Preface





This manual contains service procedures for replacing SIMMs on the Sun(TM) SPARCserver(TM) 1000 and SPARCcenter(TM) 2000 system boards.

When You Need Help with UNIX(TM) Commands

This manual does not include specific software commands or procedures. Refer to the operating system documentation when you need help with commands or procedures such as:

Document Conventions and Symbols

The following table describes the type changes and symbols used in this book.

    Table P-1 Typographic Conventions

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Typeface or Meaning Example Symbol ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      
AaBbCc123                                                          The names of commands, files,      Edit your .login file.
                                                                   and directories; on-screen         
                                                                   computer output                    Use ls -a to list all files.
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      system% You have mail.
                                                                                                      
AaBbCc123                                                          What you type, contrasted with     system% 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 terms,   Read Chapter 6 in User's Guide. 
                                                                   or words to be emphasized          These are called class options. 
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      You must be root to do this.
                                                                                                      
Code samples are included in boxes and may display the following:                                     
                                                                                                      
%                                                                  UNIX C shell prompt                system%
                                                                                                      
$                                                                  UNIX Bourne shell prompt           system$
                                                                                                      
#                                                                  Superuser prompt, either shell     system#

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Warning -

This equipment contains lethal voltage. Accidental contact can result in serious injury or death.

Caution -

Improper handling by unqualified personnel can cause serious damage to this equipment. Unqualified personnel who tamper with this equipment may be held liable for any resultant damage to the equipment.

Individuals who remove any outer panels or open covers to access this equipment must observe all safety precautions and ensure compliance with skill level requirements, certification, and all applicable local and national laws.

Procedures contained in this document must be performed by qualified service-trained maintenance providers.

Note - Before you begin, carefully read each of the procedures in this manual. If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment, do not attempt to perform these procedures.

Related Documentation

These documents contain reference information related to system board installation and testing.

    Table P-2 Related Documents

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Application Name Part Number --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                           
Safety          Data Center Regulatory Compliance                          801-3051
                                                                           
Diagnostics     SPARCserver 1000 POST User's Guide                         801-2916
                                                                           
                SPARCcenter 2000 POST User's Guide                         800-7481
                                                                           
                Open Boot Command Reference                                800-6076
                                                                           
User's Guides   System and Network Administration for the Sun Workstation  800-1323
                                                                           
System Service  SPARCserver 1000 Service Manual                            801-2895
                                                                           
                SPARCcenter 2000 Service Manual                            801-2007

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