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Sun Blade™ 1500 Ser
vice
,
Diagnostics
, and T
roub
leshooting
Manual
(Silv
er)
Silver
P
ar
t No
. 817-5127-11
December 2004, Revision A
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
3
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Preface
31
How this Book Is Organized
32
Typographic Conventions
35
Related Documentation
36
1 Start here
41
Diagnostic Tools Available
41
TABLE 1-1 Summary of Diagnostic Tools
42
About Flowcharts
43
How to Use this Manual
44
FIGURE 1-1 Start here Flowchart
44
2 Product Description
45
Product Overview
45
TABLE 2-1 Sun Blade 1500 Configured Features
46
External System Description
47
FIGURE 2-1 Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, and Sun Blade 1500 Workstation
48
TABLE 2-2 Bezel Overview, Sun Blade 1500 Workstation
49
FIGURE 2-2 Bezel Overview, Sun Blade 1500 Workstation
49
FIGURE 2-3 Rear Panel Overview, Sun Blade 1500 Workstation
50
Replaceable Components
51
TABLE 2-3 Rear Panel Overview, Sun Blade 1500 Workstation
51
TABLE 2-4 Sun Blade 1500 Replaceable Components
52
FIGURE 2-4 Exploded Diagram of Sun Blade 1500 Replaceable Components
52
Figure
52
Supported Sun Monitors
54
3 Basic Troubleshooting
55
Power-On Sequence
55
Display and Audio Responses
56
Displayed Screens
56
TABLE 3-1 Screen Images and What They Mean
56
Displayed Messages
59
TABLE 3-2 Openboot PROM Messages and Their Meaning
60
TABLE 3-3 Solaris Error Messages and Their Meanings
62
TABLE 3-4 Other Messages and Their Meaning
65
Audio Responses
66
TABLE 3-5 System Sounds at Locations and What They Mean
66
Troubleshooting Commands
69
Iostat Command
69
TABLE 3-6 Options for Iostat
70
Prtdiag Command
72
TABLE 3-7 Options for Prtdiag
72
Prtconf Command
74
TABLE 3-8 Options for Prtconf
75
Netstat Command
77
TABLE 3-9 Options for Netstat
77
Ping Command
79
TABLE 3-10 Options for Ping
80
Ps Command
81
TABLE 3-11 Options for Ps
81
Prstat Command
83
TABLE 3-12 Options for Prstat
83
4 Troubleshooting Flowcharts
85
Power-On Flowchart
86
Start up Problems
89
Power Problem
89
FIGURE 4-3 Power Problem
90
FIGURE 4-4 Power Problem (Continued)
91
Hard Drive Problem
92
System Fan Problem
93
USB Problem
94
Audio Output Problem
96
FIGURE 4-10 Audio Output Problem (Continued)
97
Monitor Problem
98
FIGURE 4-12 Monitor Problem (Continued)
99
Network Problem
101
Keyboard Problem
103
Login Problem
104
Graphical User Interface Problem
106
Data Access and Running Applications Problem
107
Storage Problems
108
Optical Drive Problem
109
PCI Card Problem
112
IEEE 1394 Problem
114
Smart Card Reader Problem
116
Advanced Problems
117
Motherboard Problem
118
Memory Problem
121
NVRAM Problem
123
Battery Problem
124
5 Introduction to Advanced Troubleshooting
125
Nvram
125
Obtaining the Ok Prompt for Testing
126
TABLE 5-1 Methods for Obtaining the Ok Prompt
126
Diagnostic Tests Summary
127
TABLE 5-2 POST, Openboot Diagnostics, and Sunvts Tests Available for Components
127
Power-On Self-Test
128
POST Overview
128
Configuring POST Output
128
Openboot PROM
129
Openboot PROM Overview
129
Openboot Diagnostics
130
Sunvts Software
130
Sunvts Overview
130
Sunvts Requirements
130
Sunvts Documentation
131
Sun Install Check
131
Sun Install Check Overview
131
Downloading Sun Install Check
131
6 Nvram
133
Changing NVRAM Configuration Parameter Values
133
Displaying and Changing Parameter Values
134
TABLE 6-1 NVRAM Parameter Configuration Commands
134
Configuration Parameter Default Values
136
TABLE 6-2 NVRAM Configuration Parameter Default Values
136
Setting NVRAM Security Mode
139
Eeprom Command
140
Key Commands
141
Stop-A Command
142
Stop-N Equivalent Command Procedure
142
TABLE 6-4 Stop-N Equivalent Configuration Parameters
143
Resetting the Nvram Permanently
144
Workstation Power Cycling
144
7 Power-On Self-Test
145
The Post Command
145
Diagnostic Levels
146
Output Verbosity
146
Setting up for POST
146
TABLE 7-1 Test Performed at Min and Max Diagnostic Levels
146
TABLE 7-2 Output Seen at Min, Normal, and Max Output Verbosity
146
Disable Diagnostics and Auto Boot
147
Verify the Baud Rate
147
Configure an External Display Device
148
Obtain the Ok Prompt
148
TABLE 7-3 Serial Terminal Communication Parameters
148
Run POST
150
POST Output
150
Post Min Min
151
Post Min Normal
151
TABLE 7-4 Post Min Normal Output Comparison
151
Post Min Max
152
TABLE 7-5 Post Min Max Output Comparison
152
Post Max Min
156
Post Max Normal
156
TABLE 7-6 Post Max Normal Output Comparison
156
Post Max Max
157
TABLE 7-7 Post Max Max Output Comparison
157
Analyzing POST Results
162
Error Messages
162
Warning Messages
164
Info Messages
164
8 Openboot PROM
165
Openboot PROM Utilities
165
Show-Devs Utility
166
Watch-Net Utility
166
Probe-Ide Utility
167
Banner Utility
167
Watch-Clock Utility
168
Date Utility
168
Version Utility
168
Openboot Diagnostics
169
Starting Openboot Diagnostics
169
Obdiag Menu
170
Configuring Openboot Diagnostics
171
Initiating a Test
171
Test Output
171
Openboot Diagnostics Tests
172
TABLE 8-1 Openboot Diagnostics Test Usage
173
9 Sunvts
187
Installing Sunvts
187
Exercising System Components Using Sunvts Software
187
Connection Mode
188
Connection Mode Component Testing
188
TABLE 9-1 Subsequent Steps to Test Components in Connection Mode
189
Functional Mode
192
Functional Mode Component Testing
192
TABLE 9-2 Steps to Test Components in Functional Mode
193
Further Sunvts Testing
196
10 Preparing to Replace Components
197
Safety Information
197
Safety Precautions
198
Safety Symbols
198
Electrostatic Discharge Safety
198
Required Tools
199
Powering off the Workstation
200
Identifying the Power Button
200
Powering off Methods
201
TABLE 10-1 Init Command Shutdown Options
203
Removing the Access Panel
208
Removing the Bezel
210
FIGURE 10-9 Bezel Location and Identification
211
FIGURE 10-10 Releasing the Bezel Mounting Tabs
211
Positioning the Chassis
212
FIGURE 10-11 Removing the Bezel
212
TABLE 10-2 Workstation Chassis Directional Terms
213
FIGURE 10-12 Positioning the Chassis
213
Finding Your Replacement Procedures
214
FIGURE 10-13 Replaceable Components
214
TABLE 10-3 Component Replacement Procedures
215
11 Replacing the Motherboard and Associated Components
217
Replacing the Dimms
218
Identifying the Dimms
218
Removing Dimms
219
TABLE 11-1 DIMM Pair Configurations
219
FIGURE 11-1 DIMM Location and Identification
219
FIGURE 11-2 Location of Dimms under Cooling Duct
220
FIGURE 11-3 Pressing the Catch on the Rear Fan Bracket
220
FIGURE 11-4 Sliding the Duct up
221
FIGURE 11-5 Flipping the Duct over
221
Installing Dimms
223
FIGURE 11-7 Lifting the DIMM out of the Slot
223
FIGURE 11-8 Aligning the DIMM
225
FIGURE 11-9 Securing the DIMM
225
FIGURE 11-10 Flipping DIMM Cooling Duct Back
226
FIGURE 11-11 Ejector Levers Closed Position
226
FIGURE 11-12 Sliding the Duct down
227
Openboot PROM Memory Message
228
TABLE 11-2 Openboot PROM Memory Check Actions
228
Replacing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
229
Identifying the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
229
FIGURE 11-13 Examples of Faulty DIMM Locations
229
Removing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
230
TABLE 11-3 CPU Fan Specifications
230
FIGURE 11-14 CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Location and Identification
230
FIGURE 11-15 Disconnecting the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Cable
231
FIGURE 11-16 Pressing down on the Clip Latch
232
FIGURE 11-17 Releasing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Clips
232
FIGURE 11-18 Rotating CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
233
Installing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
234
FIGURE 11-19 Lifting the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Away
234
FIGURE 11-20 Setting the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on the CPU
235
FIGURE 11-21 Aligning the Clips over the Locking Ring
236
FIGURE 11-22 Hooking Clip over End Tab
236
FIGURE 11-23 Securing the Clip to the Locking Ring
237
Replacing the Battery
238
Identifying the Battery
239
Removing the Battery
239
Installing the Battery
240
FIGURE 11-26 Releasing the Battery
240
Replacing the NVRAM
241
FIGURE 11-27 Installing the Battery
241
FIGURE 11-28 NVRAM Location and Identification
242
Identifying the NVRAM
242
Removing the NVRAM
242
FIGURE 11-29 Removing the NVRAM
243
Installing the NVRAM
243
Replacing the PCI Cards
244
FIGURE 11-30 Installing the NVRAM
244
FIGURE 11-31 PCI Card Location and Identification
245
Identifying the PCI Cards
245
TABLE 11-5 PCI Card Slot Specifications
245
FIGURE 11-32 Swinging out the PCI Card Support
246
Removing a PCI Card
246
FIGURE 11-33 Opening the PCI Card Retainer
247
FIGURE 11-34 Removing the PCI Card
247
FIGURE 11-35 Installing a PCI Card Filler Panel
248
General PCI Card Guidelines
249
FIGURE 11-36 Identifying the PCI Card Slots
250
Special Considerations for Graphics Accelerators
250
TABLE 11-6 PCI Card Probe Order
251
Changing the Console Display
252
Installing a PCI Card
254
FIGURE 11-37 Swinging out the PCI Card Support
255
FIGURE 11-38 Opening the PCI Card Retainer
256
FIGURE 11-39 Installing the PCI Card
257
Replacing the Motherboard
259
FIGURE 11-41 Closing the PCI Card Support
259
FIGURE 11-42 Motherboard Location and Identification
260
Identifying the Motherboard
260
FIGURE 11-43 Motherboard Connector Layout
261
TABLE 11-7 Motherboard Connectors and Descriptions
261
Removing the Motherboard
262
FIGURE 11-45 Removing the Motherboard Fastening Screws
265
FIGURE 11-46 Releasing the Motherboard Retaining Clip
266
Installing the Motherboard
266
FIGURE 11-47 Placing the Motherboard into the System Chassis
268
FIGURE 11-48 Aligning the Lips in the Holes
269
FIGURE 11-49 Latching the Motherboard Retaining Clip
270
FIGURE 11-50 Installing the Motherboard Mounting Screws
271
FIGURE 11-51 Motherboard Connectors
272
FIGURE 11-52 Securing Cables into the Clips
273
12 Replacing Storage Devices
275
Replacing a Hard Drive
276
Identifying the Hard Drive
276
Removing a Hard Drive
277
FIGURE 12-2 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables
278
FIGURE 12-3 Removing the Hard Drive
279
Installing the Hard Drive
280
FIGURE 12-4 Storing the Drive Rails
280
FIGURE 12-5 Removing the Drive Rails from Storage
281
Replacing the Optical Drive
283
Identifying the Optical Drive
284
Removing the Optical Drive
284
FIGURE 12-8 Optical Drive Location and Identification
284
FIGURE 12-9 Disconnecting Cables from the Optical Drive
285
Installing the Optical Drive
286
FIGURE 12-10 Removing the Optical Drive
286
FIGURE 12-11 Installing the Drive Rails
287
FIGURE 12-12 Connecting Cables to the Optical Drive
288
Replacing the Smart Card Reader
289
Identifying the Smart Card Reader
289
Removing the Smart Card Reader
290
FIGURE 12-14 Removing the Smart Card Reader Interface Cable from the Reader Cable Clip
291
FIGURE 12-15 Disconnecting the Smart Card Reader Interface Cable
292
Installing the Smart Card Reader
294
FIGURE 12-18 Installing Smart Card Reader into Bracket
294
FIGURE 12-19 Feeding Smart Card Cable through Chassis
295
FIGURE 12-20 Connecting the Smart Card Reader Interface Cable
296
FIGURE 12-21 Securing the Smart Card Reader Interface Cable into the Reader Cable Clip
297
13 Replacing Chassis Components
299
Replacing the Power Supply
300
Identifying the Power Supply
300
FIGURE 13-1 Power Supply Location and Identification
300
Removing the Power Supply
301
FIGURE 13-2 Releasing Cable from Routing Clip
302
FIGURE 13-3 Power Supply Motherboard Connections
302
Installing the Power Supply
303
FIGURE 13-4 Removing Power Supply
303
FIGURE 13-5 Installing the Power Supply
304
Replacing the Front Fan
306
Identifying the Front Fan
306
Removing the Front Fan
307
FIGURE 13-9 Removing the Front Fan Cable from the Bezel Cable Clip
308
Installing the Front Fan
309
FIGURE 13-10 Removing the Front Fan Bracket
309
FIGURE 13-11 Installing the Front Fan Bracket
310
FIGURE 13-12 Securing the Front Fan Bracket
311
FIGURE 13-13 Securing the Front Fan Cable in the Bezel Cable Clip
312
Replacing the Rear Fan
313
Identifying the Rear Fan
313
Removing the Rear Fan
314
TABLE 13-3 Rear Fan Specifications
314
FIGURE 13-14 Rear Fan Location and Identification
314
FIGURE 13-15 Rear Fan Motherboard Connection
315
Installing the Rear Fan
316
FIGURE 13-16 Removing the Rear Fan
316
FIGURE 13-17 Installing the Rear Fan Bracket
317
FIGURE 13-18 Securing the Rear Fan Bracket
318
FIGURE 13-19 Connecting the Rear Fan Cable to FAN1 SYS
319
Replacing the DIMM Cooling Duct
320
Identifying the DIMM Cooling Duct
320
Removing the DIMM Cooling Duct
321
FIGURE 13-20 DIMM Cooling Duct Location and Identification
321
FIGURE 13-21 DIMM Cooling Duct Attachment to Rear Fan
322
FIGURE 13-22 Pressing the Catch on the Rear Fan Bracket
322
FIGURE 13-23 Sliding the Duct to the Left
323
FIGURE 13-24 Swinging out the Duct
323
FIGURE 13-25 Sliding Duct Back to the Right
324
FIGURE 13-26 Pulling the Duct Free
324
Installing the DIMM Cooling Duct
325
FIGURE 13-27 Aligning the Pivot Pins with the Gap
325
FIGURE 13-28 Moving the Duct to the Left
326
FIGURE 13-29 Swinging the Duct in
326
FIGURE 13-30 Ejector Levers Closed Position
327
FIGURE 13-31 Sliding the Duct to the Right
327
Replacing the Audio USB Board
328
FIGURE 13-32 Duct Clicks into Place
328
FIGURE 13-33 Audio USB Board Location and Identification
329
Identifying the Audio USB Board
329
Removing the Audio USB Board
329
FIGURE 13-34 Disconnecting the Cables from the Motherboard
330
FIGURE 13-35 Removing the Audio USB Cables from the I/O Cable Clip
331
FIGURE 13-36 Unfastening the Audio USB Assembly
332
FIGURE 13-37 Removing the Audio USB Board from the Bracket
333
Installing the Audio USB Board
333
FIGURE 13-38 Installing the Audio USB Board into the Bracket
334
FIGURE 13-39 Securing the Audio USB Assembly
335
FIGURE 13-40 Reconnecting the Cables to the Motherboard
335
FIGURE 13-41 Securing the Audio USB Cables in the I/O Cable Clip
336
Replacing the Speaker
337
Identifying the Speaker
337
FIGURE 13-42 Speaker Location and Identification
337
Removing the Speaker
338
TABLE 13-4 Speaker Specifications
338
FIGURE 13-43 Removing the Speaker Cable from the Bezel Cable Clip
339
Installing the Speaker
340
FIGURE 13-44 Removing the Speaker
340
FIGURE 13-45 Installing the Speaker
341
FIGURE 13-46 Securing the Speaker Cable in the Bezel Cable Clip
342
Replacing the PCI Card Support
343
Identifying the PCI Card Support
343
Removing the PCI Card Support
343
FIGURE 13-48 Swinging out the PCI Card Support
344
Installing the PCI Card Support
345
FIGURE 13-49 Removing the PCI Card Support
345
FIGURE 13-50 Installing the PCI Card Support
346
Replacing the Chassis Cross Brace
347
FIGURE 13-51 Closing the PCI Card Support
347
FIGURE 13-52 Chassis Cross Brace Location and Identification
348
Identifying the Chassis Cross Brace
348
FIGURE 13-53 Swinging out the PCI Card Support
349
Removing the Chassis Cross Brace
349
FIGURE 13-54 Removing the Cross Brace Screw
350
FIGURE 13-55 Removing the Chassis Cross Brace
350
Installing the Chassis Cross Brace
351
FIGURE 13-56 PCI Shield on Chassis Cross Brace
352
FIGURE 13-57 Swinging Chassis Cross Brace into Position
353
FIGURE 13-58 Preventing PCI Shield from Striking Components
354
FIGURE 13-59 Preventing PCI Shield from Binding with Socket
355
FIGURE 13-60 PCI Shield Fit to PCI Card in Slot PCI4
356
Replacing the Drive Rails
357
Identifying the Drive Rails
357
Removing the Drive Rails
357
FIGURE 13-61 Drive Rails Location and Identification
357
FIGURE 13-62 Removing the Drive Rails from the Hard Drive
358
Installing the Drive Rails
359
FIGURE 13-63 Installing the Drive Rails to the Hard Drive
359
14 Replacing Internal Cables
361
Replacing the Smart Card Reader Cable
363
FIGURE 14-1 Sun Blade 1500 Motherboard Cable Connections
363
FIGURE 14-2 Smart Card Reader Cable Connection
364
Identifying the Smart Card Reader Cable
364
Removing the Smart Card Reader Cable
364
FIGURE 14-3 Disconnecting the Cable from the Smart Card Reader
365
Installing the Smart Card Reader Cable
365
Replacing the Optical Drive Interface Cable
366
FIGURE 14-4 Connecting the Cable to the Smart Card Reader
366
Identifying the Optical Drive Interface Cable
367
Removing the Optical Drive Interface Cable
367
FIGURE 14-6 Disconnecting the Interface Cable from the Optical Drive
368
Installing the Optical Drive Interface Cable
368
FIGURE 14-7 Connecting the Interface Cable to the Optical Drive
369
Replacing the Hard Drive Interface Cable
370
Identifying the Hard Drive Interface Cable
370
FIGURE 14-8 Hard Drive Interface Cable Connection
370
Removing the Hard Drive Interface Cable
371
FIGURE 14-9 Disconnecting the Interface Cable from the Hard Drive(S)
371
Installing the Hard Drive Interface Cable
372
FIGURE 14-10 Connecting the Interface Cable to the Hard Drive(S)
372
Replacing the IDE Power Cable
373
Identifying the IDE Power Cable
373
Removing the IDE Power Cable
374
FIGURE 14-11 IDE Power Cable Connections
374
Installing the IDE Power Cable
376
FIGURE 14-14 Connecting the IDE Power Cable to the Optical Drive
376
Replacing the Power Switch Assembly
377
FIGURE 14-15 Connecting the IDE Power Cable to the Hard Drive(S)
377
FIGURE 14-16 Power Switch Assembly Location and Identification
378
Identifying the Power Switch Assembly
378
Removing the Power Switch Assembly
378
TABLE 14-1 Power Switch Assembly Specifications
378
FIGURE 14-17 Removing the Power Switch Assembly Cable from the Bezel Cable Clip and Metal Clamp
379
FIGURE 14-19 Routing the Power Switch Assembly Cable
381
Installing the Power Switch Assembly
381
FIGURE 14-20 Securing the Power Switch Assembly Cable to the Bezel Cable Clip and Metal Clamp
382
Replacing the Audio USB Board Cables
383
Identifying the Audio USB Board Cables
383
Removing the Audio USB Board Cables
384
FIGURE 14-21 Audio USB Board Cable Connections
384
FIGURE 14-22 Removing Audio and USB Cables from the Motherboard
385
FIGURE 14-23 Removing the Audio USB Cables from the I/O Cable Clip
386
Installing the Audio USB Board Cables
387
FIGURE 14-24 Disconnecting Cables from the Audio USB Board
387
FIGURE 14-25 Connecting Cables to the Audio USB Board
388
FIGURE 14-26 Connecting the Audio and USB Cables to the Motherboard
389
FIGURE 14-27 Securing the Audio USB Cables to the I/O Cable Clip
390
15 Finishing Component Replacement
391
Repositioning the Chassis
391
Installing the Bezel
392
FIGURE 15-1 Positioning the Chassis Upright
392
FIGURE 15-2 Locating Bezel Short Tabs
393
FIGURE 15-3 Aligning the Bezel
394
FIGURE 15-4 Securing the Bezel
394
Installing the Access Panel
395
FIGURE 15-5 Aligning the Access Panel
396
FIGURE 15-6 Closing the Access Panel
397
FIGURE 15-7 Tightening the Access Panel Thumbscrews
397
Powering on the Workstation
398
Reconnecting Power and External Peripherals
398
FIGURE 15-8 Reconnecting the Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, and Network Connections
399
Choosing the Boot Mode
400
FIGURE 15-9 Reconnecting the Power Cord
400
Verifying an Installation
401
FIGURE 15-10 Powering up the Workstation
401
16 Customizing Your System
403
Optional PCI Cards
403
TABLE 16-1 Conditions for Installing Optional PCI Cards
404
Internal Component Upgrades
406
TABLE 16-2 Sun Blade 1500 Internal Component Upgrades
406
External Peripherals
407
TABLE 16-3 Conditions for Attaching External Peripherals
407
Product Specifications
409
Physical Specifications
409
TABLE A-1 Sun Blade 1500 Physical Specifications
409
TABLE A-2 Enclosure Interior Dimensions for Sun Blade 1500 Workstation
409
A.1 Physical Specifications
409
Electrical Specifications
410
Acoustic Specifications
410
Environmental Requirements
410
TABLE A-3 Sun Blade 1500 Electrical Specifications
410
TABLE A-4 Sun Blade 1500 Acoustic Specifications
410
TABLE A-5 Sun Blade 1500 Environmental Requirements
410
A.2 Electrical Specifications
410
Shock and Vibration Specifications
411
Signal Descriptions
413
External Connectors
413
Audio Jacks
413
IEEE 1394 Ports
413
TABLE B-1 Audio Jack Pinouts
414
TABLE B-2 IEEE 1394A Port Pinouts
414
FIGURE B-1 IEEE 1394A Port
414
B.1 External Connectors
414
Parallel Port
415
TABLE B-3 Parallel Port Pinouts
415
FIGURE B-2 Parallel Port
415
B.1.3 Parallel Port
415
Serial Ports
416
TABLE B-4 Serial Port Pinouts
416
FIGURE B-3 Serial Port
416
B.1.4 Serial Ports
416
Twisted-Pair Ethernet Port
417
TABLE B-5 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Port Pinouts
417
FIGURE B-4 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Connector
417
USB Ports
418
TABLE B-6 Twisted-Pair Ethernet LED Status
418
TABLE B-7 USB Port Pinouts
418
FIGURE B-5 USB Port
418
B.1.6 USB Ports
418
Video Ports
419
B.1.7 Video Ports
419
TABLE B-9 HD15 Video Output Port Pinouts
420
TABLE B-10 DVI-I Video Output Port Pinouts
420
TABLE B-11 BNC NTSC/PAL Video Output Port Pinouts
421
TABLE B-12 Mini-DIN7 Stereoscopic Imager Interface Connector Pinouts
421
TABLE B-13 DB-9 out Stereoscopic Imager Interface Connector Pinouts
422
TABLE B-14 DB-9 in Stereoscopic Imager Interface Connector Pinouts
422
Internal Connectors
423
Fan Connectors
423
TABLE B-15 Fan Connectors FAN0 SYS, FAN1 SYS, and FAN2 Pinouts
423
FIGURE B-7 Fan Connector
423
B.2 Internal Connectors
423
Front Audio Connector
424
Front USB Connector
424
TABLE B-16 Front Audio Connector J13 AUDIO Pinouts
424
FIGURE B-8 Front Audio Connector
424
FIGURE B-9 Front USB Connector
424
IDE Interface Connectors
425
TABLE B-17 Front USB Connector J19 USB Pinouts
425
TABLE B-18 IDE Interface Connectors IDE PRI and IDE SEC Pinouts
425
FIGURE B-10 IDE Interface Connector
425
IDE Power Connector
427
Power Supply Connectors
427
TABLE B-19 IDE Power Connector IDE PWR Pinouts
427
FIGURE B-11 IDE Power Connector
427
TABLE B-20 Power Supply Connector PS0 Pinouts
428
TABLE B-21 Power Supply Connector PS1 Pinouts
428
FIGURE B-12 Power Supply Connectors
428
TABLE B-22 Power Supply Connector PS2 Pinouts
429
Power Switch Connector
430
Smart Card Reader Connector
430
TABLE B-23 Power Switch Connector J24 SW0 Pinouts
430
FIGURE B-13 Power Switch Connector
430
FIGURE B-14 Smart Card Reader Connector
430
Speaker Connector
431
TABLE B-24 Smart Card Reader Connector SCR0 Pinouts
431
TABLE B-25 Speaker Connector SPK0 Pinouts
431
FIGURE B-15 Speaker Connector
431
B.2.9 Speaker Connector
431
Functional Description
433
Hardware Architecture
433
Component Overview
433
C.1 Hardware Architecture
433
System Block Diagram
435
Enclosure
435
Motherboard
436
Motherboard Block Diagram
436
C.2 Motherboard
436
Motherboard Layout Diagram
437
Motherboard Jumpers
440
TABLE C-1 Sun Blade 1500 Motherboard Locations and Common Terminology
440
TABLE C-2 Correct Motherboard Jumper Settings
440
C.2.3 Motherboard Jumpers
440
CPU and Memory
441
CPU Description
441
Caches
441
Memory Controller
443
Memory Block Diagram
443
C.3.3 Memory Controller
443
FIGURE C-4 Sun Blade 1500 Memory Block Diagram
444
DIMM Configurations
445
Memory Interleaving
445
TABLE C-3 Sun Blade 1500 Supported DIMM Configurations
445
C.3.5 DIMM Configurations
445
TABLE C-4 Interleaving Modes
446
Internal Interfaces and Asics
447
Jbus Information
447
JIO Information
448
C.4.2 JIO Information
448
PCI Bus Information
449
M1535D
450
C.4.4 M1535D+
450
Bcm5793
451
C.4.5 Bcm5793
451
Other Buses
452
C.4.6 Other Buses
452
Graphics Accelerators
453
Sun XVR-600
453
C.5 Graphics Accelerators
453
TABLE C-5 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Monitor Screen Resolutions
455
Sun XVR-100
456
TABLE C-6 Sun XVR-100 Graphics Accelerator Monitor Screen Resolutions
456
Sun XVR-1200
457
TABLE C-7 Sun XVR-1200 Graphics Accelerator Screen Resolutions
459
System Clocks and Interrupts
460
Clock Generation
460
Interrupt Map
462
TABLE C-9 Sun Blade 1500 Interrupt Map
462
C.6.2 Interrupt Map
462
External Interfaces
463
Smart Card Reader
463
Usb
463
C.7 External Interfaces
463
C.7.1 Ata 100
464
Audio
465
PCI Slots
465
C.7.3 Usb
465
IEEE 1394/USB 2 Combination Card
466
Ethernet
466
Parallel
466
Serial
466
TABLE C-11 TPE LED Status
466
System Thermal Management
468
Cooling Fan Control
468
System Power Management
470
Energy Star
470
Power Budget
470
TABLE C-12 Sun Blade 1500 Component Power Consumption
470
Peripheral Power Supply
471
Power Management
473
Power Management Overview
473
Enabling Power Management
474
TABLE D-1 Dtpower Power Management Modes
474
Scenarios for the Example Configuration
476
TABLE D-2 First Scenario Timeline
476
TABLE D-3 Second Scenario Timeline
476
Activating the Workstation from Low-Power Mode
477
Disabling Power Management
477
Disabling Hard Drive Power Management
477
Disabling All System Power Management
478
Glossary
479
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Sun Microsystems Blade 1500 Specifications
General
Processor
UltraSPARC IIIi
Form Factor
Blade
Operating System
Solaris
Network
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Ports
One serial
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