"There is a TBD problem with ps2"
Hi
I have a Sun Fire 280R system that displays the message:
"There is a TBD problem with ps2"
at the 'ok' prompt. What is a 'TBD problem' and what is a'ps2'?
Also, I'm unable to get Solaris 8 4/01 release to install, because the installation aborts with a message that displays, then is cleared/replaced by another screen within a second. But the last message I see says something about the X Window Server not being available.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
tl
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tlemons] at [2007-11-25 23:18:44]
# 1
Are you using the correct version of Sol 8 for the processors you have installed? See: http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/handbook_pub/Systems/SunFire280R/SunFire280R.html
750 mhz modules require patches with 4/01. 900 mhz modules require Sol 8 10/01& 1050's require Sol 8 2/02.
The message you are seeing is curious. I would interpret as meaning there is a "To Be Determined problem with Power Supply 2" which is odd since you have a max of PS0 & PS1 according to: http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/handbook_pub/Devices/Wiring_Dgms/WIR_SunFire280R.html
jds2n at 2007-7-5 18:07:02 >
# 2
Thanks very much for your reply!
First, I think I solved the "There is a TBD problem with ps2" problem. Your posting provided the knowledge that the 'ps' device is probably a power supply. I checked the system, found that it has two power supplies, but only one of them was connected to AC power. I plugged the second power supply into AC power, and the message went away; thanks!
The other problem is still with me. I'm unable to identify the speed of the CPUs in this system; the CPU speed doesn't print out as part of the Solaris boot banner. Nevertheless, I've now trying to install Solaris 9 5/02, which I'll assume should have support for whatever CPU is in my Sun Fire 280R. Please let me know if this isn't a good assumption.
When I boot from the Installation CDROM, I see the usual messages, then answer the question, "Select the language you want to use to run the installation". I select 1 (English). Shortly after that, the image on the graphics screen changes (it gets a dark box/border around the outside of the viewable region). Then it displays:
Fatal server error
VUID.....
then the screen clears, and I see:
giving up
/usr/openwin/bin/xinit: Interrupted system call (errno 4): unable to connect to X Server
/usr/openwin/bin/xinit: No such process (errno 3): Server error.
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What's maddening is that the 'fatal server error' and that 'VUID...' message are displayed for less then a second, then the screen clears, so I haven't been able to copy the error messages down.
Is there a way that I can capture this information? Or can I step through the installation until this error occurs?
Other ideas?
Thanks!
tl
# 3
HiWe examined one of the two CPU boards, and found the number 5015675025986. The 501-5675 number corresponds to a 750 MHz UltraSPARC III used in, among other models, the Sun Fire 280R. So, at least I know what CPU model I have.Thankstl
# 4
Yet more information. After attempting the installation a dozen times, and staring at the messages before the screen clears, I _think_ the messages are:
VUIDGFORMAT: Invalid argument
Fatal server error
What could this be? Is there any way that the EEPROM values might be wrong on my machine? I can't think how this could be failing.
Thanks
tl
# 5
Solaris 9 is OK.Looks like you have Sun USB keyboard plugged in and not the mouse. Plug in USB mouse if that's the case. (if doing a "graphics" install both the keyboard & mouse must be present). Otherwise try booting CD 1 of 2 and see what happens.
jds2n at 2007-7-5 18:07:02 >
# 6
THAT'S IT! How did you know that, given what I said?I'm very gateful! I'm typing this on the 280R, as the installation proceeds.Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my call for help!tl
# 7
The xinit errors and Xserver messages you included earlier gave it away. Additionally you encountered the problem when the installation tries to start up the WebStart GUI. A text installation via serial port a wouldn't have tried to start the GUI. The system detected the Sun keyboard so it attempted to start the GUI but couldn't find the mouse.You can never provide too much info when trying to troubleshoot one of these problems. Glad to assist but you did the work.
jds2n at 2007-7-5 18:07:02 >
