User Manuals: Silicon Graphics Octane III Workstation

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Silicon Graphics Octane III User Manual (64 pages)

Deskside Cluster Server

Brand: Silicon Graphics | Category: Server | Size: 1 MB

Record of Revision
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Table of Contents
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List of Figures

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1 System Quick Start and Overview

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- ESD and Safety Precautions
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- Quick Setup Procedures
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  - Unpacking the System
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    Figure 1-1 Octane III Unpacking Example
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    Figure 1-2 Octane III Rear Panel Connectors
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    Figure 1-3 Pushing the Enable Power Switch
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    Power-On Problems
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    System Overview
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    Figure 1-4 SGI Octane III System Example Front View
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    I/O Panel Overview
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    Physical Specifications
    18
    
    System Power Supplies
    18
    
    Upgrading or Replacing Components
    18
    
    Octane III Cluster Server Cooling
    19
    
    Example Nodeboard Features
    20
    
    Figure 1-5 Octane III Fan Locations
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    DIMM Memory
    21
    
    Processors
    21
    
    Serial ATA Drive Options
    21
    
    External Drives
    22
    
    Gigabit Ethernet and Optional Infiniband Switchless Interconnects
    22
    
    Optional Ethernet Ports
    22
    
    Optional Graphics Controller
    22
    
    Other Features
    22
    
    PCI Expansion Slots
    22
  - System Connections and Power on
    13
- Choosing a Site
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Figure 1-6 Example Functional Block Diagram of an Octane III Server Board

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2 System Operation and Troubleshooting

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Figure 2-2 Visually Identify a Non-Working Fan

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3 System I/O Interfaces Overview

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Figure 3-6 Optional DVI-I Port and Pinouts

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4 Octane III Workstation BIOS Information

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- Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
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- How to Change the Configuration Data
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  - Starting the Setup Utility
    36
  - Main Setup Screen
    36
    
    Ami Bios Core Version
    37
    
    Bios Build Date
    37
    
    Bios Build Version
    37
  - Advanced Setup Configurations
    38
    
    BOOT Features
    38
    
    Interrupt 19 Capture
    39
    
    Power Button Function
    39
    
    Power Configuration
    39
    
    Processor and Clock Options
    39
    
    Ratio Cmos Setting
    39
    
    Restore on Ac Power Loss
    39
    
    Watch Dog Timer
    39
    
    C1E Support
    40
    
    Active Processor Cores
    41
    
    C1 Auto Demotion
    41
    
    C3 Auto Demotion
    41
    
    Clock Spread Spectrum
    41
    
    Advanced Chipset Control
    42
    
    Demand Scrubbing
    42
    
    Memory Frequency
    42
    
    Qpi Frequency
    42
    
    Qpi L0S and L1
    42
    
    Air Flow
    43
    
    Patrol Scrubbing
    43
    
    North Bridge Configuration
    44
    
    Legacy Usb Support
    45
    
    Southbridge Configuration
    45
    
    Usb Functions
    45
    
    Bit Data Transfer
    48
    
    Remote Access Configuration
    49
    
    Hardware Health Monitor
    50
    
    Acpi Apic Support
    53
    
    Acpi Configuration
    53
    
    Acpi Version Features
    53
    
    High Performance Event Timer
    53
    
    IPMI Configuration
    54
    
    Clear Bmc System Event Log
    55
    
    Current Ip Address in Bmc
    55
    
    Ip Address Configuration
    55
    
    Mac Address Configuration
    55
    
    Parameter Selector
    55
    
    Set Lan Configuration
    55
    
    SEL PEF Configuration
    56
    
    The DMI Event Log
    57
    
    Security Settings
    58
    
    Boot Configuration
    59
    
    Boot Device Priority
    59
    
    Boot Sector Virus Protection
    59
    
    Hard Disk Drives
    59
    
    Removable Drives
    59
    
    Exit Options
    60
- BIOS Error Beep Codes
  60
Technical Specifications

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Silicon Graphics Octane III Component Replacement Manual (56 pages)

Deskside

Brand: Silicon Graphics | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

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Silicon Graphics Octane III User Manual (64 pages)

Table of Contents

List of Figures

1 System Quick Start and Overview

Figure 1-6 Example Functional Block Diagram of an Octane III Server Board

2 System Operation and Troubleshooting

Figure 2-1 System Power Supply Status LED

Figure 2-2 Visually Identify a Non-Working Fan

3 System I/O Interfaces Overview

Figure 3-1 I/O Interfaces on the Rear of the System

Figure 3-2 Pin Number Locations for USB Type a Connector

Figure 3-6 Optional DVI-I Port and Pinouts

4 Octane III Workstation BIOS Information

Technical Specifications

Silicon Graphics Octane III Component Replacement Manual (56 pages)

Table of Contents

Component Replacement

Figure 1-1 System Trays

Figure 1-8 Pcie Slot Locations

Figure 1-11 Disconnecting the Drive Bracket from the Tray Cover

Figure 1-12 Removing the Screws that Secure the Disk Drive to the Drive Bracket

Figure 1-13 Installing the Screws that Secure the Disk Drive to the Drive Bracket

Figure 1-21 Power Supply Removal (Part 1 of 2)

Figure 1-22 Power Supply Removal (Part 2 of 2)

Figure 1-23 Power Supply Installation

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