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BaseAddress Identifies an array of double-word base 
memory addresses.
uint32
CIM_Processor
The CIM_Processor class described in Table below contains devices that interpret and execute commands, for example, the Intel 
Xeon microprocessor.
Table 40. CIM_Processor Properties
Class Name:
CIM_Processor
Parent Class:
CIM_LogicalDevice
Property Description Data Type
Role A string describing the role of the 
microprocessor, for example, central 
microprocessor or math processor.
string
UpgradeMethod Provides microprocessor socket 
information including data on how this 
microprocessor can be upgraded (if 
upgrades are supported). This property is 
an integer enumeration. Values for the 
UpgradeMethod property are as follows:
1 - Other
2 - Unknown
3 - Daughter board
4 - ZIF socket
5 - Replacement/piggy back
6 - None
7 - LIF socket
8 - Slot 1
9 - Slot 2
10 - 370-pin socket
19 - Socket mPGA604
20 - Socket LGA771
21 - Socket LGA775
22 - Socket S1
uint16
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