Subject: Re: Netboot problems with Sparc 10
To: Volker Borchert <bt@csfps.de>
From: Ian Burrell <iburrell@stanfordalumni.org>
List: port-sparc
Date: 06/05/2002 13:02:10
Volker Borchert wrote:
>
> Unless your OpenBOOT is different from mine in this area, it sounds like
> you haven't set the boot-device to either net-tpe or net-aui, whichever
> fits your hardware.
>
> IIRC I had 2.9 at first which was fine with stock 1.5.1. Then I upgraded
> to 2.22.1 to get support for my fancy new processor (SM81 ;-), and 2.22.1
> couldn't decide which network media to use. Then I setenv boot-device
> net-tpe and stumbled upon the bug described in pr#15495.
>
I am pretty sure I set boot-device to net-tpe and just did "boot"
yesterday when it wasn't working. Today, when I tried, it booted fine.
The install process is running now.
> As an afterthought - I am almost sure the SS-10 has a fuse for the 12 V
> supply on the AUI output. A blown fuse might keep the logic from properly
> sensing whether a transceiver is connected to the AUI port. Check the
> hardware FAQ for location and specs of this fuse.
>
The SS10 doesn't have fuses. It has PTC's and the service manual says
they don't need to be changed. Neither of the lights on the TP port
comes on.
- Ian
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