Document Audience:INTERNAL
Document ID:I1148-1
Title:Minimum OBP version is required to support new DIMMs with 333MHz dual data rate.
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Update Date:2004-12-03

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                        FIELD INFORMATION NOTICE
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FIN #: I1148-1
Synopsis: Minimum OBP version is required to support new DIMMs with 333MHz dual data rate.
Create Date: Dec/3/2004
SunAlert: No
Top FIN/FCO Report: No
Products Reference: 333MHz DIMMs
Product Category: Server / System Component
Product Affected: 
Systems Affected:
-----------------  
Mkt_ID   Platform   Model   Description            Serial Number
------   --------   -----   -----------            -------------
  -       A43        All    Sun Blade 1500             -
  -       A39        All    Sun Blade 2500             -
  -       N31        All    Sun Fire V210              -
  -       N32        All    Sun Fire V240              -
  -       A50        All    Sun Fire V250              -
  -       A42        All    Sun Fire V440              -
  -       N54        All    Netra 240                  -
  -       N42        All    Netra 440                  -       


X-Options Affected:
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Mkt_ID    Platform   Model     Description          Serial Number
------    --------   -----     -----------          -------------
 -           -        -            -                   -
Parts Affected: 
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Part Number    Description   	                     Model
-----------    -----------   	                     -----
540-6399-01    FRU,DIMM,2x256MB,SPD0,1,PC2100+         -      
540-6400-01    FRU,DIMM,2x512MB,SPD0,1,PC2100+         -
540-6401-01    FRU,DIMM,2x1GB,SPD0,1,PC2100+           -
370-7680-01    DIMM,256MB,SPD0,1,PC2100&FASTER         -
370-7670-01    DIMM,512MB,SPD0,1,PC2100&FASTER         -
370-7671-01    DIMM,1GB,SPD0,1,PC2100&FASTER           -
References: 
ECO: WO_30211 
PatchID: 116698-03, 117365-04, 116056-03, 115846-05
Issue Description: 
Some Sun Blade and Sun Fire systems may fail to pass the configuration check 
test during power on self-test if newly released 333MHz DIMMs are installed 
without a minimum Open Boot PROM level.

The newly qualified 333MHz DIMMs are:

   540-6399-01    FRU,DIMM,2x256MB,SPD0,1,PC2100+             
   540-6400-01    FRU,DIMM,2x512MB,SPD0,1,PC2100+        
   540-6401-01    FRU,DIMM,2x1GB,SPD0,1,PC2100+ 
   370-7680-01    DIMM,256MB,SPD0,1,PC2100&FASTER         
   370-7670-01    DIMM,512MB,SPD0,1,PC2100&FASTER         
   370-7671-01    DIMM,1GB,SPD0,1,PC2100&FASTER          
   
Here are the minimum system configurations.  Anything below these levels will
experience the issue with OBP self-test if 333MHz speed DIMMs are installed.

                           Minimum OBP Configuration:
                           ==========================
        ------------------------------------------------------------------
       |  Platform       | Supports Same Speed |  Supports Mixed Speed    |
       |                 |   Memory Config     |      Memory Config       |
       |=================+=====================+==========================
       |  Sun Blade 1500 |  4.9.5              | 4.16.1 or later          |
       |-----------------+---------------------+--------------------------
       |  Sun Blade 2500 |  4.9.5              | 4.16.1 or later          |
       |-----------------+---------------------+--------------------------
       |  Sun Fire V210  |  4.11.4             | 4.16.1 or later          |
       |-----------------+---------------------+--------------------------
       |  Sun Fire V240  |  4.11.4             | 4.16.1 or later          |
       |-----------------+---------------------+--------------------------
       |  Sun Fire V250  |  4.11.4             | 4.16.1 or later          |
       |-----------------+---------------------+--------------------------
       |  Sun Fire V440  |  4.13.2             | 4.16.1 or later          |
       |-----------------+---------------------+--------------------------
       |  Netra 240      |  4.11.4             | 4.16.1 or later          |
       |-----------------+---------------------+--------------------------
       |  Netra 440      |  4.13.2             | 4.16.1 or later          |
        -----------------+---------------------+--------------------------

If this issue occurs, the following error messages will be displayed on the 
console of above Sun Fire server and Sun Blade workstation platforms:

  With diag-switch? = false:

   ERROR: no valid memory configuration
   System configuration failed, powering off

  With diag-switch? = true:

   CPU X Memory Configuration: InValid
   Master CPU X Membase: 0 Memsize: 0
   ERROR: no valid memory configuration
   System configuration failed, powering off

After displaying the above error messages, the systems will then beep
3 times and power off.  This message is only seen on the serial port.  No 
output will be displayed if the system has a graphics card installed.

Support for 333MHz Dual Data Rate DIMMs was added to these platforms, but it 
requires a minimum OBP level.  The issue is addressed via flash PROM patches 
available for the affected platforms.
Implementation: 
---
        |   |   MANDATORY (Fully Proactive)
         ---    
         
  
         ---
        |   |   CONTROLLED PROACTIVE (per Sun Geo Plan) 
         --- 
         
                                
         ---
        | X |   REACTIVE (As Required)
         ---
Corrective Action: 
The following recommendation is provided as a guideline for authorized
Sun Services Field Representatives who may encounter the above
mentioned issue.

Install the latest platform flash PROM patch as needed.  If there is more 
than one bank of memory installed in the system, boot the system in
a reduced memory configuration and update the latest OBP (flash PROM)
patch for the platform in question.  After you have successfully
installed the OBP image, power the system off and reinstall the new
333MHz speed memory.

    Sun Blade 1500  116698-03 or later
    Sun Blade 2500  117365-04 or later
    Sun Fire V210   116056-03 or later
    Sun Fire V240   116056-03 or later
    Sun Fire V250   117365-04 or later
    Sun Fire V440   115846-05 or later
    Netra 240       116056-03 or later
    Netra 440       115846-05 or later
Comments: 
Two different pairs with different speed DIMMs installed (as listed in table 
above as "mixed speed memory config"), serving the same CPU will slow down to 
the slower rate.  No error message is displayed

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