
MVME5100 VPD Reference Information
MVME5100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s Reference (6806800H17B)
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A.1.3
What Happens if the VPD Information is Corrupted?
If for some reason, the VPD information becomes corrupted, the following occurs:
A warning is displayed in the startup banner
The firmware ignores the VPD contents and attempts to acquire information from other
sources
Some device drivers will not work
Some diagnostic tests fail
The board runs much slower than usual
SROM update command - update
Updates each SROM on the board to the current revision using network files
A.1.4
How to Fix Corrupted VPD Information
The firmware is designed to reach the prompt with bad VPD
Use the srom, ibm, or update command to fix the VPD
A.1.5
What if Your Board Has the Wrong VPD?
If for some reason your board has the wrong VPD information, the following occurs:
No warning is displayed
The firmware believes the incorrect VPD information
The board may hang during startup (no-start condition)
The board may be very unstable if it reaches the prompt
Device drivers, diagnostic tests, and firmware commands may hang or fail in unexpected
ways
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