About This Guide - Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual

About This Guide

Welcome to the Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 workstation with VPro graphics!
The Octane2 workstation provides you with dramatically fast state-of-the art graphics
capabilities and massive computer power in a desktop system. With a crossbar-based
symmetric multiprocessing architecture, the Octane2 workstation allows you to visualize
and manipulate three-dimensional images, simulate large data sets, interact with
three-dimensional models, and perform many other advanced functions. The Octane2
workstation's large memory capacity (up to 8 GB), high sustainable memory bandwidth,
multiprocessor capability, and high-speed networking provide you with the optimal
computing environment.
This guide shows you how to install, diagnose and repair your system. You'll learn to:
• Set up your workstation
• Access online information
• Install and remove internal parts
• Install and remove peripherals
• Diagnose hardware problems
• Order replacement parts
This guide also provides:
• Technical specifications
• Regulatory information
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