PC Server 720 SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 and 5.0.2 Diskette The enclosed Supplement contains a new module for the Corollary library. This is required to prevent the IBM PC Server 720 from panicing, just after the hardware screen display during the boot phase, when running SMP with processors faster than 100Mhz. BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ORDER THEY ARE PRESENTED. DEVIATION FROM THIS ORDER WILL RESULT IN A NON-FUNCTIONING SYSTEM! IBM008A applies only to these products: SCO OpenServer Host System Release 5.0.0 SCO OpenServer Desktop System Release 5.0.0 SCO OpenServer Enterprise System Release 5.0.0 NOTE: - Earlier versions of SCO Open Desktop and SCO UNIX System V/386 are not supported. - There is another supplement for systems based on OpenServer 5.0.2. - There is another supplement for systems using the Large Server Supplement. The Large Server Supplement is required for systems that have in excess of 512MB of memory. As the PC Server 720 is based on Corollary CBUS-II architecture, a further supplement is required from Corollary. Check with Corollary for the latest version of the Corollary Supplement. If you have an IBM PC Server 720 Array model, you also need a VCD (Vendor Contributed Driver) from the IBM/Mylex DAC960 RAID option. This is available from IBM, Mylex or SCO BBS's. Check the relevant documentation for the latest version. Begin installation of SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 as per the normal SCO installation procedure. 1. Insert the "Boot Disk" from the standard installation set 2. Manually reset the system or turn the power on. 3. Wait for the "Boot:" prompt. For the array model, follow the instructions in Section 1. For the non-array model, follow the instructions in Section 2. Section 1 - Array model only ============================ For the full procedure, follow the instructions in the letter associated with the IBM/Mylex DAC 960 RAID option. A brief synopsis follows: a. Type "defbootstr ahslink=mdac". Press b. When prompted to insert the mdac volume, insert the BTLD disk. Press . NOTE: The following messages appear on the screen: Driver apparently should be replace with the new driver "mdac". Replacing a driver may result in a kernel which does not work. Please enter 'r' if you wish to try replacement 'a' if you want to use character major 6 [default] which character major number (0-100) to use ('?' to list), or 'q' to quit: c. Enter "r". d. Continue with the normal installation procedures. When the installation is complete, you will see the "SAFE to POWER OFF" message. e. Proceed to Section 3. Section 2 - Non-array model only ================================ a. Follow the installation procedure as outlined in the Release and Installation Notes. b. When the installation is complete, you will see the "SAFE to POWER OFF" message. c. Proceed to Section 3. Section 3 - Required by array and non-array models ================================================== a. Manually reset the system or turn power on. b. Wait for the "Boot:" prompt. c. Press to load the system. d. After loading text and data, you will see: Type CONTROL-d to proceed with normal startup, (or give root password for system maintenance): Enter the root password and press Wait until the "#" prompt appears. Section 4 - Install the SCO SMP software ======================================== Install SCO SMP software by invoking the command: scoadmin software During installation, you will be required to license the SMP software for the requisite number of processors in your system. During the installation, the kernel will have been re-linked. If you are going to go on and install additional supplements, you don't need to reboot the system to the new kernel yet. Section 5 - Install SCO Release Supplement(rs5.0.0d) ==================================================== This supplement is mandatory. It is available on the SCO BBS in the "Supplements" directory along with associated documentation. The documentation provides the necessary instructions to install the supplement. Section 6 - Install SCO Networking Supplement(net100) ===================================================== This supplement is mandatory. It is available on the SCO BBS in the "Supplements" directory along with associated documentation. The documentation provides the necessary instructions to install the supplement. Section 7 - Install the Corollary Supplement ============================================ Install the Corollary Supplement, following the instructions in the associated documentation. During the installation, the kernel will have been re-linked. If you are going to go on and install additional supplements, you don't need to reboot the system to the new kernel yet. Section 8 - Install the diskette Supplement ========================================== a. Insert the volume diskette labeled "IBM PC Server 720 Supplement for OSR 5.0.0" in the floppy drive and enter the command: scoadmin software The "Software Manager" menu will appear. b. Use the cursor keys to select the menu option and press : Software -> Install New - Position the cursor so that "Install New" is highlighted and press . - The system will prompt from which machine the supplement is to be installed, press for the default of the current machine. - Ensure that the diskette labelled "IBM PC Server 720 Supplement for OSR 5.0.0" is in the floppy drive. When prompted for the media type, select the default of "Floppy Disk Drive 0" and press - The system will read the diskette and display the contents of the supplement. Ensure that it is: "IBM PC Server 720 OpenServer 5.0.0 (version 1.0.0a)" - Ensure that the "FULL" installation selection is highlighted and press . - You will see the following messages: "Saving files about to be replaced" "Press return to continue" ----------------press - When asked if you wish to relink the kernel, reply "y". Answer "y" when asked if you want this kernel to boot by default. Answer "y" when asked if you want the kernel environment built. - You will then be prompted to "Press return to continue"; press . - The "Installation Complete" message will be displayed and the "OK" selection highlighted; press to return to the "scoadmin software" main menu. - At the main "Software Manager" menu, move the highlighted entry to "Host" and press . Move the highlighted entry to "Exit" and press . - Remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive. - Reboot the computer: # shutdown -g0 -y After shutting down and rebooting the machine, the application of the patch is complete. The hardware screen during the boot phase should show that all your processors are recognised and functioning. - Supplement is now successfully installed. Section 9 - Removal of the Supplement ============================================= NOTE: If this patch is removed then your system will *NOT* run. You will need to boot using the "unix.safe" kernel. This will allow you to run your system in single processor mode. a. Login as root. b. Execute the command: # scoadmin software c. Select the "IBM PC Server 720 OpenServer 5.0.0 (version 1.0.0a)" supplement by using the key to go to the contents box that lists all the software currently on the system. Use the arrow keys to move to the "IBM PC Server 720 OpenServer 5.0.0 (version 1.0.0a)" supplement and press the to select it. Ensure that no other software is marked by an "*" as this will also be removed. Use the to de-select any other software items to prevent removal. - Use the key to select the toolbar menu. - Use the cursor keys to select the menu option and press : Software -> Remove Software - Position the cursor so that "Remove Software" is highlighted and press . - The system will now ask you to confirm removal of the selected software. Use the keys to highlight "Remove" and press . - When asked if you wish to relink the kernel, reply "y". Answer "y" when asked if you want this kernel to boot by default. Answer "y" when asked if you want the kernel environment built. - You will then be prompted to "Press return to continue"; press . - The "Removal Complete" message will be displayed and the "OK" selection highlighted; press to return to the "scoadmin software" main menu. - At the main "Software Manager" menu, move the highlighted entry to "Host" and press . Move the highlighted entry to "Exit" and press . - Reboot the computer: # shutdown -g0 -y After shutting down and rebooting the machine, the removal of the patch is complete. - Supplement is now successfully removed.