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Ross 6 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide for model 6 &
model 30 hyperSTATION Upgrade
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PN: 830-0002-01 Rev G

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

  • Page 2: Trademarks And Copyright

    Trademarks and Copyright ROSS, ROSS Technology, and the ROSS Technology, Inc. logo are registered trademarks of ROSS Technology, Inc. ROSS Microcomputer Corporation, ROSS Microcomputer Corporation Logo and hyperSTATION are trademarks of ROSS Microcomputer Corporation. hyperSPARC is a trademark of SPARC International, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 SIMMs ................2-9 Task 7: Close the computer ................... 2-10 Task 8: Start up the system ...................
  • Page 4 hyperSTATION Upgrade Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SIMMs provided in your package. Product Registration Please complete and mail in the ROSS Microcomputer Registration card provided with your upgrade kit. This allows ROSS Microcomputer to provide you with the best possible customer support. hyperSTATION Upgrade Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 hyperSTATION Upgrade Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Set Up For Installing The Hyperstation Upgrade

    System Requirements The Operating System version on your SPARCstation 5 or SPARCstation 20 must be one SunOS 4.1.3 or 4.1.3_U1, with the ROSS kernel patch provided with this upgrade kit SunOS 4.1.4 or above Solaris 2.3 or above...

  • Page 8: Tools Needed To Perform The Upgrade

    • Handle the motherboard by the back panel. If you must touch the circuit board, handle it by the edges. • Handle the ROSS hyperSPARC modules and memory SIMMs by the edges. Do not touch the connectors. • During installation, never force components into their slots. Excessive force can...

  • Page 9: Recording Nvram Configuration Parameters

    | lp This prints a list of NVRAM on the network 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.
  • Page 10 Set Up for Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade hyperSTATION Upgrade Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Installing The Hyperstation Upgrade

    • 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 Kernel Patch CD if the system being upgraded is using SunOS 4.1.3 or 4.1.3_U1. • Back up the contents of the computer’s hard disk before you begin.

  • Page 12: Task 2: Open The Computer

    A “system halted” message appears, followed by the boot monitor prompt. 5. Turn off power to all external drives. 6. Turn off power to the computer. 7. Turn off power to the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 8. Disconnect the monitor cable from the connector on the back panel of the computer.

  • Page 13: Task 3: Remove The Sparcstation Motherboard

    Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade 3. Grasp the sides of the cover from the rear. Push the cover forward until the hinge tabs are free of the main unit, then remove the cover from the computer. Task 3: Remove the SPARCstation motherboard To remove the motherboard from the computer: 1.
  • Page 14 Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade Carefully pull each SBus card from its connector on the motherboard. SBus Card SBus Card Connector on Motherboard Card Retainer Clips Set the SBus card(s) and any screws aside on a clean, anti-static surface. You will replace all SBus cards removed from the computer after you install the hyperSTATION motherboard.

  • Page 15: Task 4: Install The Hyperstation Motherboard

    SPARCstation motherboard to ROSS Microcomputer. The SPARCstation motherboard must be returned to ROSS Microcomputer within 45 days of purchase. If you are upgrading a Sparcstation 20, use the module packaging to return the old modules to ROSS Microcomputer Corporation as well.
  • Page 16 fit into a plastic slot that runs parallel to the front of the computer. 5. Secure the motherboard to the computer with the stay screws provided with the hyperSTATION Upgrade kit. 6. Connect the following cables to their new connectors on the hyperSTATION motherboard: • Floppy Drive cable (If Present) •...

  • Page 17: Task 5: Install The Ross Hypersparc Module(S)

    • Replace the hold-down thumbscrews to secure the SBus card in the connector. Task 5: Install the ROSS hyperSPARC module(s) Your hyperSTATION Upgrade kit includes one or more ROSS hyperSPARC MBus modules. Refer to the packing list included with your hyperSTATION package for this information.
  • Page 18 Excessive force may bend or damage connector pins. If the card does not seat with firm but careful pressure, remove the card from the computer and try again. 6. Install the hold-down thumbscrews provided to secure the MBus card in the connector.

  • Page 19: Task 6: Install The Memory Simms

    SS5 to SS20 SIMM adapter. SPARCstation 20 memory SIMMs are compatible with the hyperSTATION Upgrade motherboard and may be used by themselves or in combination with SIMMS obtained from ROSS. SIMM modules of varying sizes (e.g. 16Mb and 32Mb) may be used in combination.

  • Page 20: Task 7: Close The Computer

    Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade 6. Repeat these steps for each memory SIMM. When you have completed Tasks 1 through 6, you can remove the disposable wrist strap. Task 7: Close the computer To replace the cover on the computer: 1. Align the cover hinge tabs with the tab slots on the bottom front of the system chassis.
  • Page 21 Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade If the computer has copy-protected software that uses the motherboard’s hostid or ethernet address as a key, you must reload the license server software after the hyperSTATION upgrade. (These numbers are hard coded on to each motherboard, and hence changed as a result of the motherboard upgrade).
  • Page 22 Installing the hyperSTATION Upgrade 2-12 hyperSTATION Upgrade Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Agency And Regulatory Statements

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Important: Modifications or changes to this product that are not expressly approved by ROSS Microcomputer Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance to FCC non-interference regulations, peripherals attached to this computer require shielded I/O cables.
  • Page 24 Agency and Regulatory Statements hyperSTATION Upgrade Installation Guide...

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