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Sun
Ultra
1 Series
™
™
to Sun Ultra
1 Model 200E
™
Upgrade Guide
The Network Is the Computer
™
Sun Microsystems Computer Company
2550 Garcia Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043 USA
415 960-1300
fax 415 969-9131
Part No.: 802-6951-10
Revision A, July 1996

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  • Page 1 ™ to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E ™ Upgrade Guide The Network Is the Computer ™ Sun Microsystems Computer Company 2550 Garcia Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 USA 415 960-1300 fax 415 969-9131 Part No.: 802-6951-10 Revision A, July 1996...
  • Page 2 Sun. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Ultra, et Solaris sont des marques déposées ou enregistrées de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays.
  • Page 3 FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 DOC Class A Notice - Avis DOC, Classe A This Class A digital apparatus meets all of requirements the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. DOC Class B Notice - Avis DOC, Classe B This Class B digital apparatus meets all of requirements the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..........1.
  • Page 6 Returning the Old System Board ......Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Unless specifically called out to the contrary, references to Sun Ultra 1 Series systems covers Sun Ultra 1 Series Model 140 and Model 170 systems, as well as Sun Ultra 1 Creator Series Model 170E systems and Sun Enterprise Ultra 1 Series systems.
  • Page 8 Book titles, new words or Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. terms, or words to be These are called class options. emphasized You must be root to do this. viii Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 9 Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Related Documents The following documents contain topics that relate to the information in Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide Application Title Part Number Installation...
  • Page 10 You can email or fax your comments to us. Please include the part number of your document in the subject line of your email or fax message. • Email: smcc-docs@sun.com • Fax: SMCC Document Feedback 1-415-786-6443 Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 11: Upgrade Process

    Unless specifically called out to the contrary, references to Sun Ultra 1 Series systems covers Sun Ultra 1 Series Model 140 and Model 170 systems, as well as Sun Ultra 1 Creator Series Model 170E systems and Sun Enterprise Ultra 1 Series systems.

  • Page 12: Upgrade Kit

    Foamblock spacer and template (included in upgrade kit) • Front card guide (included in upgrade kit) • Wrist strap (included in upgrade kit) • Phillips screwdriver • Longnose pliers • Container for screws Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 13: Safety Requirements

    Safety Requirements For protection, observe the following safety precautions when working on the equipment: • Follow all cautions, warnings, and instructions marked on the equipment. • Ensure that the voltages and frequency rating of the power receptacle match the electrical rating label on the equipment. •...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Do not connect the power cord when the power supply has been removed from the system chassis, dangerous voltages may be contacted. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 15: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic Discharge Caution – The boards and hard disk drive contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothes or work environment can destroy components. Do not touch the components themselves or any metal parts. Wear a wrist strap when handling the drive assemblies, boards, or cards.

  • Page 16: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Precautions

    • Systems being worked on should be connected to a grounded power outlet to provide a safe ground path. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 17: System Board And Component Removal

    System Board and Component Removal This chapter provides step-by-step procedures for removing various components associated with system board operation. Before removing the system board, you must remove all DSIMMs, NVRAM/TOD module, SBus cards, and the Creator framebuffer board, if installed, following in order the removal procedures listed in this chapter.

  • Page 18: Workspace Preparation

    3. Turn the workstation around so that you are facing the system backpanel. 4. Remove the antistatic mat from the upgrade kit, unfold it, and set it to one side of the system. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 19: Removing The Cover

    Removing the Cover 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the lock block (if installed) on the cover (Figure 2-1). Lock block Captive screws Figure 2-1 Lock Block Location 2. Loosen the two captive screws securing the cover (Figure 2-1). 3.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    3. Peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end of the wrist strap and attach the copper end of the wrist strap to the power supply top. Wrist strap Power supply Figure 2-3 Attaching the Wrist Strap Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 21: Removing A Creator Framebuffer

    Removing a Creator Framebuffer If the Sun Ultra 1 Series system being upgraded has a Creator framebuffer, it must be removed and transferred to the upgraded system. Caution – The Creator framebuffer card contains electronic components that may be extremely sensitive to static electricity.
  • Page 22 4. Slowly, lift up the Creator card at an angle. 5. Lower the Creator card backplate. Disengage the Creator card from the back panel. 6. Place the Creator card on the antistatic mat. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 23: Removing The Nvram/Tod Module

    Removing the NVRAM/TOD Module Caution – The Non-Volatile Random Access Memory/Time Of Day (NVRAM/TOD) clock module contains the system host identification (ID) and Ethernet address. It is made of electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the NVRAM/TOD module.

  • Page 24: Removing Sbus Cards

    Note – If there are two SBus cards in the system, first remove the SBus card from slot 1 then remove the SBus card from slot 0. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 25 1. Push the card retainers back from the edge of the SBus card (Figure 2-8). 2. Grasp the SBus card at each corner, and pull straight up to disconnect the SBus card from the socket. SBus slot 1 SBus slot 0 Card retainer Figure 2-8 Removing an SBus Card from Slot 0...

  • Page 26: Removing Dsimms

    DSIMM DSIMM sockets Lever Figure 2-9 Removing a DSIMM 1. Locate the DSIMM to be removed (Figure 2-9). Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 27 2. Push the ejection lever away from the DSIMM (Figure 2-10). DSIMM DSIMM Ejection lever Figure 2-10 DSIMM Election Levers 3. Remove the DSIMM from the socket by lifting the DSIMM straight up. Place DSIMM on the antistatic mat. System Board and Component Removal...

  • Page 28: Removing The System Board

    J2601 J2603 System board Figure 2-11 Disconnecting Connectors from the System Board 2. Disconnect the flat ribbon SCSI cable from the system board at J2602 (Figure 2-11). Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 29 Note – J2602 is a keyed edge connector located on the edge of the system board near the DSIMM sockets and the position marked J0101. 3. Disconnect the speaker/LED cable from the system board at J2001 (Figure 2-12). Speaker/LED cable J2001 Figure 2-12 LED/Speaker and SCSI Connectors on the System Board Captive screws...
  • Page 30 6. Place the system board on the antistatic mat. 7. You have completed the component removal procedures. Now to go to Chapter 3, “System Board and Component Replacement” to complete the upgrade installation. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 31: System Board And Component Replacement

    System Board and Component Replacement This chapter provides procedures for replacing the system board and for transferring various components being transferred from the old system to the upgrade system board.

  • Page 32: Installing The System Board

    Pull the filler panel away from the back panel. Back panel UPA filler panel Locking tab (2) SBus filler panels Figure 3-1 Removing Filler Panels from the Back Panel Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 33 3. Install the front card guide on the Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Series motherboard (Figure 3-2). Vertical tab Registration pin Figure 3-2 System Motherboard and Front Card Guide. a. Insert the vertical tab on the far left of the front card guide into the slot at the front edge of the motherboard (Figure 3-2).
  • Page 34 (Figure 3-3). Captive screws Figure 3-4 Captive Screws on the Back Panel 5. Tighten the two captive screws securing the system board to the chassis (Figure 3-4). Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 35 Speaker/LED cable J2001 Figure 3-5 LED/Speaker Connector on the System Board 6. Connect the speaker/LED cable to the system board at J2001 (Figure 3-5). Run the speaker/LED cable under the cable guide tabs on the edge of the motherboard. System Board and Component Replacement...
  • Page 36 7. Connect the DC power cables to the system board connectors at J2601 and J2603 (Figure 3-6). 8. Connect the SCSI cable to the system board edge connector at J2602 (Figure 3-6). Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 37 9. Check the serial port jumpers J2104 and J2105 on the replacement system board (Figure 3-8) for serial protocol setting. Change the setting, if needed, by using a pair of long-nose pliers to move the jumper block to connect the appropriate pins on the jumper. See Table 3-1 and Figure 3-7. Table 3-1 Serial Port Jumper Settings To Select:...
  • Page 38 Note – Jumpers J2104 and J2105 can be set to either RS-423 or RS-232 serial interface. The jumpers are preset for RS-423. RS-232 is required for digital telecommunication within the European Community. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Nvram/Tod Module

    Replacing the NVRAM/TOD Module Caution – The Non-Volatile Random Access Memory/Time Of Day (NVRAM/TOD) clock module is made of electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Do not remove it from an anti-static container or antistatic pad until you are ready to install it on the system board.
  • Page 40 , and then press the setenv diag-switch? false Return key. 4. Replace the new NVRAM/TOD module in the old motherboard and return it with the old system to Sun. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 41: Replacing Sbus Cards

    Replacing SBus Cards Note – Sun Ultra 1 Model 140 and Model 170 systems can have up to three SBus cards installed. The Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Series can contain no more than two SBus cards. The remaining slot in the Model 200E is for a Creator framebuffer.
  • Page 42 6. Push the rear card retainers forward over the SBus card (Figure 3-11). Card retainer Figure 3-11 Replacing the SBus Card 7. If you have another SBus card to install, repeat steps 1 through 6 above. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Creator Board

    Replacing the Creator Board If the old Sun Ultra 1 Series system contained a Creator board, install it in the new system now. 1. Verify that both card retainers are pushed back (Figure 3-12). 2. At an angle, lower the Creator board into the chassis over the UPA socket.
  • Page 44 Creator board UPA socket Figure 3-13 Pushing Down the Creator Board into the Socket Creator board Card retainer (2) Figure 3-14 Securing the Creator Board into the Chassis Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 45: Replacing Dsimms

    Do not touch the components or any metal parts. Always wear a grounding wrist strap when you handle the modules. Sun Ultra 1 Series system must have at least two identical DSIMMs installed in paired sockets of any DSIMM bank. Table 3-2 identifies DSIMM installation locations.
  • Page 46 3. Insert the DSIMM into the socket by pushing it down at both ends until fully seated (Figure 3-15). DSIMM Notch DSIMM sockets Lever Figure 3-15 Installing a DSIMM Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

  • Page 47: Installing The Foamblock Spacer

    Installing the Foamblock Spacer 1. Install the foamblock spacer, contained in the upgrade kit, inside the cover. a. Peel off the paper backing from the foamblock spacer template as shown (Figure 3-16). Figure 3-16 Peeling Off Backing Paper b. Align the registration pins on the inside of the cover with the holes in the foamblock spacer template as shown and press the template firmly in place (Figure 3-17).

  • Page 48: Replacing The Cover

    (Figure 3-18). 4. Tighten the captive screws on the back panel (Figure 3-18). Channel (2 places) Cover Flange Captive Screw (2) Flange Figure 3-18 Replacing the Cover Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...
  • Page 49 6. Connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse, and any external devices to the upgraded Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Series system as shown in the Sun Ultra 1 Series Hardware Setup Guide. System Board and Component Replacement...

  • Page 50: Resetting #Power-Cycle Nvram Variable

    Verify the #power-cycles NVRAM variable increments each time the system is power cycled. Returning the Old System Board Follow the instructions in the RMA documentation to repackage and return the old system board to Sun. Sun Ultra 1 Series to Sun Ultra 1 Model 200E Upgrade Guide—July 1996...

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