ROM FAQ
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How do I tell what version of the flash ROM do I have installed?
If your system is alive, you can run the 'cmos' tool to check:
# cmos -c romrev
If your system is not alive, you'll need to attach a serial console, and check as the system boots.
How do I upgrade the flash ROM?
See the HowTo for instructions.
Where can I get new flash ROM versions?
The Cobalt ROM source was released under the GPL, and has seen some development outside of Sun/Cobalt. Check http://sourceforge.net/projects/cobalt-rom for the latest.
Where can I get source code for the Cobalt ROM?
http://sourceforge.net/projects/cobalt-rom
What version of the flash ROM should I use?
Flashing the ROM is risky business, and if it fails, the system is dead until you solder in a new flashrom.
If you want to upgrade beyond your current ROM series (the most likely case being that you want to boot a newer kernel), you should upgrade to the latest 2.10.x ROM. 2.10.x adds a few extra things over 2.9.x, like ext3 support. These should also work in all systems.