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Page 1: ...Installation Guide for model 6 model 30 hyperSTATION Upgrade Motherboard PN 830 0002 01 Rev G ...

Page 2: ... A 1 512 436 2800 All rights reserved This product and related documentation is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting its use copying distribution and decompilation No part of this product or related documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of ROSS Microcomputer Corporation and its licensors if any Portions of this pro...

Page 3: ...ions 1 2 Recording NVRAM Configuration Parameters 1 3 Customer Support Information 1 3 Unpacking the Upgrade Kit 1 3 Chapter 2 Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade 2 1 Task 1 Shut down the system 2 1 Task 2 Open the computer 2 2 Task 3 Remove the SPARCstation motherboard 2 3 Task 4 Install the hyperSTATION motherboard 2 5 Task 5 Install the ROSS hyperSPARC module s 2 7 Task 6 Install the memory SIM...

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Page 5: ... 3_U1 CD and instruction sheet Disposable wrist grounding strap Warranty information Product Registration card Upgrade Rebate Certificate Replacement Plastic Feet Audio Cable 3 5mm Stereo to 3 5mm Stereo Packing List The number of ROSS hyperSPARC MBus modules and memory SIMMs included in your Upgrade kit depends on the kit you purchased The Packing List describes the exact number of hyperSPARC mod...

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Page 7: ...ade Important If you are running SunOS 4 1 3 or 4 1 3_U1 carefully follow the attached instructions for installing the Ross Technology hyperSPARC kernel patch CD for Solaris 4 1 3 and 4 1 3_U1 You must do this before starting the hyperSTATION upgrade If you ever need to re install your 4 1 3 or 4 1 3_U1 system software after performing this hyperSTATION upgrade call ROSS Microcomputer Corporation ...

Page 8: ...rocedure Make sure the power switch on the back panel of the computer is set to the off position before you open the computer Important Be sure that the power cable for the computer is unplugged from the computer power socket on the back of the computer Damage may occur to the hyperSTATION motherboard if the power cable is connected to the computer during the motherboard installation Use the dispo...

Page 9: ...twork or local printer Customer Support Information If you encounter problems during installation contact ROSS Microcomputer Technical Support at 1 888 RMCC NOW 1 888 762 2669 Unpacking the Upgrade Kit The hyperSTATION motherboard is packaged in an anti static bag and placed in a protective foam casing To remove the motherboard from the packaging open the box and lift the top piece of foam The hyp...

Page 10: ...Set Up for Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade 1 4 hyperSTATION Upgrade Installation Guide ...

Page 11: ...se and installing the motherboard are nearly identical for all SPARCstations Please refer to the manual provided with your computer for specific information about your SPARCstation Important Before you begin be sure to Read the precautionary statements in Chapter 1 Have all tools needed to perform the upgrade installation at hand see Chapter 1 Install the ROSS Technology SunOS 4 1 3 4 1 3_U1 Kerne...

Page 12: ...cable from the connector on the back panel of the computer 9 Disconnect all other peripheral device cables from their connectors on the computer Important Unplug the power cable from the computer before you proceed Serious damage could occur to the motherboard if you do not unplug the power cable prior to doing the motherboard installation Task 2 Open the computer To remove the cover from the comp...

Page 13: ...erSTATION Upgrade Kit to provide grounding for static electricity Wrap the wrist strap around your wrist twice The adhesive side of the tape should be against your skin Attach the end of the wrist strap with the adhesive copper strip to the metal casing of the power supply in the computer 2 Remove any SBus cards from the computer motherboard Use a screwdriver to remove any screws for the SBus card...

Page 14: ...perSTATION motherboard SBUS graphics options must be used 3 Disconnect the following cables from their connectors on the motherboard Floppy drive cable Optional CD ROM audio cable on SPARCstation 5 only Internal SCSI cable Hard disk CDROM Power supply cable LED speaker cable The number type and location of these connectors vary depending on the system you have Please refer to the hardware manual p...

Page 15: ... Microcomputer Corporation as well Task 4 Install the hyperSTATION motherboard Important The hyperSTATION motherboard is designed to fit into any standard Sun SPARCstation 5 or SPARCstation 20 chassis If your computer has a nonstandard chassis you must replace two plastic feet on the underside of the motherboard before you install the motherboard in the computer The hyperSTATION Upgrade kit includ...

Page 16: ...he hyperSTATION Upgrade kit 6 Connect the following cables to their new connectors on the hyperSTATION motherboard Floppy Drive cable If Present SCSI device cable Power supply cable LED speaker cable The number and type of cables you need to connect may vary depending on your SPARCstation configuration Refer to the hardware manual provided with your SPARCstation for details Note Some SPARCstation ...

Page 17: ...omputer The SBus card connector if present should appear in the opening on the back panel Note AFX Bus cards must be removed from SPARCstation 5 computers where fitted and cannot be reused with the new hyperSTATION motherboard SBUS graphics options must be used Position the SBus card connector over the receiving connector on the motherboard then firmly but carefully push the connector on the card ...

Page 18: ...dule installed or the system will not work If you have only one MBus module it must be installed in slot 0 4 Insert the back edge of the MBus module between the lower and upper metal tabs located on the back panel of the hyperSTATION Motherboard Position the MBus module connector over the receiving connector on the motherboard If you have a single MBus module it must be installed in slot 0 the low...

Page 19: ...tall the memory SIMMs 1 Be sure the disposable grounding strap is attached to your wrist and to the power supply casing 2 Remove the SIMMs from their anti static packaging and place them on a clean anti static surface Notice that the SIMMs are keyed a notch appears on one end of the SIMM at the bottom next to the connector If you are facing the computer with the back panel nearest to you the notch...

Page 20: ... panel The computer begins power on routines and runs self tests Once the self tests are completed and functional modules are recognized the operating system configures itself automatically to take advantage of all available processors The boot information that displays on the screen should confirm that all MBus hyperSPARC modules are recognized Information appears for mod0 mod1 mod2 and so on Thi...

Page 21: ... upgrade These numbers are hard coded on to each motherboard and hence changed as a result of the motherboard upgrade Note If system takes a long time to BOOT the POST Power On Self Test must be set to the on position This setting causes the system to perform diagnostic tests before booting the operating system To disable POST use the following instuctions 1 Halt the system with the HALT command 2...

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Page 23: ...utlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help In case of TV or radio interference turn the antenna until the interference stops or consider installing an antenna with coaxial cable lead in between the antenna and the TV Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Reorient or relocate the re...

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