Processor upgrades on Ultra 60

retroman · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:13 am Post subject: Processor upgrades on Ultra 60

I have two 450MHZ processors ready to replace the two 360MHZ processors currently in my ultra 60. Should I assume this will be a simple swapout, or will this require everything to be recompiled. Also, are there any DIP switches on the ultra60 itself which would require changing?

thanx

Jordan

Toady · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject:

I cant say about your Ultra 60 as I dont have one - but adding a CPU to an Ultra 2 was a breeze - only change was kernel compile for SMP.
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Weeve · Retired Dev Joined: 30 Oct 2002 Posts: 641

Other than adding SMP support into your kernel (if it isn't already there), you shouldn't need to recompile anything.

As for changing jumpers, you might take a look at the Ultra 60 Service Manual available from this page