Sun Blade 1000 UltraSPARC III CPU Module Installation Instructions
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UltraSPARC III 750 MHz CPU Modules
If you are replacing or installing a 750 MHz UltraSPARC III CPU module, you will
need to install software patches 109888-10 or later, 110460-09 or later, 108528-10 or
later, and OBP firmware upgrade patch 111292-04 or later. The software patches and
the OBP firmware upgrade patch can be obtained from the Sun web site at:
http://www.sun.com/sunsolve/
Note –
Always check the Sun web site for the latest compatible operating
environment, firmware, and software updates.
Before installing the 750 MHz UltraSPARC III module, verify that:
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Solaris 8 10/00 or later is installed on your system. Solaris 8 10/00 is the first
version of software that supports the UltraSPARC III, 750 MHz CPU module.
To verify the current version of Solaris software, type the following command in a
terminal window:
more /etc/release
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Software patches 109888-10 or later, 110460-09 or later, and 108528-10 or later, are
installed on your system.
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OpenBoot PROM firmware v4.2.2 or later is installed on your system. This is OBP
firmware upgrade 111292-04. OpenBoot PROM firmware v4.2.2 is the first version
of firmware that supports software patches 109888-10, 110460-09, and 108528-10.
You can determine the PROM firmware version installed on your workstation by
typing the following command in a terminal window:
/usr/platform/sun4u/sbin/prtdiag -v
If necessary, upgrade your system’s software and firmware to the versions described
above.
