Silicon Graphics Octane R12000 Installation Manual page 3

0. Silicon Graphics
2 GB Memory Upgrade Kit
Installation Guide
This flier provides installation instructions for the Octane 2 GB Memory Upgrade Kit.
Caution: For this installation, you must have an Octane R12000 class workstation that
was shipped from the factory with a 270 MHz or faster CPU. If you upgraded to a
270 MHz CPU, you cannot use the 1 GB DIMMs included with this upgrade kit.
In addition, your workstation must be running version 6.5.6 or later of the IRIX operating
system. If you are sure your workstation meets these requirements, begin the installation.
If you are not sure your workstation meets these requirements, begin by checking your
system module and operating system, as described on page 4.
If you are running IRIX 6.5.6 and you want to run more than 6 GB of memory, you
Note:
must install the required software patch, as described on page 8. This patch is not
necessary starting with IRIX 6.5.7.
The following topics are covered in this flier:
• "Checking Your Shipment" on page 4
• "Checking the System Module and Operating System" on page 4
• "About Memory" on page 6
• "Running More than 6 GB of Memory" on page 8
• "Installing and Removing Memory" on page 8
• "Verifying Memory Installation" on page 15
• "Troubleshooting" on page 15
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