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by sharna

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I have obtained a Sparc 20, system type unknown. The PROM password is also unknown. I have replaced the prom chip with a new one, but at boot up it asks for the PROM password. How do I reset the PROM password?

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by ann777

Before anything will work on a Sun Sparc, you need to find the software key and passwords issued by Sun. You cannot reset the PROM password... you need to contact Sun. Give them the serial number of the unit and they should be able to backtrackand retrieve your keys.

by sharna

This is an "older" machine that has been around the block for a while. It has gone from one lab to another and ended up in our lab, with the password unknown to us or to the user before us. I have gotten two new proms to install. They both ask for a PROM password. Your suggestion to contact Sun would seem to me to be appropriate if I had the original prom in the machine. If not, I can contact them for keys to the new proms, I'll give it a try, otherwise, I have a good boat anchor.

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