RE: SBS2003 going from 1 processor to 2
From: Charles Yang [MSFT] (v-chayan_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/01/05
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Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2005 09:29:10 GMT
Hi James,
Thank you for your post.
According to your description, I understand that you want to install SBS
2003 premium with one processor then upgrade to two processors when the
other one is available. If I am off base, please let me know.
Actually when we setup SBS 2003, we have a choice to choose HAL to support
single or dual CPU. However this is not recommended. When you choose to
support dual processor while actually there is only 1 processor in the
computer, you may experience many potential problems. The support method is
to let system automatically choose the HAL when setting up SBS 2003. If you
want to add another CPU, you can just power off the server, plug the other
CPU and boot the system up. However there is one limitation for you:
You should make sure the other CPU you plan to use is the SAME (same brand,
same model) as the existing one in the computer.
If you find that the other CPU is not recognized by Windows 2003
automatically, you can use the information in the following article to
manually upgrade to Multiprocessor PC:
309283 HAL Options After Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=309283
More information:
234558 HOW TO: Add Support for Multiple Processors in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=234558
Hope the above information helps. Please do not hesitate to let me know if
you have any further concerns. I am standing by to be of further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Charles Yang (MFST)
Microsoft Online Support Engineer
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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