========================================================================== The checksum's (found through sum -r) of the files that you have received (other than this README) are as follows: 56503 2 patchSG0001948 33606 67 patchSG0001948.eoe1_sw 59989 2 patchSG0001948.idb ========================================================================== - 1 - 1. Patch_SG0001948_Release_Note This release note describes patch SG0001948 to IRIX 5.3. This patch adds support for new Ethernet interfaces to the hardware inventory command (hinv). Patch SG0001948 replaces patches SG0001548, SG0001509, SG0001370, SG0001157, SG0000738, SG0000479 and SG0000395. 1.1 Supported_Hardware_Platforms This patch is applicable to all hardware platforms supported by IRIX 5.3. 1.2 Supported_Software_Platforms This patch is compatible with all versions of IRIX 5.3. The software cannot be installed on other configurations. To determine the IRIX version number, type "uname -sr". 1.3 Bugs_Fixed_by_Patch_SG0001948 This patch contains fixes for the following bugs in IRIX 5.3. Bug numbers from Silicon Graphics bug tracking system are included for reference. o Added R5000 cpu type. This patch originated before the R5000 cpu, and would therefore report the R5000 CPU as "unknown". o Update hinv command so that it understands the ASO board (Bug #267098) o Update hinv command so that it understands the new IBM NTP, STK 9490 and STK SD3 tape drives. (Bug #299115) o Add support for PCMCIA devices. (Bug #292017) o Hinv erroneously reports "MG10 Impact" instead of "Solid Impact" (Bug #345244). o Update hinv command so that it understands the new SONY GY-10 tape drives. (Bug #365300). o Update hinv to recognize the VME Fast Ethernet (vfe) and GIO Fast Ethernet (gfe) 100BaseTX interfaces. (Bug #410966). - 2 - 1.4 Subsystems_Included_in_Patch_SG0001948 This patch release includes these subsystems: o patchSG0001948.eoe1_sw.unix 1.5 Installation_Instructions Because you want to install only the patches for problems you have encountered, patch software is not installed by default. After reading the descriptions of the bugs fixed in this patch (see Section 1.3), determine the patches that meet your specific needs. If, after reading Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of these release notes, you are unsure whether your hardware and software meet the requirements for installing a particular patch, run inst. The inst program does not allow you to install patches that are incompatible with your hardware or software. Patch software is installed like any other Silicon Graphics software product. Follow the instructions in your Software Installation Administrator's Guide to bring up the miniroot form of the software installation tools. Follow these steps to select a patch for installation: 1. At the Inst> prompt, type install patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. 2. Initiate the installation sequence. Type Inst> go 3. You may find that two patches have been marked as incompatible. (The installation tools reject an installation request if an incompatibility is detected.) If this occurs, you must deselect one of the patches. Inst> keep patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. 4. After completing the installation process, exit the inst program by typing - 3 - Inst> quit 1.6 Patch_Removal_Instructions To remove a patch, use the versions remove command as you would for any other software subsystem. The removal process reinstates the original version of software unless you have specifically removed the patch history from your system. versions remove patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. To keep a patch but increase your disk space, use the versions removehist command to remove the patch history. versions removehist patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. 1.7 Known_Problems No known problems.