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  • Page 1 ™ Silicon Graphics 320 Visual Workstation Owner’s Guide Document Number 007-3701-001...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 1999, Silicon Graphics, Inc.— All Rights Reserved The contents of this document may not be copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Restricted Rights Legend...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ........xiii Where to Find Additional Information .
  • Page 4 Memory ..........23 About Memory .
  • Page 5 Power Supply and Fan........79 Removing the Power Supply ......80 Installing the Power Supply.
  • Page 6 SCSI Devices........117 Attaching External SCSI Devices .
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 1-1 Items Included in Your Shipment ....... 2 Figure 1-2 Back View of the System (Ports Labeled) ....3 Figure 1-3 Attaching the Mouse and Keyboard ......4 Figure 1-4 Attaching the Ethernet Cable ........5 Figure 1-5 Attaching the Monitor and Power Cord.....
  • Page 8 Removing a Blank Panel from a Removable Figure 4-4 Media Drive Slot............35 Installing a Removable Media Drive......36 Figure 4-5 Attaching the Cables to a Removable Figure 4-6 Media Drive ..............36 Disconnecting the Cables from a Removable Figure 4-7 Media Drive ..............
  • Page 9 Removing the Display Option Card ......63 Figure 5-9 Installing the Display Option Slot Cover Plate..64 Figure 5-10 Removing the Processor Terminator Card....67 Figure 6-1 Processor Count Jumper ..........68 Figure 6-2 Stabilizing the System with Your Hand ....69 Figure 6-3 Installing a Processor...........
  • Page 10 Monitor Port Pinouts ..........109 Figure B-6 Analog Line Level Audio Port Pinouts....111 Figure B-7 Composite Video Port Pinouts......... 112 Figure B-8 Svideo Port Pinouts............ 112 Figure B-9 PS/2 Mouse Port Pinouts on Keyboard....113 Figure B-10 Display Option Card Port Pinouts......114 Figure B-11...
  • Page 11 Tables Table 3-1 Possible Memory Configurations........25 Table 6-1 Processor Count Jumper Configuration....... 68 Table 6-2 Processor Speed Jumper Positions ........ 71 Table 8-1 Troubleshooting ............. 90 Table A-1 Environmental Range Specifications ......98 Table A-2 AC Power................99 Table A-3 System Board Specifications ........

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    About This Guide Welcome to your Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation! The Silicon Graphics 320 Visual Workstation Owner’s Guide is your complete guide to setting up, adding and replacing parts, and diagnosing and repairing your workstation. This guide tells you how to install and remove: •...

  • Page 14: Where To Find Additional Information

    Your visual workstation ships with Windows NT installed. For software installation and configuration information, see the Silicon Graphics 320 and Silicon Graphics 540 Software Installation Guide that ships with your workstation. For information on using Windows NT, see the Windows NT documentation that ships with your workstation.

  • Page 15: Customer Support

    Customer Support Silicon Graphics offers a wide range of hardware and software support services. Warranty upgrades and support contract services include operating system support packages, on-site maintenance, and Supportfolio Visual Workstation, an online tool for finding answers to frequently asked questions and other technical support information.
  • Page 16 Netherlands 030-669-6700 New Zealand 0800-4744-4357 Norway 6711-4601 Peru +31-3465-97201 Spain 900-234432 Sweden 08-4700090 Switzerland (French) 0800-804021 Switzerland (German) 0800-804022 Thailand 001-800-12-0662980 United Kingdom 0870-60744744 United States 800-800-4744 Venezuela 8001-2509 In all other countries, please contact your local Silicon Graphics representative.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter contains the following sections: • “Checking Your Shipment” on page 2 • “Setting Up the System” on page 3 • “Opening and Closing the Sliding Front Panel” on page 9 • “Turning On the System” on page 11 •...

  • Page 18: Checking Your Shipment

    Checking Your Shipment Your Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation shipment contains all of the items shown in Figure 1-1. Silicon Graphics 320 Documentation Monitor (optional) Mouse Keyboard System power cord Monitor power cord Monitor video cable Figure 1-1 Items Included in Your Shipment Depending on your order, you may have received a monitor or a Silicon Graphics 1600SW flat panel monitor.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The System

    After unpacking all the parts and checking your shipment, you are ready to set up the workstation. Refer to the installation poster that ships with your Silicon Graphics 320 workstation or to the instructions on the following pages. You can also use Figure 1-2 to help you identify the ports on the back of the system.

  • Page 20: Figure 1-3 Attaching The Mouse And Keyboard

    Decide whether you want to place the system unit on top of or beneath your desk. Since internal fans are used to keep the system cool during operation, leave enough space around the unit to allow adequate airflow through the system. Attach the PS/2 mouse to the keyboard, as shown in Figure 1-3.

  • Page 21: Figure 1-4 Attaching The Ethernet Cable

    If you are installing your system on a network, attach the Ethernet cable from the wall jack to the RJ45 connector on the back of the system, as shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4 Attaching the Ethernet Cable Getting Started 5...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-5 Attaching The Monitor And Power Cord

    Attach the monitor. Attach the monitor cable to the monitor and to the system. Attach the monitor power cord to the monitor and to a power outlet. If you are attaching an optional flat panel monitor, Note: attach it to the display option connector instead. Figure 1-5 Attaching the Monitor and Power Cord 6 Chapter 1...

  • Page 23: Figure 1-6 Checking The Voltage Switch Setting

    Check the voltage switch above the power port on the back of the system to make sure it’s set to the appropriate voltage setting for your power outlet, as shown in Figure 1-6. The voltage switch is preset at the factory for Caution: your country’s voltage requirements.

  • Page 24: Figure 1-7 Attaching The Power Cord To The System

    Attach the power cord to the back of the system and to a power outlet, as shown in Figure 1-7. Attaching the Power Cord to the System Figure 1-7 Attach any other external devices such as printers, modems, or speakers. Refer to Figure 1-2 to identify the ports. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 does not support IEEE Note: 1394 devices.

  • Page 25: Opening And Closing The Sliding Front Panel

    Opening and Closing the Sliding Front Panel Open the panel in the front of the system to access the removable media drives and the power and reset buttons. • To open the sliding front panel, press lightly on the lower half of the panel, as shown in Figure 1-8.

  • Page 26: Figure 1-9 Locating The Power And Reset Buttons

    Figure 1-9 shows the location of the power and reset buttons. Reset button Power button Figure 1-9 Locating the Power and Reset Buttons • To close the panel, pull up on the tab at the top of the panel until the panel clicks into place.

  • Page 27: Turning On The System

    Turning On the System After attaching all the cables and external devices, you are ready to turn on the system. Turn on the monitor and any other external devices—such as external drives, printers, or modems—by pressing their power buttons. Open the sliding front panel of the system by pressing lightly on the lower half of the panel, as shown in Figure 1-8.

  • Page 28: Shutting Down The System

    Shutting Down the System To shut down the system: Shut down the software by selecting System Shutdown from the Start menu in the Windows NT task bar, or if you are not logged in, by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete and clicking the Shut Down... button.

  • Page 29: Resetting The System

    Resetting the System You can reset the system by pressing the reset button shown in Figure 1-12. Reset button Figure 1-12 Resetting the System Getting Started 13...

  • Page 31: Opening The System

    Chapter 2 Opening the System This chapter contains the following sections: • “Removing the Covers” on page 16 • “Identifying the Internal Parts” on page 19 • “Replacing the Covers” on page 20 Opening the System 15...

  • Page 32: Removing The Covers

    Removing the Covers You need to remove the side cover when installing or replacing components in the system. You need to remove the side and front covers when installing or replacing a removable media drive. Removing the Side Cover To remove the side cover, shut down the system, as described in “Shutting Down the System”...

  • Page 33: Figure 2-1 Removing The Side Cover

    Remove the cover. Facing the side of the system, place your right hand inside the right side of the cover and your left hand on the left edge. Pull the cover to the right until it slides about half an inch from the back of the system.

  • Page 34: Removing The Front Cover

    Removing the Front Cover If you are installing or replacing a removable media drive, you need to remove the front cover. First remove the side cover as described in “Removing the Side Cover” on page 16 then follow these steps: Press on the sliding front panel to open it.

  • Page 35: Identifying The Internal Parts

    Identifying the Internal Parts Figure 2-3 illustrates the interior of the system and identifies its parts. 3 1/2" floppy drive Power supply 3 1/2" optional drive 5 1/4" CDROM drive Optional hard drive DIMM slots Hard drive Voltage regulator (for secondary processor) Secondary processor Primary processor PCI option slots...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Covers

    Replacing the Covers To replace the front and side covers, see the following instructions. Replacing the Front Cover Place the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the notches on the lower edge of the chassis. Tilt the cover up and press until it snaps into place. Close the sliding front panel by pulling up on the tab.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Side Cover

    Replacing the Side Cover Facing the side of the system, place the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the notches in the lower edge of the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-5, then tilt the cover up and slide it towards the back of the system until it stops.

  • Page 38: Locking The System

    Kensington lock mechanism and insert it into the lock slot on the back of the system. The Kensington lock is not available through Silicon Graphics, but it is a commonly used lock that you can find at most computer retail stores.

  • Page 39: Memory

    Chapter 3 Memory This chapter tells you how to install and remove DIMMs. • “About Memory” on page 24 • “Installing DIMMs” on page 25 • “Removing DIMMs” on page 28 Memory 23...

  • Page 40: About Memory

    About Memory The Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation contains twelve DIMM slots split into two 6-slot groups, A and B, as shown in Figure 3-1. Slot group B Slot group A Identifying the DIMM Slot Groups Figure 3-1 The minimum amount of memory installed is 128 MB, filling slot group A with single-sided DIMMs.

  • Page 41: Installing Dimms

    Possible Memory Configurations Table 3-1 Total Memory Slot Group A Slot Group B 128 MB 128 MB single-sided Empty 256 MB 256 MB double-sided Empty 128 MB single-sided 128 MB single-sided 384 MB 256 MB double-sided 128 MB single-sided 512 MB 512 MB double-sided stacked Empty 256 MB double-sided 256 MB double-sided...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-2 Identifying The Dimm Slot Groups

    Identify the DIMM slot groups, as shown in Figure 3-2. The slot groups—A and B—are split across three vertical rows, with two slots in each row. Slot group B Slot group A Figure 3-2 Identifying the DIMM Slot Groups Place one hand on top of the workstation to stabilize it while you install the DIMMs, as shown in Figure 3-3.

  • Page 43: Figure 3-4 Installing A Dimm

    Install DIMMs in groups of six, whether you are installing six or twelve DIMMs. Install from left to right, two DIMMs in each row, filling slot group A first, then slot group B. Do not mix different capacity DIMMs in the same slot group. For optimal performance, if you install different Note: capacity DIMMs in slot group A and slot group B,...

  • Page 44: Verifying And Troubleshooting Dimm Installation

    Verifying and Troubleshooting DIMM Installation Use the Windows NT Diagnostics panel to verify that the system recognizes the DIMMs you installed. To open the panel, select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Windows NT Diagnostics. Click the Memory tab. Look at the Total field below Physical Memory to see the total amount of memory recognized by the system.

  • Page 45: Figure 3-5 Identifying The Dimm Slot Groups

    Identify the DIMM slot groups, as shown in Figure 3-5. The slot groups—A and B—are split across three vertical rows, with two slots in each row. Slot group B Slot group A Identifying the DIMM Slot Groups Figure 3-5 Determine which DIMMs to remove. If you are replacing lower-capacity DIMMs with higher-capacity DIMMs, remove the lower-capacity DIMMs in groups of six, removing from slot group B first, then slot...

  • Page 47: Internal Drives

    Chapter 4 Internal Drives This chapter contains the following sections: • “Configuration and Cabling for Internal Ultra33 EIDE Drives” on page 32 • “Installing a Removable Media Drive” on page 33 • “Removing a Removable Media Drive” on page 38 •...

  • Page 48: Configuration And Cabling For Internal Ultra33 Eide Drives

    Configuration and Cabling for Internal Ultra33 EIDE Drives The Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation supports Ultra DMA EIDE internal drives. It has bays for three removable media drives—two 3½" drives (floppy and option drive) and one 5¼" drive (CDROM)—and two hard disk drives.

  • Page 49: Installing A Removable Media Drive

    Installing a Removable Media Drive Shut down the system and turn off the power. For detailed instructions, see “Shutting Down the System” on page 12. Unplug the power cord from the back of the system. Remove the side and front covers. For detailed instructions, see “Removing the Side Cover”...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-2 Removing The Sleds From The Side Panel

    Locate two drive sleds—one to attach to each side of the drive. If you are replacing a drive, remove the old drive, then remove the sleds from the drive. For detailed instructions, see “Removing a Removable Media Drive” on page 38. If you are not replacing a drive, remove two sleds from the side panel, as shown in Figure 4-2.

  • Page 51: Figure 4-3 Attaching The Sleds To A Removable Media Drive

    Attach a sled to each side of the drive, as shown in Figure 4-3. Position the tabbed end of a sled towards the front of the drive, approximately half an inch from the edge. Align the two screw holes in the sled with the screw holes in the drive, then insert and tighten the screws.

  • Page 52: Figure 4-5 Installing A Removable Media Drive

    Slide the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5 Installing a Removable Media Drive Connect the power and ribbon cables, as shown in Figure 4-6. To see a more detailed diagram of the correct ribbon cabling for the drives, refer to Figure 4-1.

  • Page 53: Verifying And Troubleshooting Removable Media

    10. Replace the front and side covers. For detailed instructions, see “Replacing the Front Cover” on page 20 and “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 21. 11. Reattach the power cord. 12. Turn on the system. For detailed instructions, see “Turning On the System”...

  • Page 54: Removing A Removable Media Drive

    Removing a Removable Media Drive Shut down the system and turn off the power. For detailed instructions, see “Shutting Down the System” on page 12. Unplug the power cord from the back of the system. Remove the side and front covers. For detailed instructions, see “Removing the Side Cover”...

  • Page 55: Figure 4-8 Removing A Removable Media Drive

    From the front, pinch the drive sled tabs on the sides of the drive and pull the drive out, as shown in Figure 4-8. Figure 4-8 Removing a Removable Media Drive If you are not reinstalling the drive, remove the sleds and store them inside the side cover of the system (see Figure 4-2) or if you are installing another drive, attach the sleds to the new drive (see “Installing a Removable Media Drive”...

  • Page 56: Installing An Internal Hard Drive

    Replace the front and side covers. For detailed instructions, see “Replacing the Front Cover” on page 20 and “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 21. Reattach the power cord. 10. Turn on the system. For detailed instructions, see “Turning On the System”...

  • Page 57: Figure 4-11 Removing The Internal Hard Drive Bracket

    Remove the drive bracket from the system, as shown in Figure 4-11. Caution: Space is tight, so avoid contact with the DIMMs while installing the bracket. Remove the two screws. Carefully pull the bracket to the left and then out. Figure 4-11 Removing the Internal Hard Drive Bracket If you are replacing a drive, remove the old drive from the bracket.

  • Page 58: Figure 4-12 Attaching An Internal Hard Drive To The Drive Bracket

    Set the jumpers on the drive. To set the jumpers, refer to the labeling on the back of the drive or to the documentation that came with the drive. If you are installing a system drive, set the drive jumpers to Master.

  • Page 59: Figure 4-13 Installing The Internal Hard Drive Bracket

    11. Install the bracket in the drive slot, as shown in Figure 4-13. Space is tight, so avoid contact with the DIMMs Caution: while installing the bracket. Position the drive bracket behind the drive slot. Push the bracket up so the tabs on the top of the bracket align with the openings in the drive slot.

  • Page 60: Figure 4-14 Attaching Cables To An Internal Hard Drive

    12. Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the drive (or drives, if two are installed), as shown in Figure 4-14. To see a more detailed diagram of the correct ribbon cabling for the drives, refer to Figure 4-1. If you are installing internal SCSI drives, see “Attaching the SCSI PCI Option Card Internal Cable”...

  • Page 61: Verifying And Troubleshooting Internal Hard Drive

    Verifying and Troubleshooting Internal Hard Drive Installation You can check to make sure the system recognizes the drive by selecting Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Disk Administrator from the Windows NT task bar. See the Help in the Disk Administrator for information on using it.

  • Page 62: Removing An Internal Hard Drive

    Removing an Internal Hard Drive To remove an internal hard drive: Shut down the system and turn off the power. For detailed instructions, see “Shutting Down the System” on page 12. Unplug the power cord from the back of the system. Remove the side cover.

  • Page 63: Figure 4-16 Removing The Internal Hard Drive Bracket

    Remove the drive bracket from the system, as shown in Figure 4-16. Space is tight, so avoid contact with the DIMMs Caution: while removing the bracket. Remove the two screws. Carefully pull the bracket to the left and remove it. Figure 4-16 Removing the Internal Hard Drive Bracket Internal Drives 47...

  • Page 64: Figure 4-17 Removing A Hard Drive From The Drive Bracket

    Remove the four screws holding the drive to the bracket and pull out the drive, as shown in Figure 4-17. Figure 4-17 Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Bracket If you are installing another drive, see “Installing an Internal Hard Drive”...

  • Page 65: Figure 4-18 Installing The Internal Hard Drive Bracket

    Install the bracket in the drive slot, as shown in Figure 4-18. Space is tight, so avoid contact with the DIMMs Caution: while removing the bracket. Position the drive bracket behind the drive slot. Push the bracket up so the tabs on the top of the bracket align with the openings in the drive slot.

  • Page 66: Figure 4-19 Attaching Cables To An Internal Hard Drive

    Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the drive if one is installed, as shown in Figure 4-19. If you are installing internal SCSI drives, see “Attaching the SCSI PCI Option Card Internal Cable” on page 51 for information on attaching the SCSI cable to these drives.

  • Page 67: Attaching The Scsi Pci Option Card Internal Cable

    Attaching the SCSI PCI Option Card Internal Cable If you purchased an optional SCSI PCI card and internal drives, refer to Figure 4-20 to attach the cable to the card and to the internal SCSI drives. See Chapter 5, “Option Cards,” for information on installing or removing a SCSI PCI card.

  • Page 68: Disconnecting The Scsi Pci Option Card Internal Cable

    Disconnecting the SCSI PCI Option Card Internal Cable If you purchased an optional SCSI PCI card and internal drives, refer to Figure 4-21 to disconnect the cable from the card and internal SCSI drives. See Chapter 5, “Option Cards,” for information on installing or removing a SCSI PCI card.

  • Page 69: Option Cards

    Chapter 5 Option Cards This chapter contains the following sections: • “About PCI Cards” on page 54 • “Installing a PCI Card” on page 54 • “Removing a PCI Card” on page 57 • “Installing the Display Option Card” on page 60 •...

  • Page 70: About Pci Cards

    About PCI Cards The Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation contains three PCI card option slots on two PCI buses—one half-length 32-bit-wide slot on bus:0 and two full-length 64-bit-wide slots on bus:1. This chapter tells you how to install and remove PCI option cards. For maximum performance, install cards in bus:1 slots first.

  • Page 71: Figure 5-1 Removing The Cover Plate From A Pci Card Slot

    If there is a blank plate covering the PCI slot opening, remove it, as shown in Figure 5-1. Insert a Philips screwdriver into the opening opposite the screw and remove the screw. Pull out the plate. Save the plate. In the future, if you remove the PCI card and leave the slot empty, you will need to reinstall the plate.

  • Page 72: Figure 5-2 Installing A Pci Card

    Install the new card, as shown in Figure 5-2. Insert the card into the slot. Insert a Philips screwdriver through the opening opposite the screw hole and insert and tighten the screw. If you are installing a SCSI PCI option card and internal drives, see Chapter 4, “Internal Drives”...

  • Page 73: Verifying And Troubleshooting Pci Card Installation

    Verifying and Troubleshooting PCI Card Installation Use the Windows NT Diagnostics panel to verify that the system recognizes the PCI card you installed. To open the panel, select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Windows NT Diagnostics. Click the Resources tab and look down the Type list to find the recognized PCI cards.

  • Page 74: Figure 5-3 Removing A Pci Card

    Remove the card, as shown in Figure 5-3. Insert a Philips screwdriver into the opening opposite the screw and remove the screw. Grasp the card and gently pull it out of the slot. If you are removing a SCSI PCI card and have external devices attached, disconnect the device cable from the external connector.

  • Page 75: Figure 5-4 Installing A Blank Panel In A Pci Slot

    If you are not installing another card in the slot, install a blank panel, as shown in Figure 5-4. Position the panel over the slot. Insert and tighten the screw. Installing a Blank Panel in a PCI Slot Figure 5-4 Replace the side cover.

  • Page 76: Installing The Display Option Card

    Installing the Display Option Card If you ordered a flat panel display monitor when you purchased your Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation, the option card is preinstalled. You do not need to install it. If you ordered the Silicon Graphics 1600SW flat panel monitor separately from the workstation, you need to install the option card before attaching the monitor.

  • Page 77: Figure 5-6 Installing The Display Option Card

    Install the option card. Caution: Space is tight, so avoid contact with the DIMMs while installing the card. Position the board so the connector on the bottom faces the port on the system board and the connector on the edge faces the opening in the back panel (see Figure 5-6).

  • Page 78: Removing The Display Option Card

    Replace the two screws, as shown in Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7 Installing the Display Option Card Screws Replace the side cover. For detailed instructions, see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 21. Removing the Display Option Card Shut down the system and turn off the power. For detailed instructions, see “Shutting Down the System”...

  • Page 79: Figure 5-8 Removing The Screws From The Display Option Card

    Remove the two screws attaching the card to the back panel, as shown in Figure 5-8. Figure 5-8 Removing the Screws from the Display Option Card Remove the option card by gently pulling it out of the socket, as shown in Figure 5-9. Caution: Space is tight, so avoid contact with the DIMMs while removing the bracket.

  • Page 80: Figure 5-10 Installing The Display Option Slot Cover Plate

    If you are not replacing the card, reinstall the cover plate, as shown in Figure 5-10. Reach inside the system and place the cover plate flat against the slot opening. Insert and tighten the two screws. Figure 5-10 Installing the Display Option Slot Cover Plate Replace the side cover.

  • Page 81: Processors

    Chapter 6 Processors This chapter contains the following sections: • “Installing a Processor” on page 66 • “Removing a Processor” on page 73 • “Finding the Stepping Value of a Processor” on page 77 Processors 65...

  • Page 82: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor The Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation contains slots for two processors—a primary processor and an optional secondary processor. If you are installing a secondary processor, the stepping value must match that of the primary processor. See “Finding the Stepping Value of a Processor”...

  • Page 83: Figure 6-1 Removing The Processor Terminator Card

    If you are installing a secondary processor, remove the processor terminator card from the secondary processor slot, as shown in Figure 6-1. Push the latches on the outside edges of the terminator inward and pull the terminator out of the slot. Save the terminator.

  • Page 84: Figure 6-2 Processor Count Jumper

    Make sure the processor count jumper is in the correct position for the number of processors in the system. • If you are only installing a primary processor and are leaving a processor terminator in the top slot, move the jumper to the two leftmost pins.

  • Page 85: Figure 6-3 Stabilizing The System With Your Hand

    Place one hand on top of the system unit to stabilize it while you install the processor, as shown in Figure 6-3. Figure 6-3 Stabilizing the System with Your Hand Install the processor, as shown in Figure 6-4. With the connector on the processor facing the connector on the system board, push the processor into the slot.

  • Page 86: Figure 6-5 Attaching The Processor Fan Power Supply Cable To The Board

    If the processor has a fan attached to it, attach the fan power supply cable to the appropriate connector on the board, as shown in Figure 6-5. Processor fan power cables Figure 6-5 Attaching the Processor Fan Power Supply Cable to the Board 10.

  • Page 87: Figure 6-7 Processor Speed Jumpers

    11. Move the processor speed jumpers to the appropriate positions for the processor or processors you are installing. Table 6-2 shows the processor speed jumper positions. Figure 6-7 shows the location of the processor speed jumpers on the system board. Processor Speed Jumper Positions Table 6-2 Processor Speed...

  • Page 88: Verifying And Troubleshooting Processor Installation

    13. Reattach the power cord. 14. If you installed a processor upgrade, you need to reinstall the system software. To do this, see the Silicon Graphics 320 and Silicon Graphics 540 Software Installation Guide found in the CD packet that shipped with your system.

  • Page 89: Removing A Processor

    If the system does not recognize the secondary processor, the processor may be installed incorrectly. Shut down and reopen the system. Then: • Make sure the processor is securely seated in the slot. • Make sure the processor count jumper is installed on the two rightmost pins (Figure 6-2).

  • Page 90: Figure 6-8 Detaching The Processor Fan Power Supply Cable From The Board

    If the processor has a fan attached to it, disconnect the fan power supply cable from the associated connector on the system board, as shown in Figure 6-8. Processor fan power cables Figure 6-8 Detaching the Processor Fan Power Supply Cable from the Board Push the latches on the sides of the processor inward and pull the processor out of the system, as shown in Figure 6-9.

  • Page 91: Figure 6-10 Removing The Processor Voltage Regulator

    If you are installing a replacement processor or upgrade, see “Installing a Processor” on page 66. If you removed the secondary processor and installed a processor terminator card, also remove the voltage regulator, as shown in Figure 6-10. Figure 6-10 Removing the Processor Voltage Regulator Processors 75...

  • Page 92: Figure 6-11 Installing A Processor Terminator

    If you removed a processor from the top slot and are not replacing it, install the processor terminator card, as shown in Figure 6-11. Push the terminator into the slot. Push the latches on the sides of the terminator outward until they snap into place.

  • Page 93: Finding The Stepping Value Of A Processor

    Finding the Stepping Value of a Processor The Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation contains slots for two processors—a primary processor and an optional secondary processor. The chip revision—called stepping value—of the secondary processor must match that of the primary processor. When ordering a secondary processor, you will need to give the stepping value of the primary processor.

  • Page 95: Power Supply And Fan

    Chapter 7 Power Supply and Fan This chapter contains the following sections: • “Removing the Power Supply” on page 80 • “Installing the Power Supply” on page 83 • “Removing the Fan” on page 86 • “Installing the Fan” on page 88 Power Supply and Fan 79...

  • Page 96: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the Power Supply You may need to replace the power supply if it fails. If the power is on, shut down the system and turn off the power. For detailed instructions, see “Shutting Down the System” on page 12. Unplug the power cord from the back of the system.

  • Page 97: Figure 7-2 Removing The Power Supply Screws And Cables

    Disconnect the rest of the cables and remove the power supply, as shown in Figure 7-2 Disconnect the power cables from the backs of the internal drives. Place your hand underneath the power supply to support it, then remove the four screws from the back of the system. Removing the Power Supply Screws and Cables Figure 7-2 Power Supply and Fan 81...

  • Page 98: Figure 7-3 Removing The Power Supply From The System

    Carefully remove the power supply, as shown in Figure 7-3. Since the power supply sits close to the DIMMs, Caution: carefully avoid contact with the DIMMs while removing the power supply. Removing the Power Supply from the System Figure 7-3 If you aren’t replacing the power supply immediately, replace the side cover.

  • Page 99: Installing The Power Supply

    Installing the Power Supply If you haven’t already done so, remove the side cover. See “Removing the Side Cover” on page 16 for instructions. Check the voltage switch on the power supply to make sure it’s set to the appropriate voltage setting for your power outlet. Caution: The voltage switch is preset at the factory for your country’s voltage requirements.

  • Page 100: Figure 7-5 Power Supply Tab

    Rest it on the tab, as shown in Figure 7-5. Figure 7-5 Power Supply Tab While supporting the power supply with your hand, replace the four screws, as shown in Figure 7-6. Then reattach the power cables to the backs of the internal drives. Note: Since the space between the power supply and back of the floppy drive is tight, you may want to attach...

  • Page 101: Figure 7-7 Attaching The Power Supply Cables To The System Board

    Reattach the two cables to the system board, as shown in Figure 7-7. The connectors for these cables are located below the power supply and above the center set of DIMMs. Insert the larger cable, tabbed side up, into its connector on the system board.

  • Page 102: Verifying And Troubleshooting Power Supply

    Verifying and Troubleshooting Power Supply Installation If the system does not power on, the power supply may be installed incorrectly. If the system powers on but the software does not boot, the power cable may not be properly attached to the system drive. If one or more of the internal drives is not recognized by the system, the power cables may not be properly attached to the drives.

  • Page 103: Figure 7-8 Removing The Fan

    Remove the fan, as shown in Figure 7-8. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board. Push the tab on the edge of the fan inward and pull the fan out of the system. Removing the Fan Figure 7-8 If you’re not replacing the fan right away, replace the side cover.

  • Page 104: Installing The Fan

    Installing the Fan If you haven’t already done so, remove the side cover. See “Removing the Side Cover” on page 16 for instructions. Install the new fan, as shown in Figure 7-9. Position the fan so the tab is facing towards you and the power cable extends from the bottom of the fan.

  • Page 105: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter contains the following sections: • “Troubleshooting” on page 90 • “Interpreting LED Blink Codes” on page 94 • “Disabling and Enabling the Password” on page 95 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 89...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Table 8-1 lists system problems, possible causes, and recommended solutions. Table 8-1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution System does not AC power cable Check power connection power on, no LED, disconnected. from power source to no fans. workstation. Power supply cable Make sure power supply not attached to system cables are attached to system...
  • Page 107 Make sure DIMMs are securely seated in the slots. Set Power On Diagnostics to Extensive Mode and reboot system. (See the Silicon Graphics 320 and Silicon Graphics 540 Software Installation Guide for instructions.) Check for memory error in diagnostics display to identify faulty DIMMs.
  • Page 108 Software does not Reinstall Windows NT. See recognize new the Silicon Graphics 320 and processor. Silicon Graphics 540 Software Installation Guide for instructions. Mouse doesn’t Mouse or keyboard Plug mouse into keyboard;...
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting (continued) Table 8-1 Symptom Possible Cause Solution Monitor dead. Replace the monitor. Monitor powers on, Monitor brightness Increase brightness. no display, system controls too dark. LED on but does not blink continuously. Monitor cable Check monitor cable unattached. connection to system and monitor.

  • Page 110: Interpreting Led Blink Codes

    Interpreting LED Blink Codes The LED on the front of the system blinks randomly while the system powers up and runs power on diagnostics. If the system boot is successful, the NT login screen appears on your monitor. If the boot is unsuccessful, the LED blink codes may help you determine the error.

  • Page 111: Disabling And Enabling The Password

    Disabling and Enabling the Password If you do not know your password, you can disable it by moving a jumper on the system board. Shut down the system and turn off the power. For detailed instructions, see “Shutting Down the System” on page 12. Unplug the power cord from the back of the system.

  • Page 112: Figure 8-3 Password Jumper In Enabled Position

    Reattach the power cord. Turn on the system. For detailed instructions, see “Turning On the System” on page 11. Enter a new password when prompted to do so. Shut down the system and remove the power cord from the back of the system.

  • Page 113: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: • “Physical Specifications” on page 98 • “System Board Specifications” on page 100 Technical Specifications 97...

  • Page 114: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications The Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation measures approximately 9" wide by 17" high by 17" deep. Removable media drives are at the front top of the enclosure for easy access in desktop or deskside arrangements. Slots for PCI options, disk drives, memory modules, and processor modules are accessible by removing the side cover.

  • Page 115: Ac Power

    200 to 500 Hz, –5 dB/Octave 1.1 G(RMS) Overall AC Power The Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation power supply is switch-selectable for 110 V versus 220 V AC power. The supported AC range for each switch setting is: Table A-2...

  • Page 116: System Board Specifications

    System Board Specifications The following table contains information about the Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation system board ports and buses. Table A-3 System Board Specifications Port or Bus Description Processor bus One or two Intel Pentium II Slot 1 processors with 100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
  • Page 117 System Board Specifications (continued) Table A-3 Port or Bus Description Parallel port One IEEE 1284-compliant parallel port. Ethernet port One 10/100 Mb auto-sensing Ethernet interface. Analog audio ports The audio subsystem has two input channels that can be sourced from the microphone input; the stereo line-level inputs, or the internal CDROM drive analog audio outputs.

  • Page 119: Port Information

    Appendix B Port Information This appendix contains a description of the ports on the back of the Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation and detailed pinout information for each port. Table B-1 Port and Connector Type Port Connector Type Ethernet RJ45 10/100 Base TXt...

  • Page 120: Ethernet Rj45 Port Pinouts

    Port and Connector Type (continued) Table B-1 Port Connector Type Display option Digital interface to flat panel monitor with DDC2B control Mouse port on keyboard 6-pin Mini-DIN (female) connector Ethernet RJ45 Port Pinouts Figure B-1 Ethernet Port Pinouts Ethernet RJ45 Port Pinouts Table B-2 Assignment Transmit+...

  • Page 121: Ieee 1394 Port Pinouts

    IEEE 1394 Port Pinouts Figure B-2 IEEE 1394 Port Pinouts Table B-3 IEEE 1394 Port Pinouts Assignment Comment Cable power Cable ground Strobe receive, data on transmit (differential pair) Data receive, data on transmit (differential pair) Port Information 105...

  • Page 122: Usb Port Pinouts

    USB Port Pinouts Figure B-3 USB Port Pinouts Table B-4 USB Port Pinouts Assignment Color Comment Cable power -Data White +Data Green Ground Black Cable ground 106 Appendix B...

  • Page 123: Parallel Port Pinouts

    Parallel Port Pinouts Figure B-4 Parallel Port Pinouts Table B-5 Parallel Port Pinouts Assignment Assignment Strobe AutoFd Data 0 Fault Data 1 Init Data 2 SelectIn Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground Ground Busy...

  • Page 124: Serial Port Pinouts

    Serial Port Pinouts Figure B-5 Serial Port Pinouts Table B-6 Serial Port Pinouts Pin Assignment Description Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator 108 Appendix B...

  • Page 125: Monitor Port Pinouts

    Monitor Port Pinouts Monitor Port Pinouts Figure B-6 Table B-7 Monitor Port Pinouts Assignment Green Blue Ground Ground Red Return Green Return Blue Return No Connect Ground Ground IIC Data Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync IIC Clock Port Information 109...

  • Page 126: Microphone And Headphone/Speaker Port Pinouts

    Microphone and Headphone/Speaker Port Pinouts Table B-8 Microphone Pinouts Microphone Ring Sleeve Line level mono microphone Signal (+) Open Ground (-) Microphone Port Pinouts Table B-9 Microphone Jack Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini (mono signal on tip and ring) Power +5 phantom power on tip Type Unidirectional electret condenser...

  • Page 127: Analog Line Level Audio Port Pinouts

    Analog Line Level Audio Port Pinouts Left Right Figure B-7 Analog Line Level Audio Port Pinouts Table B-12 Analog Line Level Audio Specifications Specifications Line In Line Out Line level -10 dBV -10 dBV OdBFS Maximum +10 dBV to -22 dBV 6.5 dBV 0.5 dBV Port Information 111...

  • Page 128: Composite Video Port Pinouts

    Composite Video Port Pinouts Right Left 2 (sleeve) Ground 3 (tip) Data Figure B-8 Composite Video Port Pinouts Svideo Port Pinouts Svideo In Svideo Out ChromaInGrnd ChromaOutGrnd ChromaIn ChromaOut LumaInGrnd LumaOut LumaIn LumaOutGrnd Figure B-9 Svideo Port Pinouts 112 Appendix B...

  • Page 129: Ps/2 Mouse Port Pinouts On Keyboard

    PS/2 Mouse Port Pinouts on Keyboard Chassis ground Figure B-10 PS/2 Mouse Port Pinouts on Keyboard Table B-13 PS/2 Mouse Port Pinouts on Keyboard Assignment Data (Reserved) Signal ground Power (+5 V) Clock (Reserved) Port Information 113...

  • Page 130: Display Option Card Port Pinouts

    Display Option Card Port Pinouts Figure B-11 Display Option Card Port Pinouts Table B-14 Display Option Card Port Pinouts Assignment Assignment ODDCH0_N ODDCH3_N ODDCH0_P ODDCH3_P ODDCH1_N ODDCLK_N ODDCH1_P ODDCLK_P ODDCH2_N 12C_SCL ODDCH2_P 12C_VCC (Reserved) 12C_SDA (Reserved) 12C_DGND LVDSGND (Reserved) LVDSGND (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved)
  • Page 131 Table B-14 Display Option Card Port Pinouts (continued) Assignment Assignment EVNCH0_P DGND EVNCH1_N EVNCLK_N EVNCH1_P EVNCLK_P EVNCH2_N EVNCH3_N EVNCH2_P EVNCH3_P Port Information 115...

  • Page 133: Scsi Devices

    Appendix C SCSI Devices This appendix contains the following sections: • “Attaching External SCSI Devices” on page 118 • “Verifying and Troubleshooting SCSI Device Installation” on page 120 SCSI Devices 117...

  • Page 134: Attaching External Scsi Devices

    Attaching External SCSI Devices If your Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation has a SCSI PCI option card installed, you can attach external SCSI devices to the system. Here are some tips to keep in mind when attaching SCSI devices: •...
  • Page 135 If you already have external devices attached and want to add a device, you can check the SCSI ID numbers of the current devices by doing the following: Select Start > Control Panels from the Windows NT task bar. Double-click the SCSI Adapters icon to open the SCSI Adapters panel.

  • Page 136: Verifying And Troubleshooting Scsi Device Installation

    Verifying and Troubleshooting SCSI Device Installation Use the SCSI Adapters panel to verify that the system recognizes the devices you installed. Select Start > Control Panels. Double-click the SCSI Adapters icon. Click the + next to PCI SCSI Card to see a list of installed SCSI devices.

  • Page 137: Regulatory Information

    CMN and Series Numbers The model number, or CMN number, for the Silicon Graphics 320 visual workstation is CMNB021. It’s located on the system label above the power connector and voltage switch on the back of the workstation.

  • Page 138: Manufacturer's Declaration Of Conformity

    Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity from the World Wide Web. You also need to know the CMN number to determine the class of your Silicon Graphics 320 workstation. Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity A “Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity” is available on the World Wide Web.

  • Page 139: Electromagnetic Emissions

    harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 140: Shielded Cables

    Silicon Graphics. Electrostatic Discharge Silicon Graphics designs and tests its products to be immune to the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent component damage.

  • Page 141: Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only)

    Marking by the “CE” symbol indicates compliance of the device to directives of the European Community. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the above standards has been made and is available from Silicon Graphics upon request. VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Regulatory Information 125...

  • Page 142: Korean Regulatory Notice

    La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM 024): Exportador: Silicon Graphics, Inc. Importador: Silicon Graphics, Inc. Embarcar a: Av. Vasco de Quiroga No.

  • Page 143: Polish Notice (Poland Only)

    Polish Notice (Poland Only) Regulatory Information 127...

  • Page 144: Limited Product Warranty

    LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Silicon Graphics (“SG”) warrants to the original purchaser of this SG hardware product (the “Product”) that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years after the date of its original purchase (the “Warranty Period”). Product will be of...
  • Page 145 THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY BY THE PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND SG DISCLAIMS, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

  • Page 147: Index

    Index declaration of conformity, 122 analog line in/out port information, 103 DIMMs port pinouts, 111 identifying slot groups, 26, 29 installing, 25 removing, 28 troubleshooting, 28 verifying installation of, 28 cables display option card shielded, 124 installing, 60 CDROM port information, 104 configuration and cabling, 32 port pinouts, 114 installing, 33...
  • Page 148 fan, 88 internal hard drive, 40 internal SCSI drives, 40 installing, 88 keyboard, 4 removing, 86 monitor, 6 mouse, 4 floppy drive PCI cards, 54 configuration and cabling, 32 power cord, 8 installing, 33 power supply, 83 removing, 38 processor voltage regulator, 70 troubleshooting, 37 processors, 66 verifying installation of, 37...
  • Page 149 mouse port pinouts attaching to keyboard, 4 analog line in/out, 111 port information, 104 composite video, 112 port pinouts, 113 display option card, 114 troubleshooting, 92 Ethernet, 104 IEEE 1394, 105 microphone, 110 monitor, 109 mouse, 113 parallel port parallel port, 107 pinouts, 107 S-video, 112 port information, 103...
  • Page 150 rebooting the system, 13 S-video port information, 103 regulatory information port pinouts, 112 Class B conformance, 122 electromagnetic emissions, 123 SCSI manufacturer’s declarations, 121 attaching external devices, 118 attaching internal drive cable, 51 removable media drives disconnecting internal drive cable, 52 configuration and cabling, 32 installing internal drives, 40 installing, 33...
  • Page 151 troubleshooting DIMMs, 28 internal hard drive, 45 keyboard, 92 monitor, 92 mouse, 92 PCI cards, 57, 93 power supply, 86 processors, 72, 73, 93 removable media drives, 37 system errors, 90 system power, 90 turning on the system, 11 port information, 103 port pinouts, 106 support of, 8 verifying installation of...

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