[rescue] SPARCstation LX heat problem

Mark Gill ansalmo at dsl.pipex.com
Mon Feb 10 18:08:22 CST 2003


> I recently picked up an LX with what appears to be an overheating
> problem. Basically, when I first got it, it would run for a while, then
> freeze or get a Watchdog Error. Upon trying to reboot, it would fail to
> POST with an "FP stuck bits" error, "suspect Tsunami module".

Have you checked what type of hard drive is installed - particularly with
respect to the power usage / heat dissipation?  If the original drive has
been replaced with a hotter-running one, you might well suffer problems.


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