5: Configuring the System and Verifying Installation
Configuring a Duo System to Function as a Dual Head System
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To configure your Duo system to function as a Dual Head system (that is, for both
monitors to be used simultaneously by one person), follow these instructions:
1.
Log in to the system on head 0 as root.
2. From Toolchest > Desktop, select Open a UNIX Shell.
3. At the prompt, type:
cp /var/x11/xdm/Xserver.orig /var/x11/xdm/Xserver
4. Shut down the system.
5. Unplug the second keyboard and mouse.
6. Restart the system.
7. Refer to the Dual Head Installation Guide for information about the Dual Head
system. To access the online Technical Publications Library, open your Web browser
and enter http://techpubs.sgi.com/.
Proceed to Chapter 6 for information on using the Octane2 Duo system.
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