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Solution Type Sun Alert Sure Solution 1000823.1 : Sun Java Workstations W1100z/W2100z May Shutdown During SCSI Adapter Initialization
PreviouslyPublishedAs 201103 Product Sun Java Workstation W2100z Sun Java Workstation W1100z Bug Id <SUNBUG: 6318789> Date of Resolved Release 03-NOV-2005 Impact The h/w monitor on the Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z may incorrectly detect "0 RPM" causing the system to shut down. This may result in an unnecessary fan replacement. Contributing Factors This issue can occur on the following platforms:
Note: The bios R01B4S2 (found on supplemental CD 2.1), address the false fan readings, however may result in a small amount of Chassis fans (370-7716) to cause all the system fans to "pulse". During this "pulse", mouse and keyboard activity may become sluggish. Both the false fan readings and the "pulse" issue are addressed with bios R01B4S3 (found on the Supplemental CD 2.2). Symptoms Should the described issue occur, the system will shut down at initial power-on during SCSI adapter initialization. The Fault light on the front bezel will be illuminated, as well as the rear fan fault led on the mother board. The "dmilog" will show an entry similar to the following: 10/29/2005 15:36:12 System rear fan1 fault
Workaround There is no workaround. Please see the "Resolution" section below. Resolution This issue is addressed on the following platforms:
Sun Java Workstation W1100z/2100z supplemental CD 2.2 or later is available for download at: To update the bios, do the following: 1. Insert the Supplemental cd 2.2 or higher. 2. Reboot the workstation. 3. Select option 2 from the Supplemental CD menu (Flash BIOS). 3(a). Enter "Y" to confirm the flashing of the bios. 4. After flash is complete press <Any key> to reboot the workstation. 5. Upon reboot the following error will appear: 0270 real time clock error 0251 System CMOS checksum bad 5(a). Press <f2> to enter bios. 6. Press <f9> to load Default bios settings. 7. Press <f10> to save and exit. Modification History Date: 18-JAN-2006
Previously Published As 102026 Internal Comments Internal Contributor/submitter mike.siciliano@sun.com Internal Eng Business Unit Group NSG (Network Systems Group) Internal Eng Responsible Engineer peter.nishimoto@sun.com Internal Services Knowledge Engineer jeff.folla@sun.com Internal Escalation ID 1-11233779,1-112025884, 1-12431352, 1-11537066 Internal Sun Alert Kasp Legacy ID 102026 Internal Sun Alert & FAB Admin Info Critical Category: Availability ==> Pervasive, Availability ==> Diagnosis Significant Change Date: 2005-11-03 Avoidance: Upgrade Responsible Manager: matthew.koehler@sun.com Original Admin Info: [WF 18-Jan-2006, Jeff Folla: Added information to the Resolution section.] [WF 03-Nov-2005, Jeff Folla: Sent for release.] [WF 01-Nov-2005, Jeff Folla: Sent for review.] Product_uuid 126e9e72-9b14-11d8-ab52-080020a9ed93|Sun Java Workstation W2100z 4dcfccb6-9b12-11d8-ab52-080020a9ed93|Sun Java Workstation W1100z Attachments This solution has no attachment |
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