2 SMS 7000 Release Notes
Version 6.41
Software, Hardware, and Firmware Required
Releases previous to 6.x are composed of software, firmware, and hard-
ware assemblies; however, versions 6.x and 6.41 are software upgrades
only.
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Software is on IBM PC compatible 1.44 MB 3.5 inch floppy diskettes
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Firmware is loaded into ROMs and must be installed by replacing the
appropriate ROM IC on an appropriate Series 7000 module
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Required firmware/hardware changes to Version
3.x
MCPU to install
and run Version 6.41 are as follows:
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Install the MCPU Programmable Logic Device that provides the
flash memory control logic.
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Replace 80960CA microprocessor with 80960CF.
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Replace the FLASH memory SIMMS.
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Install the MCPU Interrupt Controller Programmable Logic Device.
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Install the MCPU Boot PROM.
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Install two Mica Capacitors.
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Update each Node Controller with a new NBX ROM.
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Required firmware/hardware changes to Version
4.x
MCPU to install
and run Version 6.41 are as follows:
●
Install the MCPU Programmable Logic Device that provides the
flash memory control logic.
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Replace 80960CA microprocessor with 80960CF.
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Replace the FLASH memory SIMMS.
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Install the MCPU Boot PROM.
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Install two Mica Capacitors.
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Update each Node Controller with a new NBX ROM.
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Required firmware/hardware changes to Version
5.x
MCPU to install
and run Version 6.41 are as follows:
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Replace 80960CA microprocessor with 80960CF.
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Install two Mica Capacitors.
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Update each Node Controller with a new NBX ROM.
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