Intel S2400LP Technical Product Specification - Page 24

Product Architecture Overview Intel®Server Boards S2400LP TPS 3.2.1 Processor Socket Assembly Each processor socket of the server board is pre-assembled with an Independent Latching Mechanism (ILM) and Back Plate which allow for secure placement of the processor and processor heat to the server board. The illustration below identifies each sub-assembly component. Figure 7. Processor Socket Assembly 3.2.2 Processor Population Rules Note: Although the server board does support dual-processor configurations consisting of different processors that meet the defined criteria below, Intel does not perform validation testing of this configuration. For optimal system performance in dual-processor configurations, Intel recommends that identical processors be installed. When using a single processor configuration, the processor must be installed into the processor socket labeled "CPU_1". When two processors are installed, the following population rules apply:  Both processors must be of the same processor family.  Both processors must have the same cache size.  Processors with different speeds can be mixed in a system, given the prior rules are met. If this condition is detected, all processor speeds are set to the lowest common denominator (highest common speed) and an error is reported.  Processor stepping within a common processor family can be mixed as long as it is listed in the processor specification updates published by Intel Corporation. 10 Revision 1.0 Intel order number G52803-001