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Installation Guide SPARC/CPU-5CE
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1.6.7 How to Install an OpenBoot ROM
This section describes how to install the OpenBoot ROM delivered to you by FORCE
COMPUPTERS. This information is useful in the case that OpenBoot ROM is exchanged or
upgraded.
For the location of the OpenBoot ROMs on the board, see “Highlighted Diagram of the CPU-
5CE” on page 4.
1.6.7.1 Caution
Avoid touching integrated circuits except in an electrostatic free
environment. Electrostatic discharge can damage circuits or shorten their
lifetime. Turn off the power before handling the board or its components.
Turn off the power before installing the board in a VMEbus rack.
1.6.7.2 Replacing the ROMs
1. Remove the existing OpenBoot ROM from socket J124 and store it in
a safe place.
2 Insert the new OpenBoot ROM labeled ROM #1 (2.15.2) in socket
J124. Note the position of the diagonally cut edge on the ROM and
place the new ROM on the board accordingly.
3. Remove the existing OpenBoot ROM from socket J125 and store it in
a safe place.
4. Insert the new OpenBoot ROM labeled ROM #2 (2.15.2) in socket
J125. Note the position of the diagonally cut edge on the ROM and
place the new ROM on the board accordingly.
5. Install the SPARC CPU-5CE in the VMEbus rack. You are now ready
to power up.
#1
#2