RE: [cobalt-users] raq 4 os

[Greg Boehnlein <damin@xxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 7 Jan 2004, Gerald Waugh wrote:

> On Wed, 7 Jan 2004, Greg Boehnlein wrote:
> 
> > On Wed, 7 Jan 2004, Be-com Computers wrote:
> >
> > > Not sure why just wanted an upgrade didn't know the 550 was an option
> >
> > It is provided you make sure that you flash your Raq3 to the latest
> > Firmware revision and be aware of some of the gotchas:
> >
> > 1. Specifically, be -VERY VERY VERY- careful to SELECT THE RIGHT
> > ARCHITECTURE WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO UPGRADE YOUR RAQ BIOS USING THE RAQ550 OS
> > RESTORE CD!
> 
> Some early RaQs used an "Intel" EEPROM, we have not been able to upgrade
> these EEPROMs using the flashtool or through the console port. The Intel
> EEPROMs must use a different programming algorithm
> So, I would peel the label off and check to see if it's Intel or AMD
> 
> > I accidentally chose "Raq 550" without thinking and turned one
> > of my Raq 3 units into a doorstoop. Since the Raq3 has SOLDERD EPROMS, I
> > had to sent it to Gerald Waugh at Frontstreet Networks who charged me $120
> > to replace the EEPROM.
> 
> To receive the unit,
> To program the EEPROM
> To test the EEPROM on a unit with a socket
> To remove the EEPROM
> To throughly clean the EEPROM footprint
> To solder on the new EEPROM
> To throughly clean the EEPROM area
> To throughly test the unit for proper operation, to include booting from a
> hard drive.
> To package the unit and ship it back
> --- Money well spent --

Absolutely! And by no means was I complaining about the cost, as the 
service was top notch! I'm kicking myself for not spending the extra 
couple of bucks to take advantage of the 500 Mhz hot rod mod! :)

I'm actually considering buying a pair of the modded Raq3 units for a 
project in the near future... Still got some left?

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