not recommended.
- Verify that the Intel Xeon Processor supports the scalability of two processors. To check this:
- Visit the Intel Product Specifications website.
- Search or navigate to your processor's specification page.
- Look under the Expansion Options for Scalability. A value of 2S means that the processor can be used in a 2-socket system.
