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                            FIELD INFORMATION NOTICE
                  (For Authorized Distribution by SunService)

FIN #: I0699-1

Create Date: Aug/03/01

Keywords: 

Sun Blade 100 system motherboard p/n since Jun/13/01

SunAlert: No

Top FIN/FCO Report: No

Products Reference: Sun Blade 100

Product Category: Desktop /Service

Product Affected: 

Mkt_ID   Platform   Model   Description        Serial Number
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Systems Affected
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  -        A36       ALL    Sun Blade 100            -

X-Options Affected
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  -         -         -          -                   -

Parts Affected: 

Part Number            Description                            Model
-----------            -----------                            -----
375-0096-07 or lower   ASSY OEM MOTHERBOARD UltraSPARCIIe       -
375-3061-02 or lower   ASSY OEM BOARD UltraSPARCIIe             -

References: 

FCO:  A0178-1

ECO:  WO_21023 
      WO_21029 
      WO_20508 
      WO_21030
      WO_20834
      
DPCO: 233

URL: Serial Numbers -  http://sdpsweb.ebay/FIN_FCO/FIN/FINI0699-1_dir/MBSerno
     EZ Label - http://sdpsweb.ebay/FIN_FCO/FIN/FINI0699-1_dir/EZ_Label.jpg

Issue Description: 

This FIN is to inform the field of a part number change on the Sun
Blade 100 motherboard.  Effective 6/13/2001, the motherboard P/N has
been changed from 375-0096-xx to 375-3061-xx.  The new motherboard
(375-3061-xx) IS backward compatible however, the old motherboard
(375-0096-xx) is NOT forward compatible.  Both motherboards will be
carried as FRU's.  

The part number change from 375-0096-xx to 375-3061-xx was necessary
due to a fabrication change to make the new motherboard fully EMI
(Class B) compliant.  Therefore, it is very important to NOT install an
older non-compliant motherboard in a Class B system.  Class B systems
can be identified with the letter character "A" on the EZ label.
  
The new part number change will affect all systems manufactured after
June/13/2001.

Note: 106 systems were manufactured with motherboard P/N 375-0096-06
      (note the dash "06").  Part number 375-0096-06 is functionally
      equivalent to 375-3061-xx in terms of EMI compliance.
  
A list of systems (by serial number) manufactured with the 375-0096-06 MB can 
be found at: 

     http://sdpsweb.ebay/FIN_FCO/FIN/FINI0699-1_dir/MBSerno

An example of a fully EMI compliant systems EZ label can be viewed at:
 
     http://sdpsweb.ebay/FIN_FCO/FIN/FINI0699-1_dir/EZ_Label.jpg

Implementation: 

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        |   |   CONTROLLED PRO-ACTIVE (per Sun Geo Plan) 
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        | X |   REACTIVE (As Required)
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Corrective Action: 

The following recommendation is provided as a guideline for authorized
Enterprise Services Field Representatives who may encounter the above 
mentioned problem:

In the event a Sun Blade 100 Motherboard replacement becomes necessary,
Please adhere to the following guidelines to replace the motherboards.

. Replace 375-3061-xx (newer version) with like motherboard.

. Replace 375-0096-05 (older version) or lower with like motherboard 
  until the motherboard is not available.  Our depots may substitute with 
  375-3061-xx motherboards.

. Replace Replace 375-0096-06 or higher with the 375-3061-xx (newer
  version).

     NOTE: Part number 375-0096-06 or higher is functionally equivalent            
           to 375-3061-01 in terms of EMI compliancy.  These systems have 
           the letter "A" on the EZ label to indicate the Class B 
           configuration.

Comments: 

None

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     respective accounts), at the convenience of the customer. 

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     need arises.
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