adding a second processor to a w2k3 server

[thant76]

We have a HP ML350 G3 server at work that is running server 2003 standard and exchange 2003. We purchased a second processor for it and was just wandering if other than doing an image of the machine for precaution, are there any steps that need to be taken before adding the processor?

I know that in w2k you had to change the acpi from uni to multi, but couldn't find any articles concerning w2k3.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Rolls with the flow just fine....I recall 2K being able to roll with the flow too...can't remember doing much of an overhaul since doing that with NT4.

 

[da sponge]

You have to change the HAL in 2003 as well, although leaving it uni mode won't hurt anything - I suggest doing the change AFTER you've confirmed that the proc works.

 

[calebb]

Updating your HAL is actually easy.

Just go to device manager, expand Computer and see which HAL is installed.

If you're running a single processor HAL, you will need to update the driver to a multicpu HAL. (just right click -> properties -> driver -> update driver)

In Server 2000, the system will reinstall all device drivers after you reboot. (but for most devices, you can just point to \windows\system32\ or \windows\system32\drivers\ )

I haven't changed HALs on a Server 2003 machine before so I'm not sure if it's exactly the same.