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Chapter 2.
Preparing to Install the hyperSPARC Module
2.1 Overview
Carefully follow the instructions in this document to install one or two hyperSPARC modules on your
SPARCserver 600MP system board, or on your SPARCstation 10 or SPARCstation 20 main logic board.
The system board or main logic board can have up to two hyperSPARC modules. A module
must be installed
in the following:
slot 0 on the 600MP system board
slot 0 (lower slot) on the SPARCstation 10 or SPARCstation 20 main logic board
A module in the second slot (“1” or “B” on the system board, “1” or “upper” slot in the main logic board) is
optional. The second slot is used only for quad-processor (dual-module) configuration systems.
Note: If you plan to install hyperSPARC modules of speeds 72 MHz or slower in a machine running SunOS
4.1.4 please refer to Section A.5 in Appendix A or contact ROSS Technical support at 1-800-ROSS-YES
before you proceed.
Note: Be sure to save the original boot PROM(s) and module(s) in the new packaging after installation so
that they can be used later if needed.
Typographic Conventions
This chapter uses the following fonts to describe system messages and user input:
this_font
means a command or a file name.
this_font
indicates
variables for which you must substitute values.
this_font
indicates user input.
2.2 Before You Begin the Installation
Note: You should have at least 4 MBytes available in
/usr/stand
before installing the kernel patch. (This
directory contains an extra copy of the kernel.)
Important: The hyperSPARC module is designed to run in a Sun SPARCstation 10, SPARCstation 20, or
SPARCserver 600MP environment, which includes a minimum of 140W power supply. Operation of
hyperSPARC in machines that deviate from this electrical or thermal environment is not guaranteed.
Important: Ensure that fans and air intake grates are cleared of all accumulated dust or debris before
installing the new module (older machines may need to be vacuumed thoroughly). This is to ensure proper
airflow through the system. This is especially important for SPARCserver 690MP machines, which can easily
accumulate a large amount of dust.
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