Re: [suse-sparc] Ross Dual 100Mhz modules

From: Lou Picciano (LouPicciano@comcast.net)
Date: Fri Mar 01 2002 - 10:52:09 PST

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    Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 13:52:09 -0500
    From: Lou Picciano <LouPicciano@comcast.net>
    Message-id: <B8A53809.43C0%LouPicciano@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: [suse-sparc] Ross Dual 100Mhz modules
    

    Don,

    Yes, you should be OK with these. Remember you must put in IDENTICAL
    modules and speeds if you're going SMP - so, in this regard, the _first_ one
    you buy makes a decision for you, right?? You also must replace your PROM
    chip - need a 'ROSS'-enabled chip, as in 2.25R. These are widely available
    for $10-15. Many CPU resellers can be 'convinced' to toss one in with the
    sale...

    I've put two Ross 180s in an SS10, and it works great (I have been using
    kernel 2.2.20-SMP). You will need a document which discusses jumper
    settings and stuff on the SS; I will dig this up and send to you if you buy
    these. Lemme know.

    If the guy is mario ('romotica' as I recall), I think you should be OK. I
    bought mine from him. (I paid a little too much, but this was my fault,
    ultimately!)

    Lou

    >
    >
    > i've seen a guy selling a lot of these on ebay,
    > prices have been low, i.e. under 100.00 .......
    > is there anything wrong with these?
    > it looks like you can only get one in a sparcstation20..?
    >
    > TIA,
    > don

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