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Stratus PA-7100 Continuum Series Upgrade Manual

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CPU/Memory Field Upgrade Guide
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2/26/97 - Added information on 512-MB memory module. Added Section 7.
12/2/97 - Updated Section 5.1.
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  • Page 1 PA-7100 Continuum Series 600/1200 CPU/Memory Field Upgrade Guide (12/2/97) Revision History 2/26/97 - Added information on 512-MB memory module. Added Section 7. 12/2/97 - Updated Section 5.1. 1 of 1 3/4/98 1:29 PM...
  • Page 2 This document contains Stratus Proprietary and Confidential Information. It is provided to you and its use is limited by the terms of your contractual arrangement with Stratus regarding maintenance and diagnostic tools.

  • Page 3: Related Documentation

    Continuum Series 600/1200 systems with HP7100 PA-RISC CPU modules and memory modules in the field in accordance with Stratus servicing policies. Audience This guide is intended for authorized service personnel who install and maintain Stratus systems, and who have completed Stratus field-service training courses. Related Documentation For more information, refer to the following documents.
  • Page 4 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/toc.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/toc.htm Title Page Notice Preface Overview Operating System and Promcode Requirements Hardware Components CPU-Memory board CPU Modules Memory Modules Upgrade Kits ESD Requirements Upgrade Procedure FTX Systems 5.1.1 Burning the Board ID PROM 5.1.2 Installing the CPU/Memory Modules 5.1.3 Switching the Operational Status of the Boards VOS Systems 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/toc.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/toc.htm Upgrade Procedure (VOS) Reference Documentation Part Numbers 2 of 2 3/4/98 1:32 PM...

  • Page 6: Hardware Components

    Add/remove CPU and memory modules on the CPU-Memory board. · Switch the operational status of the CPU-Memory boards to update the partner. The procedures in this guide apply only to PA-7100 Continuum Series 600/1200 systems. NOTE: A special section (Section...

  • Page 7: Cpu Modules

    file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 3.2 CPU Modules The CPU modules are daughter cards that plug into the CPU-Memory board. They contain the HP PA7100 chipset, including the CPU, cache, and supporting circuitry. HP7100 has two different versions, based on the processor's clock speed: 72 MHz and 96 MHz modules. The CPU modules reside in pairs on the CPU-Memory board.

  • Page 8: Esd Requirements

    file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Marketing ID Module Type Description UPM7128-K Memory Memory upgrade (128-MB memory module) Memory Memory upgrade (512-MB memory module) UPC2000-K Model 610 to 620 upgrade (72 MHz Uni to 72 MHz Twin CPU) UPC2010-K Model 610 to 625 upgrade (72 MHz Uni to 96 MHz Twin CPU) UPC2020-K Model 620 to 625 upgrade (72 MHz Twin to 96 MHz Twin CPU) UPC2030-K...

  • Page 9: Upgrade Procedure

    file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 5. Upgrade Procedure This section describes the steps needed to install a CPU/Memory upgrade into a customer's system in the field for both FTX and VOS systems. CAUTION: ESD protection must be maintained for all parts of this process where the ESD covers have been removed from the CPU-Memory board.
  • Page 10 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm submodel artwork Revision minimum partner revision board revision serial number 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the partner CPU-Memory board. 5. Enter the following command to burn one of the CPU-Memory boards with the new PROM image. /sbin/update_idprom -i /dev/idmem/idmemXX where -i specifies the idmem file and is the slot number of the CPU-Memory board (00,...
  • Page 11 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm P201 is the board power supply, M702 is a 128-MB memory module, G701 is the CPU-Memory board, G712 is a 72 MHz CPU module with 512 KB cache. NOTE: Model numbers for other CPU modules are G713 (72 MHz CPU module with 2 MB cache), G714 (96 MHz CPU module with 512 KB cache).
  • Page 12 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm The following screen appears. ID prom written and verified. Show/Add_/Delete_/List_subassembly/Validate/Write/Exit? 15. Enter e to exit. 16. Repeat steps 5 thru 15 to update the second board. 17. When both CPU-Memory boards have had their ID PROM updated, proceed to Section 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing the CPU/Memory Modules NOTE: When performing the following procedures, use care when installing or reinstalling screws...
  • Page 13 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm New style board cover (perform steps 5 and 6, then go to step 7.) 5. Remove the screws (8) securing the top cover to the board. (See Figure 2.) 6. Remove the screws (2) securing the top cover to the back of the board and remove the cover. Figure 2.
  • Page 14 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 7. Follow the procedures below to physically configure the board by removing/adding CPU modules and/or memory modules. Table 2 describes the CPU/memory module upgrade options and their associated procedures. Refer to Figure 3 for the locations of the modules on the CPU-Memory board.
  • Page 15 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Module Type Upgrade Option Procedure Uniprocessor to twin processor (same MHz and Add one pair of CPU modules (pair #2) cache size) Remove one pair of modules (pair #1); Uniprocessor to uniprocessor processor (72 MHz to 96 MHz) install one pair of modules (pair #1 Remove one pair of CPU modules (pair #1);...
  • Page 16 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Figure 3. CPU/Memory Module Locations To remove a CPU module: a. Remove the screws (4) securing the CPU module to the CPU-Memory board. b. Grasp the CPU module by its edges near the connector and carefully lift it straight up and out of the connector on the CPU-Memory board.
  • Page 17 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 8. Reinstall the covers on the CPU-Memory board and replace the screws. (See Figure 1 Figure NOTE: If this is an old style cover, make sure there is no gap between the power supply and the logic board before installing the cover. 9.
  • Page 18 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Sample Command: hwmaint add -x 0 where 0 is the slot location of the upgraded board. In a few minutes the upgraded board will have its yellow and green LEDs lit (indicating it is on-line and simplexed), and the partner board will become red-lit. 2.
  • Page 19 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 6. When you are finished recording the information for each board, quit analyze_system. 7. At the ready prompt, enter the following command: eeprom_admin The following form appears. -------------- eeprom_admin xx.x.x rev x.x --------------- -device_id: -model: G7XX -action: burn -partition: Oahu -force: no -ask: yes...
  • Page 20 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm User entered: -device_id -model G735 -action burn -partition BIO/CPU/PKIO_subassembly_id -force -ask device type product name Central Processor - Type L Do you want to continue? (yes, no) 10. Check the accuracy of the information. If it is correct, enter yes. The screen will display the first subassembly record.
  • Page 21 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Subassembly record 0: model = G701 serial number = 20 submodel = 0 revision = 41 artwork_rev = 1 Modify/Delete/Next [m/d/n]? If you need to remove a CPU module(s) from the board before upgrading it, go to Step 11. Otherwise, go to Step 14.
  • Page 22 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm -------------Subassembly Record #X-------------- -model: -submodel: 0 -serial_number: 20 -art_work_rev: 0 -revision: 41 16. Enter the required information for each CPU module and/or memory modules you will be installing on the board. Press the Enter key after each record has been completed. The prompt Add new records [Y/N]? will appear after each record has been added.
  • Page 23 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm The subassembly records: Subassembly record 0: model = G715, serial number = 235, submodel = 0, revision = 1, artwork_rev = 0 Subassembly record 1: model = G715, serial number = 546, submodel = 0, revision = 1, artwork_rev = 0 Subassembly record 2: model = M702, serial number = 237, submodel = 0, revision = 0,...
  • Page 24 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm ----------- eeprom_admin xx.x.x rev x.x ------------ -device_id: -model: G7XX -action: burn -partition: Oahu -force: no -ask: yes -virgin: yes 20. Fill in the form as follows: -device_id: Enter the slot number of the CPU-Memory board to be upgraded. -model: Cycle to the new model number of the board being upgraded.
  • Page 25 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 22. Fill in the form as follows. -art_work_rev: Enter value obtained from lb -long display. -revision: Enter value obtained from lb -long display. -minimum_partner_rev: Enter value obtained from lb -long display. -power_draw: Enter 500. -serial_number: Enter value obtained from lb -long display. -submodel: Enter value obtained from lb -long display.
  • Page 26 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm User entered: -device_id -model G745 -action burn -partition BIO/CPU/PKIO_fru_id_info -force -ask -virgin -art_work_rev -revision -serial_number -submodel -minimum_partner_rev -power_draw device type product name Central Processor - Type Do you want to continue? (yes, no) 24. Check the accuracy of the information. If it is correct, enter yes. The following message will be displayed: Successful Completion.
  • Page 27 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm NOTE: When performing the following procedures, use care when installing or reinstalling screws and covers to maintain FCC compliance. 1. Remove the CPU-Memory board you are upgrading from the chassis and place it on the ESD protection mat. There are currently two styles of CPU-Memory board covers utilized in Continuum 600/1200 Series systems.
  • Page 28 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 6. Follow the procedures below to physically configure the board by removing/adding CPU modules and/or memory modules. Table 3 describes the CPU/memory module upgrade options and their associated procedures. Refer to Figure 7 for the locations of the modules on the CPU-Memory board.
  • Page 29 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Module Type Upgrade Option Procedure Uniprocessor to twin processor (same MHz and Add one pair of CPU modules (pair #2) cache size) Remove one pair of modules (pair #1); Uniprocessor to uniprocessor processor (72 MHz to 96 MHz) install one pair of modules (pair #1 Remove one pair of CPU modules (pair #1);...
  • Page 30 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Figure 7. CPU/Memory Module Locations To remove a CPU module: a. Remove the screws (4) securing the CPU module to the CPU-Memory board. b. Grasp the CPU module by its edges near the connector and carefully lift it straight up and out of the connector on the CPU-Memory board.
  • Page 31 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 7. Reinstall the covers on the CPU-Memory board and replace the screws. (See Figure 5 Figure NOTE: If this is an old style cover, make sure there is no gap between the power supply and the logic board before installing the cover. 8.

  • Page 32: Returning Parts

    file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm 2. Enter C to continue. The following prompt appears: Insert the new board into slot X. After the board is inserted enter `c' to continue or `q' to quit. input: 3. Insert the upgraded board into slot X and enter C to continue. The following message will appear.
  • Page 33 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Marketing ID Type of Upgrade Description Upgrade Model 1215 (384 MB to 512 MB Replace G743 CPU-Memory boards with G751 UPM7434-1 memory) CPU-Memory boards. Upgrade Models 625, 1225, and 1245 (384 Replace G747 CPU-Memory boards with G755 UPM7478-1 MB to 512 MB memory) CPU-Memory boards.
  • Page 34 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm partner (that is, the replacement board goes on-line and the partner board is deleted. Sample Command: hwmaint add -x 0 where 0 is the slot location of the replacement board. In a few minutes the replacement board will have its yellow and green LEDs lit (indicating it is on-line and simplexed), and the partner board will become red-lit.

  • Page 35: Reference Documentation

    file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm The following prompt appears: Insert the new board into slot X. After the board is inserted enter `c' to continue or `q' to quit. input: 5. Insert the replacement board into slot X and enter C to continue. The following message will appear.
  • Page 36 file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm file:///F|/CSDoc/cpumem/chapt.htm Description Part Number CPU/cache module (72 MHz, 512-KB cache) AA-G71200 CPU/cache module (72 MHz, 2-MB cache) AA-G71300 CPU/cache module (96 MHz, 512-KB cache) AA-G71400 CPU/cache module (96 MHz, 2-MB cache) AA-G71500 Memory module (128-MB) AA-M70200 Memory module (512-MB) AA-M71300 Memory upgrade kit (128-MB memory module) UPM7128-K...

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