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Silicon Graphics
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Octane
R12000 CPU Upgrade Information
This booklet provides information about installing an R12000 or R12000A CPU and any
necessary software in an O2 or Octane system. This upgrade is applicable only to systems
with an R10000 or R12000 CPU already installed.
Caution: These instructions supersede those found in the O2 Workstation Owner's Guide
and the Octane Workstation Owner's Guide. If you're upgrading an O2, it's especially
important that you complete the replacement of the CPU support prior to installing the
R12000A module or your CPU will be damaged during it's installation
Included in this shipment are the following items:
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6.5.x
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Overlay CD
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Wrist strap
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Reversible screwdriver
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R12000 or R12000A CPU processor module
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CPU support (P/N 050-0347-002) for use with the O2 R12000A only
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Upgrade label
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"The Overlay version of IRIX 6.5 software that you received with this shipment. Overlay software is
labeled "IRIX 6.5.x, "x" referring to the current numbered version of the software, for example 6.5.3.
Base software is referred to as IRIX 6.5.
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  • Page 1 R12000 CPU Upgrade Information This booklet provides information about installing an R12000 or R12000A CPU and any necessary software in an O2 or Octane system. This upgrade is applicable only to systems with an R10000 or R12000 CPU already installed.

  • Page 2: Installing The Software

    For instructions on installing the R12000 processor, refer to the appropriate document: • To install the R12000 in an O2, follow the instructions for replacing the R10000 CPU module in the O2 Workstation Owner’s Guide, Chapter 5, “Ordering, Removing, and Installing Replacement Parts”.
  • Page 3 Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information Installing the R12000A in an O2 To replace an R10000 or R12000 CPU module with an R12000A CPU module, follow these steps. To remove the R10000 or the R12000 CPU module, you must first remove the plastic face plate of the system module and the PCI tray.
  • Page 4 3. Remove the faceplate by grasping it where the plastic comes to a “V” and pulling it outward (Figure 2). There is a filler panel covering the I/O port which falls away as you remove the face plate. Figure 2 Removing the Face Plate From the System Module 4.
  • Page 5 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information Releasing the PCI tray From the System Module Figure 3 5. Before touching any of the components, ground yourself to a metal part of the chassis. Attach the wrist strap as follows: (Figure 4) •...
  • Page 6 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 6. Locate the R10000 or R12000 CPU module. It is protected by a metal heat sink (Figure 5). Do not remove the heat sink. 7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove four screws from the locations shown in Figure 5.
  • Page 7 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 9. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the top two screws securing the clear plastic CPU support to the system module (Figure 7). Figure 7 Removing the Top Screws from the CPU Support...
  • Page 8 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 10. Turn over the system module and use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the third screw securing the CPU support in place (Figure 8). Figure 8...
  • Page 9 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 12. Insert the new CPU support in the system module as shown in Figure 9. The new CPU support can be distinguished from its predecessor by its gray color or by the part number 050-0347-002 embellished on it.
  • Page 10 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 14. Reinsert the bottom screw to secure the CPU support into place as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10 Reinstalling the Bottom CPU Support Screw 007-3725-002...
  • Page 11 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 15. Install the replacement R12000A CPU module as shown in Figure 11. • Align the screw holes on the CPU module with the screw holes on the CPU support.
  • Page 12 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 17. Replace the PCI tray in the system module as follows: • Lower the PCI tray, engaging it on the metal rear panel of the system module (Figure 12).
  • Page 13 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 18. Replace the faceplate by sliding it onto the system module, while at the same time lifting slightly at the “V” to snap it in place (Figure 13).
  • Page 14 Silicon Graphics ® ™ and Silicon Graphics ® Octane ™ R12000 CPU Upgrade Information 19. Align the screw holes on the faceplate with the screw holes on the system module. Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten two screws on the underside in the locations shown (Figure 14).
  • Page 15 22. See the section, “Reinstalling the System Module,” in Chapter 5, “Ordering, Removing, and Installing Replacement Parts,” in either the O2 Workstation Hardware Reference Guide or the O2 Workstation Owner’s Guide. 23. Ship the original CPU module to Silicon Graphics in the container that held the replacement CPU module. 007-3725-002...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Attaching the Upgrade Label Attach the Octane upgrade label to the system label on the back of the workstation. Attach the O2 upgrade label near the system label on the bottom of the workstation. Troubleshooting If your workstation does not boot after installing the CPU, reread the CPU installation instructions.
  • Page 17 Silicon Graphics ® ™ ® ® Silicon Graphics Octane R12000 CPU Upgrade Information Document Number 007-3725-002...
  • Page 18 TRADEMARKS AND ATTRIBUTIONS Silicon Graphics, IRIX, and Octane are registered trademarks, and SGI, the SGI logo, and O2 are trademarks of Silicon Graphics, Inc. R10000 is a registered trademark and R12000 is a trademark of MIPS Technologies, Inc. used under license by Silicon Graphics, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd.

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