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                            FIELD INFORMATION NOTICE
                  (For Authorized Distribution by SunService)

FIN #: I0528-1

Create Date: Nov/02/99

Keywords: 

Minimum OBP version for the Ultra 5/10 333MHZ Sapphire Red CPU Module.

Top FIN/FCO Report: Yes

Products Reference: U5-U10 333MHz CPU OBP requirement

Product Category: Desktop / System CPU Firmware

Product Affected: 

Mkt_ID   Platform   Model   Description   Serial Number
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Systems Affected
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A21      A21          -     Ultra 5           -  
A22      A22          -     Ultra 10          -

X-Options Affected
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  -      -            -     -                 -

Parts Affected: 

Part Number   Description                    Model
-----------   -----------                    -----
375-0009-09  MOTHERBOARD,DARWIN,FRU            -
375-0066-03  ASSY,OEM,BOARD,DARWIN+            -

501-5090-0X  ASY,SABRE,333MHZ,CERAMIC,2MB      -
501-5568-0X  ASSY,SAP-RED,333MHZ,2MB           -

References: 

PatchId: 106121-09  
ECO:     WO_16121
MANUAL:  805-0422-0X  Ultra 5 Setup and Installation Guide
MANUAL:  805-0424-0X  Ultra 10 Setup and Installation Guide

Issue Description: 

Currently there are two versions of the 333MHz CPU module for the
Ultra 5 and Ultra 10 desktop system.  They are described as:
   
a. The Sabre CPU module part # 501-5090-0X

b. The Sapphire Red CPU module part # 501-5568-0X

As a result, it should be noted that if the Sapphire Red CPU module 
is installed on the Ultra 5/10 motherboard part # 375-0066-03 OR the 
Ultra 5/10 motherboard part # 375-0009-09, SPECIAL ATTENTION must be 
taken to ensure that the OBP version required to support the Sapphire 
Red CPU module has been installed.

Failure to verify and install the latest OBP 3.19v4 on either Ultra
5/10 motherboard before the installation of a Sapphire Red CPU module
is installed, will render the system non-operational.

Approved ECO WO_16121 adds the new flash PROM 370-3886-03, and dash 
rolls the Darwin motherboard to F375-0009-10 and the Darwin+ mother- 
board to F375-0066-04 to enable support of the new Sapphire Red CPU  
module up to 440MHZ .

Implementation: 

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        |   |   MANDATORY (Fully Pro-Active)
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        | X |   CONTROLLED PRO-ACTIVE (per Sun Geo Plan) 
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        |   |   REACTIVE (As Required)
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Corrective Action: 

Authorized Service Representatives and Enterprise Customers should 
note that the above mentioned 333MHz CPU module - motherboard OBP
compatibility problem can be corrected by following the recommenda-
tions shown below:
  
Systems that have been identified to have the Sapphire Red module
require OBP 3.19v4, this latest version of OBP can be obtained by 
installing the patchId or from the flash cd 2.1, as shown below:

Patch-ID# 106121-09
Keywords: desktop standalone flash PROM update
Synopsis: Hardware/PROM: Ultra 5/10 Standalone Flash PROM Update
Date: Sep/07/99

Solaris Release: 2.5.1HW3 2.6HW2 7
SunOS Release: 5.5.1HW3 5.6HW2 5.7
 
NOTE: Processor Upgrades are shipped with a module and a flash 
      cd 2.1 and complete instructions for flash PROM updates.

Comments: 

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Implementation Footnote: 

i)   In case of MANDATORY FINs, Enterprise Services will attempt to    
     contact all affected customers to recommend implementation of 
     the FIN. 
   
ii)  For CONTROLLED PROACTIVE FINs, Enterprise Services mission critical    
     support teams will recommend implementation of the FIN  (to their  
     respective accounts), at the convenience of the customer. 

iii) For REACTIVE FINs, Enterprise Services will implement the FIN as the   
     need arises.
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