Page 1 Dual Channel Display Guide for Silicon Graphics Octane2 ™ and Silicon Graphics Fuel ™ Workstations 007-4209-003...
Page 2 Silicon Graphics, SGI, the SGI logo, Octane, and IRIX are registered trademarks, and Silicon Graphics Fuel, Octane2, and VPro are trademarks, of Silicon Graphics, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Envi-Ro-Tech is a trademark of Tech Spray, L.P.
Page 3 New Features in This Guide This revision of the Dual Channel Display Guide for Silicon Graphics Octane2 and Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstations adds instructions for operating and troubleshooting the Dual Channel Display in a Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation. Installation information for the Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation is not included...
Page 5 Version Description October 2000 Initial version November 2001 Added instructions to install the Dual Channel Display in Silicon Graphics Octane2 Dual Head systems. September 2002 Added operating and troubleshooting information for the Dual Channel Display in Silicon Graphics Fuel workstations.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Connecting the DCD . . 12 Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module. . 25 Removing the DCD . 28 Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 . . 33 Checking Your Shipment . . 34 Checking Your Graphics Board . . 35 Preparing Your Workstation .
Page 8 . 94 Connecting to a DCD on the Secondary (Lower) Graphics Head . 96 Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation) . . 98 Connecting the Monitor Power Cables and Powering On Your Workstation . Verifying the Installation .
Page 9: Figures
Figures DCD Shipment Components . Figure 1-1 Powering Off Your Workstation . Figure 1-2 Removing the Monitor Cable . Figure 1-3 Attaching the Wrist Strap . Figure 1-4 Loosening the XIO Tri-Module Screws . Figure 1-5 Releasing the XIO Tri-Module Figure 1-6 Removing the XIO Tri-Module .
Page 10 Figures Connecting a Monitor to the VPro graphics board . . 32 Figure 1-27 DCD Shipment Components . . 34 Figure 2-1 Powering Off Your Workstation . . 37 Figure 2-2 Removing the Monitor Cables . . 38 Figure 2-3 Attaching the Wrist Strap .
Page 11 Figures Inserting the Dual Head Module with DCD . 68 Figure 2-29 Latching the Dual Head XIO Module . 69 Figure 2-30 Replacing the Dual Head XIO Module Screws . . 70 Figure 2-31 Removing the 13W3 Cover . 71 Figure 2-32 Loosening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw .
Page 12 Figures Hardware Inventory List after Installing the DCD . Figure 3-7 Graphics Back End Control Window . Figure 4-1 Load Confirmation Dialog Box Figure 4-2 Power-On Default Dialog Box . Figure 4-3 Frame Buffer Confirmation Dialog Box . Figure 4-4 Log Out Dialog Box .
Page 13: Tables
Tables DCD Troubleshooting Tips .114 Table 5-1 DCD Pinout Assignment . .116 Table 5-2 007-4209-003 xiii...
Page 15: About This Guide
Graphics Fuel workstation. The guide is organized as follows: Chapter 1, “Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2,” shows you how to install the Octane2 Dual Channel Display in a Single Head Octane2. Chapter 2, “Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2,” shows you how to install the Octane2 Dual Channel Display in a Dual Head Octane2.
Page 16: Related Publications
Related Publications The following documents contain additional information that may be helpful: • Octane2 Workstation Owner's Guide • Silicon Graphics Fuel Visual Workstation Hardware User’s Guide • Silicon Graphics Octane2 Dual Head Installation Guide • Personal System Administration Guide A copy of this guide and other SGI technical publications are accessible in the SGI Technical Publications Library.
Page 17: Reader Comments
About This Guide Convention Meaning This bold, ﬁxed-space font denotes literal items that the user enters user input in interactive sessions. Output is shown in nonbold, ﬁxed-space font. Brackets enclose optional portions of a command or directive line. Ellipses indicate that a preceding element can be repeated. This font denotes the names of graphical user interface (GUI) elements such as windows, screens, dialog boxes, menus, toolbars, icons, buttons, boxes, ﬁelds, and lists.
Page 19: Installing The Dcd In A Single Head Octane2
Chapter 1 Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 This chapter shows you how to install the DCD in your Octane or Octane2 workstation with Single Head VPro graphics. The following topics are covered: • “Checking Your Shipment” on page 2 •...
Page 20: Checking Your Shipment
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Checking Your Shipment Make sure your shipment contains the items shown in Figure 1-1. Wrist strap Documentation DCD board Reversible screwdriver Bag of parts (13W3 cover, screws, and standoff) DVI/VGA monitor cables...
Page 21: Checking Your Graphics Board
To use the DCD, your workstation must have a VPro V12 graphics board installed. If you have a Dual Head workstation, see Chapter 2, “Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2”. To verify that your system contains a VPro V12 graphics board, follow these steps: Open a UNIX shell.
Page 22: Determining Your Irix Version
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Determining Your IRIX Version If your Octane or Octane2 workstation has IRIX 6.5.14, you must also have a software patch installed before you can install the DCD. To determine the version of the IRIX operating system installed on your Octane or Octane2 system, follow the instructions in this section.
Page 23: Preparing Your Workstation
Preparing Your Workstation Preparing Your Workstation To install the DCD, you must remove your workstation’s XIO Tri-Module. Before you begin this operation, follow these steps: Open the cover and press the power button to power off your workstation (see A in Figure 1-2).
Page 24: Removing The Cables From The Xio Tri-Module
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Removing the Cables from the XIO Tri-Module Remove all the cables from the XIO Tri-Module (only the monitor cable on the VPro graphics board is shown in Figure 1-3). Note: The following illustrations show a workstation with a PCI module installed.
Page 25: Attaching The Wrist Strap
Preparing Your Workstation Attaching the Wrist Strap Caution: The internal components are extremely sensitive to static electricity; always wear the wrist strap when you handle parts inside your workstation. To attach the wrist strap, follow these steps: Unroll the ﬁrst two folds of the band (see A in Figure 1-4). 2.
Page 26: Removing The Xio Tri-Module
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Removing the XIO Tri-Module You must remove your workstation’s XIO Tri-Module so you can connect the DCD to the daughterboard slot on the VPro graphics board. Before removing the XIO Tri-Module, you must power off your workstation, wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks to cool, and attach the wrist strap, as described in the previous sections.
Page 27: Figure 1-6 Releasing The Xio Tri-Module
Preparing Your Workstation Warning: The heat sinks on the XIO boards get very hot. Wait 5 minutes after powering off your workstation before you remove the XIO Tri-Module. Test the temperature of the heatsinks before handling any of the XIO boards. 2.
Page 28: Figure 1-7 Removing The Xio Tri-Module
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 3. Grasp the XIO Tri-Module by the immovable handle, and support the base of the module as you remove it from the chassis, as shown in Figure 1-7. Caution: Do not push on the sliding handles after you remove the XIO Tri-Module.
Page 29: Compression Connector Caution
Preparing Your Workstation Compression Connector Caution Caution: The compression connector on the XIO Tri-Module is very delicate and easily damaged. Do not touch or bump the gold bristled pad (see Figure 1-8). The connector is on the side opposite the handle, as shown in Figure 1-9. Do not grab the back of the XIO Tri-Module when you remove it, or the compression connector may be damaged.
Page 30: Connecting The Dcd
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Connecting the DCD The DCD connects to the daughterboard slot on the XIO Tri-Module VPro graphics board. Caution: The following steps include detailed instructions for aligning the board. You must follow these speciﬁc instructions to avoid damaging the connector pins. If you attempt to connect the board before properly aligning it, the connector pins will likely be damaged.
Page 31: Figure 1-10 Placing A Cap On The Xio Compression Connector
Connecting the DCD 2. Place a cap on the XIO Tri-Module compression connector, as shown in Figure 1-9 and Figure 1-10. Caps are included with your workstation. Caution: To prevent damage to the connector, do not touch or bump the gold (front) surface.
Page 32: Figure 1-11 Removing The Screws From The Vpro Graphics Board Blank Panel
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 3. Remove the three screws from the VPro graphics board blank panel, as shown in Figure 1-11. Save the screws for later in the installation. Removing the Screws from the VPro Graphics Board Blank Panel...
Page 33: Figure 1-12 Removing The Vpro Graphics Board Blank Panel
Connecting the DCD 4. Remove the blank panel from the VPro graphics board, as shown in Figure 1-12. Store the blank panel in a safe place. If you remove the DCD, you need to reinstall the VPro graphics board blank panel. Figure 1-12 Removing the VPro Graphics Board Blank Panel 5.
Page 34: Figure 1-13 Installing The Standoff
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Screw Standoff Standoff Figure 1-13 Installing the Standoff 6. Remove the DCD from its antistatic bag. 007-4209-003...
Page 35: Figure 1-14 Positioning The Dcd
Connecting the DCD Caution: The following steps include detailed instructions for aligning the board. You must follow these speciﬁc instructions to avoid damaging the connector pins. If you attempt to connect the board before properly aligning it, the connector pins will likely be damaged.
Page 36: Figure 1-15 Seating The Dcd On The Vpro Graphics Board (Front View)
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Note: As you push the board forward, the connectors move into alignment and partially seat without the assistance of downward pressure. b. Press down on the top of the DCD I/O panel to fully seat its locator slots over the VPro graphics board locator tabs (B).
Page 37: Figure 1-16 Seating The Dcd On The Vpro Graphics Board (Side View)
Connecting the DCD Board fully seated Board not yet seated Not seated Partially seated Fully seated Seating the DCD On the VPro Graphics Board (side view) Figure 1-16 007-4209-003...
Page 38: Figure 1-17 Vpro Locator Tabs Protrude Through Dcd Locator Slots
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Note: After you complete step 8, make sure the locator tabs at each end of the VPro graphics board I/O panel protrude through the locator slots on each end of the DCD I/O panel, as shown in Figure 1-17.
Page 39: Figure 1-18 Securing The Dcd To The Vpro Graphics Board
Connecting the DCD 9. Secure the DCD to the VPro graphics board with the three screws you removed from the blank panel, as shown in Figure 1-18. Install the two outside screws ﬁrst, then install the middle screw. Note: Turn the screws until they are snug, but do not overtighten them. Securing the DCD to the VPro Graphics Board Figure 1-18 007-4209-003...
Page 40: Figure 1-19 Securing The Dcd To The Standoff
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 10. Place the screw you removed from the VPro graphics board into the hole behind the DCD connector (above the standoff), then tighten the screw by turning it clockwise, as shown in Figure 1-19.
Page 41: Figure 1-20 Placing The 13W3 Cover Over The Vpro Graphics Board Monitor
Connecting the DCD 11. Remove the 13W3 cover and the two screws from the bag of parts. 12. Place the 13W3 cover over the VPro graphics board monitor port, with the padded side of the cover facing the monitor port, as shown in Figure 1-20. When a monitor is not connected to the VPro graphics board monitor port, you must install the 13W3 cover to ensure that the system complies with local and international EMC regulations.
Page 42: Figure 1-21 Installing The 13W3 Cover
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 14. Insert a screw in each hole of the 13W3 cover, then tighten each screw to secure the cover to the VPro graphics board, as shown in Figure 1-21. 13W3 pad...
Page 43: Reinstalling The Xio Tri-Module
Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module Caution: To prevent damage to your workstation, reinstall the XIO Tri-Module with the Graphics Board I/O panel aligned with the top of the workstation. Follow these steps to reinstall the XIO Tri-Module: Remove the cap from the XIO Tri-Module compression connector.
Page 44: Figure 1-22 Inserting The Xio Tri-Module
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Inserting the XIO Tri-Module Figure 1-22 007-4209-003...
Page 45: Figure 1-23 Tightening The Xio Tri-Module Screws
Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module 6. Tighten the captive screws in the sliding handles, as shown in Figure 1-23. Tightening the XIO Tri-Module Screws Figure 1-23 7. Remove the wrist strap. 8. Reconnect all cables to the XIO Tri-Module, except for the monitor cable. You are ﬁnished installing your DCD.
Page 46: Removing The Dcd
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Removing the DCD If you want to remove the DCD and connect a monitor to the VPro graphics board monitor port, follow these steps: Power off and prepare your workstation, as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 47: Figure 1-24 Removing The Dcd
Removing the DCD Standoff screw Front screws Removing the DCD Figure 1-24 4. Reinstall the VPro graphics board blank panel, as shown in Figure 1-25. 007-4209-003...
Page 48: Figure 1-25 Reinstalling The Vpro Graphics Board Blank Panel
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Front screws Reinstalling the VPro graphics board Blank Panel Figure 1-25 007-4209-003...
Page 49: Figure 1-26 Removing The 13W3 Cover
Removing the DCD 5. Remove the two screws securing the 13W3 cover to the VPro graphics board, then remove the cover, as shown in Figure 1-26. Remove 13W3 cover Removing the 13W3 Cover Figure 1-26 007-4209-003...
Page 50: Figure 1-27 Connecting A Monitor To The Vpro Graphics Board
1: Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 6. Reinstall the XIO Tri-Module, as described earlier in this chapter. 7. Connect a monitor to the VPro graphics board monitor port, as shown in Figure 1-27. 8. Connect one end of the monitor power cable to your workstation and the other end to a 3-prong grounded electrical outlet.
Page 51: Installing The Dcd In A Dual Head Octane2
Chapter 2 Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 This chapter shows you how to install the DCD in your Silicon Graphics Octane or Silicon Graphics Octane2 workstation containing Dual Head VPro graphics. The instructions in this chapter focus on the installation of one DCD. To install a second DCD, see “Installing a Second DCD”...
Page 52: Checking Your Shipment
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Checking Your Shipment Make sure your shipment contains the items shown in Figure 2-1. Wrist strap Documentation DCD board Reversible screwdriver Bag of parts (13W3 cover, screws, and standoff) DVI/VGA monitor cables...
Page 53: Checking Your Graphics Board
To use the DCD, your Dual Head workstation must have VPro V12 graphics boards installed. If you have a Single Head workstation, see Chapter 1, “Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2”. Properly installed VPro V12 graphics boards ensure that you are running the correct version of IRIX.
Page 54: Preparing Your Workstation
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Preparing Your Workstation This section describes preparing your workstation for the removal of the Dual Head XIO Module. This preparation consists of: • “Powering Off Your Workstation” on page 37 •...
Page 55: Powering Off Your Workstation
Preparing Your Workstation Powering Off Your Workstation To power off your workstation, follow these steps: Open the cover and press the power button to power off your workstation (see A in Figure 2-2). 2. Unplug the power cable (B). 3. Press the monitor power switch to power off your monitor (C). 4.
Page 56: Removing The Cables From The Dual Head Xio Module
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Removing the Cables from the Dual Head XIO Module Remove all the cables from the Dual Head XIO Module. Only the monitor cables on the VPro graphics boards are shown in Figure 2-3.
Page 57: Attaching The Wrist Strap
Preparing Your Workstation Attaching the Wrist Strap Caution: The internal components are extremely sensitive to static electricity; always wear the wrist strap when you handle parts inside your workstation. To attach the wrist strap, follow these steps: Unroll the ﬁrst two folds of the band (see A in Figure 2-4). 2.
Page 58: Removing The Dual Head Xio Module
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module You must remove your workstation’s Dual Head XIO Module so you can connect the DCD to the daughterboard slot on the VPro graphics board. Before removing the Dual Head XIO Module, you must power off your workstation, wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks to cool, and attach the wrist strap, as described in the previous sections.
Page 59: Figure 2-6 Releasing The Dual Head Xio Module
Removing the Dual Head XIO Module Warning: The heat sinks on the XIO boards get very hot. Wait 5 minutes after powering off your workstation before you remove the Dual Head XIO Module. Test the temperature of the heat sinks before handling any of the XIO boards. 2.
Page 60: Figure 2-7 Removing The Dual Head Xio Module
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 3. Grasp the handles on the Dual Head XIO Module and slide the module out of the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-7. You may also want to support the bottom of the module while sliding it out.
Page 61: Compression Connector Caution
Removing the Dual Head XIO Module Compression Connector Caution Caution: The compression connector on the Dual Head XIO Module is very delicate and easily damaged. Do not touch or bump the gold bristled pad (see Figure 2-8). The connector is on the side opposite the handle, as shown in Figure 2-9. Do not grab the back of the Dual Head XIO Module when you remove it, or the compression connector may be damaged.
Page 62: Connecting The Dcd
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Connecting the DCD The DCD connects to the daughterboard slot on one of the Dual Head XIO Module VPro graphics boards. Place the Dual Head XIO Module on a ﬂat, antistatic surface, as shown in Figure 2-9.
Page 63: Figure 2-10 Placing A Cap On The Xio Compression Connector
Connecting the DCD 2. Place caps on the Dual Head XIO Module compression connectors, as shown in Figure 2-9 and Figure 2-10. Spare compression connector caps are included with your workstation. Caution: To prevent damage to the connector, do not touch or bump the gold (front) surface.
Page 64: Figure 2-11 Loosening The Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 3. Loosen the center plastic knob clamping screw, as shown in Figure 2-11. There is no need to remove this screw—loosening it about one turn is sufﬁcient. Clamping screw location Loosening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw...
Page 65: Figure 2-12 Removing The Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
Connecting the DCD 4. Turn the Dual Head XIO Module over and remove the center plastic knob retaining screw, as shown in Figure 2-12. Save the retaining screw for later in the installation. Note: You may need to push the knob in slightly to be able to reach the screw with the screwdriver.
Page 66: Figure 2-13 Removing The Nuts And Lock Washers From The Graphics Board
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 6. Remove the four nuts and lock washers from the BNC connectors, as shown in Figure 2-13. Save the nuts and lock washers for later in the installation. Note: These nuts are most easily removed using a socket wrench with a deep 9/16-inch socket.
Page 67: Figure 2-14 Removing The Jackscrews From The Graphics Board I/O Panel
Connecting the DCD 7. Using a 3/16-inch wrench, remove the four jackscrews from the 13W3 connectors, as shown in Figure 2-14. Save the jackscrews for later in the installation. Removing the Jackscrews from the Graphics Board I/O Panel Figure 2-14 007-4209-003...
Page 68: Figure 2-15 Loosening The Heat-Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws On The Graphics Board I/O Panel
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 8. Loosen (but do not remove) the four Phillips-head screws (items A, B, C, and D in Figure 2-15) that hold the two plastic heat-sink stabilizer brackets. Loosening the Heat-Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws on the Graphics...
Page 69: Figure 2-16 Removing The Dual Head Xio Module I/O Panel
Connecting the DCD 9. Using your index ﬁnger, lift the upper-right plastic heat-sink stabilizing bracket away from the heat sink. This is the bracket held in by screws C and D in Figure 2-15. 10. While holding the bracket up, gently remove the I/O panel from the Dual Head XIO Module, as shown in Figure 2-16.
Page 70: Figure 2-17 Removing The Dcd Blanking Panel
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 12. Remove the screw holding the DCD blanking panel to the Dual Head XIO Module I/O panel, as shown in Figure 2-17, and remove the blanking panel. Removing the DCD Blanking Panel Figure 2-17 13.
Page 71: Figure 2-18 Installing The Nylon Standoff
Connecting the DCD Screw Standoff Figure 2-18 Installing the Nylon Standoff 007-4209-003...
Page 72: Figure 2-19 Positioning The Dcd
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 14. Remove the DCD from its antistatic bag. 15. Align the DCD over the VPro graphics board, as shown in Figure 2-19. Figure 2-19 Positioning the DCD 16. Making sure that the connectors are properly aligned, gently press the DCD down onto the connector on the VPro graphics board.
Page 73: Figure 2-20 Securing The Dcd To The Nylon Standoff
Connecting the DCD 17. Place the screw you removed from the VPro graphics board into the hole behind the DCD connector (above the nylon standoff), and then gently tighten the screw by turning it clockwise, as shown in Figure 2-20. When the screw begins to get tight, unscrew it about two turns, leaving the DCD slightly loose (you will tighten it the rest of the way later).
Page 74: Figure 2-21 Installing The Dual Head Xio Module I/O Panel
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 19. Place the two rubber gaskets over the VPro graphics board connectors, as shown in Figure 2-21. 20. Place the two new rubber gaskets over the two DCD connectors, as shown in Figure 2-21.
Page 75: Figure 2-22 Installing The Nuts And Lock Washers On The Graphics Board I/O Panel
Connecting the DCD 23. Install the four nuts and lock washers on the BNC connectors, as shown in Figure 2-22, but do not tighten them yet. Note: These nuts are most easily installed using a socket wrench with a deep 9/16-inch socket.
Page 76: Figure 2-23 Installing The Jackscrews On The Graphics Board I/O Panel
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 24. Install the four jackscrews on the 13W3 connectors, as shown in Figure 2-23, but do not tighten them yet. 25. Install the four new jackscrews on the DCD DVI connectors, as shown in Figure 2-23, but do not tighten them yet.
Page 77: Figure 2-24 Installing The Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
Connecting the DCD 26. Turn the Dual Head Module over and insert the center plastic knob into the I/O panel, as shown in Figure 2-24. Make sure that the knob is installed in the correct orientation. One way of ensuring this is to make sure the spring-loaded screw in the center plastic knob is aligned over the threaded hole in the I/O panel.
Page 78: Figure 2-25 Tightening The Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 28. Turn the Dual Head XIO Module back over and tighten the center plastic knob clamping screw, as shown in Figure 2-25. 29. Pull the center plastic knob to make sure it is fully extended. You may have had to push it in slightly in order to reach the retaining screw, but you should pull it back out now.
Page 79 Connecting the DCD 30. Tighten the four Phillips-head screws holding the two plastic heat-sink stabilizer brackets, as shown in Figure 2-15 (items A, B, C, and D). 31. Tighten the four jackscrews on the 13W3 connectors. 32. Tighten the four jackscrews on the DCD DVI connectors. 33.
Page 80: Figure 2-26 Placing The 13W3 Cover Over The Vpro Graphics Board Monitor
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 35. Remove the 13W3 cover and the two screws from the bag of parts. 36. Place the 13W3 cover over the VPro graphics board monitor port, with the padded side of the cover facing the monitor port, as shown in Figure 2-26.
Page 81: Figure 2-27 Installing The 13W3 Cover
Connecting the DCD 38. Insert a screw in each hole of the 13W3 cover, and then tighten each screw to secure the cover to the VPro graphics board, as shown in Figure 2-27. 13W3 pad Installing the 13W3 Cover Figure 2-27 007-4209-003...
Page 82: Installing A Second Dcd
To install a second DCD, follow these steps: If you will install a second DCD at the same time as the ﬁrst DCD, and thus have the Dual Head XIO Module out of the Octane2 chassis and have the I/O panel removed, skip to step 4.
Page 83 Installing a Second DCD In step 25 (on page 58), you will install eight new jackscrews on the DVI connectors. Steps 27 and 28 (on page 59 and page 60) will be reversed. Tighten the clamping screw ﬁrst, and then turn the module over and install and tighten the retaining screw.
Page 84: Reinstalling The Dual Head Xio Module
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module Follow the steps in this section to reinstall the Dual Head XIO Module. 007-4209-003...
Page 85: Figure 2-28 Placing The Primary Head Graphics Boards Toward The Top Of The
Slots C & D - secondary head Swap Ready Genlock Octane2 Dual Head with Dual Channel Figure 2-28 Placing the Primary Head Graphics Boards toward the Top of the Workstation Note: Be sure to install the Dual Head XIO Module in the orientation shown in Figure 2-28.
Page 86: Figure 2-29 Inserting The Dual Head Module With Dcd
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Remove the cap from the Dual Head XIO Module compression connectors. 2. Slide the Dual Head XIO Module into the guides on the top and bottom of the workstation, as shown in Figure 2-29. Be sure the module is oriented correctly, as shown in Figure 2-28.
Page 87: Figure 2-30 Latching The Dual Head Xio Module
Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module G e n lo ck S w a R e a L A T U N L A T C S w a R e a G e n lo ck Latching the Dual Head XIO Module Figure 2-30 3.
Page 88: Figure 2-31 Replacing The Dual Head Xio Module Screws
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 G e n lo c k S w a R e a L A T U N L A T C S w a R e a G e n lo c k...
Page 89: Removing The Dcd
Removing the DCD Removing the DCD If you want to remove the DCD and connect a monitor to the VPro graphics board monitor port, follow these steps: Prepare your workstation, as described in “Preparing Your Workstation” on page 36. 2. Remove the Dual Head XIO Module, as described in “Removing the Dual Head XIO Module”...
Page 90: Figure 2-33 Loosening The Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 4. Loosen the center plastic knob clamping screw, as shown in Figure 2-33. There is no need to remove this screw—loosening it about one turn is sufﬁcient. Clamping screw location Loosening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw...
Page 91: Figure 2-34 Removing The Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
Removing the DCD 5. Turn the Dual Head XIO Module over and remove the center plastic knob retaining screw, as shown in Figure 2-34. Save the retaining screw for later in the installation. Note: You may need to push in the knob slightly to be able to reach the screw with the screwdriver.
Page 92: Figure 2-35 Removing The Nuts And Lock Washers From The Graphics Board
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 7. Remove the four nuts and lock washers from the BNC connectors, as shown in Figure 2-35. Save the nuts and lock washers for later in the installation. Note: These nuts are most easily removed using a socket wrench with a deep 9/16-inch socket.
Page 93: Figure 2-36 Removing The Jackscrews From The Graphics Board I/O Panel
Removing the DCD 8. Remove the four jackscrews from the 13W3 connectors, as shown in Figure 2-36. Save the jackscrews for later in the installation. Removing the Jackscrews from the Graphics Board I/O Panel Figure 2-36 007-4209-003...
Page 94: Figure 2-37 Loosening The Heat-Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws On The Graphics Board I/O Panel
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 9. Loosen (but do not remove) the four Phillips-head screws (items A, B, C, and D in Figure 2-37) that hold the two plastic heat-sink stabilizer brackets. Loosening the Heat-Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws on the Graphics...
Page 95: Figure 2-38 Removing The Dual Head Xio Module I/O Panel
Removing the DCD 10. While lifting the plastic heat-sink stabilizing brackets, gently remove the I/O panel from the Dual Head XIO Module, as shown in Figure 2-38. Removing the Dual Head XIO Module I/O Panel Figure 2-38 11. As you remove the I/O panel, make sure not to lose the rubber gaskets located between the I/O panel and the VPro graphics boards.
Page 96: Figure 2-39 Removing The Dcd Retaining Screw
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 12. Remove the screw holding the DCD to the nylon standoff, as shown in Figure 2-39. Save the screw for later in the installation. Standoff screw Removing the DCD Retaining Screw...
Page 97: Figure 2-40 Removing The Dcd
Removing the DCD 13. Lift the DCD straight up from the VPro graphics board, as shown in Figure 2-40. 14. Place the DCD on an antistatic bag. Figure 2-40 Removing the DCD 007-4209-003...
Page 98: Figure 2-41 Removing The Nylon Standoff
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 15. Remove the nylon standoff that is located behind the daughterboard connector on the VPro graphics board (see Figure 2-41), and store it with the DCD. Standoff Figure 2-41 Removing the Nylon Standoff...
Page 99: Figure 2-42 Installing The Mounting Screw
Removing the DCD 16. Install the screw you removed in step 12 into the hole just vacated by the nylon standoff, as shown in Figure 2-42. Screw Figure 2-42 Installing the Mounting Screw 007-4209-003...
Page 100: Figure 2-43 Installing The Dcd Blanking Panel
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 17. Retrieve the DCD blanking panel that was removed when the DCD was installed, and place it in the Dual Head XIO Module I/O board, as shown in Figure 2-43. 18. Install the blanking panel retaining screw, as shown in Figure 2-43.
Page 101: Figure 2-44 Installing The Dual Head Xio Module I/O Panel
Removing the DCD 19. Place the two large rubber gaskets over the VPro graphics board connectors, as shown in Figure 2-44. 20. While lifting the plastic heat-sink stabilizing brackets, gently install the I/O panel on the Dual Head XIO Module, as shown in Figure 2-44. Make sure that the I/O panel is installed in the correct orientation.
Page 102: Figure 2-45 Installing The Nuts And Lock Washers On The Graphics Board I/O Panel
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 21. Install the four nuts and lock washers on the BNC connectors, as shown in Figure 2-45, but do not fully tighten them yet. Note: These nuts are most easily installed using a socket wrench with a deep 9/16-inch socket.
Page 103: Figure 2-46 Installing The Jackscrews On The Graphics Board I/O Panel
Removing the DCD 22. Install the four jackscrews on the 13W3 connectors, as shown in Figure 2-46, but do not fully tighten them yet. Figure 2-46 Installing the Jackscrews on the Graphics Board I/O Panel 007-4209-003...
Page 104: Figure 2-47 Installing The Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 23. Turn the Dual Head Module over and insert the center plastic knob into the I/O panel, as shown in Figure 2-47. Make sure that the knob is installed in the correct orientation.
Page 105: Figure 2-48 Tightening The Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
Removing the DCD 25. Turn the Dual Head XIO Module back over and tighten the center plastic knob clamping screw, as shown in Figure 2-48. 26. Pull the center plastic knob to make sure it is fully extended. You may have had to push it in slightly in order to reach the retaining screw, but you should pull it back out now.
Page 106: Figure 2-49 Connecting Monitors To The Vpro Dual Head Graphics Boards
2: Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 27. Reinstall the Dual Head XIO Module, as described in “Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module” on page 66. 28. Connect both monitors to the VPro graphics board monitor ports, as shown in Figure 2-49.
Page 107: Connecting Monitors To The Dcd
“Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Dual Head Octane System)” on page 94 • “Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation)” on page 98 • “Connecting the Monitor Power Cables and Powering On Your Workstation” on page 100 •...
Page 108: Connecting The Monitor Cables To The Monitors
3: Connecting Monitors to the DCD Connecting the Monitor Cables to the Monitors Connect the monitor cables as follows: Power off your workstation. 2. Place the monitors side by side. 3. Connect the VGA end of each DVI/VGA cable to the VGA connector on the back of each monitor, and then tighten the thumbscrews on both sides of each connector (see Figure 3-1).
Page 109: Figure 3-1 Connecting The Monitor Signal Cables To The Monitors
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the Monitors Right monitor Left monitor To workstation Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the Monitors Figure 3-1 007-4209-003...
Page 110: Connecting The Monitor Cables To The Dcd (Single Head Octane System)
Monitor Cables to the DCD (Dual Head Octane System)” on page 94. For a Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation, proceed to “Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation)” on page 98. Connect the left monitor’s DVI/VGA cable to the top video connector (channel 0) on the DCD, as shown in Figure 3-2.
Page 111: Figure 3-2 Connecting The Monitor Signal Cables To The Dcd In A Single Head Octane System
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Single Head Octane System) Left monitor Right monitor Figure 3-2 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the DCD in a Single Head Octane System 007-4209-003...
Page 112: Connecting The Monitor Cables To The Dcd (Dual Head Octane System)
Octane system. For a Single Head Octane system, refer to “Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Single Head Octane System)” on page 92. For a Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation, proceed to “Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation)”...
Page 113: Figure 3-3 Connecting The Monitor Signal Cables To An Upper Dcd In A Dual Head Octane System
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Dual Head Octane System) Head 0 Left monitor G e n lo c k Head 0 S w a R e a Right monitor L A T U N L A T C S w a R e a G e n...
Page 114: Connecting To A Dcd On The Secondary (Lower) Graphics Head
3: Connecting Monitors to the DCD Connecting to a DCD on the Secondary (Lower) Graphics Head To connect the monitors to a DCD on the secondary (lower) graphics head in a Dual Head system, follow these steps: Connect the left monitor’s DVI/VGA cable to the bottom video connector (channel 0) on the DCD, as shown in Figure 3-4.
Page 115: Figure 3-4 Connecting The Monitor Cables To A Lower Dcd In A Dual Head Octane System
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Dual Head Octane System) Head 0 Left monitor G e n lo c k Head 0 Right monitor S w a R e a L A T U N L A T C S w a R e a G e n...
Page 116: Connecting The Monitor Cables To The Dcd (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation)
3: Connecting Monitors to the DCD Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation) Follow the instructions in this section to connect the monitors to the DCD on a Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation. For a Single Head Octane system, see “Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Single Head Octane System)”...
Page 117: Figure 3-5 Connecting The Monitor Signal Cables To The Dcd In A Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation
Inc o. : m ad e in N 01 th e 02 4- U SA -0 01 To right monitor To left monitor Figure 3-5 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the DCD in a Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation 007-4209-003...
Page 118: Connecting The Monitor Power Cables And Powering On Your Workstation
3: Connecting Monitors to the DCD Connecting the Monitor Power Cables and Powering On Your Workstation Connect the power cable for each monitor as follows (see Figure 3-6): Connect the female end of the power cable to the power connector on the back of the monitor.
Page 119: Verifying The Installation
If the above line does not appear, proceed to Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting and Technical Speciﬁcations.” Note: If a DCD is installed in a Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation, or if one or two DCDs are installed in a Dual Head Octane system, the hardware inventory list will be slightly different than the Single Head Octane inventory shown in Figure 3-7.
Page 121: Configuring The Dcd
Chapter 4 Conﬁguring the DCD This chapter shows you how to conﬁgure the DCD. The following topics are covered: • “Enabling and Disabling the DCD Setting” on page 104 • “Selecting the Buffer Settings” on page 107 • “Specifying the Maximum Size of a Window” on page 109 •...
Page 122: Enabling And Disabling The Dcd Setting
4: Configuring the DCD Enabling and Disabling the DCD Setting When the X server starts, it checks the user-deﬁned display setting to ensure that it is valid for the current hardware conﬁguration. If a display setting is not speciﬁed or if it is invalid, the X server automatically selects the default setting.
Page 123: Figure 4-2 Load Confirmation Dialog Box
Enabling and Disabling the DCD Setting 3. To enable dual channel mode, select a DCD setting from the Valid Formats ﬁeld. To disable dual channel mode, select a single channel display setting from the Valid Formats ﬁeld. Note: DCD settings have a “2@” preﬁx. Single channel display settings do not have a “2@”...
Page 124: Figure 4-3 Power-On Default Dialog Box
4: Configuring the DCD Figure 4-3 Power-On Default Dialog Box 6. Click the OK button to use the new display setting as the power-on default, or click the Cancel button to retain the current power-on default. If you click the OK button, the new display setting is immediately activated. Note: If your speciﬁed display setting does not show the character D in the ﬁrst column, a conﬁrmation dialog box asks if you want to use this display setting as the power-on default.
Page 125: Selecting The Buffer Settings
Selecting the Buffer Settings Selecting the Buffer Settings Select the desired frame buffer depth in the Graphics Back End Control window (see Figure 3-1), and then click the Load button. A dialog box appears that asks if you want to use this frame buffer depth as the power-on default, as shown in the example in Figure 4-4.
Page 126: Figure 4-6 Accumulation Buffer Confirmation Dialog Box
4: Configuring the DCD Figure 4-6 Accumulation Buffer Conﬁrmation Dialog Box 5. Click the OK button to use this accumulation buffer type as the power-on default, or click the Cancel button to retain the current default. If you click the OK button, a dialog box appears that says you must log out for the new settings to take effect, as shown earlier in Figure 4-5.
Page 127: Specifying The Maximum Size Of A Window
Specifying the Maximum Size of a Window Specifying the Maximum Size of a Window Because the DCD provides a large logical display (for example, 2560 x 1024), some applications use all the available space and display a single window across both of your monitors.
Page 128: Resetting Window Positions
4: Configuring the DCD Resetting Window Positions The DCD displays a single logical screen across two monitors. Most applications position their popup windows near their main window, or near the cursor. However, some applications center their popup windows. When such applications are in dual channel mode, one half of the window appears on one monitor, and the other half of the window appears on the other monitor, as shown in Figure 4-7.
Page 129: Moving Windows Between Monitors
Moving Windows between Monitors You can also set this X resource in . For example, the following $HOME/.Xdefaults command forces all XWsh windows to open with the upper left-hand corner of the window 30 pixels from the left of the screen and 200 pixels from the top of the screen. XWsh*geometry: +30+200 XWsh is the application’s Classname.
Page 131: Troubleshooting And Technical Specifications
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Technical Speciﬁcations This chapter provides troubleshooting tips and pin assignments for the DCD. The following topics are covered: • “Troubleshooting” on page 113 • “Returning Parts” on page 115 • “Technical Speciﬁcations” on page 116 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your monitors, ﬁrst verify that the DCD appears in the hardware inventory list by following these steps: Note: If both monitors are blank, follow the instructions in “If Both Monitors are Blank”...
Page 132: If Both Monitors Are Blank
Possible Cause Dual Channel Display does not appear in Either the board is installed incorrectly, or it is defective. If the board is installed in an Octane2, hinv. repeat the installation steps again, and make sure you insert the board correctly. If reseating the board does not solve the problem, the board may be defective.
Page 133: Returning Parts
Returning Parts If Neither Monitor Has an Image (Silicon Graphics Octane2) Remove the cover from the 13W3 monitor port on the VPro graphics board. 2. Connect a monitor to the 13W3 monitor port. 3. Open a UNIX shell. 4. At the prompt, enter hinv: A hardware inventory list should appear, similar to the one shown in Figure 3-7.
Page 134: Technical Specifications
5: Troubleshooting and Technical Specifications Technical Speciﬁcations Table 5-2 lists the cable pinout assignments for both connectors on the DCD. Table 5-2 DCD Pinout Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data1- T.M.D.S. Data0- T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data1+ T.M.D.S. Data0+ T.M.D.S.
Page 135: Care And Cleaning Of Compression Connectors
Appendix A Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors The Silicon Graphics Octane2 workstation uses compression connectors to connect several modules and boards to the frontplane. Compression connectors are located in the following places: • One is located on the back of the PCI module.
Page 136: Storing And Handling Compression Connectors
Appendix A: Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors contact with the gold-plated pads on the system’s frontplane. It is important to prevent this. Storing and Handling Compression Connectors To avoid damaging a compression connector and to keep it in optimal working condition, follow these guidelines whenever the board is not installed in the chassis: Caution: Failure to follow these instructions can result in irreparable damage to the surface of the connector’s pads, which may result in intermittent or complete failure of...
Page 137: Cleaning Compression Connectors
Cleaning Compression Connectors Cleaning Compression Connectors A compression connector should never need to be cleaned if you keep the protective cover on whenever the module or board is not in the chassis. However, if the connector becomes dirty, follow these steps for removing pollutants: Note: Some pollutants can irreversibly damage (corrode or chemically alter) the pad surfaces.
Page 138: Figure A-2 Spraying The Compression Connector
Appendix A: Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors Spraying the Compression Connector Figure A-2 3. Hold the can in a vertical position. 4. Place or hold the XIO board so that the rounded edge of the compression connector faces up. Note that the rounded edge is completely closed, so that air cannot ﬂow into the connector, whereas the squared edge has an opening (see Figure A-2.) Caution: Spraying into the squared (open) edge of the connector can destroy it.
Page 139 Cleaning Compression Connectors 5. Position the XIO board at an angle to the can, so that the tip of the can’s applicator is one to two inches away from the ﬁrst (topmost) row of pads. Do not allow the applicator to touch the pads. When you spray, the air hits each pad and ﬂows downward.
Page 141: Index
Index Numbers connector pins 12, 17 monitor port 23, 62 13W3 cover sliding handles 9, 10 in shipment 2, 34 static electricity 7, 39 installing 23-24, 62-63 wrist strap 7, 39 removing 31, 71 compression connector 2@ preﬁx compression connector cap identifying 11, 43 placing...
Page 142 Index graphics board, and 3, 35 pinout assignments positioning 17, 54, 79 EMC regulations 23, 62 preparing for installation 5-11, 36-43 removing 28, 71 removing the Dual Head XIO Module removing the XIO Tri-Module, and 8, 11, 43 seating on graphics board 17-19 frame buffer depth securing to graphics board...
Page 143 Index installation power off 8, 40 and graphics board 3, 35 power-on default preparing for 5-11, 36-43 accumulation buffer type requirements 3, 35 display setting 105, 106 verifying frame buffer depth screws load conﬁrmation 13W3 cover 31, 71 locator slots 20, 28 blank panel 14, 21...
Page 144 Index VPro graphics board blank panel reinstalling XIO Tri-Module VPro Graphics Board I/O panel cables aligning with Dual Channel Display handles 9, 10, 12 and connecting Dual Channel Display inserting positioning locator tabs 20, 28 reinstalling 25-27 releasing removing 8, 10, 11, 12, 43 screws re-installing warning...

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