SPARCengine™ Ultra™ AXi

OEM Technical Manual

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

901 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA
800-681-8845

Part No. 805-3158-03

May 1999
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Electromagnetic and Safety Information

Compliance with EMI and safety regulations for products including the
SPARCengine Ultra AXi is entirely the responsibility of OEMs. The SPARCengine
Ultra AXi is expected to pass FCC class B tests in a representative enclosure. The
printed wiring boards within the product are manufactured by UL recognized
manufacturers and have a flammability rating of 94-V0 or better.

Note that the product includes a lithium battery, the disposal of which is subject to
regulation in some jurisdictions.

The SPARCengine Ultra AXi is intended for inclusion in systems meeting the
following regulations:
■ USA EMC FCC Class B
■ USA Safety UL 1950

■ Canadian EMC IC Class B

■ Canadian Safety CSA C22.2 No 950

■ European Union EMC CE Mark EN55022 & EN50082-1

■ European Union Safety CE Mark EN60950

■ Japanese EMC VCCI Class 2

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 Preface

The SPARCengine Ultra AXi product is a highly integrated, high performance

motherboard designed for the use of OEMs who want to develop products that have
UltraSPARC performance in a PC-ATX environment.

The SPARCengine Ultra AXi OEM Technical Manual describes the functions of the
SPARCengine Ultra AXi motherboard, its controls, indicators, connectors and
pinouts, boot sequence, diagnostics, troubleshooting, installation and removal
procedures, and its specifications. It also provides some of the critical mechanical
drawings for the motherboard and CPU module.

Who Should Use This Book

The SPARCengine Ultra AXi OEM Technical Manual is written for computer
hardware engineers, system programmers, computer technicians and others
involved in the integration of the Ultra AXi motherboard. References are provided
for further details.

How This Book Is Organized

The SPARCengine Ultra AXi OEM Technical Manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, “Introduction” explains the capabilities and major features of the Ultra
AXi motherboard.

Chapter 2, “Specification Summary” provides a summary of specifications of the

Ultra AXi motherboard.

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Chapter 3, “Functional Description” provides a short description of the function of
each component on the Ultra AXi motherboard.

Chapter 4, “Sequence of Events at Power Up” details the sequence of events that
occur at Power Up and discusses interaction with OBP and Solaris where applicable.

Appendix A, “Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters” describes the jumper

settings, header pinouts, connector pinouts, and adapters on the Ultra AXi
motherboard.

Appendix B, “Mechanical Drawings” provides the drawings for the I/O panel,
CPU module, Ultra AXi motherboard, Creator Graphics module and a thermal map
of the motherboard.

Appendix C, “Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures” describes

how to assemble and install a motherboard in a typical ATX-type enclosure and
describes how to install the required software and initially start the system.

Appendix D, “OpenBoot Firmware” provides information on the OpenBoot

Firmware used in the Ultra AXi system.

Appendix E, “System Software Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment” provides

information on the Solaris 2.6 Software used in the Ultra AXi system.

Appendix F, “System Software SunVTS Validation Test Suite” provides

information on the SunVTS suitable for the Ultra AXi system based on SunVTS 2.1
Ultra AXi version.

Related References
System Architecture:
■ The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version 9, David L. Weaver and Tom Germond,
editors, PTR Prentice Hall
■ PCI System Architecture, by Shanley and Anderson, MindShare Press

Specifications and Standards

■ ATX Specification Version 2.01
(http://www.data-tech.co.za/ATX-FORM.htm)
■ PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1, PCI Special Interest Group, Portland
■ IEEE Standard 1275-1994, Standard For Boot (Initialization, Configuration) Firmware,
Core Practices and Requirements
■ IEEE Standard 1275.1-1994, Standard For Boot (Initialization, Configuration) Firmware,
ISA Supplement for IEEE P1754 (SPARC)

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 ■ IEEE Standard P1275.6/D4, Standard For Boot (Initialization, Configuration) Firmware,
64 Bit Extensions
■ PCI Bus Binding to IEEE 1275-1994, Standard for Boot (Initialization, Configuration)
Firmware, Revision 1.0, 14 April 1994, Prepared by the Open Firmware Task Force
of the PCI Alliance

Integrated Circuit Specifications:

■ UltraSPARC IIi User’s Manual
(805-0087-01)
■ SME1040 Highly Integrated 64-bit RISC Processor, PCI Interface Data Sheet
(805-0086-02)
■ STP2003QFP PCI Input Output Controller (PCIO) User’s Manual
(802-7837-01)
■ STP2210QFP Reset/Interrupt/Clock Controller (RIC) User’s Manual
(805-0167-01)
■ SME2411BGA-66 Advanced PCI Bridge (APB) User’s Manual
(805-1251-01)

Other Sun Publications

■ Open Boot 3.X Command Reference Manual
(802-5837-10)
■ Open Boot 3.X Command Supplement for PCI (Solaris 2.5.1, 8/97)
(805-1627-10)
■ Writing Fcode 3.x Programs
(802-6287-10)
■ ASM Utilization and Calibration Application Note
(805-4877-01)
■ Sun VTS 2.1 Users Guide
(802-7299-10)
■ SunVTS 2.1 Test Reference Manual
(802-7300-10)

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What Typographic Changes Mean
The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.

TABLE P-1 Typographic Conventions

Typeface or
Symbol Meaning Example

AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files, Edit your .login file.

and directories; on-screen Use ls -a to list all files.
computer output machine_name% You have mail.

AaBbCc123 What you type, contrasted with machine_name% su

on-screen computer output Password:
AaBbCc123 Command-line placeholder: To delete a file, type rm filename.
replace with a real name or
value
AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or Read Chapter 6 in User’s Guide. These
terms, or words to be are called class options.
emphasized You must be root to do this.

Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the
C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell and OBP.

TABLE P-2 Prompts

Shell Prompt

C shell prompt machine_name%

C shell superuser prompt machine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell $
prompt
Bourne shell and Korn shell #
superuser prompt
OBP Prompt ok

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 Contents

1. Introduction 1-1
1.1 Features 1-3
1.2 Determination of Serial Number and Version 1-5
1.2.1 Motherboard 1-5
1.2.2 CPU Module 1-6
1.2.3 Firmware 1-6
1.2.4 Software 1-6
1.3 Technical Support and Warranty 1-7
1.4 Independent Hardware Vendors (IHV) 1-7
1.5 Version History 1-8
1.5.1 Ultra AXi Board 1-8
1.5.2 CPU Module 1-8
1.5.3 OBP 1-9
1.5.4 Solaris 1-9

2. Specification Summary 2-1

2.1 Functional Specifications 2-1
2.1.1 CPU Module 2-2
2.1.2 Main Memory Modules 2-2
2.1.3 UPA64S Interface (Optional FFB) 2-3
2.1.4 Ultra-Wide SCSI Interface (SYM53C876) 2-4

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 2.1.5 Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T Interface 2-5
2.1.6 PCI Connectors 2-5
2.1.7 Sun Keyboard and Mouse Interface 2-6
2.1.8 PS/2 Keyboard Interface 2-6
2.1.9 PS/2 Mouse Interface 2-6
2.1.10 Parallel Port Interface 2-6
2.1.11 Serial Port Interface 2-7
2.1.12 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 2-7
2.1.13 Non-Volatile Memory, Time-of-Day 2-8
2.1.14 Advanced System Monitoring 2-8
2.1.15 Default Power On/Off Jumper 2-11
2.1.16 Power On-Off Switch (front of enclosure) 2-12
2.1.17 Speaker (enclosure mounted) 2-12
2.1.18 Reset Switch (front of enclosure) 2-12
2.2 Power Requirements 2-13
2.3 Mechanical 2-13
2.4 Reliability 2-14
2.5 Environmental 2-14
2.6 EMI Compliance 2-15
2.7 U.L. Recognition 2-15

3. Functional Description 3-1

3.1 General Information 3-1
3.1.1 Terminology 3-2
3.1.2 Block Diagram 3-3
3.2 Layout Diagram 3-4
3.3 SPARCengine Ultra AXi Motherboard 3-5
3.3.1 CPU Module 3-5
3.3.2 Main Memory Modules 3-5
3.3.3 Flash Memory 3-6

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 3.3.4 TOD/NVRAM 3-6
3.3.5 FFB2 Graphics 3-6
3.3.6 Communication Ports 3-6
3.3.7 Printer Port 3-7
3.3.8 Sun Keyboard and Mouse 3-7
3.3.9 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 3-7
3.3.10 Floppy Drive 3-8
3.3.11 Ethernet Port 3-8
3.3.12 External and Internal SCSI Interface 3-8
3.3.13 PCI Bus Connectors 3-8
3.3.14 Memory Bus 3-9
3.3.15 UPA64S Bus 3-9
3.3.16 PCI 66 Bus 3-9
3.3.17 EBus2 3-9
3.4 Advanced System Monitoring (ASM) 3-9
3.4.1 Temperature Monitoring Points 3-10
3.4.2 Voltage Monitoring Nodes 3-10
3.4.3 Fan Control and Monitoring 3-10
3.4.4 OBP Functions for ASM 3-11
3.4.5 Solaris Driver Functions for ASM 3-11
3.5 Miscellaneous Information 3-12

4. Sequence of Events at Power Up 4-1

4.1 Configuration 4-1
4.2 Reset Cautions 4-3

A. Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-1

A.1 Jumpers A-3
A.2 Headers A-4
A.2.1 Reset Switch Header J1501 A-4
A.2.2 Power On LED Header J1990 A-5

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 A.2.3 PS/2 Mouse Header J2500 A-5
A.2.4 PS/2 Keyboard Header J2501 A-5
A.2.5 PS/2 Speaker Header J3201 A-6
A.2.6 Power On-Off Switch Header J3301 A-6
A.2.7 Reserved (Do Not Use)J3302 A-6
A.2.8 12V Optional/Back Fan HeaderJ3602 A-7
A.2.9 12V CPU/Front Fan HeaderJ3603 A-7
A.3 Connectors A-8
A.3.1 ATX Power Connector J1901 A-8
A.3.2 Memory DIMMs J0301, J0302, J0303, J0304
J0401, J0402, J0403, J0404 A-9
A.3.3 UltraSPARC Module (Memory and UPA64S)
ConnectorJ0101 A-10
A.3.4 UltraSPARC Module (PCI-66) ConnectorJ0102 A-13
A.3.5 UPA64S (Vertical FFB) ConnectorJ0601 A-15
A.3.6 PCI 32-Bit Connectors J2001, J2002, J2003
J2101, J2102, J2103 A-18
A.3.7 Internal SCSI ConnectorJ1001 A-19
A.3.8 External SCSI ConnectorJ1003 A-20
A.3.9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector J1902 A-21
A.3.10 Serial Port Male Connector J1802 A-22
A.3.11 Parallel Port Female Connector J0901 A-23
A.3.12 EtherNet Transceiver Connector TPJ2301 A-24
A.3.13 Sun Keyboard and Mouse J0902 A-25
A.4 Adapters A-26
A.4.1 (PS/2) Keyboard and MouseJ2500 Mouse
AdapterJ2501 Keyboard A-26
A.4.2 Serial Port Channels A and B A-27

B. Mechanical Drawings B-1

B.1 Ultra AXi Motherboard Dimensions B-1
B.2 Height Profiles B-3

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 B.3 Back Panel Connections B-6
B.4 Thermal Map B-7
B.5 UltraSPARC IIi CPU Module Mechanical Drawings B-9

C. Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-1

C.1 Before You Start C-1
C.1.1 Materials Required C-2
C.1.2 Power Budgeting C-3
C.1.3 Software Installation Information C-4
C.1.4 Tools Required C-5
C.2 Typical Assembly C-5
C.2.1 DIMM Configuration Considerations C-16
C.3 Initial Power-On and Firmware Update C-26
C.4 Software Installation C-27
C.5 System Aging Test C-28

D. OpenBoot Firmware D-1

D.1 Minimum Requirements D-2
D.2 Additional OBP Features in Ultra AXi D-2
D.2.1 Additional Commands D-3
D.2.2 Additional Environment Variables D-3
D.3 Flash Memory and NVRAM Layout D-4
D.4 Power on Self-Test (POST) D-5
D.5 OpenBoot Diagnostics (OB Diag) D-6
D.6 Entering the OBP Environment D-7
D.7 Selected OBP Commands D-8
D.8 Configuration Variables D-9
D.9 Device Tree D-11
D.10 PCI Probe Lists D-12
D.11 Device Aliases D-13
D.12 OBP Video Drivers D-14

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 D.12.1 Sun FFB Video Drivers D-14
D.12.2 PCI Video Drivers D-15
D.13 PS/2 Keyboard D-15
D.14 ASM Operation D-16
D.15 Field Upgrade of OBP D-16
D.15.1 Upgrading OBP When Operating in OBP D-17
D.15.2 Upgrading OBP When Operating in OS D-18

E. System Software
Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment E-1
E.1 Software Package E-1
E.1.1 Publications E-2
E.2 Technical Support E-2
E.3 Installation E-2
E.4 System Requirements E-2
E.5 Ultra AXi Platform Specifics E-3
E.5.1 Advanced System Monitoring (ASM) E-3
E.5.2 Video Drivers E-4
E.5.3 Set the Display Mode for OpenWindows or CDE E-5
E.5.4 PS/2 Keyboard Key Mapping E-7
E.5.5 PS/2 Mouse E-8
E.5.6 Speaker E-9
E.6 Adding PCI Cards and Drivers E-9
E.6.1 To Install a PCI Card E-10
E.6.2 To Verify the Board is Seen by the System E-10
E.6.3 To Obtain Additional Assistance E-10
E.7 Language Versions E-11

F. System Software
SunVTS Validation Test Suite F-1
F.1 Distribution F-1
F.1.1 Obtaining Documentation from the Web F-2

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F.2 System Requirements F-2
F.3 Installing SunVTS F-2
F.4 Configuring and Running SunVTS F-3
F.5 Error Messages F-3
F.6 Ultra AXi Specific Implementation F-4
F.7 SunVTS Test Reference Manual Table of Contents F-4
F.8 Loopback Connectors F-6

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 Figures

FIGURE 1-1 Possible Configuration Examples 1-2

FIGURE 1-2 SPARCengine Ultra AXi Motherboard 1-4

FIGURE 1-3 Motherboard Serial Number, Version Number and Date Code Locations 1-5

FIGURE 1-4 CPU Module Serial Number and Date Code Locations 1-6

FIGURE 3-1 Ultra AXi Motherboard Block Diagram 3-3

FIGURE 3-2 Ultra AXi Layout 3-4

FIGURE A-1 Ultra AXi Jumper, Header, and Connector Layout A-2

FIGURE B-1 Ultra AXi Motherboard IO View B-1

FIGURE B-2 Ultra AXi Motherboard Top View B-2

FIGURE B-3 Height Profile Top View B-3

FIGURE B-4 Height Profile IO Side of Board (No CPU Fan) B-4

FIGURE B-5 Height Profile from Module End of Board (No CPU Fan) B-4

FIGURE B-6 Height Profile IO Side of Board (with CPU Fan) B-5

FIGURE B-7 Height Profile from Module End of Board (with CPU Fan) B-5

FIGURE B-8 IO Panel of the Ultra AXi Motherboard B-6

FIGURE B-9 Ultra AXi Motherboard Thermal Map B-7

FIGURE B-10 UltraSPARC IIi Straight Fin Heatsink Module (360 MHz and above) B-9

FIGURE B-11 UltraSPARC IIi Pin Fin Heatsink Module (360 MHz, 333 MHz, and 300 MHz) B-10

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FIGURE B-12 UltraSPARC IIi Pin Fin Heatsink Module (270 MHz) B-11

FIGURE B-13 UltraSPARC IIi Module With Pin Fin Heatsink B-12

FIGURE C-1 Ultra AXi IO Panel C-5

FIGURE C-2 Ultra AXi Motherboard Installation C-6

FIGURE C-3 UltraSPARC IIi Module C-6

FIGURE C-4 UltraSPARC-IIi CPU Module Insertion C-7

FIGURE C-5 Hold-down Installation for CPU Module with Pin Fin Heatsink C-8

FIGURE C-6 Hold-down Installation for CPU Module with Straight Fin Heat Sink C-9

FIGURE C-7 Hooking Up the CPU Fan Power Supply Wires to the J3603 Header C-10

FIGURE C-8 Ultra AXi PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter C-11

FIGURE C-9 IO Panel Connector Panel Fasteners C-11

FIGURE C-10 Ultra AXi Hard Drive Installation C-12

FIGURE C-11 Ultra AXi Floppy Drive Installation C-13

FIGURE C-12 Ultra AXi CD ROM Drive Installation C-14

FIGURE C-13 Ultra AXi DIMM Installation C-15

FIGURE C-14 DIMM Sockets Pair Assignments C-17

FIGURE C-15 Motherboard Power Connection C-21

FIGURE C-16 Floppy Drive Motherboard Connection C-21

FIGURE C-17 Internal SCSI Connector C-22

FIGURE C-18 Power On-Off Header C-23

FIGURE C-19 Power On LED Header C-23

FIGURE C-20 Speaker Header C-23

FIGURE C-21 Reset Switch header C-24

FIGURE C-22 Optional Fan Power Cable Motherboard Header (if available) C-24

FIGURE C-23 Optional Fan Power Cable Motherboard Header C-24

FIGURE C-24 ATI Video Boost PCI Card C-25

FIGURE D-1 OpenBoot Firmware Block Diagram D-1

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FIGURE D-2 Ultra AXi CPU PROM Content Layout D-4

FIGURE D-3 Ultra AXi NVRAM Content Layout D-5

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 Tables

TABLE 2-1 CPU Module Options 2-2

TABLE 2-2 DC-to-DC Converter Core Voltage Output 2-11

TABLE 3-1 Determining Input and Output Devices at Power-up 3-12

TABLE 4-1 Power Up Sequence 4-2

TABLE A-1 Motherboard Jumper Settings A-3

TABLE A-2 Header Summary A-4

TABLE A-3 Reset Switch Header A-4

TABLE A-4 Power-On LED Header A-5

TABLE A-5 PS/2 Mouse Headers A-5

TABLE A-6 PS/2 Keyboard Header A-5

TABLE A-7 PS/2 Speaker Header A-6

TABLE A-8 Power Enable Switch Header A-6

TABLE A-9 Reserved Header A-6

TABLE A-10 12V Back Fan Header A-7

TABLE A-11 12V CPU Fan Header A-7

TABLE A-12 ATX Power Connector A-8

TABLE A-13 Memory DIMMs Pinouts A-9

TABLE A-14 UltraSPARC Module (Memory/UPA64S) Connector A-10

TABLE A-15 PCI 66 Connector Pinouts A-13

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TABLE A-16 UPA64S (Vertical FFB) Connector Pinouts A-15

TABLE A-17 32-Bit PCI Connector Pinouts A-18

TABLE A-18 SCSI Internal Connector (Channel A) Pinouts A-19

TABLE A-19 SCSI External Connector (Channel B) Pinouts A-20

TABLE A-20 Floppy Connector A-21

TABLE A-21 DB-25 Serial Port Male Connector Pinouts A-22

TABLE A-22 Parallel Port Connector Pinouts A-23

TABLE A-23 Type RJ-45 Connector A-24

TABLE A-24 Sun Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts A-25

TABLE A-25 PS/2 Mouse Connections A-26

TABLE A-26 PS/2 Keyboard Connections A-26

TABLE A-27 25-Pin Serial Channel A and B Connectors (Y Cable) A-27

TABLE B-1 Maximum Case Temperatures for Motherboard “Hot Spot” Components B-8

TABLE C-1 Materials Required (May be duplicated and used to record materials used) C-2

TABLE C-2 System and Peripheral Power Budgeting Requirements Table

(Duplicate and use as worksheet to budget for a specific configuration) C-3

TABLE C-3 Installation Information Work Sheet

(May be Duplicated and Used to Record Build Data) C-4

TABLE C-4 DIMM Configurations C-18

TABLE C-5 Acceptable DIMM Locations 10-bit Column Address Mode C-20

TABLE C-6 Acceptable DIMM Locations 11-bit Column Address Mode C-20

TABLE D-1 Commonly Used Commands D-8

TABLE D-2 NVRAM Configuration Variables D-9

TABLE E-1 Default Sun to PS/2 Equivalent Keystrokes E-7

TABLE E-2 Equivalent Sun and PS/2 Mouse Buttons E-9

TABLE F-1 SunVTS Release Summary F-1

TABLE F-2 SunVTS Test Reference Manual Chapter Applicability F-4

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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

The SPARCengine Ultra AXi is one of the latest members of Sun’s PCI-based
platform family. The Ultra AXi motherboard conforms to the ATX form factor,
supports six PCI expansion slots, and is designed to use industry standard
peripheral devices. SPARC architecture allows direct execution of Solaris operating
environment in native mode, with CPU speeds up to 440 MHz and the capability to
upgrade to faster processors as they become available. The SPARCengine Ultra AXi
motherboard makes it possible to build a general purpose computer using the
Solaris operating environment in a simple, modular assembly. Powered by the
UltraSPARC IIi processor, the Ultra AXi is designed to meet critical, high demand
application needs.

The Ultra AXi motherboard is intended for use in reliable, high performance
applications. The Ultra AXi uses the UltraSPARC IIi processor. The design objectives
include:
■ The basis for building robust general purpose computing platforms for
communications, networking or imaging
■ Complete I/O subsystem: Ethernet, keyboard, mouse, serial ports, parallel port,
disk drives and floppy disk
■ Industry standard components
■ Industry standard expansion: six 32-bit PCI slots
■ Industry standard DRAM DIMMs, monitor, enclosure, and power supply

1-1
 Enclosure
PSU
HDD CDROM Floppy

UltraSPARC IIi CPU Module Cables Adapters

Solaris 2.6

CD DOCUMENTS

Memory DIMMs

Ultra AXi Motherboard

System Integration

Solaris 2.6

FIGURE 1-1 Possible Configuration Examples

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1.1 Features
■ Complies with ATX Specification and can utilize a wide variety of standard
enclosures
■ Operates under Solaris 2.6 HW 3/98 and later (Solaris 7 recommended)
■ Uses UltraSPARC IIi 270 MHz, 300 MHz, 333 MHz, and 360 MHz processors
■ Supports up to 1GB memory on-board (32MB minimum)
■ PCI Local Bus master/slave interface
■ Autosensed 10BASE-T (802.3) or 100BASE-T (802.30) Ethernet, with fully-buffered
transmit and receive channels
■ Two Ultra-Wide SCSI buses, one internal, one external
■ Floppy drive interface
■ Parallel port, P1284-compliant, with ECP and EPP
■ Two high speed serial ports
■ Interface for Sun keyboard and mouse and PS/2 keyboard and mouse
■ NVRAM/Real Time Clock module
■ Flash EPROM
■ Creator Graphics Module supported

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3

 FIGURE 1-2 SPARCengine Ultra AXi Motherboard

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1.2 Determination of Serial Number and
Version
1.2.1 Motherboard
The Ultra AXi Motherboard serial number, version number and date code can be
found on stickers located next to the internal SCSI connector (J1001). See
FIGURE 1-3, following and FIGURE 3-2 on page 3-4. The version number typically
appears as “-05 Rev.50”. The date code “0798” would mean the board was assembled
in the seventh week of 1998.
S501459900054
BAR CODE

Serial number
-05 Rev 50 CEL 0798
Version ASSEMBLED IN CANADA Date code

FIGURE 1-3 Motherboard Serial Number, Version Number and Date Code Locations

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-5

1.2.2 CPU Module
The UltraSPARC IIi module Part Number and Serial Number can be found on a
sticker located on the side of the 180 pin module connector (J0101) facing the PCI
expansion slots. See FIGURE 1-4, following and FIGURE C-5 on page C-8.

Date Code
Serial Number

5015040000145 5040 - 02
BAR CODE REV 01 0998 ASSEMBLED IN CANADA

FIGURE 1-4 CPU Module Serial Number and Date Code Locations

1.2.3 Firmware
To determine which version of OBP is installed, enter the appropriate command:
If running OBP, at the OK prompt type:

ok> .version<cr>
The system will display:
OBP 3.10.X <creation date>
POST 2.Y.0 <creation date>
If running Solaris, at the <machine_name> prompt type:
<machine_name> /usr/sbin/prtconf -V
The system will display:
OBP 3.10.X <creation date>
The third character group (X) in OBP is the revision number.

1.2.4 Software
To determine the release number of Solaris, at the <machine_name prompt> type:
<machine_name> uname -r
The machine will display the OS version in the following format:
X.X.X

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1.3 Technical Support and Warranty
Should you have any technical questions or issues that are not addressed in the
SPARCengine Ultra AXi OEM Manual or on the Web site, contact your local
SunService Solution Center. To contact SunService in the U.S., phone (800) USA-
4SUN (800-872-4786). To find the SunService Worldwide Solution Center nearest you
go to this URL:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html

When you call SunService, be sure to indicate that the motherboard and CPU
module was purchased separately and is not associated with a system. Identify the
product by its part number.
■ SPARCengine Ultra AXi Motherboard — 501-4559-xx
■ UltraSPARC-IIi 270 MHz Module — 501-5039-xx
■ UltraSPARC-IIi 300 MHz Module — 501-5040-xx
■ UltraSPARC-IIi 333 MHz Module — 501-5090-xx
■ UltraSPARC-IIi 360 MHz Module — 501-5222-xx
■ UltraSPARC-IIi 360 MHz Module — 501-5148-xx
■ UltraSPARC-IIi 440 MHz Module — 501-5149-xx

The SPARCengine Ultra AXi includes a 1-year return-to-depot warranty. Should

your board fail during this period, contact your local SunService representative for
instructions. Before you call, get the motherboard date code (for example, 0798 for
the seventh week of 1998) and serial number from the stickers located next to the
internal SCSI connector (J1001). The module date code and serial number are on
stickers on the 180 pin connector of the module. See FIGURE 1-3 on page 1-5 and
FIGURE 1-4 on page 1-6 for a detailed illustration.

1.4 Independent Hardware Vendors (IHV)

Independent Hardware Vendors generally supply non-Sun parts, components and
peripherals such as PCI and graphics cards, enclosures, power supplies, memory,
hard disk drives, floppy disk drives, CD-ROM drives, monitors, keyboards, mouse
devices, cables and adapters.

A list of these IHVs can be found on the Internet at:

http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/ihv

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1.5 Version History
This section summarizes the version history of the Ultra AXi board, CPU modules,
OBP, and Solaris operating environment.

1.5.1 Ultra AXi Board

There are four versions of the Ultra AXi board:
■ -04 — The initial release of the Ultra AXi board (March 1998)
■ -05 — Upgrade to OBP 3.10.7 (November 1998)
■ -06 — Fabrication rework to improve manufacturability (March 1999)
■ -08 — The latest release of the Ultra AXi board (April 1999), which added the
J3303 jumper to specify the power on/off default (see Section 2.1.15 “Default
Power On/Off Jumper” on page 2-11 for a functional description) and upgraded
to OBP 3.10.8.

1.5.2 CPU Module

There are five versions of the CPU module. These are supplied with the Ultra AXi
board when the Ultra AXi board is ordered. These modules can also be ordered
separately to upgrade an existing Ultra AXi board (see Section 2.1.1 “CPU Module”
on page 2-2 for more information about the available CPU module choices).
■ 270 MHz CPU — UltraSPARC-IIi 270 MHz module (501-5039-xx)
■ 300 MHz CPU — UltraSPARC-IIi 300 MHz module (501-5040-xx)
■ 333 MHz CPU — UltraSPARC-IIi 333 MHz module (501-5090-xx)
■ 360 MHz CPU — UltraSPARC-IIi 360 MHz module (501-5222-xx)
■ 360 MHz CPU — UltraSPARC-IIi 360 MHz module (501-5148-xx)
■ 440 MHz CPU — UltraSPARC-IIi 440 MHz module (501-5149-xx)

Faster CPU modules will be supported as they become available.

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1.5.3 OBP
The OBP is an integral part of the Ultra AXi board. The OBP can also be field
upgraded, with the binaries distributed over the SunWeb (refer to Section D.15
“Field Upgrade of OBP” on page D-16 for information on how to do this).
■ OBP 3.10.4 — The initial release for the Ultra AXi board (March 1998)
■ OBP 3.10.6 — Upgrade in April 1998, which fixed minor bugs and added support
for additional video graphics cards
■ OBP 3.10.7 — Upgrade in November 1998, which fixed minor bugs and added
miscellaneous enhancements
■ OBP 3.10.8 — Upgrade in April 1999, which added support for the UltraSPARC-
IIi 360 MHz module (501-5148-xx) and UltraSPARC-IIi 440 MHz module (501-
5149-xx)

An OBP upgrade will be required to support faster CPU modules as they become
available.

1.5.4 Solaris
The SPARC Platform version of Solaris is distributed through SunExpress.
■ Solaris 2.6 3/98 — The initial release for the Ultra AXi board
■ Solaris 2.6 5/98 — The next upgrade for the Ultra AXi board
■ Solaris 2.7 (Solaris 7) — The latest release for the Ultra AXi board

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CHAPTER 2

Specification Summary

2.1 Functional Specifications

These specifications describe the Ultra AXi motherboard and the applicable version
of the OpenBoot Firmware and Solaris. (Solaris must be purchased separately.)

2-1
2.1.1 CPU Module

TABLE 2-1 CPU Module Options

Choice 1 Choice 2 Choice 3 Choice 4 Choice 5 Choice 6

Description (270 MHz) (300 MHz) (333 MHz) (360 MHz) (360 MHz) (440 MHz)

CPU module Compliant with V9 SPARC architecture specification,

features extended VIS support, integrated E-Cache support,
integrated interface similar to PCI Rev. 2.1
CPU Module UltraSPARC UltraSPARC UltraSPARC UltraSPARC UltraSPARC UltraSPARC
(packaged IIi-270 IIi-300 IIi-333 IIi-360 IIi-360R IIi-440R
separately)
Processor speed 270 MHz 300 MHz 333 MHz 360 MHz 360 MHz 440 MHz
Part No. 501-5039-03 501-5040-03 501-5090-01 501-5222-01 501-5148-02 501-5149-04
Cache 256 KB 512 KB 2 MB 2 MB 256 KB 2 MB
Power requirement See TABLE C-2 on page C-3
Core voltage used See TABLE 2-2 on page -11
CPU Module Board 4 inches (101.6 mm) x 5 inches (127 mm)
dimensions
1.65 inches (41.9 mm) in height 2.8 inches (71.12 mm) in
height[2]
Interface connectors 120-pin, 180-pin
See A.3.3 on page A-10 and A.3.4 on page A-13
Maximum heat sink 93oC 92oC 91oC 90oC 75oC 73oC
temperature[1]
Air flow 300 lfm. (91.5 M/min.) on the heatsink Sun-supplied CPU fan
requirement required[3]
1. The maximum heat sink temperature was measured by gluing a thermal couple in a #60 hole in the heat sink located in the center of
the CPU area. The thermal couple was flush with the bottom of the heat sink.
2. Includes height of the CPU fan that is part of the CPU module hold-down bracket (see FIGURE C-6 on page C-9 for an illustration).
3. The typical heat sink temperature is less than 12oC above the inlet temperature when the CPU fan is running at maximum speed.

2.1.2 Main Memory Modules

Min. required memory 32MB

Max. supported memory 1GB

8 sockets provided (4 Pairs)

Access size 128 DATA bits + 16 ECC bits = 144 bits = 1 Pair
1 Pair = 2 sockets of 72 + 72 bits DIMM

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 Sockets for memory 8 sockets, 2 min. populated with DIMMs of identical
capacity. Pairs of different size auto configured, accepted

DIMM modules DRAM, EDO, Inputs Buffered except RAS,

3.3V, 60nS, 72bits, 168 Pins
10-bit column address up to 128 MB
11-bit column address up to 128 MB

Caution – Use 60 ns DIMMs only on the Ultra AXi motherboard.

Refresh Rate CAS before RAS, 2K rows refreshed in 32 ms, (15.5 µs)

ECC features Single bit error correction

Double bit error detection

Height Enclosure restriction may apply

Note – Some standard ATX chassis have height restrictions

Width The connectors are 0.297 inches (7.544 mm.) wide.

A module thicker than this will partially block the
adjacent connector

Other References See A.3.2 on page A-9, TABLE C-4 on page C-18 and
TABLE C-5 on page C-20

2.1.3 UPA64S Interface (Optional FFB)

SunExpress Part Number X3663A

Interface connector UPA64S, J0601, see A.3.5 on page A-15

Functional specification Refer to Data sheet PN 270-4172-02

Monitor supported Sun Monitor, 13W3 connector

Note – The optional FFB card will block access to one PCI slot.

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2.1.4 Ultra-Wide SCSI Interface (SYM53C876)
Interface connector 68-pin UW connector rear panel for external devices
68-pin UW connector J1001 for internal devices
See A.3.7 on page A-19 and A.3.8 on page A-20 for
pinouts and part numbers

No. of devices Up to 8 devices on internal SCSI interface

Up to 8 devices on external SCSI interface
(The SCSI controller is considered one device)

Modes of operation Both narrow 8-bit and wide 16-bit in DMA modes are
supported

Electrical interface Single ended, fast-20, 16-bit wide bus

Cable length Max. 3 Meters for 2 devices (2 connectors)

Max. 3 Meters for 3 devices (3 connectors)
Max. 3 Meters for 4 devices (4 connectors)
Max. 3 Meters for 5 devices (5 connectors)
Max. 1.5 Meters for 6 devices (6 connectors)
Max. 1.5 Meters for 7 devices (7 connectors)
Max. 1.5 Meters for 8 devices (8 connectors)

Cable termination Required for both ends of internal and external cables
OnBoard termination always active for internal
OnBoard termination always active for external
Last device on cable end needs to be terminated

SCSI ID selection (Solaris default settings, internal SCSI bus)

OnBoard controller: 7
CD-ROM: 6
Hard Disk 1: 0
Hard Disk 2: 1

Boot Support Solaris CD-ROM: Single user, install operations

Solaris installed hard disk: single user, multi user, all
operations

SCSI Devices Supported CD-ROM drive with (512Bytes block size for bootable)
Hard disk drives
Tape drive units
Other devices need suitable Solaris device drivers

Additional SCSI information can be found at the

following URL: http://scitexdv.com:8080/SCSI2/
Frames/SCSI2.html

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2.1.5 Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T Interface
Interface Connector RJ-45, 8-pin connector
Bootable via Network

Data Bit rate 10BASE-T @ 10Mbits/sec

100 BASE-T @ 100Mbits/sec
IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation

External Cables Category 3, 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair cable,

1000 Meter max for 10BASE-T operation
Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable,
100 Meter max for 100BASE-T operation

2.1.6 PCI Connectors

Compatibility Compliant with PCI Rev 2.1 specifications
Full 32bit support

Interface connector 62-pin PCB edge connector,

See A.3.5 on page A-15
Will accept long card or short card
Can support up to 25W per slot depending upon
the power supply selected

PCI-Bus segments 3 slots on PCI-A (bus segment)

3 slots on PCI-B (bus segment)
PCI-A and PCI-B segments are functionally identical

Signalling Interface level ‘5V signalling’ only

Supports 33MHz operation only

Address space 2GB address space within the same bus segment
2GB address space beyond its bus segment
IO, memory, configuration space mapped into
UltraSPARC
PCI address space is NON-CACHEABLE

Transactions All types and modes of PCI transactions are supported

Peer to peer transfers possible within the same bus
segment
Direct Data Transfers between bus segments are not
supported

Data transfer rates In PIO mode 124MB/s max

In DMA mode, read 78MB/s max
In DMA mode, write 124MB/s max

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2.1.7 Sun Keyboard and Mouse Interface
Sun Express part no. Type 5 Keyboard (Unix) 320-1234, Mouse X494A
(Other keyboard language options are available)

Interface connector 8 Pin DIN type, J0902, see A.3.13 on page A-25

Baud rate, framing 1200N1 for kbd data, 1200N1 for mouse data

Note – Sun Type-5 Keyboard-Mouse must be used for full functionality

2.1.8 PS/2 Keyboard Interface

Interface Connector 4-Pin Header, J2501 see A.2.4 on page A-5
Use Adapter as found in A.4.1 on page A-26

Baud Rate, framing 9600N1, auto detected

Type Scan Code Set 2

2.1.9 PS/2 Mouse Interface

Interface Connector 4-Pin Header, J2500 see A.2.3 on page A-5
Use adapter as found in A.4.1 on page A-26

Baud Rate, framing 9600N1, auto detected

2.1.10 Parallel Port Interface

Interface Connector DB25S female connector on rear panel

Interface Standard IEEE 1284 compatible

Data Transfer rate Up to 2MB/sec

System Support Standard Centronics, Compatibility, Nibble and Byte

modes, and EPP/ECP protocol modes
EPP and Byte mode not supported in the drivers

Interconnect Cable IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable not exceeding 2 Meters

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2.1.11 Serial Port Interface
Interface Connector DB25P Male, wired for TTY-A and TTY-B,
see A.3.10 on page A-22 for PinOut
Need “Y” splitter cable to use TTY-B

Mode of operation Async @ 460.8 KBps max, Sync @ 384 Kbps max

HandShake signals CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, fully supported, optional

Interface Voltage RS423 levels: J1804 = 2 & 3, J1806 = 2 & 3

RS232 levels: J1804 = 1 & 2, J1806 = 1 & 2

Slew Rate control Normal speed <100Kbps, 5V/µS J1805 = 2 & 3

High speed >100Kbps, 10V/µS J1805 = 1 & 2

Baud Rate Programmable: 300...460800 asynchronous mode

Parity Bit Programmable: Odd Parity, Even Parity, No Parity

Stop Bits Programmable: 1, 2

Interconnect cable Standard cable up to 30 Meters long

Synchronous Mode and HiSpeed need special attention

Standard IO default At boot time if video or keyboard is absent, OBP and OS

default console communications to TTY-A

OBP default initialize TTY-A: 9600N1; TTY-B: 9600N1

2.1.12 Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Interface connector 34 Pin Dual Row, J1902, see A.3.9 on page A-21

Interface cable 34 pin Flat Ribbon Cable, 13 inches or less

1:1 connection, 1 connector on each end

Device supported 3.5 inch Floppy Drive, 1 Drive only, DS0 or DS1 auto
search. Manual Eject only

Data transfer rate 500Kbps @ 1.44MB High Density ReadWrite operation

250Kbps @ 720KB double Density ReadWrite operation

Media, format supported 1.44MB Unix format only

1.44MB, 720KB DOS format

Boot support Booting from floppy disk is not supported

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2.1.13 Non-Volatile Memory, Time-of-Day
Field removable module with integral battery, clock circuitry.

Note – Field removal allows removal and retention of module to preserve Host ID,
software license information, MAC address and other information if the
motherboard needs to be replaced.
The TOD/NVRAM may also contain configuration data specific to your installation.
Be sure to keep a copy of this information.

Battery Life 7 years min., 10 years typ.

Time accuracy Approx. 1.5 sec./mo. Can be calibrated for increased

accuracy

User Memory Capacity 8KB usable as OBP NVRAMRC. Used to store OBP
environment variables

Reserved Memory Space 2KB, Non-modifiable by user. Used to store System ID,
EtherNet Address

2.1.14 Advanced System Monitoring

The Advanced System Monitoring (ASM) (formerly referred to as RAS) feature
utilizes dedicated hardware to function. This hardware enables the Firmware and
Software to monitor temperatures and voltages, and monitor and control cooling
fans. Further details can be found in Chapter 3, “Functional Description”.

Caution – You must use the boot -r reconfiguration command each time the
machine is booted to attach the ASM drivers. Otherwise, the system runs without
ASM protection at the Solaris level.

2.1.14.1 Temperature Sensing

Monitoring Points One thermistor is under the CPU module heatsink.
This is used by ASM as the decision point to issue a
warning or to shut down the system. There are also
three thermistors on the Motherboard.

See Mechanical Drawings FIGURE B-9 on page B-7 and

FIGURE B-13 on page B-12

Warning 55°C

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 Shutdown 58°C

2.1.14.2 Fan Monitoring and Control

Fan Control Both fans controlled simultaneously

Fan Speed Four Steps: 8 V, 10 V, 11 V, 12 V

Control Matrix

Boot Command Used

env-monitor Setting[1] boot boot -r[2]

enabled-with-fans 12 V Fan voltage depends on measured temperature

readings:

Reading of
thermistor under Voltage to Voltage to
CPU module Front/CPU Fan Back Fan
heatsink (J3603) (J3602)

0oC — 27oC 8V 8V
oC 39oC
28 — 10 V 10 V
oC 51oC
40 — 11 V 11 V
oC 111oC
52 — 12 V 12 V

enabled 12 V 8V
disabled 12 V 12 V
disabled* 12 V 12 V
1. Applicable to the Solaris level only for fan speed control. The fans always run at 12 V at the OBP level. Refer to
Appendix D.14 “ASM Operation” for the definition of the env-monitor settings.
2. The boot -r reconfiguration command is required each time the machine is booted to attach the ASM driver.

Monitoring Individual Fan Fail Warnings (Back Fan Fail), (Front

Fan Fail)

Front/CPU Cooling Fan

The CPU fan is required and supplied by Sun for CPU modules with straight fin
heatsinks (e.g., 360 MHz, part number 501-5148-xx; 440 MHz, part number 501-5149-
xx). Refer to FIGURE C-6 on page C-9 and FIGURE C-7 on page C-10 for
configuration information. An OEM-supplied front fan may also be required with
CPU modules with pin fin heatsinks depending on system thermal characteristics.

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 Motherboard Connectors J3603

Speed Control 8 to 12 VDC from software-controlled digital-to-analog

converter

Feedback TTL level open collector output

Fan Control Firmware controls fan on-off, software controls fan

speed using thermistor input

Recommended Fans The OEM-supplied fan (when required for CPU modules
with pin fin heatsinks in demanding system
configurations) must be 12 VDC, variable speed with
sensor feedback to detect a failed fan

Sanyo Denki: Model 109R0812H4D01

NMB: Model 3110KL-04W-B39

Note – When supplied by Sun for modules with straight fin heatsinks (e.g., 360
MHz, part number 501-5148-xx; 440 MHz, part number 501-5149-xx), this fan is part
of the CPU module hold-down bracket (see FIGURE C-6 on page C-9 for an
illustration).

Back/Optional Cooling Fan

This OEM-supplied fan may be optional depending upon specific configuration.

Motherboard Connectors J3602

Speed Control 8 to 12 VDC from software-controlled digital-to-analog

converter

Feedback TTL level open collector output

Fan Control Firmware controls fan on-off, software controls fan

speed using thermistor input

Recommended Fans The fan must be 12 VDC, variable speed with sensor
feedback to detect a failed fan

Sanyo Denki: Model 109R0812H4D01

NMB: Model 3110KL-04W-B39

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2.1.14.3 Voltage Monitoring
Voltages Monitored +5VDC at Power Supply
DC-to-DC converter core voltage output

Function POWER_GOOD singal indicates to the Operating

System when the voltages are within their ±10% limits

Limits Power supply: 4.5 VDC to 5.5 VDC

DC-to-DC converter: see TABLE 2-2

TABLE 2-2 DC-to-DC Converter Core Voltage Output

DC-to-DC CPU Module

Converter Output Input Range Used for
(Core Voltage) POWER_GOOD Signal Part Number Speed

2.6 V 2.34 VDC to 2.86 VDC 501-5039-xx 270 MHz

501-5040-xx 300 MHz
501-5090-xx 333 MHz
501-5222-xx 360 MHz
1.9 V 1.71 VDC to 2.09 VDC 501-5148-xx 360 MHz
501-5149-xx 440 MHz

2.1.15 Default Power On/Off Jumper

This jumper is available on -08 and later versions of Ultra AXi.

Motherboard Jumper J3303

Factory default setting Default power on (pins 4 and 6 jumpered)

System is powered ON when power is connected to

the power supply.

Note – If the system is ON when power is disconnected from the power supply, the
system always powers ON again when power is reconnected to the power supply no
matter how short the power-off time.

If the system is OFF when power is disconnected from the power supply, however,
wait at least 10 seconds before reapplying power to the power supply.

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 Alternate setting Default power off (pins 2 and 4 jumpered)

System is not powered ON when power is connected

to the power supply. Must use the front panel switch or
keyboard instead to power ON the system.

Note – If the system if OFF when power is disconnected from the power supply, the
system always uses the front panel switch or keyboard to power ON no matter how
short the power-off time.

If the system is ON when power is disconnected from the power supply, however,
wait at least 5 seconds before reapplying power to the power supply.

2.1.16 Power On-Off Switch (front of enclosure)

Motherboard Connector J3301

Switch Type 2 Contact, momentary contact

Function Push On, Push Off

Control Circuit Uses +5V_SB power to control power supply

2.1.17 Speaker (enclosure mounted)

Motherboard Connector J3201

Type 8 ohm, 0.25W

Function Functions with PS/2 keyboard only

2.1.18 Reset Switch (front of enclosure)

Motherboard Connector J1501

Switch Type Momentary contact, push to reset

Function Hard reset

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2.2 Power Requirements
Motherboard Connector J1901

Supply Voltage +5V, +3.3V, +12V, -12V

Maximum Power (Motherboard only, no CPU installed)

Voltage +3.3V +5V +12V - 12V +5V_SB

Maximum Power 1.0A 2.0A 0.5A .05A 20mA

Power sequencing +5V first, then +3.3V preferred, simultaneous OK.

Power Up Delay < 30ms; Slew rate: < 1V/ms.

Note – The CPU, Memory DIMMs and PCI cards are all powered through the
Motherboard. See TABLE C-2 on page C-3 for system power budgeting including
peripherals.

Note – The system can use software controlled power down. The system must be
powered up using either the front panel switch or keyboard switch. You can change
the power on/off default with the J3303 jumper (see Section 2.1.15 “Default Power
On/Off Jumper” on page 2-11 for more information).

2.3 Mechanical
Board Dimension 12.0 inches (304.8 mm) x 9.6 inches (243.8 mm)

Height Restrictions 1.65 inches (41.9 mm) at the CPU Module

1.7 inches (43.2 mm) max at the IO connector stack
0.5 inches (12.7 mm) or lower for rest of the board.
The height of the DIMMs will vary with supplier.
(Ensure adequate clearance between DIMMs and the
hard disk cage)
See FIGURE B-3 on page B-3, FIGURE B-4 on page B-4
and FIGURE B-5 on page B-4.

Mounting Holes 10 holes, ATX recommendation G Profile

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2.4 Reliability
MTBF values are calculated.

CPU/Memory/Fan Mean Time Between Failure Annualized Failure Rate

Configuration MTBF (Hours) (AFR)[1]

No CPU 267,000 3.28%

No Memory
CPU Module Installed 171,600 5.10%
32 MB Memory
CPU Module Installed 164,300 5.33%
128 MB Memory
1. Assumes 8,760 power-on hours per year.

When installed, the minimum MTBF of the CPU fan is 75,000 hours.

2.5 Environmental
Operating Non-Operating

Temperature (board
ambient) 0°C to +55°C -40°C to +70°C

Air flow requirement 300 lfm at CPU heatsinks

Humidity 5% to 95% 5% to 95%

RH non-condensing RH non-condensing

Shock 6 G peak, 11ms, 10 pulses 15 G peak, 11ms, 3 pulses

Vibration 0.25G, 2 sweeps, 5Hz ~ 500Hz 1.0 G, 2 sweeps, 5Hz ~ 500Hz

@ 1 Octave / min @ 1 Octave/min

Altitude 10,000 ft. (3,408 M) 40,000 ft. (12,192 M)

ESD --- 15.0KV 100% Soft, 25% Hard

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2.6 EMI Compliance
The Ultra AXi has met the FCC requirements for Part 15, subtitle J, Class B in a
representative ATX enclosure (Chenming Mold Industrial Corporation, model
number ATX601B-P) using 270 MHz and 300 MHz CPU modules. A gasket may be
needed between the enclosure sides and the base with the 333MHz CPU module.

Filtered adapters (AMP part no. 842699-3, Connec part no. 243-A-10030-X) and
shielded cables may be required for the serial and parallel ports.

2.7 U.L. Recognition

The Ultra AXi is a U.L. recognized component, listing no. E178105.

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CHAPTER 3

Functional Description

3.1 General Information

This section describes the functionality of various modules of the SPARCengine
UltraAXi board. The functionality is explained in the context of UltraAXi hardware,
OBP firmware and Solaris operating system software. It is possible to use the Ultra
AXi with other operating systems, with or without OBP. This usage is not discussed
in this manual.

3-1
3.1.1 Terminology
The terminology used in this manual generally follows industry conventions. The
following list defines the specific meanings of words and terms as used in this
section.

Boot The process of initializing the hardware to execute and run an

operating environment such as Solaris 2.6.

Device tree The OBP probing process constructs a hierarchical representation of

the hardware devices that are found on the bus, the host-bus being
the root. The device tree includes several device nodes, (PCI bus is a
device-node).

Firmware This is software which stays with the hardware usually in a PROM or
similar device. Referred to as OBP in IEEE 1275 standards. In the
Ultra AXi implementation, release version 3.10.x and later are
applicable. This version comes with the motherboard. The user may
upgrade the OBP to a newer version if needed.

Hardware The Ultra AXi motherboard assembly, CPU module, cables and
peripheral devices are typical examples of hardware.

NVRAMRC Acronym for non-volatile random-access memory run command.

This refers to the executable OBP script that is written in the NV-
RAM. Other text information or binary data may exist in the
NVRAM, but is not referred to as NVRAMRC.

OBP Acronym for Open Boot PROM. This refers to a memory device
which consists of executable code by the UltraSPARC IIi CPU. The
code is responsible for initialization of the hardware and booting the
system to bring up the Solaris operating environment.

Probing A process implemented in the firmware and software to identify

onboard hardware devices and add-on cards on the PCI bus. The
probing process creates the device-tree.

Software A collection of machine readable information, instructions, data and

procedures that enable the computer to perform specific functions.
Typically stored on removable media.

Solaris The UNIX operating system from Sun. The SPARC V9 architecture
version is used with the Ultra AXi.

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3.1.2 Block Diagram

Sun Video
168-Pin DIMMs FFB Monitor

144-bit
4 Pairs, 8 Pockets (optional)
32 MB to 1 GB

Buffers Data MUX x6

72 Bits = 64 Data + 8 ECC UPA64S

Floppy
Drive
PS/2 Mouse

Super I/O
PS/2 Kbd
NS87307

TOD / NVRAM
UltraSPARC IIi CPU Module Sun Kbd
N48T59

FPROM Parallel Port

EBus2

28F800
PCI-66 — 32-Bit, 3.3V, 66 MHz

IntNum

Serial Ports
IRQs
Resets

6-bit

Dual Serial Ports

SA88253

RIC PCIO TxRx 10/100 BaseT

E-bus, Ethernet Phy RJ45
Reset,
PCI-B — 32-Bit, 5V, 33 MHz

Interface
Interrupt,
Clock

PCI-B
APB
Advanced PCI Bridge
PCI Slots x6
32-bit, 5V, 33MHz
PCI-A — 32-Bit, 5V, 33 MHz

PCI-A

Power SCSI Internal

Ch A
SCSI Controller
HDD Ch B SCSI External
POWER ACTIVITY RESET POWER
FIGURE 3-1 Ultra AXi Motherboard Block Diagram

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3.2 Layout Diagram
CPU Connector to Memory Power Connector
PCI 66 Bus

Serial/Parallel
Connectors

Sun Keybd/
APB
Mouse RIC

Serial
CPU Connector to
External SCSI Memory/UPA64S
Connector

Ethernet SCSI PCIO

Floppy
Connector
Pin 1

Mounting Hole
10 places

PCI UPA 64S

Connectors TOD/
NVRAM
FLASH

Rev No.
Assy/

Super I/O

Part No., Serial No.

Bar Code

ROM Emulator Internal SCSI Connector

FIGURE 3-2 Ultra AXi Layout

Also see FIGURE A-1 on page A-2 for Header, Jumper and Connector information.

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3.3 SPARCengine Ultra AXi Motherboard
The motherboard implementation details appear in the Block Diagram and the
Layout Diagram. It is Fabricated on an 8 layer printed circuit board. Sockets are
provided for the CPU module and the memory DIMMs. The motherboard can be
equipped with a variety of CPU modules (see TABLE 2-1 on page 2-2). Memory
modules are installed in Pairs (two DIMMs at a time) which allow the system to be
equipped with 32MB up to 1GB of memory. There are six 32-bit PCI slots available.
User configurable jumpers are described in A.1 on page A-3.

3.3.1 CPU Module

The UltraSPARC AXi module is a highly integrated CPU with memory controller
and PCI interfaces. The module also includes level-2 cache and high-speed UPA64S
interface for Fast Frame Buffer video module (FFB2). There are five versions of CPU
available at this time: UltraSPARC IIi-270, UltraSPARC IIi-300, UltraSPARC IIi-333,
UltraSPARC IIi-360, UltraSPARC IIi-360R, and UltraSPARC-IIi-440R. The architecture
complies with SPARC V9 instruction set, which enables the system to use a wide
range of peripherals and high performance Solaris 2.6. For further details on the
CPU refer to SME1040 Highly Integrated 64-bit RISC Processor, PCI Interface Data
Sheet document number 805-0086-02.

3.3.2 Main Memory Modules

The Ultra AXi architecture uses 128 data bits + 16 ECC bits in a single memory
access. This is achieved by populating 2 memory DIMMs in a Pair. The Ultra AXi
uses DRAM, EDO, Buffered, 10 or 11-bit Column Address, 3.3V, 60ns, 72-bit, 168-pin
DIMMs. The design has 4 DIMM Pairs of 8 sockets. The 144-bit Memory Data bus is
routed and multiplexed through BMX devices into the CPU Module as a 72-bit bus.
The memory design includes Error Check and Correction (ECC). A single bit error in
a 64-bit word is corrected on the fly. Errors of 2-bits or more are detected and flagged
to system software for error handling. This assures very high data integrity and a
reliable system. The design accommodates different capacity memory modules in 4
Pairs (both DIMMs in a Pair must be the same size). Depending upon the
combination of DIMMs used, it is possible to have from 32MB to 1GB populated.
(32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 80MB, 96MB, 112MB, 128MB...up to 1GB in 16MB increments).
CAS before RAS refresh is used. The memory organization of 10-bit column address
is supported in all DIMM Pairs. 11-bit column address is supported in DIMM Pairs 0
and 2 only. See FIGURE C-14 on page C-17, TABLE C-4 on page C-18 and TABLE C-5
on page C-20 for specific DIMM combinations.

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 Caution – Use 60 ns DIMMs only on the Ultra AXi motherboard.

3.3.3 Flash Memory

There is a 1Mx8bit Flash memory device on the EBus2. This is pre-programed with
the OBP code. The CPU fetches initial executable codes from Flash memory upon
power-on. The Flash memory is field reprogammable.

3.3.4 TOD/NVRAM
The Non-Volatile Memory PROM and a Time of Day (TOD) clock are both contained
in a module mounted on the motherboard. This module has its own lithium battery
to operate the clock and to keep the contents of the NVRAM during power-off
situations. This module is field removable. Module is a SGS Thomson
Microelectronics SGS-M48T59Y.

3.3.5 FFB2 Graphics

This is a high speed, high resolution graphics card, made and supported by Sun. It
interfaces directly with the CPU over the high performance UPA64S bus. The
motherboard accommodates one FFB2 card which is optional for high performance
video applications.

Note – The FFB2 card obstructs one PCI slot. When this card is installed, only 5 PCI
slots are available

3.3.6 Communication Ports

There are two serial communication ports available to the user, both ports are wired
to a single 25-pin connector, J1802, accessible at the rear panel. See A.4.2 on page A-
27. Both ports are capable of communicating with an interface at RS-232 level
(+12V to -12V swing) and RS-423 level (+5V to Gnd) by jumper settings on J1804 and
J1806. See TABLE A-1 on page A-3 and FIGURE A-1 on page A-2. Each channel is
progammable to operate in synchronous mode or asynchronous mode. In
asynchronous mode each channel is programmable to operate at various baud rates.
In synchronous mode, the program selects to the clock, or may be programmed to

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 use an external clock. To use Channel-A, connect a standard 25 pin terminal cable to
the DTE. To use Channel-B, connect the standard 25 pin terminal cable to the “B”
end of the “Y” splitter cable, see A.4.2 on page A-27. Using the “Y” splitter cable it is
possible to use both channels simultaneously. Implemented using Seimens SAB8223
on the EBus2, with full interrupt support. During system power up, if no keyboard
or video interface is found, the system defaults to communicate through TTY-A
(Channel-A of the ComPorts).

3.3.7 Printer Port

A parallel interface for printers is provided on this port (J0901) and is compliant
with IEEE1284. It is implemented to work in DMA mode for high throughput and
works with all standard printers when used with a cable of the recommended type
and length. Super IO chip NS87307 provides the interface circuitry.

3.3.8 Sun Keyboard and Mouse

The standard Ultra AXi motherboard supports the Sun type 5 keyboard (SunExpress
Part No. 320-1234) and mouse (SunExpress Part No. X494A). This keyboard uses the
8 pin DIN connector (J0902) located on the rear panel. See A.3.13 on page A-25. The
Sun Keyboard has a speaker for “beep” signals built in. Localization for other
language keyboard is supported by Solaris. Consult the Solaris documentation for
specific details. Super IO chip NS87307 provides the interface circuitry.

3.3.9 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse

Most types of PS/2 Keyboards and PS/2 Mouse devices are supported. The interface
connectors on the motherboard are J2500 for the PS/2 mouse header and J2501 for
the keyboard header. See A.2.3 on page A-5 and A.2.4 on page A-5. The interface
signals are brought to the rear panel using a cable adapter detailed in A.4.1 on
page A-26. Keyboards of 84 keys, 101 keys, 102 keys and 104 keys layout are
supported. For details on keyboard mapping for different languages, consult the
Solaris documentation. While a mouse with one, two or three buttons are all
supported, most Solaris applications function best with a three button mouse. For
details on mouse button mappings, consult the Solaris documentation. Super IO chip
NS87307 provides the interface circuitry.

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3.3.10 Floppy Drive
One 3.5 inch, 1.44MB floppy drive is supported. Only manual eject is supported.
Super IO chip NS87307 provides the interface circuitry.

3.3.11 Ethernet Port

The Ethernet interface is a twisted pair type using an RJ45 connector at the rear
panel. The interface incorporates an auto negotiate feature to auto-detect 10Mbits/
sec. or 100Mbits/sec. bit rate and will auto-configure itself on the fly. See A.3.12 on
page A-24 for pin-out details. Sun ASIC PCIO STP2003QFP provides the circuitry to
support this function. A National DP83840A is used as a physical layer device (PHY)
for Ethernet 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T using category 5 unshielded, twisted pair
cables.

3.3.12 External and Internal SCSI Interface

The Ultra AXi fully implements SCSI on an UltraWide 16-bit bus which supports
transfer rates up to 40MB/sec. The SCSI connectors are 68-pin Amp type, single-
ended signals with an active terminator mounted on the motherboard. See A.3.7 on
page A-19 and A.3.8 on page A-20. Each SCSI cable requires a terminator on the last
device. SCSI is implemented with Character mode, Block mode DMA and single
initiator supports. There is extensive Solaris support for a wide variety of devices
such as hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape drives. Symbios chip SYM53C876 provides
the dual channel SCSI support.

3.3.13 PCI Bus Connectors

There are six PCI slots provided. All the slots are similar, they are 33 MHz, 32-bit, 5V
only. PCI slots 1, 2, 3 are on the internal PCI-A bus segment and PCI slots 4, 5, 6 are
on the PCI-B bus segment. See FIGURE A-1 on page A-2. All 6 PCI slots are identical
in characteristics. The PCI Bus is compliant with PCI 2.1 specification.

Note – If the FFB2 board is used, it blocks one PCI slot, leaving five usable slots.

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3.3.14 Memory Bus
The UltraSPARC IIi CPU manages all memory control signals and multiplexes the
address lines for standard DRAMs. The data bus is 128-bits wide plus-16 bits ECC.
This 144-bit wide bus is converted to a 72-bit bus using 6 multiplexer chips to
interface with the CPU.

3.3.15 UPA64S Bus

The Sun Creator Graphics card family is supported for 2D and 3D graphics. The card
interfaces to the motherboard with a UPA64S connector, and to standard Sun
monitors with a 13W3 video connector. This is an internal bus only.

3.3.16 PCI 66 Bus

The UltraSPARC IIi CPU module has a PCI-66 bus. The bus operates at 66 MHz, 3.3V
and has characteristics similar to PCI specifications. The PCI-66 bus is bridged to the
PCI-A and PCI-B buses by the Sun ASIC Advanced PCI Bridge (APB) SME2411BGA-
66. This is an internal bus.

3.3.17 EBus2
This is a versatile 8-bit data, 24-bit address bus similar to an ISA bus. Components
on this bus provide economical interfaces to the Sun keyboard and mouse, PS/2
keyboard, PS/2 mouse, printers, floppy drives, serial ports, flash memory and
NVRAM/TOD devices. This is an internal bus only.

3.4 Advanced System Monitoring (ASM)

The ASM features implemented in the Ultra AXi monitor critical temperatures,
voltages, and the optional cooling fans. The ASM features will issue warnings for
high temperatures, low voltage, optional cooling fan failure and will initiate system
shutdown due to high temperature. ASM features also control the operation of the
two optional cooling fans. These functions and features are implemented internally
using dedicated circuitry that operates on the I2C serial-bit-bus. To support these
functions and features, OBP 3.10.4 or later and Solaris 2.6 HW: 3/98 or later is
required.

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 Further details regarding ASM can be found in the Sun document “SPARCengine
UltraAXi ASM Utilization and Calibration” Application Note, Part Number
(805-4877-01).

3.4.1 Temperature Monitoring Points

Temperatures are monitored at four thermistors. See FIGURE B-9 on page B-7 and
FIGURE B-13 on page B-12.
■ On the CPU module under the CPU heatsink (in all versions of CPU)
■ On the motherboard, R3407, near the mounting hole between J2002, J2001 PCI
connectors
■ On the motherboard, R3409, below the CPU module near J0101 CPU connector
■ On the motherboard, R3406, in between the CPU and Memory DIMM sockets

3.4.2 Voltage Monitoring Nodes

The ATX power supply generates a signal called Power_OK. This signal is a result of
a 'Voltage OK' condition when +3.3V and +5.0V are above 90% of their value. This is
one source of the voltage monitoring signal.
An onboard DC to DC converter generates the core voltage for the CPU: 2.6V ±5% or
1.9V ±5%, depending on the CPU module. The motherboard has circuitry to check
that this voltage is within ±10%. This is the second source of voltage monitoring
signal.

3.4.3 Fan Control and Monitoring

There are connectors to power two fans from the motherboard. The fans must be
able to operate with variable power conditions for speed control and must provide a
TTL level signal to indicate whether the fan is rotating or not. The 3-pin connectors
J3602 and J3603 are used to connect the fans. See A.2.8 on page A-7 and A.2.9 on
page A-7.
The CPU fan is required for CPU modules with straight fin heatsinks (e.g., 360 MHz,
part number 501-5148-xx; 440 MHz, part number 501-5149-xx)

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 Note – Connector J3603 powers a Sun-supplied CPU fan for CPU modules with
straight fin heatsinks (e.g., 360 MHz, part number 501-5148-xx; 440 MHz, part
number 501-5149-xx). An OEM-supplied front fan may also be required for CPU
modules with pin fin heatsinks depending on system thermal performance.
Connector J3602 powers an optional fan on all versions of CPU modules used with
the Ultra AXi.

3.4.4 OBP Functions for ASM

Under OBP, the 'env-monitor' variable defines 4 options to perform ASAM functions.
In OBP-Ver: 3.10.4, by default ASM is turned off.
Temperature monitoring provides a “Warning” message when the CPU temperature
rises out of limits. At extreme temperatures, ASM will initiate a “System
ShutDown”.
Voltage Monitoring provides a “Warning” when low voltages are detected.
The fan control function drives the fan at maximum speed. The fan monitor function
detects non operational fan(s).
The OBP is also responsible for generating the required 'ASM node' with associated
'property' for Solaris Drivers to implement ASM functions.
Refer to Appendix D for details on how OBP implements the ASM features.

3.4.5 Solaris Driver Functions for ASM

In the add-on package released for Solaris 2.6 HW: 3/98, ASM device drivers are
provided to implement ASM functions.

Temperature monitoring provides a “Warning” message if the CPU overheats. At

sufficient out of limit temperatures, the ASM driver initiates a “System ShutDown”.

Voltage monitoring provides a “Warning” when low voltages are detected.

The fan control function drives the fan at a defined speed. Internal decision tables
determine the speed of the fan to one of the four predefined speeds. The decision is
based on the input values of the temperature readings at the four thermistors. The
fan monitor function will detect a non-operational fan.

Caution – You must use the boot -r reconfiguration command each time the
machine is booted to attach the ASM drivers. Otherwise, the system runs without
ASM protection at the Solaris level.

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3.5 Miscellaneous Information
Either the Sun keyboard and mouse or PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse is supported
as the input device, and either TTYA or a video card is supported as the output
device. The determination of the input and output devices at power-up by the OBP
is shown in TABLE 3-1.

TABLE 3-1 Determining Input and Output Devices at Power-up

Configuration at Power-up Factory Defaults

Video Card PS/2 Keyboard Sun Keyboard Input Device Output Device

None None None TTYA TTYA

None None Present Sun keyboard TTYA
None Present None PS/2 keyboard TTYA
None Present Present PS/2 keyboard TTYA
Present None None TTYA TTYA
Present None Present Sun keyboard Video card
Present Present None PS/2 keyboard Video card
Present Present Present PS/2 keyboard Video card

There is adequate system level support to configure multiple video devices. At the
maximum, FFB2 plus 5 PCI graphics can be supported. If both FFB2 and PCI
graphics cards are used the system will default to FFB as console.

No system support is available to boot from floppy.

Volume Manager in Solaris has the capability of electrically ejecting removable

media. When using floppy drives, magnetic tape drives or CD-ROMs, the
appropriate eject commands should be used. The floppy drive is manual eject only.
Refer to the Solaris documentation.

Devices which participate in the Boot Process such as Boot Device, Standard IO,
must have OBP support.

The Ultra AXi motherboard has built-in OBP support for certain PCI graphics cards
from ATI. See Appendix E.

Use of Sun keyboards other than the Type 5 may result in unpredictable operation.
For example, the front power switch will not shut down the machine with a Sun
Type 4 keyboard attached.

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The boot -r command must be used to reconfigure the system if any cards are
added, removed or moved from one expansion slot to another, or if memory DIMMs
are added or removed or any other changes are made to the system configuration.

If the system has a monitor installed, but no keyboard the output will be TTY-A.

The system requires a minimum of 16MB of installed DRAM to operate in OBP, and
an additional 16 MB for a total of 32MB to operate Solaris.

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CHAPTER 4

Sequence of Events at Power Up

This chapter details the sequence of events that occur at Power Up in the reference
configuration described in Appendix C. Interaction with OBP and Solaris is referred
to where applicable. This sequence does not address all possible configurations.

4.1 Configuration
A minimum configuration for the Ultra AXi motherboard is:
■ Ultra AXi motherboard with OBP3.10.8 or later
■ 32MB Memory
■ UltraSPARC IIi CPU Module
■ Console terminal connected to TTYA
■ Boot Device - network

The reference configuration for this manual is:

■ Ultra AXi motherboard with OBP3.10.8
■ 128MB Memory
■ UltraSPARC IIi CPU @270MHz
■ ATI graphic card in a PCI slot connected to monitor
■ Sun Type 5 keyboard
■ Boot Device - Disk
■ OBP environment:
■ Boot-device = hard disk
■ Diag-switch? = false
■ Diag-Level = min
■ Auto-boot? = false

4-1
 TABLE 4-1 Power Up Sequence

Phase Description Observation

Power-Connected When Power is connected, +5V SB power will be No fan rotation, no LED
Rear switch ON present. This Stand By power is available to the front Illumination.
panel power switch circuitry.
The Front Panel Power_On signal is driven to activate the power The fan in the power supply starts.
ON-OFF switch is supply. All the outputs appear. The power supply The hard disk and CD-ROM devices
pressed verifies the outputs have reached the nominal value self-initialize.
(output sequence applies) and drives the Power_OK
signal.
POWER OK signal All chips and the CPU module are brought to an
generates RESET initialized state. The PCI cards also receive this
signal. signal to initialize their internal state. The SCSI
devices and the floppy drive may also initialize
Pressing RESET using this signal.
button generates
RESET signal
The CPU starts executing the instructions from the
Flash memory
Minimum required hardware registers initialized. The power LED will illuminate.
CPU clock speed is also determined and re-initialized.
Probe for keyboard entry to skip POST.
Execute POST. POST messages appear on TTYA
console
Probe for amount of installed memory on four banks.
Decompress and copy ROM/OBP code into RAM.
Probe keyboard. LED’s on keyboard blink.
Either keyboard or enclosure
speaker will beep.
Probe for amount of installed memory on four banks.
Graphic display device installed. Banner displayed
Execute NVRAMRC.
Probe FFB.
Probe PCIB, Ethernet interface, Ebus
Probe PCIB slot J2001.
Probe PCIB slot J2002

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 TABLE 4-1 Power Up Sequence (Continued)

Phase Description Observation

Probe PCIB slot J2003

Probe PCIA, SCSI device. HDD activity light illuminates
momentarily.
Probe PCIA slot J2101
Probe PCIA slot J2102
Probe PCIA slot J2103
Probe floppy disk drive. FDD activity light illuminates
momentarily.
At OBP Prompt User Control OBP Prompt appears ok
boot command PROM loads bootblock (bootblk) program Boot messages appear.
entered
Bootblook program loads boot (usfboot) program
The boot (usfboot) program loads the kernel
The kernel initializes itself, loads all boot device
drivers, modules and starts init process
The init process starts the run control scripts Boot process takes about 3 minute
Console login

Note – If a system is not working, check the cooling fans first to see if the system
shut down is due to a defective fan.

4.2 Reset Cautions

Review these cautions before proceeding.

Caution – Under certain conditions a soft reset (from the command line) may leave
! the system in an unknown state, indicated by a ”Wait-for-reset-timeout error”
message at the “OK” prompt. To correct this condition, power cycle the system.

Chapter 4 Sequence of Events at Power Up 4-3

 Caution – At the OS level, the push button reset may leave the system in an
! unknown state and may corrupt the disk. Only assert the push button reset at the
“OK” prompt or if maintaining the state of the disks is not critical. As in any Solaris-
based system, the correct shutdown process is to become super-user, sync the file
system, then finally halt the system.

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APPENDIX A

Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and

Adapters

All connectors shown as viewed from mating side.

Appendix A Contents
Jumpers Page A- 3
Headers Page A- 4
Connectors Page A- 8
Adapters Page A- 26

A-1
 J3603
CPU Connector to J1501 Power Connector
PCI 66 Bus

Serial/Parallel J1901
Connectors Memory
J0102

Sun Keyboard/
Mouse APB
RIC

CPU Connector to Serial

Memory/UPA64S Bus

External SCSI Connector Floppy

J0101
Connector
Ethernet

SCSI PCIO
PS/2 Pin 1
Keyboard J2501
J2103 UPA 64S
J0404
J0304
J0403
J0303
J0402
J0302
J0401
J0301
PS/2
Mouse J2500
J2102 J0601

PCI Connectors
Bus A J2101 J3303
TOD/
J2003 NVRAM
J1804 J1805 J1806 J3602
FLASH

J2002 Super I/O

PCI Connectors
Bus B J2001 J3201

J3302
J1001
Mounting Hole
10 places
SROMBO Internal SCSI
J1990
Connector
J1402 J1401

J3301
Default Jumper Settings
are indicated by shading

FIGURE A-1 Ultra AXi Jumper, Header, and Connector Layout

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A.1 Jumpers
TABLE A-1 shows the default motherboard jumper settings.

TABLE A-1 Motherboard Jumper Settings

Jumper Settings and Results

J1401 1-2 Flash Memory Write disabled

2-3 Flash Memory Write enabled (default)
J1402 1-2 Flash Memory selected (default)
2-3 ROM Emulator selected (used for system debug only)
J1804 1-2 RS232 (default)
2-3 RS423
J1806 1-2 RS232 (default)
2-3 RS423
J1805 1-2 FAST Serial
2-3 Normal RS232 (default)
No Jumper Normal
J3303[1] 2-4 Default power off
4-6 Default power on (default)
1. Available on the -08 and later versions of Ultra AXi.

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-3

A.2 Headers
TABLE A-2 Header Summary

Header Function

J1501 Reset Switch (front panel)

J1990 System Power On LED (front panel)
J2500 PS/2 Mouse (rear bracket)
J2501 PS/2 Keyboard (rear bracket)
J3201 Speaker (front panel)
J3301 Power ON-OFF Switch (front panel)
J3302 Reserved (No Jumper)
J3602 Optional/Back Fan
[1]
J3603 CPU/Front Fan
1. Required for CPU modules with straight fin heatsinks (e.g., 360
MHz, part number 501-5148-xx; 440 MHz, part number 501-5149-xx)

A.2.1 Reset Switch Header J1501

TABLE A-3 Reset Switch Header

Pin # Description

1 For factory use only.

2 Ground from reset switch.
3 Signal side from reset switch.

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A.2.2 Power On LED Header J1990
TABLE A-4 Power-On LED Header

Pin # Description

1 +LED (Vcc through resistor).

2 -LED (GND through logic).

A.2.3 PS/2 Mouse Header J2500

TABLE A-5 PS/2 Mouse Headers

Pin # Description

1 Data
2 Gnd
3 Vcc
4 Clk

A.2.4 PS/2 Keyboard Header J2501

TABLE A-6 PS/2 Keyboard Header

Pin # Description

1 Data
2 Gnd
3 Vcc
4 Clk

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-5

 A.2.5 PS/2 Speaker Header J3201

TABLE A-7 PS/2 Speaker Header

Pin # Description

1 Speaker.
2 N/C.
3 N/C.
4 Speaker.

A.2.6 Power On-Off Switch Header J3301

TABLE A-8 Power Enable Switch Header

Pin # Description

1 Power On-Off Signal

2 Ground.

A.2.7 Reserved (Do Not Use) J3302

TABLE A-9 Reserved Header

Pin # Description

1 Reserved
2 Reserved
3 Reserved
4 Reserved

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A.2.8 12V Optional/Back Fan Header J3602

TABLE A-10 12V Back Fan Header

Pin # Description[1]

1 Back fan fail

2 Power
3 GND
1. Refer to Section 2.1.14.2 “Fan Monitoring and
Control” on page 2-9 for more information about
these signals.

A.2.9 12V CPU/Front Fan Header J3603

TABLE A-11 12V CPU Fan Header[1]

Pin # Description[2]

1 Front fan fail

2 Power
3 GND
1. Required for CPU modules with straight fin heat-
sinks (e.g., 360 MHz, part number 501-5148-xx;
440 MHz, part number 501-5149-xx)
2. Refer to Section 2.1.14.2 “Fan Monitoring and
Control” on page 2-9 for more information about
these signals.

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-7

A.3 Connectors

A.3.1 ATX Power Connector J1901

Molex Inc. Part No. 39-29-9202

20 11

10 1

TABLE A-12 ATX Power Connector

Pin Voltage Pin Voltage

1 3.3V 11 3.3V
2 3.3V 12 -12V
3 COM 13 COM
4 5V 14 PS_ON
5 COM 15 COM
6 5V 16 COM
7 COM 17 COM
8 PW_OK 18 -5V
9 5V_SB 19 5V
10 +12V 20 5V

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 A.3.2 Memory DIMMs J0301, J0302, J0303, J0304
J0401, J0402, J0403, J0404
AMP Inc. Part No. 382826-4
FOXCONN Inc. Part No. AT08403-H6

TABLE A-13 Memory DIMMs Pinouts

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VCC 85 VSS 29 RFU 113 RFU 57 DQ22 141 DQ58

85

2 DQ0 86 DQ36 30 RAS0 114 NC 58 DQ23 142 DQ59

1

3 DQ1 87 DQ37 31 OE0 115 RFU 59 VCC 143 VCC

4 DQ2 88 DQ38 32 VSS 116 VSS 60 DQ24 144 DQ60
5 DQ3 89 DQ39 33 A0 117 A1 61 RFU 145 RFU
6 VCC 90 VCC 34 A2 118 A3 62 RFU 146 RFU
7 DQ4 91 DQ40 35 A4 119 A5 63 RFU 147 RFU
8 DQ5 92 DQ41 36 A6 120 A7 64 RFU 148 RFU
9 DQ6 93 DQ42 37 A8 121 A9 65 DQ25 149 DQ61
10 DQ7 94 DQ43 38 A10 122 NC 66 DQ26 150 DQ62
Connector Key 39 NC 123 NC 67 DQ27 151 DQ63
11 DQ8 95 DQ44 40 VCC 124 VCC 68 VSS 152 VSS
12 VSS 96 VSS Connector Key 69 DQ28 153 DQ64
13 DQ9 97 DQ45 41 RFU 125 RFU 70 DQ29 154 DQ65
14 DQ10 98 DQ46 42 RFU 126 B0 71 DQ30 155 DQ66
15 DQ11 99 DQ47 43 VSS 127 VSS 72 DQ31 156 DQ67
16 DQ12 100 DQ48 44 OE2 128 RFU 73 VCC 157 VCC
17 DQ13 101 DQ49 45 RAS2 129 NC 74 DQ32 158 DQ68
18 VCC 102 VCC 46 CAS4 130 NC 75 DQ33 159 DQ69
19 DQ14 103 DQ50 47 RFU 131 RFU 76 DQ34 160 DQ70
20 DQ15 104 DQ51 48 WE2 132 PDE 77 DQ35 161 DQ71
21 DQ16 105 DQ52 49 VCC 133 VCC 78 VSS 162 VSS
22 DQ17 106 DQ53 50 NC 134 NC 79 PD1 163 PD2
23 VSS 107 VSS 51 NC 135 NC 80 PD3 164 PD4
24 NC 108 NC 52 DQ18 136 DQ54 81 PD5 165 PD6
25 NC 109 NC 53 DQ19 137 DQ55 82 PD7 166 PD8
168
84

26 VCC 110 VCC 54 VSS 138 VSS 83 ID0 167 ID1

27 WE0 111 RFU 55 DQ20 139 DQ56 84 VCC 168 VCC
28 CAS0 112 NC 56 DQ21 140 DQ57

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-9

A.3.3 UltraSPARC Module (Memory and UPA64S)
Connector J0101
AMP Inc. Part No. 536279-8

TABLE A-14 UltraSPARC Module (Memory/UPA64S) Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

181 2 VID<1> 1 VID<0>

4 VID<3> 3 VID<2>
2 1
6 VID<4> 181 GND 5 NC
8 MFG_L 182 GND 7 GND
10 GND 183 GND 9 XCVR_CLK<0>
181 12 XCVR_CLK<1> 184 GND 11 GND

192 14 GND 13 XCVR_CLK<2>

16 XCVR_RD_CNTL<0> 15 GND
56 55
18 XCVR_SEL_L 17 XCVR_OEA_L
20 XCVR_RD_CNTL<1> 19 XCVR_OEB_L
22 XCVR_WR_CNTL<1> 21 XCVR_WR_CNTL<0>
24 GND 23 NC
26 RAM_ADR<02> 185 VDD 25 GND
28 RAM_ADR<03> 186 VDD 27 RAM_ADR<00>
30 RAM_ADR<06> 187 VDD 29 RAM_ADR<01>
32 RAM_ADR<08> 188 VDD 31 RAM_ADR<04>
34 RAM_ADR<09> 33 RAM_ADR<05>
36 RAM_ADR<10> 35 RAM_ADR<07>
38 RAM_ADR<12> 37 RAM_ADR<11>
40 GND 39 GND
42 UPA_DATABUS<02> 41 UPA_DATABUS<00>
44 UPA_DATABUS<04> 43 UPA_DATABUS<01>
46 UPA_DATABUS<06> 189 GND 45 UPA_DATABUS<03>
48 UPA_DATABUS<08> 190 GND 47 UPA_DATABUS<05>
50 UPA_DATABUS<10> 191 GND 49 UPA_DATABUS<07>
52 UPA_DATABUS<12> 192 GND 51 UPA_DATABUS<09>
54 UPA_DATABUS<14> 53 UPA_DATABUS<11>
56 UPA_DATABUS<16> 55 UPA_DATABUS<13>

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 TABLE A-14 UltraSPARC Module (Memory/UPA64S) Connector (Continued)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

58 UPA_DATABUS<18> 57 UPA_DATABUS<15>
60 UPA_DATABUS<20> 59 UPA_DATABUS<17>
62 UPA_DATABUS<22> 61 UPA_DATABUS<19>
64 UPA_DATABUS<24> 63 UPA_DATABUS<21>
66 UPA_DATABUS<26> 193 VDD 65 UPA_DATABUS<23>
68 UPA_DATABUS<28> 194 VDD 67 UPA_DATABUS<25>
70 UPA_DATABUS<30> 195 VDD 69 UPA_DATABUS<27>

58 57 72 UPA_DATABUS<32> 196 VDD 71 UPA_DATABUS<29>

74 UPA_DATABUS<34> 73 UPA_DATABUS<31>
193 76 UPA_DATABUS<36> 75 UPA_DATABUS<33>
78 UPA_DATABUS<37> 77 UPA_DATABUS<35>
80 NC 79 GND
82 VDD 81 NC

204 84 MEM_RAST_L<1> 83 MEM_WE_L

118 117 86 MEM_CAS_L<1> 197 GND 85 MEM_CAS_L<0>

88 MEM_RAST_L<2> 198 GND 87 MEM_RAST_L<0>
90 MEM_RASB_L<0> 199 GND 89 MEM_RAST_L<3>
92 MEM_RASB_L<2> 200 GND 91 MEM_RASB_L<1>
94 GND 93 MEM_RASB_L<3>
96 UPA_DATABUS<38> 95 VDD
98 UPA_DATABUS<40> 97 UPA_DATABUS<39>
100 UPA_DATABUS<42> 99 UPA_DATABUS<41>
102 UPA_DATABUS<44> 101 UPA_DATABUS<43>
104 UPA_DATABUS<46> 103 GND
106 UPA_DATABUS<48> 201 VDD 105 UPA_DATABUS<45>
108 UPA_DATABUS<50> 202 VDD 107 UPA_DATABUS<47>
110 UPA_DATABUS<52> 203 VDD 109 UPA_DATABUS<114>
112 GND 204 VDD 111 UPA_DATABUS<51>
114 UPA_DATABUS<54> 113 UPA_DATABUS<53>
116 UPA_DATABUS<56> 115 UPA_DATABUS<55>
118 UPA_DATABUS<58> 117 UPA_DATABUS<57>

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-11

 TABLE A-14 UltraSPARC Module (Memory/UPA64S) Connector (Continued)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

120 UPA_DATABUS<60> 119 UPA_DATABUS<59>

122 UPA_DATABUS<62> 121 UPA_DATABUS<61>
124 UPA_DATABUS<64> 123 UPA_DATABUS<63>
126 UPA_DATABUS<66> 205 GND 125 UPA_DATABUS<65>
128 UPA_DATABUS<68> 206 GND 127 UPA_DATABUS<67>
130 UPA_DATABUS<70> 207 GND 129 UPA_DATABUS<69>
132 UPA_DATABUS<71> 208 GND 131 NC
134 VDD 133 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<14>
136 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<28> 135 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<13>
138 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<27> 137 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<12>
140 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<26> 139 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<11>
142 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<25> 141 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<10>
144 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<24> 143 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<09>
146 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<23> 209 VDD 145 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<08>

120 119
148 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<22> 210 VDD 147 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<07>
150 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<21> 211 VDD 149 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<06>
205
152 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<20> 212 VDD 151 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<05>
154 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<19> 153 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<04>
156 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<18> 155 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<03>
158 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<17> 157 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<02>
160 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<16> 159 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<01>
180 179
162 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<15> 161 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<00>

216 164 GND 163 VDD

166 NC 213 GND 165 UPA_CLK_POS
168 S_DATA 214 GND 167 UPA_CLK_NEG
170 GND 215 GND 169 GND
172 S_REPLY<2> 216 GND 171 ADR_VLD
174 P_REPLY<0> 173 P_REPLY<1>
176 S_REPLY<1> 175 S_REPLY<0>
178 S_LOAD 177 S_CLK
180 VDD 179 VDD

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A.3.4 UltraSPARC Module (PCI-66) Connector J0102
AMP Inc. Part No. 536279-5

TABLE A-15 PCI 66 Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

121 2 VDD CORE 1 VDD CORE

4 GND 3 GND
2 1
6 VDD CORE 121 VDD CORE 5 VDD CORE
8 GND 122 VDD CORE 7 GND
10 GND 123 VDD CORE 9 GND
12 GND 124 VDD CORE 11 GND
14 VDD CORE 13 VDD CORE
132 16 GND 15 GND
58 57 18 GND 17 GND
20 VDD CORE 19 VDD CORE
22 GND 21 GND
24 VDD CORE 23 VDD CORE
26 GND 125 VDD CORE 25 GND
28 GND 126 VDD CORE 27 GND
30 GND 127 VDD CORE 29 GND
32 VDD CORE 128 VDD CORE 31 VDD CORE
34 GND 33 GND
36 VDD CORE 35 VDD CORE
38 GND 37 GND
40 PAD<01> 39 PAD<00>
42 PAD<03> 41 PAD<02>
44 PAD<05> 43 PAD<04>
46 PCBE_L<0> 129 GND 45 PAD<06>
48 PAD<09> 130 GND 47 PAD<07>
50 PAD<10> 131 GND 49 PAD<08>
52 PAD<12> 132 GND 51 PAD<11>
54 PAD<14> 53 PAD<13>
56 PCBE_L<01> 55 PAD<15>
58 PSERR_L 57 PPAR

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-13

 TABLE A-15 PCI 66 Connector Pinouts (Continued)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

60 PREQ_L<2> 59 NC
62 PDEVSEL_L 61 PPER_L
64 PIRDY_L 63 PREQ_L<3>
66 PCBE_L<02> 133 VDD +3.3V 65 PSTOP_L
68 PAD<17> 134 VDD +3.3V 67 PTRDY_L
70 PAD<19> 135 VDD +3.3V 69 PFRAME_L
72 PAD<21> 136 VDD +3.3V 71 PAD<16>
60 59 74 PAD<22> 73 PAD<18>
76 PAD<23> 75 PAD<20>
133
78 PCBE_L<03> 77 PREQ_L<1>
80 PAD<27> 79 PAD<24>
82 PAD<28> 81 PAD<25>
84 PAD<29> 83 PAD<26>
86 PAD<31> 137 GND 85 PAD<30>
120 119 88 PCI_CLK_SEL0 138 GND 87 PGNT_L<0>
90 PREQ_L<0> 139 GND 89 RESET_L
144
92 GND 140 GND 91 GND
94 PCI_REF_CLK 93 SB_PCI_CLK
96 GND 95 GND
98 PGNT_L<1> 97 PGNT_<2>
100 PGNT_L<3> 99 EMPTY<0>
102 DRAIN 101 EMPTY<1>
104 INT_NM<1> 103 INT_NM<0>
106 INT_NM<3> 141 VDD +3.3V 105 NT_NM<2>
108 INT_NM<5> 142 VDD +3.3V 107 INT_NM<4>
110 PB_RST_L 143 VDD +3.3V 109 SYS_RST_L
112 TCLK 144 VDD +3.3V 111 X_RST_L
114 TMS 113 MODULE_TDO
116 TEMP_SENSE1 115 MODULE_TDI
118 TEMP_SENSE0 117 TRST_L
120 EPD 119 PCI_CLK_SEL1

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A.3.5 UPA64S (Vertical FFB) Connector J0601
AMP Inc. Part No. 145236-2
This connector uses four contact blades in each cavity. The top pair (furthest from
the board) are separately wired and the bottom pair are connected. See Section AA
below.

TABLE A-16 UPA64S (Vertical FFB) Connector Pinouts

1 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 VCC 2 VCC 3 VCC

A A
4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC
7 SPARE0 8 VCC 9 VCC
10 SPARE2 11 GND 12 SPARE1
13 USB_DATA- 14 VCC 15 USB_DATA+
16 SPARE6 17 GND 18 SPARE7
19 -12V 20 VCC 21 + 12V
22 UPA_DATABUS<61> 23 GND 24 + 12V
25 UPA_DATABUS<63> 26 VDD 27 UPA_DATABUS<62>
28 UPA_DATABUS<59> 29 GND 30 UPA_DATABUS<60>
31 UPA_DATABUS<57> 32 VDD 33 UPA_DATABUS<58>
34 UPA_DATABUS<55> 35 GND 36 UPA_DATABUS<56>
37 UPA_DATABUS<53> 38 VDD 39 UPA_DATABUS<54>
40 UPA_DATABUS<51> 41 GND 42 UPA_DATABUS<52>
43 UPA_DATABUS<49> 44 VDD 45 UPA_DATABUS<50>
46 UPA_DATABUS<47> 47 GND 48 UPA_DATABUS<48>
49 UPA_DATABUS<45> 50 VDD 51 UPA_DATABUS<46>
52 UPA_DATABUS<43> 53 GND 54 UPA_DATABUS<44>
55 UPA_DATABUS<41> 56 VDD 57 UPA_DATABUS<42>
3 1
58 UPA_DATABUS<39> 59 GND 60 UPA_DATABUS<40>
61 UPA_DATABUS<37> 62 VDD 63 UPA_DATABUS<38>
2
64 UPA_DATABUS<35> 65 GND 66 UPA_DATABUS<36>
67 UPA_DATABUS<33> 68 VDD 69 UPA_DATABUS<34>
70 UPA_DATABUS<31> 71 GND 72 UPA_DATABUS<32>
SECTION AA 73 UPA_DATABUS<29> 74 VDD 75 UPA_DATABUS<30>

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-15

 TABLE A-16 UPA64S (Vertical FFB) Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

76 UPA_DATABUS<27> 77 GND 78 UPA_DATABUS<28>

79 UPA_DATABUS<25> 80 VDD 81 UPA_DATABUS<26>
1 82 UPA_DATABUS<23> 83 GND 84 UPA_DATABUS<24>

A A 85 UPA_DATABUS<21> 86 VDD 87 UPA_DATABUS<22>

88 UPA_DATABUS<19> 89 GND 90 UPA_DATABUS<20>
91 UPA_DATABUS<17> 92 VDD 93 UPA_DATABUS<18>
94 UPA_DATABUS<15> 95 GND 96 UPA_DATABUS<16>
Connector Key
97 UPA_DATABUS<13> 98 VDD 99 UPA_DATABUS<14>
100 UPA_DATABUS<11> 101 GND 102 UPA_DATABUS<12>
103 UPA_DATABUS<09> 104 VDD 105 UPA_DATABUS<10>
106 UPA_DATABUS<07> 107 GND 108 UPA_DATABUS<08>
109 UPA_DATABUS<05> 110 VDD 111 UPA_DATABUS<06>
112 UPA_DATABUS<03> 113 GND 114 UPA_DATABUS<04>
115 UPA_DATABUS<01> 116 VDD 117 UPA_DATABUS<02>
118 VCC 119 GND 120 UPA_DATABUS<00>
121 VCC 122 VDD 123 VCC
124 TCLK2 125 GND 126 GND
127 MOD1_TDI 128 VDD 129 UPA_CLK_POS
130 A_TDI 131 GND 132 UPA_CLK_NEG
133 TRST_L 134 VCC 135 GND
3 1 136 MOD_TMS 137 GND 138 VCC
139 VCC 140 VCC 141 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<28>
2 142 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<27> 143 GND 144 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<26>
145 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<25> 146 VDD 147 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<24>
148 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<23> 149 GND 150 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<22>

SECTION AA
151 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<21> 152 VDD 153 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<20>
154 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<19> 155 GND 156 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<18>
157 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<17> 158 VDD 159 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<16>
160 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<15> 161 GND 162 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<14>

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 TABLE A-16 UPA64S (Vertical FFB) Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 163 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<13> 164 VDD 165 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<12>

166 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<11> 167 GND 168 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<10>
A A
169 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<09> 170 VDD 171 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<08>
172 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<07> 173 GND 174 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<06>
175 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<05> 176 VDD 177 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<04>
178 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<03> 179 GND 180 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<02>
181 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<01> 182 VDD 183 UPA_ADDRESSBUS<00>
184 UPA_P_REPLY<1> 185 GND 186 UPA_ADDRESS_VALID
187 UPA_P_REPLY<0> 188 VDD 189 UPA_P_REPLY<0>
190 UPA_P_REPLY<2> 191 GND 192 UPA_S_REPLY<1>
193 FFB_INT-L 194 VDD 195 UPA_RESET_L
196 SPEED<1> 197 GND 198 SPEED<0>
199 POWER_OK 200 VCC 201 SPEED<2>
202 SPARE8 203 GND 204 SPARE9
205 SPARE10 206 VCC 207 SPARE11
208 SPARE4 209 GND 210 SPARE5
211 VCC 212 VCC 213 SPARE3
214 VCC 215 GND 216 VCC
217 VCC 218 VCC 219 VCC

3 1

SECTION AA

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-17

 A.3.6 PCI 32-Bit Connectors J2001, J2002, J2003
J2101, J2102, J2103
AMP Inc. Part No. 145154-4

TABLE A-17 32-Bit PCI Connector Pinouts

B1 A1 Pin Side B Side A Pin Side B Side A

1 -12V TRST# 32 AD[17] AD[16]
2 TCK +12V 33 C/BE[2]# +3.3V
3 GND TMS 34 GND FRAME#
4 TDO TDI 35 IRDY# GND
5 +5V +5V 36 +3.3V TRDY#
6 +5V INTA# 37 DEVSEL# GND
7 INTB# INTC# 38 GND STOP#
8 INTD# +5V 39 LOCK# +3.3V
9 PRSNT1# Reserved 40 PERR# SDONE
10 Reserved +5V (I/O) 41 +3.3V SBO#
11 PRSNT#2 Reserved 42 SERR# GND
12 GND GND 43 +3.3V PAR
13 GND GND 44 C/BE[1]# AD[15]
14 Reserved Reserved 45 AD[14] +3.3V
15 GND RST# 46 GND AD[13]
16 CLK +5V (I/O) 47 AD[12] AD[11]
17 GND GNT# 48 AD[10] GND
18 REQ# GND 49 GND AD[09]
19 +5V (I/O) Reserved 50 Connector Key
20 AD[31] AD[30] 51 Connector Key
21 AD[29] +3.3V 52 AD[08] C/BE[0]#
B62 A62
22 GND AD[28] 53 AD[07] 3.3V
23 AD[27] AD[26] 54 +3.3V AD[06]
24 AD[25] GND 55 AD[05] AD[04]
25 +3.3V AD[24] 56 AD[03] GND
26 C/BE[3]# IDSEL 57 GND AD[02]
27 AD[23] +3.3V 58 AD[01] AD[00]
28 GND AD[22] 59 +5V (I/O) +5V (I/O)
29 AD[21] AD[20] 60 ACK64# REQ64#
30 AD[19] GND 61 +5V +5V
31 +3.3V AD[18] 62 +5V +5V

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 A.3.7 Internal SCSI Connector J1001
AMP Inc. Part No. 786555-7

TABLE A-18 SCSI Internal Connector (Channel A) Pinouts

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 GND 35 SCSI_AC_DAT<12>
2 GND 36 SCSI_AC_DAT<13>
3 GND 37 SCSI_AC_DAT<14>
1 35
4 GND 38 SCSI_AC_DAT<15>
5 GND 39 SCSI_AC_PAR<1>
6 GND 40 SCSI_AC_DAT<0>
7 GND 41 SCSI_AC_DAT<1>
8 GND 42 SCSI_AC_DAT<2>
9 GND 43 SCSI_AC_DAT<3>
10 GND 44 SCSI_AC_DAT<4>
11 GND 45 SCSI_AC_DAT<5>
12 GND 46 SCSI_AC_DAT<6>
13 GND 47 SCSI_AC_DAT<7>
14 GND 48 SCSI_AC_PAR<0>
15 GND 49 GND
16 GND 50 GND
17 TERMPWRA 51 TERMPWRA
18 TERMPWRA 52 TERMPWRA
19 GND 53 GND
20 GND 54 GND
21 GND 55 SCSI_AC_ATN_L
22 GND 56 GND
23 GND 57 SCSI_AC_BSY_L
24 GND 58 SCSI_AC_ACK_L
25 GND 59 SCSI_AC_RST_L
26 GND 60 SCSI_AC_MSG_L
34 68 27 GND 61 SCSI_AC_SEL_L
28 GND 62 SCSI_AC_CD_L
29 GND 63 SCSI_AC_REQ_L
30 GND 64 SCSI_AC_IO_L
31 GND 65 SCSI_AC_DAT<8>
32 GND 66 SCSI_AC_DAT<9>
33 GND 67 SCSI_AC_DAT<10>
34 GND 68 SCSI_AC_DAT<11>

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-19

 A.3.8 External SCSI Connector J1003
AMP Inc. Part No. 749076-7

TABLE A-19 SCSI External Connector (Channel B) Pinouts

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 GND 35 SCSI_BC_DAT<12>
2 GND 36 SCSI_BC_DAT<13>
1 35
3 GND 37 SCSI_BC_DAT<14>
4 GND 38 SCSI_BC_DAT<15>
5 GND 39 SCSI_BC_PAR<1>
6 GND 40 SCSI_BC_DAT<0>
7 GND 41 SCSI_BC_DAT<1>
8 GND 42 SCSI_BC_DAT<2>
9 GND 43 SCSI_BC_DAT<3>
10 GND 44 SCSI_BC_DAT<4>
11 GND 45 SCSI_BC_DAT<5>
12 GND 46 SCSI_BC_DAT<6>
13 GND 47 SCSI_BC_DAT<7>
14 GND 48 SCSI_BC_PAR<0>
15 GND 49 GND
16 GND 50 GND
17 TERMPWRB 51 TERMPWRB
18 TERMPWRB 52 TERMPWRB
19 GND 53 GND
20 GND 54 GND
21 GND 55 SCSI_BC_ATN_L
22 GND 56 GND
23 GND 57 SCSI_BC_BSY_L
24 GND 58 SCSI_BC_ACK_L
25 GND 59 SCSI_BC_RST_L
34 68 26 GND 60 SCSI_BC_MSG_L
27 GND 61 SCSI_BC_SEL_L
28 GND 62 SCSI_BC_CD_L
29 GND 63 SCSI_BC_REQ_L
30 GND 64 SCSI_BC_IO_L
31 GND 65 SCSI_BC_DAT<8>
32 GND 66 SCSI_BC_DAT<9>
33 GND 67 SCSI_BC_DAT<10>
34 GND 68 SCSI_BC_DAT<11>

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A.3.9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector J1902
AMP Inc. Part No. 104338-7
RNUGENT Part No. IDH-34LP-S3-TR
MOLEX Inc. Part No. 70246-3473

33 1

34 2

TABLE A-20 Floppy Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 GND 2 FD_DENSEL
3 GND 4 33_Ω_to_VCC
5 GND 6 FD_DRATE0_MSEN0
7 N/C 8 FD_INDEX_L
9 GND 10 MTR0_L
11 GND 12 FD_DRV1_SEL_L
13 N/C 14 FD_DRV0_SEL_L
15 GND 16 FD_MTR1_L
17 MSEN1 18 FD_DIR_L
19 GND 20 FD_STEP_L
21 GND 22 FD_WR_DAT_L
23 GND 24 FD_WR_GATE_L
25 GND 26 FD_TRK0_L
27 MSEN0 28 FD_WR_PROT_L
29 GND 30 FD_RD_DAT_L
31 GND 32 FD_HD_SEL_L
33 GND 34 FD_DSK_CHNG_L

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-21

A.3.10 Serial Port Male Connector J1802
AMP Inc. Part No. 750601-4

1 13

14 25

See TABLE A-27 on page A-27 for information and pinouts of “Y” cable serial port
adapter

TABLE A-21 DB-25 Serial Port Male Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 N/C 14 TXD-B
2 TXD-A 15 TRXC-A
3 RXD-A 16 RXD-B
4 RTS-A 17 RXC-A
5 CTS-A 18 TRXC-B
6 SYNC-A 19 RTS-B
7 Ground 20 DTR-A
8 DCD-A 21 NC
9 SYNC-B 22 NC
10 RXC-B 23 NC
11 DTR-B 24 TXC-A
12 DCD-B 25 TXC-B
13 CTS-B Metal Chassis Ground
Shell

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A.3.11 Parallel Port Female Connector J0901
AMP Inc. Part No. 750601-4

13 1

25 14

TABLE A-22 Parallel Port Connector Pinouts

Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name

1 Strobe_out_l 14 Auto_feed_out_l
2 Data[0] 15 Errpr_in_l
3 Data[1] 16 Init_out_l
4 Data[2] 17 Select_in_l
5 Data[3] 18 GND
6 Data[4] 19 GND
7 Data[5] 20 GND
8 Data[6] 21 GND
9 Data[7] 22 GND
10 Ack_out_l 23 GND
11 Busy_out_l 24 GND
12 Pe_in 25 GND
13 Select_out

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-23

A.3.12 EtherNet Transceiver Connector TP J2301
Stewart Inc. Part No. SS-6488S-A-NF-SB02
MAXCONN Part No. MJHS-R-88

1 8

Twisted pair connection. Auto-configuration determines either 10BASE-T or

100BASE-T operation.

TABLE A-23 Type RJ-45 Connector

Pin # Signal Name

1 Transmit Data +
2 Transmit Data -
3 Receive Data +
4 Presence Detect Tx
5 Presence Detect Tx
6 Receive Data -
7 Presence Detect Rx
8 Presence Detect Rx

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A.3.13 Sun Keyboard and Mouse J0902
AMP Inc. Part No. 749179-1
FOXCONN Part No. MH11083-K2-HT

8 7 6

5 4 3

2 1

Mini DIN Connector

TABLE A-24 Sun Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts

Pin # Signal

1 GND
2 GND
3 VCC KBD
4 MS in
5 SUN_KBD_OUT
6 VCC KBD
7 POWER_ON_L
8 VCC

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-25

A.4 Adapters

A.4.1 (PS/2) Keyboard and Mouse J2500 Mouse

Adapter J2501 Keyboard
6 5 6 5

Keyboard
3 3
Mouse

PS2
PS2

4 4
2 1 2 1

Motherboard
Connectors

PS/2 Back Panel and Adapter Connectors

TABLE A-25 PS/2 Mouse Connections

Signal DIN Connector Pin Motherboard Connector Pin

Data 1 1
NC 2
Gnd 3 2
Vcc 4 3
Clk 5 4
NC 6

TABLE A-26 PS/2 Keyboard Connections

Signal DIN Connector Pin Motherboard Connector Pin

Data 1 1
NC 2
Gnd 3 2
Vcc 4 3
Clk 5 4
NC 6

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A.4.2 Serial Port Channels A and B
TABLE A-27 shows the signals on the two 25-pin connectors when using a “Y” cable to
separate serial channels A and B. See Appendix A.3.10 for serial connector pinouts.

The splitter cable is available from Y.C. Cable USA, Inc., 4568 Enterprise Street,
Fremont, CA 94538, part number DB25F-2M10.

I/O Panel Connector

A B

1 13 1 13

14 25 14 25

TABLE A-27 25-Pin Serial Channel A and B Connectors (Y Cable)

Pin A Signal Name Pin A Signal Name Pin B Signal Name Pin B Signal Name

1 NC 14 NC 1 NC 14 NC
2 TXD-A 15 TRXC-A 2 TXD-B 15 TRXC-B
3 RXD-A 16 NC 3 RXD-B 16 NC
4 RTS-A 17 RXC-A 4 RTS-B 17 RXC-B
5 CTS-A 18 NC 5 CTS-B 18 NC
6 SYNC-A 19 NC 6 SYNC-B 19 NC
7 Ground 20 DTR-A 7 Ground 20 DTR-B
8 DCD-A 21 NC 8 DCD-B 21 NC
9 NC 22 NC 9 NC 22 NC
10 NC 23 NC 10 NC 23 NC
11 NC 24 TXC-A 11 NC 24 TXC-B
12 NC 25 NC 12 NC 25 NC
13 NC Metal Chassis 13 NC Metal Chassis
Shell Ground Shell Ground

Appendix A Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, and Adapters A-27

A-28 SPARCengine Ultra AXi OEM Technical Manual • May 1999
APPENDIX B

Mechanical Drawings

B.1 Ultra AXi Motherboard Dimensions

FIGURE B-1 shows a rear view of the Ultra AXi motherboard with dimensions to the
IO connectors and the IO aperture referenced to the mounting hole (0.000x0.000)
used as datum in FIGURE B-2.

158.75 131.9
(6.250) (5.193)

MOTHERBOARD

44.45
(1.750) DATUM; 0,0

3.81
(0.150)
I/O APERTURE
133.5 (5.256)
232.4 (9.150)

217.4 (8.559)

150.5 (5.926)

R1.8, 8X 42.24
(R0.071, 8X) (1.663)
MOTHERBOARD
30.5 (1.20) 49.1
0.00

(1.934)
20.4 (0.804)
15
13.9 (0.547) (0.590)
11.43 (0.450)
1.37 (0.054) 0.00
∅3.277, 4X 8.2 0.7
(∅0.129, 4X)∞∞ (0.323) (0.028) R1.9, 2X
(R0.075, 2X)
(11.244)

(6.005)
(8.435)
214.25
(9.392)

(0.65)
152.5
238.6
285.5

16.5

Dimensions mm (inch)

FIGURE B-1 Ultra AXi Motherboard IO View

B-1
 
,,



,,




 (167.35)

(182.24)
-0.1500

(227.33)
(20.32)

(22.86)

(34.29)
0.0310

0.3030

0.8000

0.9000

1.3500
(-3.81)

6.5885

7.1750

8.9501
(0.79)

(7.70) 11.3501
(288.29)

10.9380 11.1000
(277.83) (281.94)

10.7000 10.8750
(271.78) (276.22)

9.6390
(244.83)

8.7210
CPU MODULE
(221.51)

7.2500
(184.15)

6.3950
(162.43)
Pin 1
5.7660
(146.46)
5.350
(135.89)
4.9870
4.9000 (126.67)
(124.46)
4.3120
(109.52)

3.5120
(89.20) 3.4731
(88.22)
3.1000
(78.74)
2.7120
(68.88)

1.9120
(48.56)

1.1120
(28.24)

0.3120
(7.92)
0.0000 -0.3000
-0.3105 (-7.62)
(-7.89)
-0.6500
-0.4500 (-16.51)
(-11.43)
(0.94)
.0370
0.0000
-0.1000

(127.13)

(154.94)

(212.09)

(230.51)

(233.68)
(-2.54)

(31.12)

(79.35)
1.2250

3.1239

5.0050

6.1000

8.3500

9.0750

9.2001
(-10.16)
-0.4000

-0.2000
(-5.08)

DIMENSIONS INCHES (MILLIMETERS)

FIGURE B-2 Ultra AXi Motherboard Top View

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 B.2 Height Profiles


 



,
All height dimensions are measured from the component side of the Motherboard.
The Motherboard thickness 1.57 mm (0.062 inch) must be added to obtain the height
form the mounting pads of the enclosure. The Ultra AXi conforms to the ATX 2.01
specification height restrictions except in the space indicated by in the DIMM
slot area.

9.25
(235)
Parallel/Serial 7.25
CPU module Connector (184.2)
48mm (1.89 inch)


,
height above 6.38
motherboard (162)
5.94
(151)
0.43 0.83 31
(11) (21) (1.22)
DIMM socket area

Some enclosures may

36mm (1.42 inch)

limit height of DIMMs

2.09
height above

usable in this area

(53)
motherboard when
using 31.75mm 108
(1.25 inch) DIMMs (4.25)
CPU module
112
(4.41) 175
(6.89)
Parallel/serial
connector
32mm (1.26 inch)
height above
motherboard DIMM
socket
area

Dimensions inch (mm)

FIGURE B-3 Height Profile Top View

Appendix B Mechanical Drawings B-3

 ,




,

Except as described in the height profiles, no other vertically oriented component
exceeds 19mm, (.750 inch) in height. None of the horizontally oriented components
exceeds 5.6mm, (0.220 inch) in height.

CPU Module
48 PCI Expansion Slots
(1.89) DIMM 36
Parallel Socket (1.42)
32 Area
(1.26) Serial
Connector 15.5
(0.61)

Dimension mm, (inch)

1.57
(0.62)

FIGURE B-4 Height Profile IO Side of Board (No CPU Fan)

Parallel Serial
Connector
CPU Module
48 DIMM
(1.89)
36 Socket
(1.42) Area 32
(1.26)

1.57 Dimension mm, (inch)

(0.62)

FIGURE B-5 Height Profile from Module End of Board (No CPU Fan)

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71.12
(2.8)
,



 32
Parallel
Serial
CPU Module
with Fan

DIMM
Socket
Area
PCI Expansion Slots
36
(1.42)


,
(1.26) 15.5
Connector
(0.61)

Dimension mm, (inch)

1.57
(0.62)

FIGURE B-6 Height Profile IO Side of Board (with CPU Fan)

71.12 CPU Module Parallel Serial

(2.8) with Fan Connector

DIMM
36 Socket
(1.42) Area 32
(1.26)

1.57 Dimension mm, (inch)

(0.62)

FIGURE B-7 Height Profile from Module End of Board (with CPU Fan)

Appendix B Mechanical Drawings B-5

B.3 Back Panel Connections

PS2
Mouse

PS2
Keyboard

Serial
Port
Parallel Sun Keyboard/ Ext. RJ45
Port Mouse SCSI Ethernet PS/2
Keyboard/Mouse
FIGURE B-8 IO Panel of the Ultra AXi Motherboard

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B.4 Thermal Map
Maximum Case Temperatures Measured Shown as (XX°C).
RAS Thermistors R3406, R3407, R3409 shown as

J1901
J0102
Serial/Parallel

U2901
Connectors

U1804 U1801 U1503 U0101 (110°C)

(90 °C) (95 °C) DC-DC
Conv
Buffer Buffer Buffer Latch
U1803 U0701 U1501 R3406
(90 °C)
(100 °C) (85 °C)
Buffer
APB RIC
U1802
(90 °C)
Xcvr
Buffer
Serial R3409
J0101

Xcvr
U2301 U1002 Buffer
(90 °C) (110°C)
SCSI SCSI SCSI SCSI SCSI SCSI
Enet Term Term Term Term Term Term U0201
Drvr
U1001 U0801 (105°C)
Xcvr
(100°C) (90°C) Buffer
U2201
SCSI PCIO
(110°C)
PHY

J2103
J0404
J0304
J0403
J0303
J0402
J0302
J0401
J0301
J2102 J0601

J2101
U1402
(90°C)
TOD/
J2003
NVRAM
U1301
U1403
J2002 (90°C) (90°C)
R3407
Super IO FLASH

J2001

J1001

FIGURE B-9 Ultra AXi Motherboard Thermal Map

Appendix B Mechanical Drawings B-7

 TABLE B-1 Maximum Case Temperatures for Motherboard “Hot Spot” Components

Location Manufacturer Part Power Ambient Worst Case-

Number (Max) Operating Case
Temperature Temperature
Spec (°C) (Measured °C)

U0101 Texas Instruments SN74LVC374A 0.7W -40, 85 95

U0201 Pericom PI74LPT16244 1.0W -40, 85 105
U0701 Sun SME2411 3.5W 0, 70 100
U0801 Sun STP2003QFP 2.0W 0, 60 90
U1001 Symbios SYM53C876 1.0W 0, 70 100
U1002 Unitrode UC5606 1.0W -55, 150 110
U1301 National PC87307VUL 1.0W 0, 70 90
U1402 SGS Thomson M48T59 1.0W 0, 70 90
U1403 Intel 28F008SA-L 1.0W -20, 70 90
U1501 Sun STP2210QFP 0.5W 0, 70 85
U1802 Siemens SAB80352 0.5W 0, 70 90
U1803 Unitrode UC5170C 1.25W 0, 70 90
U1804 Unitrode UC5180C 1.20W 0, 70 90
U2201 National DP83840A 1.0W 0, 70 110
U2301 National DP83223 1.575W 0, 70 90
U2901 Raytheon RC5051 2.0W 0, 70 110

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B.5 UltraSPARC IIi CPU Module Mechanical
Drawings
FIGURE B-10, FIGURE B-11, and FIGURE B-12 show the UltraSPARC-IIi modules.

FIGURE B-10 UltraSPARC IIi Straight Fin Heatsink Module (360 MHz and above)

Appendix B Mechanical Drawings B-9

 FIGURE B-11 UltraSPARC IIi Pin Fin Heatsink Module (360 MHz, 333 MHz, and 300 MHz)

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FIGURE B-12 UltraSPARC IIi Pin Fin Heatsink Module (270 MHz)

Appendix B Mechanical Drawings B-11

B-12
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CPU heat sink: 27.10

FIGURE B-13

(1.067)
CPU package: 4.05 ± 0.30
(0.159 ± 0.012)
Socket: 0.81 ± 0.025
(0.032 ± 0.001)
UltraSPARC IIi Module With Pin Fin Heatsink

Stack height for two

PCB thickness: 1.57 ± 0.20 connectors: 10.92
(0.062 ± 0.008) (0.430) Min.

CPU Thermistor
(Under Heatsink)

130.00
(5.118)

44.500 (1.750) Nominal

100.00 44.975 (1.771) Worst Case
(3.937)
Dimensions mm, (Inch)
APPENDIX C

Assembly, Installation and Initial

Start Up Procedures

This appendix specifically addresses the reference configuration. Many configuration

possibilities exist, and the basic installation principles here should be applied.
Reference configuration
■ System boxed in a mid tower ATX type enclosure (Chenming Mold Co. Part No.
ATX601B-P)
■ Ultra AXi motherboard with UltraSPARC IIi CPU module
■ 128MB of memory on the motherboard
■ 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
■ 4GB hard disk drive
■ CD-ROM drive 12/20X speed
■ ATI Video Boost graphics card
■ Sun Type 5 keyboard and mouse
■ Solaris 2.6 rev. 3/98 or later

C.1 Before You Start

You may plan your system integration process in advance by using TABLE C-1 on
page C-2, TABLE C-2 on page C-3 and TABLE C-3 on page C-4.

Caution – These procedures should be performed only by qualified technicians. Be

sure to take appropriate precautions against electrical hazards.

Caution – As with all electronic devices, electronic circuit boards such as the Ultra
AXi components are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of
static from your clothes or work environment can destroy some devices. Therefore,
follow these guidelines:
■ Handle all boards only by the nonconducting edges
■ Do not touch the components to any metal parts
■ Always wear a grounding wrist strap connected to ground when working on
or handling the motherboard

C-1
C.1.1 Materials Required
TABLE C-1 Materials Required (May be duplicated and used to record materials used)

ID _____________________________ Ref. No. __________________ Date ______________________

Item Description Quan. Notes

Obtainable from Sun Microelectronics

1. Ultra AXi Motherboard Assembly 1
2. UltraSPARC-IIi Module 1
3. Solaris 2.6 Desktop Edition 1
4. Sun Type 5 Keyboard and Mouse 1
Obtainable from reputable electronics supplier
5. ATX style mid tower enclosure 1
6. ATX compliant power supply (250 watts) 1
7. 12V fan 1 (Optional)
8. CD-ROM Drive Plextor 12/20X or equivalent 1 5 inch bay
9. 5 inch bay
10. 5 inch bay
11. Hard drive 4GB, Seagate SCSI or equivalent 1 3 inch bay
12. 3 inch bay
13. Floppy drive 3.5 inch TEAC or equivalent 1 3 inch bay
14. 50 to 68 pin adapter, SCSI and floppy cables
15. 32MB Memory DIMMs 4 ea.
16. ATI-Video Boost PCI video graphics card 1 PCI Slot
17. PCI/UPA64S Slot
18. PCI Slot
19. PCI Slot
20. PCI Slot
21. PCI Slot
22. SVGA monitor 17" or any other desired screen size 1
23.
24.
25. Miscellaneous power cables, network cables, etc.

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C.1.2 Power Budgeting
TABLE C-2 System and Peripheral Power Budgeting Requirements Table
(Duplicate and use as worksheet to budget for a specific configuration)

ID ___________________________Ref. No. _________________ Date_______________________

Device +3.3V +5.0V +12V -12V Notes

Motherboard 1.0A 2.0A 0.5A .05A

CPU Modules
270 MHz (501-5039-03) 1.6 A 2.6 A — — 1
300 MHz (501-5040-03) 2.2 A 3.8 A — — 1
333 MHz (501-5090-01) 4.5 A (typ) 5.1 A (est) — — 1
360 MHz (501-5222-01) 4.8 A (typ) 5.4 A (est) — — 1
360 MHz (501-5148-02) 2.6 A (typ) 3.0 A (est) — — 1
440 MHz (501-5149-04) 2.8 A (typ) 3.5 A (est) — — 1

Memory — — — 2

PCI Card — 2

PCI Card — 2

PCI Card — 2

PCI Card — 2

PCI Card — 2

PCI Card — 2

Fan-Sanyo Denki — — 0.13A — 2

Fan-NMB — — 0.22A — 2

Subtotal on Motherboard
power connector (J1901)
Hard Drive — — 2
CD ROM Drive — — 2

Floppy Drive — — 2

Added Device — — 2

Added Device — — 2

Grand Total in Amps

Grand Total in Watts (AxV)

Total all Columns and add appropriate safety margin

for Power Supply requirement. _____ Watt + 25% = _____ Watts
1. 5.0V is used to supply the 2.6 or 1.9 Vdd core voltage to the CPU. All values are maximum
unless otherwise specified.
2. Obtain specific power requirements from your vendors.

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-3

C.1.3 Software Installation Information
TABLE C-3 Installation Information Work Sheet
(May be Duplicated and Used to Record Build Data)

ID ___________________________________ Ref. No. _________________ Date _________________

Host Name
IP Address
Name Service (NIS, NIS+, Other
Domain Name
Name Server Host Name
Name Server IP Address
Connected to Network
Subnet
Subnet Mask
Geographic Location and Time Zone
Stand-alone or OS Server
OS Server - # of Diskless Clients
Configuration Cluster
System Disk
File System - root (/) 0
swap 1
3
4
5
6
7
Root Password

Notes:_____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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C.1.4 Tools Required
1. Phillips Screwdriver, #2.

2. Antistatic wrist strap.

3. Socket driver for 5mm. hex head screws.

C.2 Typical Assembly

▼ Procedure
1. Install power supply (if not already installed, normally supplied with enclosure).

2. Install additional fan below power supply (Optional fan).

3. Install the rear IO panel.

SERIAL

KEYBD
PARALLEL

FIGURE C-1 Ultra AXi IO Panel

4. Install the chassis standoffs (i.e., motherboard supports).

Note – Depending on access and clearances, it may be preferable to install some

peripherals and cables before the motherboard is installed.

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-5

 5. Install the Ultra AXi motherboard
in the chassis.

Generally all ten motherboard

mounting screws are used, although
3 Screws
some installations delete the screw
marked “optional”, between the PCI
connectors and the back panel. 3 Screws

Optional

3 Screws

FIGURE C-2 Ultra AXi Motherboard Installation

6. Install CPU Module on motherboard.

a. Position the module over the connectors making

sure all pins are aligned with the connectors and
press straight down, seating the module
(see FIGURE C-4 on page C-7). J0102

b. For CPU modules with pin fin heatsinks, J0101

install the CPU hold down as shown in
FIGURE C-5 on page C-8.

c. For CPU modules with straight fin heatsinks,

install the CPU hold down with fan as shown
in FIGURE C-6 on page C-9. Also connect the
CPU fan to J3603 (see FIGURE C-7 on page C-10).
FIGURE C-3 UltraSPARC IIi Module

Note – When installed correctly, the CPU fan blows air toward the heatsink.

At the OBP level, the fan operates at full speed all the time.

At the Solaris level, the fan is under ASM software control and may operate at less
than full speed depending on system temperature. See Section 2.1.14.2 “Fan
Monitoring and Control” on page 2-9 for more information.

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1. Place the Ultra AXi board on a flat and sturdy grounded surface and follow your company’s
procedure for preventing static electricity damage to sensitive electronic components.

2. Orient the CPU module with respect to the long and short
CPU module connectors on the Ultra AXi board.

Be careful to hold the CPU module only by the CPU

heatsink.

(module appearance varies)

3. Using both hands, press lightly to mate the CPU module

with the CPU module connectors on the Ultra AXi board.

Be careful not to bend the ends of the CPU module.

4. Using both hands, press lightly to mate the CPU module

with the CPU module connectors on the Ultra AXi board.

Be careful not to bend the ends of the CPU module.

5. Using only two fingers as shown at the base of the CPU

heatsink, push one side of the CPU module all the way into
the CPU module connectors on the Ultra AXi board.

6. Using only two fingers as shown at the base of the CPU

heatsink, push the other side of the CPU module all the
way into the CPU module connectors on the Ultra AXi
board.

FIGURE C-4 UltraSPARC-IIi CPU Module Insertion

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-7

 FIGURE C-5 Hold-down Installation for CPU Module with Pin Fin Heatsink

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FIGURE C-6 Hold-down Installation for CPU Module with Straight Fin Heat Sink

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-9

 Pin1
Pin 1 indicator
on fan connector

J3603

Edge of board
Fan connector

FIGURE C-7 Hooking Up the CPU Fan Power Supply Wires to the J3603 Header

Caution – Be sure pin 1 of the fan connector is connected to pin one of J3603 on the
board. Otherwise, the fan will not operate.

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 7. Install the PS/2 keyboard and mouse adapter.

Tip – Due to limited clearance, the adapter cable connectors should be connected to
the motherboard before the adapter is installed in the enclosure

a. Unscrew the retainer screw and remove the cover from the first expansion slot
adjacent to the RJ45 Ethernet connector. This is the preferred location to avoid
blocking PCI Expansion slots.

b. Connect the PS/2 mouse adapter cable to the motherboard header J2500.

c. Connect the PS/2 keyboard adapter cable to the motherboard header J2501.

d. Insert the tab of the PS/2 keyboard and mouse adapter in the expansion slot
and align the top retaining slot with the retainer screw hole.

e. Retain the PS/2 keyboard and mouse adapter with the screw removed in step a.

PS/2
Mouse PS/2 Mouse Adapter Cable
Port (Connect to J2500) J2501
PS/2 J2500
Keyboard
PS/2 Keyboard Adapter Cable
Port
(Connect to J2501)
Insert
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Adapter Bracket
(install in rear panel card slot)

FIGURE C-8 Ultra AXi PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter

8. Install Serial, Parallel and SCSI

connector fasteners through IO panel.
SERIAL
a. Use four 4-40 x 4-40 female screw
KEYBD
locks to fasten the serial and parallel PARALLEL
connectors to the IO panel.

b. Use two 4-40 x 2-56 female screw

4-40 x 4-40 4-40 x 2-56
locks to fasten the SCSI connector to Four Places Two Places
the IO panel.
FIGURE C-9 IO Panel Connector Panel Fasteners

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-11

 9. Install the Hard Disk Drive

Note – If the DIMM slots are obstructed by the drive mount cage, skip to step 11.

a. Set the SCSI ID select as applicable. (Solaris default is 0, no jumper.) Consult

the drive label and manufacturer documentation for jumper information.

Two screws

Disk drive

The lower bay is Two screws

the preferred location
for the Hard Drive

FIGURE C-10 Ultra AXi Hard Drive Installation

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 10. Install the Floppy Drive
Floppy drive
Two screws

Two screws

FIGURE C-11 Ultra AXi Floppy Drive Installation

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-13

 11. Install the CD ROM drive

a. Set the SCSI ID select as applicable. (Solaris default is 6.) Refer to the CD
ROM drive label and the manufacturers documentation for additional jumper
information.

Two screws

ID Block Size

Plextor 12/20X
Jumper Panel

Two screws

FIGURE C-12 Ultra AXi CD ROM Drive Installation

Note – A block size of 512 bytes is selected when the jumper is placed as shown.
A 512 byte block size is required by Solaris.

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12. Install DIMMs
For the reference enclosure, the DIMM modules can not exceed 1.25 inches
(31.75 mm) in height.

J0404
J0304
J0403
J0303
J0402
J0302
J0401
J0301
Pair 3

Pair 1

Pair 2

Pair 0

FIGURE C-13 Ultra AXi DIMM Installation

To install a DIMM on an Ultra AXi motherboard, perform the following steps:

Note – The DIMM slots are configured in 4 pairs of two slots. Slots J0403 and J0404
are Pair 0. Slots J0401 and J0402 are Pair 1. Slots J0303 and J0304 are Pair 2. Slots
J0301 and J0302 are Pair 3. See TABLE C-4 on page C-18 for specific configurations.

Caution – Use 60 ns DIMMs only on the Ultra AXi motherboard.

a. Attach an ESD wrist strap

b. Carefully remove the new DIMM from the protective packaging.
c. Hold the DIMM at the top left and right corners using the thumb and index
finger of each hand. Place DIMM in the socket. Be sure you orient the DIMM
so that the two notches at the bottom of the DIMM line up with the two tabs in
the DIMM connector.
d. Firmly push down simultaneously on both upper corners of the DIMM until
the bottom edge of the DIMM (the edge with the gold pads) is firmly seated
into the slot. You may hear or feel a “click” when the DIMM is properly seated.

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-15

 e. Make sure the lever(s) on the end(s) of the connector are in the upright
position. Some Motherboards may have DIMM sockets with a lever on one end
only.

C.2.1 DIMM Configuration Considerations

1. Each DIMM Pair of 2 sockets must have identical DIMMs installed. The DIMM
Pairs may have different memory capacities or bank types as long as the DIMMs
within the Pair are identical.
2. DIMMs should be chosen as all 10-bit or all 11-bit column address type.
3. All DIMM sockets (4 Pairs) will support single or dual bank 10-bit column
address type DIMMs: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB.
4. 11-bit column address DIMMs may only be used in Pair 0 (Slots J0404, J0403) and
Pair 2 (Slots J0304, J0303). 256MB DIMMs must be 11-bit column address, dual
bank.

Caution – Use 60 ns DIMMs only on the Ultra AXi motherboard.

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 10-bit Column Address 11-bit Column Address

Pair Pair Pair 1 Pair 3 Pair Pair 2

J0404

J0304

J0403

J0303

J0402

J0302

J0401

J0404

J0304

J0403

J0303

J0402

J0302

J0401
J0301

J0301
DO NOT USE
THESE SOCKETS

FIGURE C-14 DIMM Sockets Pair Assignments

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-17

 The machine can be configured in many combinations of DIMMS in 16MB steps.
TABLE C-4 on page C-18 shows some of the more common combinations.

TABLE C-4 DIMM Configurations

Total 10-bit Column Address 11-bit Column Address

Memory
No of DIMM Case from No of DIMM Case from
DIMMs Size Table C-2 DIMMs Size Table C-3

32MB 4 8MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 4 8MB 3

48MB 2 16MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 2 16MB 3
2 8MB 2 8MB
6 8MB 7, 11, 13, 14
64MB 2 32MB 1, 2, 4, 8 2 32MB 1, 2
4 16MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 4 16MB 3
8 8MB 15
4 8MB 7, 11, 13, 14
2 16MB
96MB 4 8MB 15
4 16MB
6 16MB 7, 11, 13, 14
4 8MB 7, 11, 13, 14
2 32MB
2 32MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12
2 16MB
128MB 4 32MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 4 32MB 3
8 16MB 15
2 32MB 7, 11, 13, 14
4 16MB
2 64MB 1, 2, 4, 8 2 64MB 1, 2
192MB 6 32MB 7, 11, 13, 14
4 32MB 15
4 16MB
2 64MB 7, 11, 13, 14
4 16MB
2 64MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 2 64MB 3
2 32MB 2 32MB

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TABLE C-4 DIMM Configurations (Continued)

Total 10-bit Column Address 11-bit Column Address

Memory
No of DIMM Case from No of DIMM Case from
DIMMs Size Table C-2 DIMMs Size Table C-3

256MB 8 32MB 15
4 64MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 4 64MB 3
4 32MB 7, 11, 13, 14
2 64MB
4 16MB 15
2 32MB
2 64MB
2 128MB 1, 2, 4, 8 2 128MB 1, 2
384MB 4 32MB 15
4 64MB
6 64MB 7, 11, 13, 14
2 128MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 2 128MB 3
2 64MB 2 64MB
2 128MB 7, 11, 13, 14
4 32MB
512MB 8 64MB 15
4 64MB 7, 11, 13, 14
2 128MB
4 128MB 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 4 128MB 3
2 256MB 1, 2
768MB 4 128MB 15
4 64MB
6 128MB 7, 11, 13, 14
2 256MB 3
2 128MB
1024MB 8 128MB 15
6 128MB 7, 11, 13, 14
4 256MB 3
notes

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-19

 TABLE C-5 Acceptable DIMM Locations 10-bit Column Address Mode

10-bit Column Address Mode

Pair 0 Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 3

J0404, J0403 J0304, J0303 J0402, J0401 J0302, J0301

CASE 1
CASE 2
CASE 3
CASE 4
CASE 5
CASE 6
CASE 7
CASE 8
CASE 9
CASE 10
CASE 11
CASE 12
CASE 13
CASE 14
CASE 15

TABLE C-6 Acceptable DIMM Locations 11-bit Column Address Mode

11-bit Column Address Mode

Pair 0 Pair 2
J0404, J0403 J0304, J0303
DO NOT USE
CASE 1 THESE PAIRS
CASE 2
CASE 3

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13. Connect internal power cables.

a. Connect ATX power cable to motherboard.

FIGURE C-15 Motherboard Power Connection

b. Connect hard drive power cable.

c. Connect floppy drive power cable.

d. Connect CD ROM power cable.

14. Connect floppy drive signal cable to motherboard connector

a. Connect floppy drive cable between the

floppy disk drive and the motherboard
connector J1902.

FIGURE C-16 Floppy Drive Motherboard Connection

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-21

 15. Connect the SCSI cable to the motherboard and the
SCSI devices.

Note – There are two SCSI configurations, depending

on the hard drive connector. If the hard drive has a
standard 68 pin SCSI connector, follow steps a. through
c. If the hard drive has an SCA (Single Connector
Attachment) connector, follow steps d. through f.

Standard SCSI hard drive connection

a. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the internal
SCSI connector J1001. The SCSI controller on the
motherboard has active termination, no settings are
needed.
FIGURE C-17 Internal SCSI Connector

b. Connect the second connector of the SCSI cable to the 68 pin end of the 68 pin
to 50 pin adapter and connect the 50 pin connector of the adapter to the CD
ROM. Set the jumper as shown in FIGURE C-12 on page C-14 and set the target
ID to 6. The terminator must be DISABLED.

c. Connect the last end of the SCSI cable to the hard disk drive. The terminator
must be ENABLED. Set the device ID jumper to 0. Refer to the label on the
hard disk drive to identify the jumper locations.

SCA SCSI hard drive connection

d. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the internal SCSI connector J1001. The
SCSI controller on the motherboard has active termination, no settings are
needed.

e. Connect the second connector of the SCSI cable to the 68 pin end of the 68 pin
to 50 pin adapter and connect the 50 pin connector of the adapter to the CD
ROM. Set the jumper as shown in FIGURE C-12 on page C-14 and set the target
ID to 6. The terminator must be DISABLED.

f. Connect the last end of the SCSI cable to the SCA to SCSI adapter and connect
the adapter to the hard disk drive. The terminator on the hard disk drive must
be ENABLED. Set the device ID jumper to 0. Refer to the label on the hard disk
drive to identify the jumper locations.

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16. Connect the front panel cables to the motherboard headers.

a. Connect the front panel Power On-Off

switch to motherboard header J3301.

J3301

FIGURE C-18 Power On-Off Header

b. Connect Power On LED motherboard

header J1990.
Some LED cables have 3-pin connectors. If
this is the case the connector may need to be
modified to make the LED functional.

J1990

FIGURE C-19 Power On LED Header

c. Connect the speaker wires to motherboard

header J3201.

J3201

FIGURE C-20 Speaker Header

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-23

 d. Connect Reset Switch cable to Pins 2 and 3
on motherboard header J1501.
J1501

FIGURE C-21 Reset Switch header

e. For CPU modules with pin fin heatsinks, connect

optional fan power cable to motherboard header J3603.
(The CPU fan is required for CPU modules with straight
J3603
fin heatsinks (e.g., 360 MHz, part number 501-5148-xx;
440 MHz, part number 501-5149-xx) and would have
been connected back in Step 6.)

FIGURE C-22 Optional Fan Power Cable Motherboard Header (if available)

17. Connect optional fan power cable to

motherboard header J3602.

J3602

FIGURE C-23 Optional Fan Power Cable Motherboard Header

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18. Install ATI Video Card

Note – Be sure to follow instructions from PCI card vendor.

a. Carefully remove the new PCI card from

the protective packaging.
b. Ensure the jumper on the card is set to
Interrupt Enable.
c. Hold the card by its edges, align the
contacts on the bottom of the card with
the slots in the socket.
d. Apply pressure evenly along the length
of the PCI card and push it into its
motherboard connector socket. When
doing this action and the motherboard ATI Video Card
is inside a case such as an ATX mini-
tower, be sure that the connector bracket
is properly seated on the back panel.
e. Use a hex head machine screw and
attach the connector bracket to the back
panel.
FIGURE C-24 ATI Video Boost PCI Card

19. To Complete Assembly

a. Tie all cables and wires as needed.

b. Apply labels.

c. Install enclosure feet.

d. Install blank plates over unused PCI slots.

e. Install enclosure cover.

20. Make all external connections.

Note – Ensure power supply and monitor power switches are off.

a. Connect monitor signal cable from ATI Video Boost connector to monitor.

b. Connect keyboard cable to keyboard connector as applicable.

c. Connect network cable as applicable.

d. Connect power cables to power supply input and monitor.

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-25

 e. Connect power cables to appropriate power outlets.

C.3 Initial Power-On and Firmware Update

21. Power up the system.

a. Position power supply switch to ON, position monitor power switch to ON

then press front panel power switch.
Video should be displayed in 90 seconds.

22. Perform the following diagnostic steps.

a. Verify the following information is correct before continuing to the next step.
Valid memory configuration is displayed on the banner.
Valid ethernet address is displayed on the banner.

b. At the ok prompt, type:

ok probe-scsi-all <cr>
It may take 5 minutes to complete this probe. Make sure all devices are
recognized by the system. Ensure the CD ROM is recognized as target 6.

c. At the ok prompt, type:

ok .version <cr>
23. Determine if OBP needs to be Updated.

The motherboard was shipped with the latest version of OBP available at the time of
manufacture.
The diskette shipped with the motherboard may contain a later version of OBP,
which can be used to update.

Information on the latest version of OBP may be found at the URL:

http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/

Instructions are provided at the Web site to download and update OBP.

24. Update the OBP

a. Insert the diskette into the floppy disk drive.

b. At the ok prompt, type:

ok load floppy:nolabel<cr>
ok init-program<cr>
Follow the on screen instructions, answer prompts as appropriate.

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 c. At the ok prompt, type:
ok reset-all<cr>

C.4 Software Installation

The information from TABLE C-3 on page C-4 as appropriate to perform the software
installation.

To install the system from the CD ROM, go to Step 25.

To install the system from a network, go to Step 26.

25. To install the system from the CD ROM, at the ok prompt, type:
ok boot cdrom <cr>
System will boot from the CD ROM and Solaris will install from the CD ROM.
Various prompts will be displayed as the system comes up, answer as
appropriate.

26. To install the system from a network boot server, the boot client Ethernet address
(the system being built) must be obtained.

a. At the ok prompt (on the system being built) type:

ok banner <cr>
This will display the Ethernet address in the following format:
X.X.XX.X.X.XX
b. Enter the address obtained in step a. in the boot server as a boot client. (See the
Solaris documentation to set up an install server).

c. At the ok prompt on the client (the system being built), type:

ok boot net <cr>
System will boot from the network and Solaris will install from the network.
Various prompts will be displayed as the system comes up, answer as
appropriate.

27. After Solaris is installed, at the ok prompt, type:

ok boot disk -rv <cr>
The system will configure itself after installation.

Appendix C Assembly, Installation and Initial Start Up Procedures C-27

 Caution – You must use the boot -r reconfiguration command each time the
machine is booted to attach the ASM drivers. Otherwise, the system runs without
ASM protection at the Solaris level.

C.5 System Aging Test

28. Obtain SunVTS using the procedures described in Appendix H.

a. Install SunVTS following the procedures shown in Appendix H.

b. Run SUNvts for 24 hours as a stand-alone system. See Appendix H.

The following tests need to be selected and tested in the SunVTS:
KMEM
PMEM
CPU
SYSTEM
SE
ECPP
CDTEST
FDD
DISKTEST

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APPENDIX D

OpenBoot Firmware

This appendix provides information on the OpenBoot Firmware used in the Ultra
AXi system. The OpenBoot Firmware is resident on the Ultra AXi motherboard and
provides hardware testing and initialization prior to booting. The OpenBoot
Firmware also enables booting from a wide range of devices. It includes the
OpenBoot Program (OBP), Power On Self Test (POST), OpenBoot diagnostic
(OBdiag) and Boot loader. More complete information on OBP can be found in the
publications referred to in Related References on page v of the Preface. This Appendix
addresses only enhancements and new Ultra AXi specific features found in OBP
version 3.10.4 or later.
An in depth knowledge of Forth is required to exploit advanced capabilities of OBP.
Links to the OpenBoot Firmware update site can be found on the Internet at URL:
http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/
Links to additional OpenBoot Firmware information can be found at URL:
http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/embedded/openboot.html
http://www.firmworks.com/www/traindoc.htm

Non-volatile RAM
OpenBoot PROM (NVRAM)

OpenBoot
Program EEPROM
(OBP)
UltraSPARC Time of day
IIi Device drivers
Binary Ethernet
CPU Module Configuration
machine address
User interface information
instructions
hostid
Power-on
self-test
Diagnostics
(POST) Battery

FIGURE D-1 OpenBoot Firmware Block Diagram

D-1
D.1 Minimum Requirements
The minimum system configuration will have:
■ 64 MB of system memory.
■ A standard I/O (console device)
■ A boot device (storage device or network interface)
■ The OpenBoot Firmware uses NVRAM for OBP environment variables.
■ A console device can be an external terminal connected as Serial Port A (TTYA)
■ A console device can be internal with a keyboard connected to the motherboard
assembly and a monitor with a graphics card (ATI PCI).

If a PCI card is active during the boot process it must have built-in IEEE 1275
compliant plug-in FCode. This allows the device controlled by the card to become
active during the boot process. PCI Cards that do not have the built-in FCode will
allow the system to boot and function normally. For the ATI PCI cards listed on the
IHV web site FCode plug in drivers are included in the OBP on the motherboard
assembly.

OBP requirements are as follows:

■ OBP — 4 MB RAM
■ POST — 4 MB RAM
■ Input-Output (IO) devices such as TTY

D.2 Additional OBP Features in Ultra AXi

■ Facility to use drop-in drivers added to OBP
■ CD file system support for ISO 9660 Rock Ridge
■ DIR command for directory listing. Works with ISO 9660/RockRidge CDROMs,
UFS diskettes and disks
■ Control-F12 on Sun or PS/2 keyboards for graphics-mode cycling (ATI driver
only)
■ Control-F11 for PS2 keyboard language cycling
■ Advanced System Monitoring (ASM)

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D.2.1 Additional Commands
■ show-dropins
■ add-dropins
■ delete-dropins
■ print-dropins

D.2.2 Additional Environment Variables

■ env-monitor
■ enabled-with-fans
■ enabled
■ disabled
■ disabled*
■ last-power-off-cause

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-3

D.3 Flash Memory and NVRAM Layout
The Ultra AXi PROM space is arranged as blocks containing headered segments. The
key organizational component is the header. The information content of the PROM
and its headers are shown in FIGURE D-2.

0x1ff.f000.0000
Header 0x20 bytes
Reset Vector

320K

Compressed OBP

Keyboard
Fonts
Fonts
Plug-ins 180K
ATI graphics driver 2
ATI graphics driver 1
OBDIAG 1 MB

Space for optional

drop-ins 250K

0x1ff.f00.A000

POST
250K

Unused
0x1ff.f00f.fff

FIGURE D-2 Ultra AXi CPU PROM Content Layout

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 Not modified Manufacturing 32
information bytes
May be modified OBP configuration 100
using OBP variables bytes

8 KB
Optional OBP 8028
Space for
executable code NVRAMRC bytes
and data space

ID PROM 32
(has Ethernet address) bytes

FIGURE D-3 Ultra AXi NVRAM Content Layout

D.4 Power on Self-Test (POST)

POST tests onboard system resources that are necessary for OBP to execute and boot
Solaris. For Post to run, three hardware requirements must be met:
■ The instruction fetch path between the CPU and the OBP PROM must be
operating.
■ The CPU must have a functioning integer unit to allow proper code execution.
■ The serial port A (TTYA) must function to allow POST messages to be displayed.

Post will stop at the first failure and hand over the execution to OBP. In the case of
POST failure, OBP will not go through the Auto-Boot process and drops to the ok
prompt. To check the POST failure, use show-post-results command at the ok
prompt. The system will display the failure message.

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-5

D.5 OpenBoot Diagnostics (OB Diag)
OBDIAG diagnoses the various hardware and peripheral devices. Enter obdiag at
the ok prompt, and the OBDIAG menu will appear. The environment variable
diag-level can be set to min or max use in set env command. No diagnostics are
performed on PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
ok obdiag
OBDiag Menu
0 ..... PCI/Cheerio
1 ..... EBUS DMA/TCR Registers
2 ..... Ethernet
3 ..... Keyboard
4 ..... Mouse
5 ..... Floppy
6 ..... Parallel Port
7 ..... Serial Port A
8 ..... Serial Port B
9 ..... NVRAM
10 ..... RAS <Inactive>
11 ..... All Above
12 ..... Quit
13 ..... Display this Menu
14 ..... Toggle script-debug
15 ..... Enable External Loopback Tests
16 ..... Disable External Loopback Tests
Enter (0-11 tests, 12 -Quit, 13 -Menu) ===>

0, PCIO These tests cover the PCIO circuitry on the motherboard. Installed PCI
cards are not tested.

1, Ebus DMA/TCR Registers This test covers motherboard DMA transfer control to
the Ebus. Offboard peripherals are not tested.

2, Ethernet Tests 10BaseT / 100BaseT Ethernet interface.

3, Sun Keyboard Tests Sun keyboard controller.

4, Sun Mouse Interface Tests Sun mouse controller.

5, Floppy Requires an installed floppy disk drive with a formatted blank floppy
disk.

6, Parallel Port Tests parallel port controller: diag-level must be set to max for
test.

7, Serial Port A Runs when serial port A is not connected to a terminal. Runs only
when diag-level is set to max.

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 8, Serial Port B This runs only when diag-level is set to max.

9, NVRAM Simply reads and writes patterns to free space in the NVRAM module.

10, RAS (Referred to as ASM.) Active when env-monitor is enabled or

enabled-with-fans.

14, Toggle Script-Debug OBdiag enters verbose or quiet mode.

15, Enable External Loopback Tests Not implemented.

16, Disable External Loopback Tests Not implemented.

D.6 Entering the OBP Environment

You can enter the OpenBoot environment in any of the following ways:
■ Halt the operating system by becoming a super user and then enter
sync<cr>
■ Execute the following keystroke commands:
■ Stop-A from a Sun keyboard
■ BREAK from an ASCII terminal
■ ~# from a tip window
■ Control-Break from a PS/2 keyboard

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-7

D.7 Selected OBP Commands
TABLE D-1 Commonly Used Commands
Emergency Keyboard Commands
Hold down keys during power-on sequence.
Stop Bypass POST. This command does not depend on security-mode.
Stop-A Abort (PS/2 Keyboard equivalent Left Control-Break)
Stop-D Enter diagnostic mode (set diag-switch? to true).
Stop-F Enter Forth on TTYA instead of probing. Use fexit to continue
with the initialization sequence. (Useful if hardware is broken.)
Stop-N Reset NVRAM contents to default values.
Help Command
help List main help categories
help category Show help for all commands in the category. Use only the first
word of the category description.
help command Show help for individual command (where available).
Common Options for The Boot Command
boot[device-specifier][filename][options]
[device-specifier] The name (full path name or alias) of a device. Examples:
cdrom (CDROM Drive)
disk (hard disk)
net (Ethernet)
[filename] The name of the program to be booted (for example,
stand/diag). If specified, filename is relative to the root of
the selected device and partition. If not, the boot program uses
the value of the boot-file parameter.
[options]
-r (Re-configure)
-s (Single user mode)
-v (verbose mode)
Diagnostic Test Commands
probe-scsi Identify devices attached to the built-in SCSI bus.
Viewing and Changing Parameters
printenv [parameter] Display all current parameters and current default values
(numbers are usually shown as decimal values). printenv
parameter shows the current value of the named parameter.
setenv parameter value Set the parameter to the given decimal or text value

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D.8 Configuration Variables
Configuration variables are used by the OBP code and are stored in NVRAM. The
following is a sample of the output when the printenv command is entered at the
ok prompt. The setenv command is used to modify the environment variables

TABLE D-2 NVRAM Configuration Variables

Parameter Default Description

tpe-link-test? true Twisted Pair Ethernet link test

scsi-initiator-id 7 SCSI bus address of host adapter, range 0-f.
keyboard-click? false If true, enable keyboard click.
keymap no default Keymap for custom keyboard.
ttyb-rts-dtr-off false If true, OS does not assert DTR and runs on TTYB.
ttyb-ignore-cd true If true, OS ignores TTYB carrier-detect.
ttya-rts-dtr-off false If true, OS does not assert DTR and runs on TTYA.
ttya-ignore-cd true If true, OS ignores TTYA carrier-detect.
ttyb-mode 9600,8,n,1,- TTYB (baud, #bits, parity, #stop, handshake).
ttya-mode 9600,8,n,1,- TTYA (baud, #bits, parity, #stop, handshake).
pcia-probe-list 1,2,3,4 See Para F.12
pcib-probe-list 1,2,3,4 See Para F.12
mfg-mode off
diag-level max Level of diagnostics to run (min or max).
#power-cycles
system-board-serial#
system-board-date 34883686
last-poweroff-cause 0,1,2,3 etc. ASM. See Para F.2.3
env-monitor disabled* ASM (enabled-with-fans, enabled, disabled,
disabled*). See Para F.16
fcode-debug? false If true, include name fields for plug-in device FCodes.
output-device screen Console output device (usually screen, ttya or ttyb).
input-device keyboard Console input device (usually keyboard, ttya or ttyb).
load-base 16384
boot-command boot Command that is executed if auto-boot? is true.
auto-boot? true If true, boot automatically after power-on reset.
watchdog-reboot? false If true, reboot after watchdog reset.
diag-file empty string File from which to boot in diagnostic mode.
diag-device disk net Device from which to boot.

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-9

 TABLE D-2 NVRAM Configuration Variables (Continued)
Parameter Default Description

boot-file empty string File to boot (an empty string lets secondary booter choose
default).
boot-device disk net Device from which to boot.
local-mac-address? false
ansi-terminal? true
screen-#columns 80
screen-#rows 34
silent-mode? false
use-nvramrc? false If true, execute commands in NVRAMRC during system start-
up
nvramrc empty string Contents of NVRAMRC.
security-mode none Firmware security level (none, command or full).
none: No password required (default).
command: All commands except for boot and go require
password.
full: All commands except for go require the password.
security-password no default Firmware security password (never displayed).
security-#badlogins 1073741824
oem-logo no default Byte array custom OEM logo (enabled by oem-logo? true).
Displayed in hex.
oem-logo? false If true, use custom OEM logo, or use Sun logo.
oem-banner empty string Custom OEM banner (enabled by oem-logo? true).
oem-banner? false If true, use custom OEM banner.
hardware-revision
last-hardware-update 00 00 00...
diag-switch? false

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D.9 Device Tree
The following is the output from a show-devs command at the ok prompt. Device
tree nodes representing the hardware and support packages for the PROM are shown.
ok show-devs
/SUNW,UltraSPARC-IIi@0,0 UltraSPARC-IIi CPU
/pci@1f,0 CPU-APB PCI-66 Bus
/virtual-memory
/memory@0,0 Node representing system memory
/aliases
/options
/openprom
/chosen
/packages
/pci@1f,0/pci@1 Advanced PCI bridge Bus A
/pci@1f,0/pci@1/(devid) A PCI card on J2001, J2002 or J2003 will appear here
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1 Advanced PCI bridge Bus B
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/(devid) A PCI card on J2101, J2102 or J2103 will appear here
/pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1 Onboard SCSI External channel
/pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1 Onboard SCSI Internal channel
/pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/tape
/pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk
/pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/tape
/pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/network@1,1 Onboard network interface
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1 Onboard Ebus
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/beeper@14,722000
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/flashprom@10,0
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/eeprom@14,0
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/fdthree@14,3203f0 Floppy
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/ecpp@14,340278 Parallel Port
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/su_pnp@14,3602f8 PS/2 Mouse
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/su_pnp@14,3803f8 PS/2 Keyboard
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/se@14,400000 TTYA, TTYB
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/SUNW,pll@14,504000 Sun Keyboard/Mouse
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/power@14,724000
/pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/auxio@14,726000
/openprom/client-services
/packages/sun-keyboard
/packages/SUNW,builtin-drivers Built in driver support
/packages/cdfs CD file system package
/packages/ufs-file-system UFS file system package
/packages/disk-label
/packages/obp-tftp
/packages/deblocker
/packages/terminal-emulator

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-11

D.10 PCI Probe Lists
The NVRAM variable maintains the current PCI Probe list. The list can be modified
by the user, however, Bus B will always be probed before Bus A.

The default PCI Probe list order is:

1. PCI-BPCIO, onboard

2. PCI-BJ2001 PCI Slot

3. PCI-BJ2002 PCI Slot

4. PCI-BJ2003 PCI Slot

5. PCI-ADual SCSI, onboard

6. PCI-AJ2101 PCI Slot

7. PCI-AJ2102 PCI Slot

8. PCI-AJ2103 PCI Slot

PCI cards added to the system must comply with the PCI 2.1 specification. During
the OBP probe process, a node ID is created and added to the device tree.

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D.11 Device Aliases
The following is the output from the devalias command at the ok prompt
which list the default device alias mappings.

ok devalias
pcib /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1
pcia /pci@1f,0/pci@1
ebus /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1
i2c /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/SUNW,envctrl
net /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/network@1,1 Network Interface
floppy /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/fdthree Floppy
diskx6 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk@6,0
diskx5 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk@5,0
diskx4 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk@4,0
diskx3 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk@3,0
diskx2 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk@2,0
diskx1 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk@1,0
diskx0 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1/disk@0,0
scsix /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1,1 External SCSI
disk /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@0,0
cdrom /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@6,0:f
tape /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/tape@4,0
tape1 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/tape@5,0
tape0 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/tape@4,0
disk6 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@6,0
disk5 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@5,0
disk4 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@4,0
disk3 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@3,0
disk2 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@2,0
disk1 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@1,0
disk0 /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1/disk@0,0
scsi /pci@1f,0/pci@1/scsi@1 Internal SCSI
ttyb /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/se:b
tyya /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/se:a
keyboard! /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/su_pnp@14,3803f8:forcemode
keyboard /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/su_pnp@14,3803f8 PS/2 Keyboard
mouse /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/su_pnp@14,3602f8 PS/2 Mouse

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-13

D.12 OBP Video Drivers
This section describes the function of the video drivers in OBP only. For information
about the video drivers under system software see Appendix G.

D.12.1 Sun FFB Video Drivers

OBP PROM contains built in support for FFB2 video cards. OBP typically does not
use all possible resolutions the card is capable of supporting. The following table
shows the video resolution supported when operating in OBP using Sun video
cards. These cards may only be used in the UPA64S slot (J0606).

Model Part Number Resolution Vertical

Refresh Hz

FFB2, 2D X3658A
(Creator Series 2)
FFB2+, 2D X3662A
(Creator Series 3)
1152x900 66
FFB2, 3D X3659A
(Creator3D Series 2)
FFB2+, 3D X3663A
(Creator 3D Series 3

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D.12.2 PCI Video Drivers
The OBP PROM contains built in support for selected PCI video cards. The
following table shows the currently approved PCI video cards and the resolution
supported when operating in OBP. These cards may be used in any of the PCI slots.

Vendor Model Part Number Resolution Vertical

Refresh Hz

PGX (ATI Pineapple), X3660A

Sun 1152x900 66, 76
8-bit
800x600 75
100-405059 1024x768 60, 75
3D Charger, 2MB
(Sun:102-38800-00) 1152x900 66
1280x1024 60
ATI
800x600 75
100-405058 1024x768 60, 75
3D Charger, 4MB
(Sun:102-38808-00) 1152x900 66
1280x1024 60
Raptor GFX-8M 19-0076-03
Tech-Source 1152x900 60, 72, 75, 85
Raptor GFX-4M n/a

The display resolution on ATI cards may be chosen at the ok prompt by holding
down the control key and pressing the F12 key until the desired resolution is
displayed.

Updates to the built-in video drivers may have to be added as a drop-in. Drivers for
third party video cards may be obtained from the vendor of the card.

D.13 PS/2 Keyboard

84, 101, 102, 104 key mappings

D.13.0.1 Non-English PS/2 Keyboards

Press Control-F11 to cycle through keyboard language choices

The default language choices are: English, Spanish, French, Italian and German.

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-15

D.14 ASM Operation
A discussion of how ASM features are used by the Ultra AXi can be found in
Section 3.4 “Advanced System Monitoring (ASM)” on page 3-9.

Supported env-monitor values

1. enabled-with-fans: If set, OBP monitors and reacts as follows:
■ If the CPU thermistor temperature is above the warning temperature
threshold, a warning is issued.
■ If the CPU thermistor reading is above the shutdown temperature threshold,
the system will shutdown.
■ If either of the voltages are out of the acceptable range, OBP issues a warning
for out of range values.
■ The optional fans are monitored and a warning is issued if the fans are not
present or if they fail.

2. enabled: same as enabled-with-fans without optional fan checking.

Caution – Because the CPU fan is required for CPU modules with straight fin
heatsinks (e.g., 360 MHz, part number 501-5148-xx; 440 MHz, part number 501-5149-
xx), only use enabled-with-fans.

3. disabled: Does not monitor any ASM features at OBP level. It creates the
device tree node and properties for OS, but OS considers the monitoring disabled.

4. disabled*: This value turns off OBP monitoring and does not create the device
tree node. (The * is part of the setting, not a reference to a footnote).

D.15 Field Upgrade of OBP

OBP can be upgraded in the field.

To determine which version of OBP is installed, perform the following:

If running OBP, at the OK prompt type:

ok .version<cr>

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 The system will display:
OBP 3.10.X <creation date>
POST 2.Y.0 <creation date>

If running Solaris, at the <machine_name> prompt type:

<machine_name> /usr/bin/prtconf -V

The system will display:

OBP 3.10.X <creation date>
The third character group (X) in OBP is the revision number.

If the installed version is not current, update the OBP before continuing.

D.15.1 Upgrading OBP When Operating in OBP

The latest version of OBP may be obtained from the URL:
http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/

Note – The alternative method of upgrading the OBP from the OS is much easier.
See Section D.15.2, “Upgrading OBP When Operating in OS”.

D.15.1.1 Creating the Update Floppy Diskette

Create the floppy diskette as follows using a Solaris workstation:

1. Download Update.to.panther.3.10.x@ok from website.

2. Place a floppy in the floppy drive.

3. From a shell enter: fdformat -U

4. Become super user.

5. From a shell type: /etc/init.d/volmgt stop

6. From a shell type: dd if=<pathname> of=/dev/rdiskette bs=32k

Wait for the DD command to complete before ejecting the floppy.

7. From a shell type: eject fd

8. From a shell type: /etc/init.d/volmgt start

Appendix D OpenBoot Firmware D-17

D.15.1.2 OpenBoot Program (OBP) Update
Use the created floppy diskette to update the OpenBoot Firmware.

1. Insert the diskette into floppy disk drive.

2. At the OK prompt, type:

ok boot floppy:nolabel<cr>

3. At the OK prompt, type:

ok reset-all<cr>

D.15.2 Upgrading OBP When Operating in OS

The latest version of OBP may be obtained from the URL:
http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/

1. Download Update.to.panther.3.10.x@OS, which is a C shell executable file that

includes the OBP 3.10.3 Flash PROM image and the automatic update of the flash
content.

Note – To download this C shell executable file to a directory on your Ultra AXi, a
server accessible by your Ultra AXi, or a floppy diskette, use the SHIFT key on your
keyboard when you click on the download link. This forces the Web browser to pop
up the "Save As..." window.

2. Become super user.

3. Change execute permissions of the downloaded file if necessary.

4. Execute the downloaded script file, answer prompts as appropriate.

5. After completion of script, OBP will be upgraded in Flash.

The upgraded OBP will take effect the next time the machine is rebooted, reset or
power cycled.

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APPENDIX E

System Software
Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment

This appendix provides information on the Solaris 2.6 (or later) software used in the
Ultra AXi system. The Solaris Software is not part of the Ultra AXi motherboard
package. It may be purchased from Sun in various packages, either with media or as
a Right To Use (RTU) license.

Ultra AXi specific Solaris information may be found at the URL:

http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/software.html

Commonly used Solaris packages are:

■ Solaris 2.6 Hardware 3/98 (or later) Desktop (Part # SSOS-260-CDB-DT)
Comes licensed for 1-2 users and cannot be used as a server.
■ Solaris 2.6 Hardware 3/98 (or later) Server (Part # SSOS-260-CDB-SVR)
Operating Environment with a server license and a license for up to 5 Solaris
users.

Caution – You must use the boot -r reconfiguration command each time the
machine is booted to attach the ASM drivers. Otherwise, the system runs without
ASM protection at the Solaris level.

E.1 Software Package

The software package contains:
■ A CD labeled Solaris 2.6 Software, SPARC Platform
■ A CD labeled Solaris 2.6 Documentation, Answer Book, Man Pages, User, Admin,
Developer Documentation.
■ Hard copy documents, Installation guides.

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 ■ A binary licensing agreement
■ Release Notes, warranty and other

E.1.1 Publications
Other Solaris publications are available from Sun at the URL’s:
http://www.sun.com/solaris/index.html
http://www.sun.com/books/catalog/order_info.html
http://sunexpress.usec.sun.com/
http://www.sun.com/worldwide/
http://docs.sun.com

E.2 Technical Support

SunService, to contact SunService in the U.S., phone (800) USA-4SUN (800-872-4786).
To find the SunService Worldwide Solution Center nearest you go to this URL:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html

E.3 Installation
After completing the steps in Appendix C “Assembly, Installation and Initial Start
Up Procedures, you can use TABLE C-4 on page C-18 to plan and document your
installation of Solaris. Refer to the “Planning Your Installation” Section of the
Information Library documentation packaged with your Solaris software.

E.4 System Requirements

■ SPARCengine Ultra AXi motherboard with UltraSPARC-IIi CPU module.
■ 32MB to 1.0GB DRAM memory (128MB or more provides optimal performance).
■ 2GB or more hard disk space
■ CD-ROM 24X or faster
■ Network Connectivity
■ Graphics card and suitable monitor
■ Keyboard and Mouse

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 Refer to Appendix E for information on approved IHV devices.

E.5 Ultra AXi Platform Specifics

E.5.1 Advanced System Monitoring (ASM)

Refer to ASM Application Note (805-4877-01)

ASM driver must be downloaded from URL:

http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/

For details on the features and how various ASM functions are performed, please
refer to the OEM Technical Manual, which is available in postscript or pdf from
URL:
http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/

The updated ASM driver needs to be downloaded as a package. This updated driver
is not part of the Solaris 2.6 3/98 edition. Solaris 2.6 5/98 edition includes the ASM
driver, and is installed and enabled along with Solaris.

Documentation and instructions on how to add ASM features:

■ Software and Hardware requirement
■ OBP version 3.10.4 SME created 1998/03/04 or later.
■ Solaris 2.6 3/98 FCS.
■ Ultra AXi motherboard part number: 501-4559-04 or later.
■ System setup procedure

1. Power-On the system. Press STOP -A on a Sun keyboard (cntrl-break on a PS2

keyboard) after the completion of memory test.

(Note: Before the system boot disk). At the OK prompt, type:

ok> setenv env-monitor enabled (default value is disabled*)

ok> reset-all (MUST do!)

ok> boot disk -r (all releases)

Note – -r is a MUST option each time the machine is booted to load the ASM
driver. Use v option after -r to run verbose mode.

2. User can download the package from this page.

Appendix E System Software Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment E-3

 3. Copy the package into the target system.

% su (become Super User) <cr>

# pkgrm SUNWglmr <cr>

# tar -xvf ASMpkg.tar <cr>

# pkgadd -d . SUNWglmr.u <cr>

The ASM driver obtains the default values passed from OBP. The default values are:
■ shut-down temperature = 58°C
■ warning temperature = 55°C
■ env-monitor-interval = 60 seconds

E.5.2 Video Drivers

The OBP PROM contains built in support for selected PCI video cards. The following
table shows the currently approved PCI video cards and the resolutions supported.
These cards may be used in any of the PCI slots.

Vendor Model Part Number Resolution Vertical Mode

Refresh Hz
640x480 60 NTSC
768x575 50 PAL
800x600 75
1024x768 60, 70, 75 SVGA
PGX (ATI Pineapple),
Sun X3660A 1152x900 66, 76
8-bit
1280x800 76
1280x1024 60, 67, 75, 76
1440x900 76
1600x1000 66, 76

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 800x600 75
1024x768 60
100-402031
Video Boost, 2MB 1024x768 75
(Sun:102-34008-XX)
1152x900 66
1280x1024 60
640x480 72, 75 2D
800x600 56, 60, 72, 75 2D
100-405059 1024x768 60, 70, 75, 87 2D
3D Charger, 2MB
ATI (Sun:102-38800-00) 1152x864 75 2D
1152x900 66, 76 2D
1280x1024 60, 7567, 75, 87 2D
640x480 72, 75 2D
800x600 56, 60, 72, 75 2D
100-405058 1024x768 60, 70, 75, 87 2D
3D Charger, 4MB
(Sun:102-38808-00) 1152x864 75 2D
1152x900 66, 76 2D
1280x1024 60, 7567, 75, 87 2D
640x480 60, 72, 75, 85 VESA
800x600 60, 72, 75, 85 VESA
1024x768 60, 70, 75, 85 VESA
1152x900 60, 72, 75, 85 VESA
1280x1024 60, 75, 76, 85 VESA
Raptor GFX-8M 19-0076-03
Tech-Source 1600x1200 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 VESA
Raptor GFX-4M n/a
1280x800 76 HD
1440x900 76 HD
1600x1000 66, 76 HD
1920x1080 60, 70 HD
1920x1200 60, 70, 76 HD

Drivers for third party video cards may be obtained from the vendor of the card.

E.5.3 Set the Display Mode for OpenWindows or CDE

Note – This applies to PCI display adapter cards; for information on setting display
parameters with Sun’s Creator Graphics Fast Frame Buffer (FFB) refer to

The GUI will use the same display parameters as console mode unless you use the
m64config command at the Solaris prompt. For example, if your monitor supports
1280 pixels by 1024 at 75 Hz, then enter:

machine_name% m64config -dev /dev/fb -res 1280x1024x75 <cr>

Note – ’x’ in 1280x1024x75 is the letter ’x,’ not the multiplication symbol.

Appendix E System Software Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment E-5

 Once you enter this command, the system will use this display mode when Common
Desktop Environment (CDE) comes up on the monitor. If you enter this command
within a GUI, you must log out and then log back in before it takes effect.

To check which display modes are currently supported by your graphics controller
card, enter:

machine_name% m64config -dev /dev/fb -res \?<cr>

or

machine_name% m64config -dev /dev/fb -prconf \?<cr>

Once you enter the above command, a list will appear. Display modes followed by a
’[2]’ suffix are not currently supported. The ’[3]’ suffix indicates the current screen
resolution.

Note that you can get information on m64config by entering:

machine_name% man m64config<cr>

■ To recover when the display becomes unviewable

The display may become unviewable as you move between GUI and console modes:
■ If you exit the GUI and the console mode display is unviewable, try entering:

machine_name% set-default output-device<cr>

■ Entering the GUI from console mode is unlikely to be a problem unless
m64config has been used to set a GUI display mode not supported by the
current monitor. In this event, you can use rlogin to access the system over the
net, or reboot the system with a terminal or workstation, and then use the
m64config command to set a supported display mode. When you enter CDE
again, it will be at the new display mode setting.
■ If the screen becomes unviewable and you are unable to perform a remote login:

1. Reboot the system or if necessary, cycle power on the system.

2. Stop the boot process as the boot banner appears by holding down the Stop key
and then press A (use the Control and Break keys on PS/2 keyboards).

3. Type boot -s<cr> (for boot into system administration/maintenance mode).

4. Use the root password to enter the system administration/maintenance mode.

5. Use the m64config command to change the display mode setting (see “Set the
Display Mode for OpenWindows or CDE” on page G-5).

6. Either use reboot<cr> to restart the system, or type exit<cr> to exit system
administration/maintenance mode.

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E.5.4 PS/2 Keyboard Key Mapping
If using a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse must also be installed at boot or the system
will default to TTYA for console IO. The Function keys (F1 -F12) Insert, Home, Page-
up Page-Down, Del and End have the same mapping in both the Sun Type 5 and
PS/2 keyboards.

TABLE E-1 Default Sun to PS/2 Equivalent Keystrokes

Sun Type 5 PS/2

Stop-A Left Control-Break

Power-On No Equivalent
Help No Equivalent
Stop No Equivalent
Props No Equivalent
Front No Equivalent
Open No Equivalent
Find No Equivalent
Again No Equivalent
Undo No Equivalent
Copy No Equivalent
Paste No Equivalent
Cut No Equivalent
Meta No Equivalent
— Windows Logo Left
— Windows Logo Right
— Windows List
Speaker + —
Speaker - —
Speaker Off —
Compose —
Alt Graph —
F1 -F12 F1 -F12

Appendix E System Software Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment E-7

 TABLE E-1 Default Sun to PS/2 Equivalent Keystrokes
Sun Type 5 PS/2

←↑↓→ ←↑↓→
PrintScreen / SysRq PrintScreen / SysRq
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock
Pause / Break Pause / Break
Insert Insert
Home Home
Page-up Page-up
Page-Down Page-Down
Del Del
End End

Their is a user assignable keyboard mapping facility under CDE. (OpenWin?).

~/.dt/user.dtwmrc/dtkeybinding. This enables the user to assign equivalent
keyboard mapping for PS/2 keyboards

E.5.5 PS/2 Mouse

If using a PS/2 mouse, a PS/2 keyboard must also be installed at boot or the system
will default to TTYA for console IO.

Standard three button mouse devices are supported. Consult the vendor to use
special pointing devices.

The use of a two button PS/2 mouse is not recommended due to extensive use of
middle button by CDE/OpenWindows. However, CDE/OpenWindows can simulate
a third button by adding the following to the user’s ~/.dt/user.dtwmrc file.

Buttons DtButtonBindings
{
<Btn1Down> root f.marquee_selection
<Btn2Click> root f.toggle_frontpanel
Ctrl<Btn1Click> root f.toggle_frontpanel
<Btn3Down> root f.menu DtRootMenu
Shift<Btn1Click> frame|icon f.lower
<Btn1Click> frame|icon f.raise
<Btn1Click2> frame f.maximize
<Btn1Click2> icon f.restore
<Btn2Click> frame|icon f.raise_lower
Ctrl<Btn1Click> frame|icon f.raise_lower
<Btn3Down> frame|icon f.post_wmenu
Alt<Btn1Click> frame|icon|window f.raise
Alt<Btn1Click2> frame|window f.minimize
Alt<Btn1Click2> icon f.restore

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 Alt<Btn2Click> frame|icon|window f.raise_lower
Ctrl Alt<Btn1Click> frame|icon|window f.raise_lower
Alt<Btn1Down> frame|icon|window f.move
Alt<Btn3Down> window f.minimize
}

This file will allow the mouse to be used as shown below:

■ Right Control and mouse button 1 anywhere on the background will toggle
minimize/maximize of the front panel.
■ Right Control and mouse button 1 on a frame or icon will toggle raising/lowering
that frame or window. (Raising means exposing a window above other windows
and lowering means hiding behind others.
■ Alt-Right Control-mouse button 1 within a window will toggle raising/lowering
the window.

TABLE E-2 Equivalent Sun and PS/2 Mouse Buttons

Sun PS/2 Three Button PS/2 Two Button

left left left
right right right
middle middle

E.5.6 Speaker
There is an integral speaker in the Sun Type 5 keyboard the Sun Keyboard inhibits
the enclosure speaker. The PS/2 keyboard uses the enclosure mounted speaker

The speakers are used for error beep signals and the keyboard click feature.

The speaker is enabled in CDE by using the Style Manager Menu, keyboard option.
Set volume in CDE. Zero = Off, any other number = On.

E.6 Adding PCI Cards and Drivers

PCI cards must have appropriate Solaris drivers to function with the Ultra AXi
system. These drivers are provided by the vendor. A list of PCI cards that have been
tested and found to work with the AXi system can bee found at the URL:
http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/ihv

Appendix E System Software Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment E-9

 Refer to the documentation provided with the PCI card. Usually software drivers
and related documentation are provided on CD-ROM or floppy diskettes. Read all
documentation furnished with the package. The manufacturers Web Site may also be
referred to for the latest product and driver information.

E.6.1 To Install a PCI Card

1. Shut down the system

2. Install the PCI card

3. Make necessary connections

4. Power up the system

5. Boot with -rv options

6. at system prompt, become super user

7. Add package using pkgadd command

8. Reboot if necessary

E.6.2 To Verify the Board is Seen by the System

1. Use the prtconf -D command to print the device tree.
It should show the PCI bus instances #0 and #1 for the two PCI buses on Photon.
There will be instances of various PCI cards connected to each one. A PCI card will
show up as pciVVVV,DDDD, where VVVV is the vendor id, e.g. 1011 and DDDD is
the device id, e.g. 008e. If the driver for the card is already loaded, then you may see
the device name supplied by the driver in the device tree.

2. Use the modinfo command to see if the driver for the card is loaded or not.
Typically the description of the driver will contain name of the product or the
vendor.

3. At the OBP prompt the PCI board should be visible in the device tree even if the
driver is not installed.

E.6.3 To Obtain Additional Assistance

1. Run the following commands and record the output.

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 prtconf

modinfo

dmesg

cat /etc/driver_aliases

cat /etc/path_to_inst

2. Contact the vendor of the PCI card.

E.7 Language Versions

All European languages (including English) are consolidated into a single product
with the software in all 6 languages on the Solaris 2.6 Software CD. User
documentation is included and translated on the European language version of the
Solaris 2.6 Documentation CD. The European language version includes:

English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Swedish

Solaris 2.6 is also available in oriental and Asian languages. These are available on a
separate CD for each language.

Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Korean

Appendix E System Software Solaris 2.6 Operating Environment E-11

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APPENDIX F

System Software
SunVTS Validation Test Suite

This Appendix provides information on the SunVTS suitable for the Ultra AXi
system. The applicable version is based on SunVTS 2.1 Ultra AXi version.

F.1 Distribution
SunVTS may be downloaded at no cost to the user from the following URL:
http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/SPARCengineUltraAXi/

Ensure the SunVTS version matches the Solaris version (see TABLE F-1).

TABLE F-1 SunVTS Release Summary

SunVTS Version Solaris Version

SunVTS 3.2 Solaris 7 5/99

SunVTS 3.1 Solaris 7 3/99
SunVTS 3.0 Solaris 7
SunVTS 2.1.3 Solaris 2.6 - 5/98
SunVTS 2.1.2 Solaris 2.6 - 3/98
SunVTS 2.1.1 Solaris 2.5.1 - 11/97

Information on the version of SunVTS installed can be found in the file:

/opt/SUNWvts/bin/.version

Installation of SunVTS automatically adds applicable Man pages. These Man pages
can be used as online documentation.

F-1
F.1.1 Obtaining Documentation from the Web
Documentation links to SunVTS 2.1 SunVTS User’s Guide Part No. 802-7299 August
1997, Rev. A, SunVTS Quick Reference Card, Part No. 802-7301 August 1997, Rev. A
SunVTS Test Reference Manual Part No. 802-7300-10, August 1997, Rev. A may be
found at the following URL:
http://docs.sun.com:80

F.2 System Requirements

■ Solaris 2.6 version 3/98 uses SunVTS 2.1.2 with afbtest patch 106140-01.
■ Solaris 2.6 version 5/98 uses SunVTS 2.1.3.
■ SPARCengine Ultra AXi motherboard with UltraSPARC-IIi CPU module.
■ 32MB to 1.0GB DRAM memory.
■ 2GB or more hard disk space.
■ CD-ROM 24X or faster.
■ Network Connectivity.
■ Graphics card and suitable monitor.
■ Keyboard and Mouse.

Independent Hardware Vendors generally supply non-Sun parts, components and

peripherals such as PCI and graphics cards, enclosures, power supplies, memory,
hard disk drives, floppy disk drives, CD-ROM drives, monitors, keyboards, mouse
devices, cables and adapters.

A list of these IHVs can be found on the Internet at:

http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/ihv

F.3 Installing SunVTS

Installation instructions will accompany the software when it is downloaded.

The installation instructions are:

1. Create a temp directory on the Panther system: (eg. mkdir /tmp/vts)

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 2. Download the image to that directory. Currently the image is a bit over 17 MB
using the Solaris compress utility. gzip brings the image size down to 12 MB but
the utility is not part of Solaris.

3. Uncompress the image. (eg. cd /tmp/vts; uncompress vts.tar.Z)

4. Untar the image. (eg. tar -xvf vts.tar)

5. Install the SunVTS packages (SUNWvts SUNWvtsmn) (eg. pkgadd -d .) Answer

the questions pkgadd asks accordingly. When the four packages are installed
SunVTS will reside in /opt/SUNWvts/bin. At this point, apply afbtest patch
106140-01 as applicable.

F.4 Configuring and Running SunVTS

There are three types of user interface:
■ GUI Graphical User Interface on-screen menu options.
■ TTY Using terminal interface or remote access modem.
■ Command Line.

There are three modes of testing possible:

■ Connectivity mode: A low stress, quick testing of the availability/connectivity
of the tested device is run.
■ On-line mode: A mode thorough but non-intrusive test is invoked, which does
not affect other applications running at the same time.
■ Stand alone mode: This test uses all necessary system resources and performs a
thorough system test.

There is no support for third party PCI adapters (including PCI-ATI Graphics cards)
and devices in SunVTS.

Loopback connectors are required for Ethernet connection, parallel port, serial ports,
mouse and keyboard.

F.5 Error Messages

The memory test may report errors on IC’s which are not part of the Ultra AXi.

The memory test will report errors with addresses.

The CDROM test will detect bad media or no media in the CDROM drive.

Appendix F System Software SunVTS Validation Test Suite F-3

 The hard disk test can be used to analyze media. Test errors are reported with block
size. The sense key error can be used with the block number to repair a partially
defective area using the format command.

F.6 Ultra AXi Specific Implementation

SunVTS does not test the ASM features on the Ultra AXi.

The SCSI tape test for low density tapes is not reliable and should not be used. The
test option short block count tests reliably. The test option long block count is not
reliable and should not be used.

The ATI graphics card has been tested and found to work with the Ultra AXi, but is
not formally supported by Sun.

F.7 SunVTS Test Reference Manual Table of

Contents
This section shows which chapters of the SunVTS Test Reference Manual are
applicable to the Ultra AXi system.

TABLE F-2 SunVTS Test Reference Manual Chapter Applicability

Chap Title Remarks

1 Introduction
2 Advanced Frame Buffer Test(afbtest)
3 SunATM Adapter Test(atmtest) Not Applicable
4 Audio Test (audio)
5 Bidirectional Parallel Port Printer Test (bpptest)
6 Compact Disc Test (cdtest)
7 Color Graphics Frame Buffer Test (cg14test)
8 Frame Buffer, GX, GX+ and TGX Options Test (cg6)
9 Disk and Floppy Drives Test (disktest)
10 ECP 1284 Parallel Port Printer Test (ecpptest)

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TABLE F-2 SunVTS Test Reference Manual Chapter Applicability (Continued)

Chap Title Remarks

11 Sun Enterprise Network Array Test(enatest) Not Applicable

12 Environmental Test (envtest) Not Applicable
13 Frame Buffer Test (fbtest) Not Applicable
14 Fast Frame Buffer Test(ffbtest) OK
15 Floating Point Unit Test (fputest)
16 Dual Basic Rate ISDN (DBRI) Chip (isdntest)
17 ZX and TZX Graphics Accelerator Test (leotest) Not Applicable
18 SPARCprinter Ports Test (lpvitest) Not Applicable
19 M64 Video Board Test(m64test) Not Applicable
20 Multiprocessor Test (mptest) Not Applicable
21 Network Hardware Test (nettest) OK
22 PCMCIA Modem Card Test (pcsertest)
23 SPARCstorage Array Controller Test (plntest) Not Applicable
24 Physical Memory Test(pmem) OK
25 Prestoserve Test (pstest) Not Applicable
26 SunVideo Test (rtvctest) Not Applicable
27 Serial Asynchronous Interface (PCI) Not Applicable
28 Environmental Sensing Card Test (sentest) Not Applicable
29 Soc+ Host Adapter Card Test(socaltest) Not Applicable
30 NeWSprinter Test (spdtest)
31 Serial Parallel Controller Test (spif)
32 Serial Ports Test (sptest) 287
33 SunButtons Test (sunbuttons)
34 SunDials Test (sundials)
35 HSI/S Boards Test (sunlink)
36 Pixel Processor Test (sxtest)
37 System Test (systest)
38 Tape Drive Test (tapetest)
40 Virtual Memory Test (vmem) OK
41 SBus Expansion Subsystem Test (xbtest) Not Applicable

Appendix F System Software SunVTS Validation Test Suite F-5

F.8 Loopback Connectors
Appendix A of the SunVTS 2.1 Test Reference Manual (Part No. 802-7300-10 August
1997, Revision A) contains complete loopback connector information. This should be
used any time loopback connector use is contemplated.

F-6 SPARCengine Ultra AXi OEM Technical Manual • May 1999

 Index

NUMERICS E
12V A-7 Ebus 3-9
ECP 1-3
EIDE 2-4
Environmental 2-14
A EPP 1-3
Advanced 2-8, 3-9 Ethernet 1-1, 3-8, A-24
ATX A-8, C-1, C-2, C-25 External 3-8
ATX power connector. See J1901

F
B Fan 3-10
Block 3-3 FFB2 3-6
Block diagram 3-3 Flash 3-6
Boot 3-2 Floppy 2-7, 3-8
Floppy disk drives 1-1, A-21, C-1
Functional 3-1
C
CD-ROM drives C-1
Color monitors C-2 H
Communication 3-6 Hard disk drives C-1, C-2
Connectors A-1, A-8 Headers A-1
CPU module 2-2, 3-5 Height B-3
Creator Graphics A-13, A-15

I
D I/O 1-1, C-5
Device tree 3-2
DIMM 1-1, A-9, C-2, C-15, C-16

Index-1
J M
J0101 A-10 Mechanical 2-13
J0301 A-9 Mechanical drawings B-1
J0302 A-9 Memory 2-2, 3-5, 3-9
J0303 A-9 Mice 1-1, A-5, A-25, A-26
J0304 A-9
J0401 A-9
J0402 A-9
J0403 A-9 N
J0404 A-9 Non 2-8
J0901 A-23 NVRAM 1-3, 3-2, D-2
J0902 3-7, A-25
J1001 A-19
J1401 A-3
J1402 A-3
O
J1501 A-4 OBP 3-2, 3-11, 3-12, D-17
J1802 A-22
J1804 A-3
J1805 A-3 P
J1806 A-3
Parallel 2-6
J1901 A-8
Parallel port 1-1, A-23
J1902 A-21
PCI 1-1, 2-5, 3-8, 3-9, A-18, D-2
J1990 A-4, A-5
Power 2-12, 2-13
J2101 A-18
Power enable switch A-6
J2102 A-18
Power on LED A-5
J2500 A-4, A-5
Power-up 3-12
J2501 A-4, A-5
Power-up operation 4-1
J2502 A-26
Printer 3-7
J3201 A-4, A-6
Procedure C-1, C-5
J3302 A-4, A-6
PS 2-6, 3-7
J3303 A-3
PS/2 1-3, A-26, C-1
J3602 A-7
PS/2 keyboard 3-12
J3603 A-7
PS/2 mouse 3-12
Jumpers A-1, A-3

R
K
Reliability 2-14
Key features 1-3
Reset 2-12
Keyboards 1-1, A-5, A-25, A-26
Reset switch A-4

L S
Layout 3-4
SCA C-22
SCA SCSI C-22
SCSI A-19
Serial 2-7
Serial ports 1-1, A-22

Index-2
Solaris 3-2, 3-11
Speaker 2-12, A-6
Standard C-22
Standard SCSI C-22
Sun 2-6, 3-7
Sun keyboard mouse 3-12

T
Temperature 3-10
Terminology 3-2
TOD 3-6
Tools C-5
TP 2-5, A-24
TTYA 3-12, D-2

U
Ultra AX motherboard 1-1, 3-7, 4-1, B-1, C-6, C-15
UltraSPARC A-10, B-9, C-1
UPA64S 2-3, 3-9, A-15
URL D-17, D-18

V
Voltage 3-10

Index-3
Index-4