[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread] 

List:       sparc-redhat
Subject:    Re: [Any javastation hardware gurus out there?]
From:       "Norman Fair" <NormFair () worldnet ! att ! net>
Date:       2000-11-15 3:12:12
[Download RAW message or body]

I had a locked SparcSTATION IPC and tried that 'hot swap' deal and it would
not work.  I don't know if the NVRAM for the JavaStation is any different
from the earlier sparcstation NVRAM's, but I would find one of the how-to's
on replacing it.

----- Original Message -----
From: Eric <ebrower@usa.net>
To: <sparc-list@redhat.com>
Cc: <lars@larsshack.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Any javastation hardware gurus out there?]


> I found myself in your position a few years ago.  Here's
> what I did:
>
> Find a second unit with a working (non-mucked) NVRAM-- this
> is the package with bright yellow label affixed to the top.
> The NVRAM is socketed, and should pull out with enough
> patience and force.  Swap the working NVRAM into the mucked
> system and boot.  Once the unit is up and running, 'hot-plug'
> the old NVRAM back into the system and modify the contents via
> /proc/openprom.  Naturally, it would be easy to trash your
> system in a variety of exciting and non-recoverable ways with
> this procedure, so standard disclaimer of "if this makes your
> unit burst into flames, it ain't my fault" applies.
>
> E
>
> Lars Kellogg-Stedman <lars@larsshack.org> wrote:
> Howdy,
>
> I've managed to out-configure myself :).  Through too much fiddling with
> prom configuration options I've managed to render a javastation-1
> inaccessible to input from either the keyboard or the serial port, and
> because auto-boot? is turned off, I can't boot into Linux and fix things
> from there.
>
> Is there any way to reset the javastation 1 to sane defaults?  A method
> that does not presuppose a working input device would be ideal.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -- Lars
>
> --
> Lars Kellogg-Stedman <lars@larsshack.org> --> http://www.larsshack.org/
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sparc-list mailing list
> Sparc-list@redhat.com
> https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/sparc-list
>
>
> ____________________________________________________________________
> Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sparc-list mailing list
> Sparc-list@redhat.com
> https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/sparc-list
>



_______________________________________________
Sparc-list mailing list
Sparc-list@redhat.com
https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/sparc-list

[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]