From: Aaron Taylor Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2021 11:39:25 +0000 (-0800) Subject: Reorganized Sun and SGI folders on website. X-Git-Url: http://git.subgeniuskitty.com/website_subgeniuskitty.com/.git/commitdiff_plain/d718b98382e642d4d86e14aa4749e56e2ccccfbe Reorganized Sun and SGI folders on website. --- diff --git a/data/development/sgi/index.md b/data/development/sgi/index.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8ce6a90..0000000 --- a/data/development/sgi/index.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -Information related to SGI MIPS based workstations and IRIX. diff --git a/data/development/sgi/index.metadata b/data/development/sgi/index.metadata deleted file mode 100644 index 9af7539..0000000 --- a/data/development/sgi/index.metadata +++ /dev/null @@ -1,6 +0,0 @@ -[DEFAULT] -page_title = SGI/IRIX Information -meta_keywords = -meta_description = -menu_text = SGI/IRIX -menu_priority = 5000 diff --git a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3 b/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3 deleted file mode 100644 index 6ca3a2f..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3 and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3 b/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3 deleted file mode 100644 index 9d9a735..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3 and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3 b/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3 deleted file mode 100644 index fe96dfb..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3 and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3 b/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3 deleted file mode 100644 index 2f0a6c4..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3 and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3 b/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3 deleted file mode 100644 index 340c0a9..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3 and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/index.md b/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/index.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8db320c..0000000 --- a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/index.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,63 +0,0 @@ -I ran across this CD-ROM while cleaning out some old boxes of SGI software. It -contains promotional songs that accompanied the [SGI -Octane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGI_Octane) launch circa 1997(ish). - -Since the only other links I see online appear to be dead, I will preserve the -songs here as a lesson to future generations. Take heed: when your workstations cost five -figures, weird marketing isn't a substitute for performance. - -With that out of the way, enjoy some UNIX workstation marketing music from a -more light-hearted time in computing history. And don't worry, the album cover -clearly notes, "WARNING: Explicit lyrics do not play backwards." - - - Ignite Your Mind [5.6MB MP3](./SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3) - - I Have A Dream [6.7MB MP3](./SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3) - - OCTANE Swing [5.1MB MP3](./SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3) - - Retro OCTANE [5.8MB MP3](./SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3) - - Knee Deep In 3D [6.6MB MP3](./SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3) - -For anyone doubting the pure artistry on display in this musical marketing -masterpiece, peruse some sample lyrics. - -**Knee Deep In 3D:** - - I can texture and convolute. - I'm gonna rotate and spin. - These graphics so damn realistic, - Oh I think it's a sin. - - Now I'm seeing virtual reality, - Is it liquor or is it truth? - Am I seeing advanced 3D graphics, - Or just too much vermouth? - -**I Have A Dream:** - - I have a dream and it's two CPUs. - What this will mean, is no more desktop blues. - Modeling and rendering, designing, analyzing, just pick any two. - I have one dream and it's two CPUs. - - I have a dream and it's called a crossbar switch. - What this will mean is no big data glitch. - Peer-to-peer, have no fear, get data in and out of here, - just with the flip of a switch. - I have a dream and it's called a crossbar switch. - -**OCTANE Swing:** - - Octane, we're gonna rocktane. - But this thing called Octane, it swings with performance. - Octane, competition is inshocktane. - But this thing called Octane, it swings with performance. - - You don't need a hero, - You don't need any myth. - What you need is some action, - So get a load of this. - - You don't wanna be mediocore, - Not just run of the mill, - Some computer hacking joker, - Baby grab that thrill. - diff --git a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/index.metadata b/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/index.metadata deleted file mode 100644 index 7060887..0000000 --- a/data/development/sgi/octane_marketing_songs/index.metadata +++ /dev/null @@ -1,6 +0,0 @@ -[DEFAULT] -page_title = SGI Marketing Songs -- OCTANE Swing, Knee Deep In 3D, I Have A Dream, Ignite Your Mind, and Retro OCTANE -meta_keywords = -meta_description = -menu_text = Octane Songs -menu_priority = 5000 diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/index.md b/data/development/sgi_irix/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8ce6a90 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sgi_irix/index.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Information related to SGI MIPS based workstations and IRIX. diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/index.metadata b/data/development/sgi_irix/index.metadata new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9af7539 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sgi_irix/index.metadata @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +[DEFAULT] +page_title = SGI/IRIX Information +meta_keywords = +meta_description = +menu_text = SGI/IRIX +menu_priority = 5000 diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3 b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6ca3a2f Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3 differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3 b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9d9a735 Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3 differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3 b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fe96dfb Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3 differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3 b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2f0a6c4 Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3 differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3 b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..340c0a9 Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3 differ diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/index.md b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8db320c --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +I ran across this CD-ROM while cleaning out some old boxes of SGI software. It +contains promotional songs that accompanied the [SGI +Octane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGI_Octane) launch circa 1997(ish). + +Since the only other links I see online appear to be dead, I will preserve the +songs here as a lesson to future generations. Take heed: when your workstations cost five +figures, weird marketing isn't a substitute for performance. + +With that out of the way, enjoy some UNIX workstation marketing music from a +more light-hearted time in computing history. And don't worry, the album cover +clearly notes, "WARNING: Explicit lyrics do not play backwards." + + - Ignite Your Mind [5.6MB MP3](./SGI_Ignite-Your-Mind.mp3) + - I Have A Dream [6.7MB MP3](./SGI_I-Have-A-Dream.mp3) + - OCTANE Swing [5.1MB MP3](./SGI_OCTANE-Swing.mp3) + - Retro OCTANE [5.8MB MP3](./SGI_Retro-OCTANE.mp3) + - Knee Deep In 3D [6.6MB MP3](./SGI_Knee-Deep-In-3D.mp3) + +For anyone doubting the pure artistry on display in this musical marketing +masterpiece, peruse some sample lyrics. + +**Knee Deep In 3D:** + + I can texture and convolute. + I'm gonna rotate and spin. + These graphics so damn realistic, + Oh I think it's a sin. + + Now I'm seeing virtual reality, + Is it liquor or is it truth? + Am I seeing advanced 3D graphics, + Or just too much vermouth? + +**I Have A Dream:** + + I have a dream and it's two CPUs. + What this will mean, is no more desktop blues. + Modeling and rendering, designing, analyzing, just pick any two. + I have one dream and it's two CPUs. + + I have a dream and it's called a crossbar switch. + What this will mean is no big data glitch. + Peer-to-peer, have no fear, get data in and out of here, + just with the flip of a switch. + I have a dream and it's called a crossbar switch. + +**OCTANE Swing:** + + Octane, we're gonna rocktane. + But this thing called Octane, it swings with performance. + Octane, competition is inshocktane. + But this thing called Octane, it swings with performance. + + You don't need a hero, + You don't need any myth. + What you need is some action, + So get a load of this. + + You don't wanna be mediocore, + Not just run of the mill, + Some computer hacking joker, + Baby grab that thrill. + diff --git a/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/index.metadata b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/index.metadata new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7060887 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sgi_irix/octane_marketing_songs/index.metadata @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +[DEFAULT] +page_title = SGI Marketing Songs -- OCTANE Swing, Knee Deep In 3D, I Have A Dream, Ignite Your Mind, and Retro OCTANE +meta_keywords = +meta_description = +menu_text = Octane Songs +menu_priority = 5000 diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/index.md b/data/development/sun_solaris/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b23385f --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sun_solaris/index.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Information related to Sun Microsystem SPARC based computers. diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/index.metadata b/data/development/sun_solaris/index.metadata new file mode 100644 index 0000000..abe9b53 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sun_solaris/index.metadata @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +[DEFAULT] +page_title = Sun/Solaris Information +meta_keywords = +meta_description = +menu_text = Sun/Solaris +menu_priority = 5000 diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6b22e7c Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bf6c1d4 Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..745207a Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aa15392 Binary files /dev/null and b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.md b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..59eefa1 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.md @@ -0,0 +1,96 @@ +# Overview # + +Sun has a long history of introducing artificial compatibility restrictions between similar systems in order to drive increased sales. The Sun Blade 1000 officially supports 600, 750 & 900 MHz CPUs while the Sun Blade 2000 supports CPUs up to 1.2 GHz. It would be a nice speed boost for my Blade 1000 if I could use the faster CPUs. + +An internet search turned up conflicting information. Some people claimed the CPU upgrade should work, while others claimed it would be incompatible or cause problems with overheating. No one reported actually trying the upgrade, so all posts were mere speculation. An examination of the Sun System Handbook reveals identical part numbers (501-6230, 501-5938 & 501-4143) for the system boards of the Blade 1000 and 2000. The internal layout and cooling of the two systems is also identical. Furthermore, the two systems share one officially compatible CPU, the 900 MHz UltraSPARC III Cu (501-6002), indicating that the Blade 1000 does support the later Cu modules. In theory, the faster CPU should be a drop-in replacement, requiring at most a firmware upgrade. + +I attempted the upgrade and it went smoothly. The information below documents my attempt. Although YMMV, I suspect this upgrade will work for all combinations of CPUs and system boards used in the Sun Blade 1000, Blade 2000, SunFire 280R and Netra 20. + +# Hardware # + +The exact hardware used for this test is shown below. If you attempt this procedure, let me know what part numbers you used and the result; I will update this page. + + System Board: 501-6230 + CPU: 501-6750 + PROM: 4.16.4 (patch 118323-01) + +My computer originally had OBP v4.10.1. The upgrade to 4.16.4 is in patch 118323-01 which I have included as a link at the bottom of this page. It can be applied either from within Solaris or directly from your existing OBP environment via a UFS volume. Instructions for both methods are included in the tarball. Remember to set the write-enable jumper on the system board. + +If you transition from dual to single CPU the empty slot must be filled in order to maintain proper airflow, but original filler panels are difficult to find. A plug could be made out of cardboard but, if you have dead CPUs available, removing the connector allows use of an old CPU, thus ensuring proper airflow. A table saw cuts through PCB like a hot knife through butter. Clean the edge thoroughly; you don't want to introduce metal flakes inside your Blade 1000. Also, use spacers on the anchor bolts of the CPU to prevent contact and damage to the connector on the system board. + +%%BEGIN_GALLERY%% +sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg|Before cutting +sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg|After cutting +sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg|Installed with spacer +%%END_GALLERY%% + +# Result # + +Before PROM upgrade: + + # prtdiag -v + System Configuration: Oracle Corporation sun4u Sun Blade 1000 (2 X UltraSPARC-III) + System clock frequency: 150 MHZ + Memory size: 3GB + + ==================================== CPUs ==================================== + E$ CPU CPU + CPU Freq Size Implementation Mask Status Location + --- -------- ---------- --------------------- ----- ------ -------- + 0 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu0 + 1 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu1 + + ... + + System PROM revisions: + ---------------------- + OBP 4.10.1 2003/04/09 10:56 + POST 4.10.1 2003/04/09 14:29 + +After PROM upgrade: + + # prtdiag -v + System Configuration: Oracle Corporation sun4u Sun Blade 1000 (2 X UltraSPARC-III) + System clock frequency: 150 MHZ + Memory size: 3GB + + ==================================== CPUs ==================================== + E$ CPU CPU + CPU Freq Size Implementation Mask Status Location + --- -------- ---------- --------------------- ----- ------ -------- + 0 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu0 + 1 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu1 + + ... + + System PROM revisions: + ---------------------- + OBP 4.16.4 2004/12/18 05:18 + POST 4.16.3 2004/11/05 20:02 + +After CPU upgrade: + + # prtdiag -v + System Configuration: Oracle Corporation sun4u Sun Blade 1000 (UltraSPARC-III+) + System clock frequency: 150 MHZ + Memory size: 3GB + + ==================================== CPUs ==================================== + E$ CPU CPU + CPU Freq Size Implementation Mask Status Location + --- -------- ---------- --------------------- ----- ------ -------- + 0 1200 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III+ 11.0 on-line +-board/cpu0 + 1 1200 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III+ 11.0 on-line +-board/cpu1 + + ... + + System PROM revisions: + ---------------------- + OBP 4.16.4 2004/12/18 05:18 + POST 4.16.3 2004/11/05 20:02 + +The upgrade appears to be a complete success. I have not encountered any problems under either Solaris 10 1/13 or NetBSD 7.0. Temperatures are stable and safe under extended compiles. + +# Files # + +* [Patch 118323-01 (OBP 4.16.4 for Sun Blade 1000)](sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz) diff --git a/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.metadata b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.metadata new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4a08a08 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/development/sun_solaris/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.metadata @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +[DEFAULT] +page_title = Sun Blade 1000 Dual 1.2 GHz CPU Upgrade +meta_keywords = +meta_description = +menu_text = Sun Blade 1000 diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/index.md b/data/development/sun_sparc/index.md deleted file mode 100644 index b23385f..0000000 --- a/data/development/sun_sparc/index.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -Information related to Sun Microsystem SPARC based computers. diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/index.metadata b/data/development/sun_sparc/index.metadata deleted file mode 100644 index 4597e0d..0000000 --- a/data/development/sun_sparc/index.metadata +++ /dev/null @@ -1,6 +0,0 @@ -[DEFAULT] -page_title = Sun SPARC Information -meta_keywords = -meta_description = -menu_text = Sun SPARC -menu_priority = 5000 diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz b/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz deleted file mode 100644 index 6b22e7c..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg b/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg deleted file mode 100644 index bf6c1d4..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg b/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg deleted file mode 100644 index 745207a..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg b/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg deleted file mode 100644 index aa15392..0000000 Binary files a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg and /dev/null differ diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.md b/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.md deleted file mode 100644 index 59eefa1..0000000 --- a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,96 +0,0 @@ -# Overview # - -Sun has a long history of introducing artificial compatibility restrictions between similar systems in order to drive increased sales. The Sun Blade 1000 officially supports 600, 750 & 900 MHz CPUs while the Sun Blade 2000 supports CPUs up to 1.2 GHz. It would be a nice speed boost for my Blade 1000 if I could use the faster CPUs. - -An internet search turned up conflicting information. Some people claimed the CPU upgrade should work, while others claimed it would be incompatible or cause problems with overheating. No one reported actually trying the upgrade, so all posts were mere speculation. An examination of the Sun System Handbook reveals identical part numbers (501-6230, 501-5938 & 501-4143) for the system boards of the Blade 1000 and 2000. The internal layout and cooling of the two systems is also identical. Furthermore, the two systems share one officially compatible CPU, the 900 MHz UltraSPARC III Cu (501-6002), indicating that the Blade 1000 does support the later Cu modules. In theory, the faster CPU should be a drop-in replacement, requiring at most a firmware upgrade. - -I attempted the upgrade and it went smoothly. The information below documents my attempt. Although YMMV, I suspect this upgrade will work for all combinations of CPUs and system boards used in the Sun Blade 1000, Blade 2000, SunFire 280R and Netra 20. - -# Hardware # - -The exact hardware used for this test is shown below. If you attempt this procedure, let me know what part numbers you used and the result; I will update this page. - - System Board: 501-6230 - CPU: 501-6750 - PROM: 4.16.4 (patch 118323-01) - -My computer originally had OBP v4.10.1. The upgrade to 4.16.4 is in patch 118323-01 which I have included as a link at the bottom of this page. It can be applied either from within Solaris or directly from your existing OBP environment via a UFS volume. Instructions for both methods are included in the tarball. Remember to set the write-enable jumper on the system board. - -If you transition from dual to single CPU the empty slot must be filled in order to maintain proper airflow, but original filler panels are difficult to find. A plug could be made out of cardboard but, if you have dead CPUs available, removing the connector allows use of an old CPU, thus ensuring proper airflow. A table saw cuts through PCB like a hot knife through butter. Clean the edge thoroughly; you don't want to introduce metal flakes inside your Blade 1000. Also, use spacers on the anchor bolts of the CPU to prevent contact and damage to the connector on the system board. - -%%BEGIN_GALLERY%% -sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164802.jpg|Before cutting -sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160225_164930.jpg|After cutting -sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/IMG_20160226_080438.jpg|Installed with spacer -%%END_GALLERY%% - -# Result # - -Before PROM upgrade: - - # prtdiag -v - System Configuration: Oracle Corporation sun4u Sun Blade 1000 (2 X UltraSPARC-III) - System clock frequency: 150 MHZ - Memory size: 3GB - - ==================================== CPUs ==================================== - E$ CPU CPU - CPU Freq Size Implementation Mask Status Location - --- -------- ---------- --------------------- ----- ------ -------- - 0 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu0 - 1 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu1 - - ... - - System PROM revisions: - ---------------------- - OBP 4.10.1 2003/04/09 10:56 - POST 4.10.1 2003/04/09 14:29 - -After PROM upgrade: - - # prtdiag -v - System Configuration: Oracle Corporation sun4u Sun Blade 1000 (2 X UltraSPARC-III) - System clock frequency: 150 MHZ - Memory size: 3GB - - ==================================== CPUs ==================================== - E$ CPU CPU - CPU Freq Size Implementation Mask Status Location - --- -------- ---------- --------------------- ----- ------ -------- - 0 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu0 - 1 750 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III 5.4 on-line +-board/cpu1 - - ... - - System PROM revisions: - ---------------------- - OBP 4.16.4 2004/12/18 05:18 - POST 4.16.3 2004/11/05 20:02 - -After CPU upgrade: - - # prtdiag -v - System Configuration: Oracle Corporation sun4u Sun Blade 1000 (UltraSPARC-III+) - System clock frequency: 150 MHZ - Memory size: 3GB - - ==================================== CPUs ==================================== - E$ CPU CPU - CPU Freq Size Implementation Mask Status Location - --- -------- ---------- --------------------- ----- ------ -------- - 0 1200 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III+ 11.0 on-line +-board/cpu0 - 1 1200 MHz 8MB SUNW,UltraSPARC-III+ 11.0 on-line +-board/cpu1 - - ... - - System PROM revisions: - ---------------------- - OBP 4.16.4 2004/12/18 05:18 - POST 4.16.3 2004/11/05 20:02 - -The upgrade appears to be a complete success. I have not encountered any problems under either Solaris 10 1/13 or NetBSD 7.0. Temperatures are stable and safe under extended compiles. - -# Files # - -* [Patch 118323-01 (OBP 4.16.4 for Sun Blade 1000)](sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.files/118323-01.tar.gz) diff --git a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.metadata b/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.metadata deleted file mode 100644 index 4a08a08..0000000 --- a/data/development/sun_sparc/sun_blade_1000_cpu_upgrade.metadata +++ /dev/null @@ -1,5 +0,0 @@ -[DEFAULT] -page_title = Sun Blade 1000 Dual 1.2 GHz CPU Upgrade -meta_keywords = -meta_description = -menu_text = Sun Blade 1000