Silicon Graphics Fuel Manual

Dual channel display guide
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Dual Channel Display Guide for Silicon
Graphics Octane2
and Silicon Graphics
Fuel
Workstations
007-4209-003

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Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2
Checking Your Shipment
Verifies that all DCD shipment components are present.
Checking Your Graphics Board
Confirms the presence of the required VPro V12 graphics board.
Determining Your IRIX Version
Checks the operating system version and required patch.
Preparing Your Workstation
Outlines steps for powering off and preparing the workstation.
Removing the XIO Tri-Module
Provides instructions for safely removing the XIO Tri-Module.
Connecting the DCD
Details how to connect the DCD to the VPro graphics board.
Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module
Guides on correctly reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module.
Removing the DCD
Steps for safely removing the DCD from the workstation.
Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2
Checking Your Shipment
Verifies that all DCD shipment components are present.
Checking Your Graphics Board
Confirms the presence of required VPro V12 graphics boards.
Preparing Your Workstation
Outlines steps for powering off and preparing the workstation.
Removing the Dual Head XIO Module
Provides instructions for removing the Dual Head XIO Module.
Connecting the DCD
Details how to connect the DCD to the VPro graphics board.
Installing a Second DCD
Instructions for installing an additional DCD in a dual-head system.
Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module
Guides on correctly reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module.
Removing the DCD
Steps for safely removing the DCD from the workstation.
Connecting Monitors to the DCD
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the Monitors
Steps for connecting monitor cables to the displays.
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Single Head Octane System)
How to connect monitor cables to the DCD for single-head.
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Dual Head Octane System)
How to connect monitor cables to the DCD for dual-head.
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation)
How to connect monitor cables to the DCD for Fuel workstation.
Connecting the Monitor Power Cables and Powering On Your Workstation
Steps for connecting monitor power and powering on.
Verifying the Installation
Confirms successful DCD installation via system inventory.
Configuring the DCD
Enabling and Disabling the DCD Setting
How to enable or disable dual channel display mode.
Selecting the Buffer Settings
Adjusting frame buffer and accumulation buffer settings.
Specifying the Maximum Size of a Window
Constraining window size for dual-monitor displays.
Resetting Window Positions
Managing popup window placement across monitors.
Moving Windows between Monitors
How windows behave when moved across displays.
Troubleshooting and Technical Specifications
Troubleshooting
General tips and steps for diagnosing DCD issues.
Returning Parts
Procedures for returning DCD components.
Technical Specifications
Lists cable pinout assignments for DCD connectors.
Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors
Storing and Handling Compression Connectors
Guidelines for protecting compression connectors when not installed.
Cleaning Compression Connectors
Steps for cleaning compression connector pads using compressed air.

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