Patch-ID# 109082-06
Keywords: desktop standalone flash prom update
Synopsis: Hardware/PROM: Ultra 80, E420 R and Netra 1400/1405
Date: Oct/21/2003


Install Requirements: Additional instructions may be listed below                      
                      
Solaris Release: 7 8

SunOS Release: 5.7 5.8

Unbundled Product: Hardware/PROM
    NOTE: This utility is *not* OS-dependent.  The list of releases shown
          under the "Solaris Release" and "SunOS Release" sections may not 
          be complete: The absence of a valid Solaris Release or SunOS  
          Release from the lists above does not preclude the installation 
          of this patch against the hardware.

Unbundled Release: OBP_3.33.0,POST_1.2.10,OBDIAG_1.0

Xref: 

Topic: 

Relevant Architectures: sun4u ultra 80, e420r and netra 1400/1405

BugId's fixed with this patch: 4166678 4699683 4938466

Changes incorporated in this version: 

Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: 

Patches which conflict with this patch: 

Patches required with this patch: 

Obsoleted by: 

Files included with this patch: 

				802-3233-20.ps, flash-update-Ultra80-05,
                                copyright
flash-update-Ultra80-latest, README.109082-06,

Problem Description:

BugId 4938466: Micron DIMMs must be supported on Netra T140X
 
BugId 4699683: Ultra80/E420 lack diagnosibility when a RED state exception is triggered
 
BugId 4166678: Initial boot from A1000 (Dilbert) connected to US2D PCI card fails
 
BugId 4484524: Add support for mirrored SRAM modules which identify themselves 
 
BugId 4416722: Ultra-60/80 OBP slot-names property for pci devices is wrong
 
BugId 4421857: Ultra 80 do not conform to PCI2.2 T(rhfa) timing
 
BugId 4483753: RARP replies which dont include ar$spa must be handled correctly
 
BugId 4407855: Code that validates idprom contents incorrectly expects 0x80 at offset 1
 
BugId 4407869: probe-scsi and probe-scsi-all need to recognize device_type=scsi*
 
Bugid 4360814: PCI resources allocated on one segment is not available on the other
 
Bugid 4318271: During probe register at 0x30 not found on Ultra 10
 
Bugid 4360786: Ecache sizing may be incorrect on modules using IBM SRAM parts
 
Bugid 4360883: DHCP IP address validation code must be more robust
 
Bugid 4123985: erroneous divide by zero bug in OBP
 
Bugid 4325933: Branch on register intructions are broken in assem.fth
 
Bugid 4338343: fb8: "Memory Address not Aligned" error in fb8-insert-lines
 
Bugid 4176300: Draw logo doesn't clip, returns negative number for line# to draw at.
 
Bugid 4203447: setting nvram variables when config-valid? is false leaves parameters on stack
 
Bugid 4346332: System type is not displayed in banner after flash update
 
Bugid 4310258: Add support for DHCP.
 
Bugid 4287319: The flash utility needs to be able to support ST and Hyundai 29F080 parts.
 
Bugid 4256699: Ultra 60s/450 mhz cpus fail jumpstart install even with OE CD modification.

Patch Installation Instructions:
===============================
 
 
Intro
-----
 
    This README is intended for users who wish to upgrade the firmware
    on any of the following systems: Ultra 80, E420R, Netra 1400/1405
    or Netra T1120/T1125 system Flash PROM.
 
Summary of the Patch Installation Process:
------------------------------------------
 
The installation shall comprise of the following steps
 
1)  Determine the system's current Flash PROM firmware revision.
 
2)  Compare the current Flash PROM firmware revision with the available or 
    latest Flash PROM firmware revisions.
 
3)  If the current Flash PROM firmware revision is lower than the latest
    available firmware revision in this patch, then proceed to the next step. 
    If NOT, STOP: DO NOT CONTINUE.
 
4)  Prepare the system for the Flash PROM update
 
5)  Running the Flash PROM Utility
 
6)  Verifying successful Flash PROM Update
 
7)  Restoring the system
 
8)  Resume operations
 
 
Patch Installation instructions (in detail):
============================================
 
The required steps are explained in greater detail below.
 
1)  Determine the System's Current Firmware Revisions
    -------------------------------------------------
 
    While the OS is running the following command may be used to
    determine the current system firmware revisions;
 
        /usr/sbin/prtconf -V
        or
	/usr/platform/sun4u/sbin/prtdiag -v | grep OBP
 
    The firmware revisions may also be determined from the PROM monitor's
    "ok" prompt with the following command;
 
	.version
 
2)  Compare the current Flash PROM firmware revision with the available or 
    latest Flash PROM firmware revisions.
 
    Compare the output of the OBP line in the "prtdiag -v" or "prtconf -V"
    output. Find the revision number and compare with the revision on the
    entries below that of the "flash-update-Ultra80-latest" line
 
      Available Firmware Revisions
      ----------------------------
 
-05	flash-update-Ultra80-05
	OBP:  UPA/PCI 3.31 Version 0 created 2001/07/25 20:35
	POST: 1.2.8 08/22/2000 07:50 PM
 
-latest	flash-update-Ultra80-06; flash-update-Ultra80-latest
	OBP:  UPA/PCI 3.33 Version 0 created 2003/10/07 18:52
	POST: 1.2.10 2003/10/03 20:36
 
3)  Is the UPGRADE NECESSARY?
 
    If the current Flash PROM revision matches the version numbers given under
    the flash-update-Ultra80-latest line, then STOP Here. This UPGRADE IS NOT
    NECESSARY.
 
    If the current Flash PROM firmware revision is lower than the latest
    firmware revision in this patch, then proceed to the next step.
 
4) Preparing the System
   ---------------------
 
  a) As root, copy the latest "flash-update" files from the directory
     containing the patch to the root directory as follows:
 
     # cp flash*latest  /
     # chmod 755 /flash-update*
 
     In order to boot the binary, it must be located within the root
     partition.  If it is not already located within the root partition
     then move it to /.  If the binary is already located elsewhere 
     within the root partition then note the exact filepath so that the
     binary can be booted later.
 
  b) As root, exit the OS such that the system returns to the PROM's "ok"
     prompt: 
 
     # halt
 
       ok
 
  c) Power off the system.
 
** CAUTION **  Do not attempt to access any part of the system hardware
               with the system power still on!
 
  d) Remove the system top cover.  (If you are unsure how to do this then
     consult your system "Installation Guide" or "Service Manual".)
 
  e) Set J3001 to write enable at 2+3. Default is write protect at 1+2
 
     Locate jumper J3001.  NOTE that a plug-in card may be installed in
     the system which covers J3001 - if this is the case then you will
     have to remove the plug-in card in order to access J3001.
 
     Jumper J3001 provides a write enable/disable mechanism for the
     Flash PROM.  J3001 normally connects pins 1+2, which causes the
     Flash PROM to be write protected.  To enable patch installation,
     write enable the Flash PROM by MOVING the J3001 jumper from pins 1+2 
     to pins 2+3.
 
     **IMPORTANT NOTE**: If this jumper is NOT set to WRITE ENABLE, the 
     Flash update will fail.
 
     (If you have difficulty locating J3001 then consult Figure 1-6 in the 
     "Sun Flash PROM Guide for Workstations and Workgroup Servers -
     Standalone Version").
 
     If a plug-in card was removed to access J3001 in the step above
     then reinstall the card now.
 
  f) Replace the system top cover.
 
 
5)  Running the Flash Update Utility
    --------------------------------
 
  a) Power on the system
 
     Wait for the PROM's banner to appear, and then
 
  b) Use the Stop-A keys (or Break key, if running from a serial line) to
     abort the auto-boot sequence.
 
     ** NOTE **  If the flash update completes normally then the values
     contained within the system's Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) configuration
     variables will be retained.  However, if the update process is some-
     how interrupted then it is possible that any non-default values
     contained in NVRAM will be lost.  For this reason it is recommended
     that you note down on paper the contents of any NVRAM configuration
     variable which has been customized so that they may be manually
     restored at a later time, if necessary.  (Use the PROM's "printenv"
     command to list the variables and their values.)
 
  c) The system should now display the PROM monitor's "ok" prompt.
     Now boot the Flash update utility as given below:
 
     CAUTION: Do not boot/run revisions lower than the latest unless you
	      are absolutely sure that that is what you want to do!
 
     ok boot disk /flash-update-Ultra80-latest
 
     NOTE: If your system's boot device is not "disk" then you will
           have to specify the appropriate devalias (e.g. disk2).
           If the binary is located in a location other than / then
           provide the entire filepath after the boot device.
 
     Answer the questions as prompted by the utility. 
 
 
+++++++++++++++++++++ example Flash update follows ++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++ Note that this is an example only.  Much of the information ++++++
++++++++ which is displayed by your system will be different from    ++++++
++++++++ what is shown below.                                        ++++++
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 
 
Standalone Flash PROM Update Utility, Rev. 2.4
                        Ultra(tm) 1
                        Ultra(tm) 2
                        Ultra(tm) 5/10
                        Ultra(tm) 30
                        Ultra(tm) 60 / E220R / Netra T1120/1125
                        Ultra(tm) 80 / E420R / Netra T1400/1405
                        Ultra(tm) Enterprise(tm) 250
                        Ultra(tm) Enterprise(tm) 450
 
 
This utility allows you to interactively update the firmware
revisions in specific system Flash PROM components.
 
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
 
Every precaution should be taken to prevent the loss of system
power during the Flash PROM programming process!
 
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
 
 
       Firmware Release(s)                Firmware Release(s)
 Currently Existing in the System      Available for Installation  /  Install?
---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
OBP 3.1.2 1996/03/28 17:08         OBP 3.1.5 1996/08/27 16:13           no
POST 3.1.4 1996/04/09 03:23        POST 3.1.5 1996/06/28 11:54          no
 
Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases for
installation.  Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue: sa
 
 
 
       Firmware Release(s)                Firmware Release(s)
 Currently Existing in the System      Available for Installation  /  Install?
---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
OBP 3.1.2 1996/03/28 17:08         OBP 3.1.5 1996/08/27 16:13           YES
POST 3.1.4 1996/04/09 03:23        POST 3.1.5 1996/06/28 11:54          YES
 
Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases for
installation.  Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue: cont
 
 
The Flash programming process is about to begin.
 
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
 
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the top half of the Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the top half of the Flash PROM.
 
Erasing the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the bottom half of Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
 
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming POST into the top half of Flash PROM.
Verifying POST in the top half of the Flash PROM.
 
Programming was successful.
 
Resetting ...
 
 
Restoring previous NVRAM environment settings...
<If any NVRAM configuration variables have custom values installed then
 you will see a list of the variables/values which are being restored.>
#power-cycles =       10
auto-boot? =          false
security-#badlogins =  0
OK
Resetting ...
 
 
+++++++++++++++++++++ example Flash update ends ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 
  Note that the section "Restoring previous NVRAM environment settings..."
  up to the "Resetting ..." line will only be displayed on serial port A.
  If you are running from the keyboard/console devices then you will not
  see those lines displayed.
 
  Once the PROM's banner reappears then use the Stop-A keys (or Break
  key, if running from a serial line) to abort the auto-boot sequence
  if the system begins to boot.
 
6)  Verifying successful Flash PROM Update
 
    Verify from the results of the .version command that the OBP
    version matches the OBP version given above under the
    flash-update-Ultra80-latest entry in Step 2.
 
7)  Restoring the system
 
    The system should be restored to the original set-up as follows:
 
    a) Turn the power to the system off.
    b) Remove the top cover and move jumper J3001 to pins 1+2.
    c) Replace the top cover.
 
    If any problems should be encountered during the firmware upgrade
    then consult the "Sun Flash PROM Guide for Workstations and Workgroup
    Servers - Standalone Version".
 
8)  Resume operations
 
    a) Turn on the system power and allow the system to boot the
       operating system.
 
    b) Once the system has rebooted you may wish to remove the Flash Update
       binaries and documents since they will no longer be needed.
 
       # rm /flash-update*
 
    c) Remember to remove the files from their original location if
       they were not extracted directly into the root directory.

Special Install Instructions:
----------------------------- 
 
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**WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:**
 
*  PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ENTIRELY.  PLEASE FOLLOW THE
   INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS THEY ARE STATED.
 
*  FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN A DEFECTIVE BOARD OR
   UNSUCCESSFUL FLASH PROM UPDATE.
 
*  THIS IS NOT A STANDARD PATCH in that it does not use the installpatch
   and backoutpatch scripts.
 
*  THIS PATCH CANNOT BE INSTALLED ON AN ONLINE OPERATING SYSTEM BECAUSE
   THE INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRES THAT THE SYSTEM BE BROUGHT DOWN.
   BE SURE TO SCHEDULE DOWN TIME TO INSTALL THIS PATCH.
 
*  INSTALLATION OF THIS PATCH REQUIRES A HARDWARE JUMPER CHANGE. IF YOU ARE
   UNSURE ON HOW TO OPEN THE SYSTEM BOX, PLEASE ENSURE THAT A QUALIFIED 
   PERSON, WITH THE STATIC WRIST STRAP KIT NEEDED TO SERVICE ELECTRONIC
   EQUIPMENT, IS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY. FAILURE TO USE STATIC
   PROTECTION KIT OR IMPROPER HANDLING COULD RESULT IN THE DAMAGE OF THE 
   SYSTEM BOARD.
 
*  PLEASE REVIEW NOT ONLY THIS README BUT ALSO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
   GIVEN.
   The file "802-3233-xx.ps" where xx stands for the latest numeric
   revision is a PostScript copy of the "Sun Flash PROM Guide for Workstations
   and Workgroup Servers - Standalone Version", which  provides the following;
 
   (i) A board-level diagram that gives the approximate location of the 
       hardware jumpers (that will need to be changed).
 
   (ii) Emergency instructions in the unlikely event that the Flash
        update should fail.
 
   Note, however, that The Flash PROM Guide was originally written for 
   a user who is running the Flash PROM update utility from a bootable
   CDROM, and thus it will not contain the proper boot commands for
   installation of this patch.  Also note that the instructions in
   the document for installing packages are not valid for this patch.
 
**WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:**
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README -- Last modified date:  Tuesday, October 21, 2003

