29 Mar
2001
29 Mar
'01
9:48 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Roth" <broth(a)heathers.stdio.com>
To: "Classic Computer" <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 6:47 PM
Subject: Sparcstation prom passwords
I found a really easy way to get past the prom
passwords
in the NVRAM
in SUN sparcstations. I have tried it on a Sparc
LX,IPX,
and IPC and I
really think it should work on any model.
If there is a well known fix, disregard. After much
searching the web
on this, all I ever found was "replace NVRAM
chip"
I will post the procedure here if anyone is interested.
My Sparc 1+ currently fails when booting linux. I get this
message:
IDPROM: unknown format type!
program terminating
Is there a way to by pass the PROM?
The current PROM is a 525-1107-04 Can other sparc PROMS be
used as a replacement?
A note of success, my latest Apple ][ plus seems to have a
z80 card inside and the previous owner has also added the
extra ram, and internal fan and a RF converter for TV. IT
still has the original packaging and the game paddles.