IBM Netfinity 5000 2nd CPU VRM 1

[Legalhigh]

Hi,
I have a Netfinity 5000 Serial 23RY800 Type 8659-4UY. It has a single 500 P3 in it I want to upgrade to 2 CPU's but am not sure which VRM to use. I checked the IBM site they list 2 of them the 01K7113 and the 36L8901. I think the 36L is for faster cpu's. Anyone know for sure which one to use and any idea where to get one cheap. Thanks.

 

[ibmtech65]

You will need to get 01K7113. Can't help you on where you can get it cheap.

 

[Legalhigh]

Thanks for the info. I found one on ebay with a cpu for 11 dollars and got that one. So I should be up and running by the end of the week.

 

[BorrisBorris]

What are VRM's for exactly?

 

[Njetscreamer]

VRM = voltage regulator module.
It controls and steps down the voltage for the processor

Regards
Njetscreamer

 

[lsgko]

Legalhigh, How did the upgrade go? Did you have to do anything to your operating system to get it to recognize the 2nd processor?