<div>
since it is a compatible LGA2011 it just may work.
</div>


since it is a compatible LGA2011 it just may work.

<div>
<div class="content wysiwyg-content">
Hi,<br />
<br />
I have bought the processor E5 2643 QAFA ES and installed on a Lenovo RD540.<br />
<br />
The compatibility matrix says that its not compatible with the RD540 but the RD530. Anyone can tell me if I can do any BIOS downgrade or something else to make it compatible ?<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.lenovo.com/images/products/server/pdfs/datasheets/WW_WW_DS_ThinkServer%20Performance%20Options.pdf" rel="ugc">http://www.lenovo.com/images/products/server/pdfs/datasheets/WW_WW_DS_ThinkServer%20Performance%20Options.pdf</a><br />
<br />
Thank you.
</div>
</div>


Hi,

I have bought the processor E5 2643 QAFA ES and installed on a Lenovo RD540.

The compatibility matrix says that its not compatible with the RD540 but the RD530. Anyone can tell me if I can do any BIOS downgrade or something else to make it compatible ?

http://www.lenovo.com/images/products/server/pdfs/datasheets/WW_WW_DS_ThinkServer%20Performance%20Options.pdf

Thank you.

E5 2643 QAFA ES Compatibility with Lenovo RD540

Servers are computing devices that are similar to desktop computers in that they have the same basic components, but are significantly different in size, configuration and purpose. Servers are usually accessed over a network, and many run unattended, without a computer monitor, input device, audio hardware or USB interfaces. Many servers do not have a graphical user interface (GUI), and are configured and managed remotely. Servers typically include hardware redundancy such as dual power supplies, RAID disk systems, and ECC memory, along with extensive pre-boot memory testing and verification. Critical components might be hot swappable, and to guard against overheating, servers might have more powerful fans or use water cooling.