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Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual (306 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
List of Figures
11
List of Tables
19
About this Guide
21
Software and System Administration Information
22
Product Support
22
Reader Comments
22
1. Getting Started
25
Getting Started
25
Getting Acquainted
25
Figure 1-1 Front View of the Octane2 Workstation
26
Front View
26
Back View
27
Figure 1-2 Back View of the Octane2 Workstation
27
Checking Your Shipment
28
Figure 1-3 Octane2 Components
28
Lifting the Octane2 Workstation
29
Figure 1-4 Lifting the Octane2 Workstation
29
Organizing Your Setup Process
30
Installing Optional Components
30
Setting up the Octane2 Workstation
31
Figure 1-5 Attaching the Keyboard and Mouse Cables
31
Figure 1-6 Attaching the Ethernet Cable
32
Figure 1-7 Attaching the Speaker-To-Speaker Cable
33
Figure 1-8 Attaching the Speaker and Power Cable to the Active Speaker
34
Figure 1-9 Connecting the Speaker and Power Cables
35
Figure 1-10 Attaching the Microphone
36
Figure 1-11 Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables
37
Figure 1-12 Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables to an Electrical Outlet
38
Figure 1-13 Powering on the Monitor
39
Figure 1-14 Powering on the Speakers
39
Chapter 1
41
Figure 1-16 Locating the Lockbar Slot
41
Locking the Octane2 Workstation
41
Figure 1-17 Inserting the Lockbar
42
Figure 1-19 Login Screen
44
Logging in to the Octane2 Workstation
44
Using the IRIX Interactive Desktop
45
The IRIX Interactive Desktop and Its Icons
45
Figure 1-20 Peripheral Icons
45
The Toolchest
46
Figure 1-21 Toolchest Menu
46
Infosearch
46
Online Documentation
46
System Manager
46
The Console Window
47
Figure 1-22 Console Window
47
Shutting down and Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
48
Using the Power Button to Shut down and Power off
48
Figure 1-23 Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
48
Figure 1-24 System Shutdown Notifier
49
Figure 1-25 Power Button and Reset Button
49
Shutting down and Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
49
Using the Toolchest to Shut down
50
Figure 1-26 Shutdown Caution Message
50
Figure 1-27 Restart System Option
51
Figure 1-28 System Shutdown Notifier
51
Using the Toolchest to Restart
52
Figure 1-29 Restart Notifier
52
Figure 1-30 System Shutdown Notifier
53
Figure 1-31 Power Off/Restart Notifier
53
Figure 1-32 Restart Notifier
53
2. Installing and Removing the CPU and Memory
55
Figure 1-15 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
55
Figure 1-18 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
55
Preparing the Workstation
56
Figure 2-1 Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
56
Figure 2-2 Removing the Lockbar
57
Preparing the Workstation
57
Figure 2-3 Removing the Cables from the System Module
58
Attaching the Wrist Strap
59
Figure 2-4 Attaching the Wrist Strap to the Chassis
59
Removing the System Module
60
Figure 2-5 Loosening the System Module Screws
60
Figure 2-6 Releasing the System Module from the Frontplane
61
Removing the System Module
61
Figure 2-7 Removing the System Module from the Chassis
62
Figure 2-8 Locating the Compression Connectors
63
Figure 2-9 Bristled Pad on Compression Connector
63
Figure 2-10 Placing the Compression Cap on the Compression Connector
64
Removing and Replacing the CPU
65
Figure 2-11 Removing a Single Processor
65
Removing the CPU
65
Figure 2-12 Lifting a Single Processor from the System Module
66
Figure 2-13 Lifting a Dual Processor from the System Module
67
Figure 2-14 Viewing the Connectors on the Underside of the CPU
68
Replacing the Cpu/Processor
68
Figure 2-15 Installing a Single Processor
69
Figure 2-16 Installing a Dual Processor
70
Installing and Removing Memory
71
About Memory
71
Figure 2-17 Identifying DIMM Sockets and DIMM Banks
72
Figure 2-18 Locating Dimms on the System Module (DIMM Bracket Not Installed)
73
Locating the Dimms on the System Module
73
Figure 2-19 Removing the DIMM Bracket
74
Removing the DIMM Bracket
74
Figure 2-20 Removing a DIMM
75
Removing Memory
75
Figure 2-21 Locating the Notches on a DIMM
76
Installing Memory
76
Reinstalling the System Module
77
Figure 2-22 Removing the Compression Connector Cap
77
Figure 2-23 Supporting the System Module
78
Figure 2-24 Locking the System Module to the Frontplane
79
Figure 2-25 Tightening the System Module Screws
80
Figure 2-26 Reconnecting Cables to the System Module
81
Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
82
Figure 2-27 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
82
Figure 2-28 Installing the Lockbar
83
Verifying Memory Installation
84
Installing and Removing the CPU and Memory
55
Installing and Removing the Power Supply
85
Preparing the Workstation
86
Figure 3-1 Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
86
Figure 3-2 Unplugging the Power Cable
87
Removing the PCI Module
88
Removing the Power Supply
88
Figure 3-3 Loosening the Power Supply Screws
88
Figure 3-4 Removing the Power Supply
89
Installing the Power Supply
90
Figure 3-5 Plugging in the Power Cable
90
Figure 3-6 Sliding in the New Power Supply
90
Figure 3-7 Inserting and Tightening the Screws
91
Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
92
Figure 3-8 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
92
4. Installing and Removing Pci Boards
93
Installing and Removing PCI Boards
93
About the PCI Module and Boards
94
Figure 4-1 Workstation Without the Optional PCI Module
94
Figure 4-2 Workstation with the Optional PCI Module
95
About the PCI Module and Boards
95
Preparing the Workstation
96
Figure 4-3 Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
96
Figure 4-4 Removing the Cables from the PCI Module
97
Attaching the Wrist Strap
98
Figure 4-5 Attaching the Wrist Strap to the Chassis
98
Removing the PCI Module
99
Figure 4-6 Removing the Screws from the PCI Module
99
Figure 4-7 Opening the Release Lever
99
Figure 4-8 Removing the PCI Module
100
Figure 4-9 Identifying the Compression Connector on the PCI Module
100
Figure 4-10 Installing a Cap on the Compression Connector
101
Removing the PCI Module
101
Opening the PCI Module
102
Figure 4-11 Loosening the Screws on the PCI Module
102
Figure 4-12 Opening and Removing the PCI Module Door
102
Identifying a PCI Slot
103
Figure 4-13 Identifying PCI Slots
103
Installing a PCI Board
104
Figure 4-14 Removing the Blank I/O Panel Screw
104
Figure 4-15 Removing the Blank I/O Panel
105
Figure 4-16 Inserting a PCI Board into the PCI Module
105
Installing a PCI Board
105
Figure 4-17 Inserting the Board Screw
106
Figure 4-18 Placing the Door on the PCI Module
106
Figure 4-19 Tightening the I/O Door Screws
107
Figure 4-20 Removing the I/O Panel Screws
108
Opening the I/O Door for Extra-Long Connectors
108
Figure 4-21 Removing the I/O Door Screws
109
Figure 4-22 Opening the I/O Door
109
Figure 4-23 Inserting a PCI Board with an Extra-Long Connector
110
Figure 4-24 Closing the I/O Door
110
Figure 4-25 Reinstalling the I/O Door Screws
111
Figure 4-26 Reinstalling the I/O Panel Screws
111
Figure 4-27 Reinstalling the PCI Module Door, as Shown in Figure
112
Figure 4-28 Tightening the PCI Module Door Screws
112
Removing a PCI Board
113
Figure 4-29 Removing the PCI Board Screw
113
Figure 4-30 Extracting the PCI Board
114
Figure 4-31 Inserting the I/O Door Screws
115
Figure 4-32 Inserting the I/O Blank Panel
115
Figure 4-33 Attaching the Blank Panel to the I/O Door
116
Figure 4-34 Reinstalling the PCI Module Door
116
Figure 4-35 Replacing the Screws of the PCI Module Door
117
Figure 4-36 Removing the I/O Panel Screws
118
Figure 4-37 Removing the I/O Door Screws
118
Opening the I/O Door for Extra-Long Connectors
118
Figure 4-38 Opening the I/O Door
119
Figure 4-39 Removing a PCI Board
120
Figure 4-40 Closing the I/O Door
121
Figure 4-41 Inserting the I/O Door Screws
121
Figure 4-42 Inserting the I/O Blank Panel
122
Figure 4-43 Attaching the Blank Panel to the I/O Door
122
Figure 4-44 Reinstalling the PCI Module Door
123
Figure 4-45 Tightening the PCI Module Door Screws
123
Installing the PCI Module
124
Figure 4-46 Removing the Screws from the Blank Panel
124
Figure 4-47 Removing the Blank Panel
125
Figure 4-48 Removing the Cap from the Compression Connector
125
Installing the PCI Module
125
Figure 4-49 Installing the PCI Module
126
Figure 4-50 Closing the Release Lever
126
Figure 4-51 Tightening the PCI Screws
127
Figure 4-52 Installing the PCI Cables
127
Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
128
Figure 4-53 Replacing the Power Cord and Turning on the Workstation
128
Verifying the PCI Board Installation
129
5. Installing and Removing Xio Boards
131
Installing and Removing XIO Boards
131
About the XIO Tri-Module and XIO Boards
132
Figure 5-1 Locating the XIO Tri-Module
132
Figure 5-2 XIO Tri-Module with Vpro Graphics Board I/O Ports
133
Preparing the Workstation
134
Figure 5-3 Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
134
Figure 5-4 Removing the Monitor Cable
135
Preparing the Workstation
135
Attaching the Wrist Strap
136
Figure 5-5 Attaching the Wrist Strap
136
Compression Connector Caution
137
Figure 5-6 Identifying the Compression Connector
137
Removing the XIO Tri-Module
138
Figure 5-7 Removing the XIO Tri-Module Screws
138
Figure 5-8 Releasing the XIO Tri-Module
139
Figure 5-9 Removing the XIO Tri-Module
139
Removing the XIO Tri-Module
139
Figure 5-10 Placing the XIO Tri-Module on Its Side
140
Figure 5-11 Placing a Cap on the XIO Compression Connector
141
Removing an Option Board or Blank Panel
142
Figure 5-12 Identifying the Slots Used by an XIO Option Board
142
Figure 5-13 Placing the Cap on the XIO Compression Connector
143
Figure 5-14 Removing the Screws from the Blank Panel
144
Figure 5-15 Removing the Blank Panel
144
Installing an Option Board or Blank Panel
145
Figure 5-16 Installing the Screws
146
Figure 5-17 Removing the Cap from the XIO Board Compression Connector
147
Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module
148
Figure 5-18 Inserting the XIO Tri-Module
149
Figure 5-19 Tightening the XIO Tri-Module Screws
149
Figure 5-20 Reconnecting the Monitor Cable
150
Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
151
Figure 5-21 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
151
Verifying the Option Board Installation
152
Installing and Removing External Devices
153
About SCSI Buses and Devices
154
Table 6-1 Comparison of Ultra and Fast, Wide and Narrow SCSI Rates
154
Table 6-2 Bus Rate + Operating Mode = Data Burst Rates
154
Installing External SCSI Devices
155
Assigning a SCSI Address on an External Device
156
Figure 6-1 Manually Setting the SCSI Address
157
Setting the SCSI Address on an External Device
157
About Cables
158
Table 6-3 Maximum Combined Cable Length
158
Figure 6-2 Powering off the Octane2 Workstation
159
Shutting down and Powering off the System
159
Figure 6-3 Removing the Terminator from the Last Device on the Daisy Chain
160
Preparing a SCSI Device for Cabling
160
Cabling the Devices
161
Figure 6-4 Using the Correct Cables between Devices And/Or the Octane2
161
Figure 6-5 Comparing Speed of Daisy-Chained Devices
162
Connecting SCSI Devices
163
Figure 6-6 Connecting an External SCSI Device to the Octane2 Workstation
163
Figure 6-7 Daisy-Chaining an External SCSI Device to Another External SCSI
164
Figure 6-8 Connecting the Terminator and Power Cable to an External Device
165
Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
166
Figure 6-9 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
166
Figure 6-10 Turning on External Devices and the Octane2 Workstation
167
Testing an External Device
167
Figure 6-11 Identifying the CD-ROM Icon
168
Table 6-4 Additional References on External SCSI Devices
169
Cleaning DAT or DLT Drives
170
Formatting a Floppy Disk from an External Drive
170
Installing Serial Devices
171
About Serial Ports
171
Figure 6-12 Locating the Serial Ports on the System Module
172
Installing the Serial Device
172
Table 6-5 Serial Port Assignment
172
Figure 6-13 Plugging in the Serial Cable
173
Configuring the Device
174
Installing Audio Devices
174
Figure 6-14 Audio Ports on the System Module
174
Figure 6-15 Installing the Microphone
175
Installing the Microphone
175
Figure 6-16 Setting up the Speakers
176
Installing the Speakers and Headphones
176
Figure 6-17 Attaching the Speaker Cables to the Active Speaker
177
About Analog Line Level Audio
178
Figure 6-18 Attaching the Speaker Cables to the Octane2 Workstation
178
About Coaxial Digital Audio
179
About the Optical Digital Port and Cable
179
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
180
Figure 6-19 Disconnecting the Mouse and Keyboard
180
Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
181
Figure 6-20 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
181
7. Installing and Removing Internal Drives and Front Module Parts
183
Installing and Removing Internal Drives and Front Module Parts
183
Installing and Removing Internal Drives
184
About Internal Drives
184
Figure 7-1 Powering off the Octane2 Workstation and Monitor
185
Installing and Removing Internal Drives
185
Shutting down and Powering off the System
185
Figure 7-2 Locating the Lockbar on the Front of the Octane2 Workstation
186
Removing the Bezel
186
Figure 7-3 Unlocking and Removing the Lockbar
187
Figure 7-4 Pressing the Bezel Release Buttons
187
Figure 7-5 Removing the Bezel
188
Figure 7-6 Identifying the Secondary (Option) Drive Bays
189
Installing Secondary (Option) Internal Drives
189
Figure 7-7 Inserting a Secondary (Option) Internal Drive
190
Figure 7-8 Locking the Secondary (Option) Drive
191
Figure 7-9 Opening the Bezel Door
192
Removing the Blank Panel
192
Figure 7-10 Releasing the Blank Panel
193
Figure 7-11 Lifting the Drive Handle to Unlock the Drive
194
Removing Internal Secondary (Option) Drives
194
Figure 7-12 Sliding out the Secondary (Option) Drive
195
Replacing a Blank Panel
195
Figure 7-13 Replacing the Blank Panel
196
Figure 7-14 Locating the System Drive
197
Replacing the System Drive
197
Figure 7-15 Unlocking the System Drive
198
Figure 7-16 Removing the System Drive
198
Figure 7-17 Inserting the New Drive
199
Figure 7-18 Locking the System Drive
200
Testing an Internal Drive
200
Removing and Replacing the Light Module
201
Figure 7-19 Locating the Light Module
201
Figure 7-20 Removing the Light Module
202
Figure 7-21 Inserting the Light Module
203
Removing and Replacing the Frontplane Module
204
Attaching the Wrist Strap
204
Figure 7-22 Attaching the Wrist Strap
204
Preparing the Workstation to Remove the Frontplane Module
205
Removing and Replacing the Frontplane Module
205
Figure 7-23 Loosening the Captive Screws on the Frontplane Module
207
Removing the Frontplane Module
207
Figure 7-24 Placing the Frontplane Module Face down on a Clean Surface
208
Figure 7-25 Sliding out the System Identification Module
209
Removing and Reinstalling the System Identification Module
209
Figure 7-26 Tightening the Captive Screws on the Frontplane Module
210
Installing the Frontplane Module
210
Removing and Replacing the System Fan
211
Figure 7-27 Releasing the System Fan from the Back of the Drive Bay
212
Removing the System Fan
212
Figure 7-28 Removing the Fan from the Back of the Drive Bay
213
Figure 7-29 Placing the Fan on the Back of the Drive Bay
213
Replacing the System Fan
213
Removing and Replacing the Plastics: Top and Base
214
Figure 7-30 Releasing the Plastic Top Cover
214
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover
214
Figure 7-31 Sliding the Front Cover Forward
215
Removing and Replacing the Plastics: Top and Base
215
Figure 7-32 Locating the Release Slots
216
Removing and Installing the Base
216
Figure 7-33 Releasing the Plastic Base
217
Figure 7-34 Sliding the Chassis Backward
217
Figure 7-35 Lifting the Octane2 Workstation off the Plastic Base
218
Figure 7-36 Reinstalling the Bezel
219
Reinstalling the Bezel
219
Figure 7-37 Replacing the Lockbar
220
Reinstalling the Lockbar
220
Figure 7-38 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
221
Powering on the Octane2 Workstation
221
8. Troubleshooting
223
Troubleshooting
223
Using the Leds on the Lightbar
223
Figure 8-1 Lightbar Leds - Front of Octane2, Diagnostic Chart #1
224
Figure 8-2 Lightbar Leds - Front of Octane2, Diagnostic Chart #2
225
Using the Leds on the Lightbar
225
Figure 8-3 Lightbar Leds - Front of Octane2, Diagnostic Chart #3
226
Using the NMI Button
227
Figure 8-4 Locating the NMI Button
227
Accessing the System Maintenance Menu
228
Figure 8-5 Start Notifier
228
Running Diagnostic Tests
229
Confidence Tests
229
Power-On Tests
229
Figure 8-6 Start Notifier
230
IDE Tests
230
Recovering from a System Crash
231
Figure 8-7 Pressing the Reset Button
231
Figure 8-8 Start Notifier
232
Figure 8-9 System Recovery Menu
232
Disabling the System Maintenance Password
235
Figure 8-10 Removing the Jumper for Disabling the Password
236
Enabling the System Maintenance Password
237
Figure 8-11 Removing the Jumper to Enable the Password
238
System Does Not Power off
239
Figure 8-12 Power Button and Reset Button
239
Returning Parts
240
Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors
241
Figure A-1 Identifying the Bristled Pad on a Compression Connector
241
Storing and Handling the Compression Connector
242
Cleaning a Compression Connector
243
Figure A-2 Spraying the Compression Connector
244
Technical Specifications
245
Port Pinout Assignments
245
Audio Ports
245
Microphone Port
245
Table B-1 Microphone Port Pinout
246
Speaker Port Pinout
247
Table B-2 Speaker/Headphone Port Pinout
247
Table B-3 Speaker Power Port Pinout
247
Analog Line Level Port Pinout
248
Coaxial Digital Port Pinout
248
Optical Digital Port Pinout
249
SCSI Port
250
Table B-4 SCSI Port Pinout
250
Ethernet 10-Base-T/100-Base-T Port
252
Table B-5 Ethernet 10-BASE-T/100-BASE-T Port Pinout
252
Parallel Port
253
Table B-6 Parallel Port Pinout
253
Keyboard and Mouse Ports
254
Table B-7 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pinout
254
Serial Ports
255
Table B-8 Serial Port Pinout - PC-Compatible
256
Table B-9 Serial Port Pinout - Macintosh-Compatible
256
Printer/Dumb Terminal Serial Cable
257
Serial Cables and Adapters
257
Table B-10 Printer/Dumb Terminal Cable Pinout
257
PC Modem Serial Cable
258
Table B-11 PC Modem Cable Pinout
258
Serial Port Adapter Cables
259
Table B-12 Female DB9 to Female Minidin8 Adapter Cable Pinout
259
Table B-13 Female DB9 to Female DB9 Adapter Cable Pinout
260
Monitor Port
261
Vpro Graphics Board I/O Ports
261
Table B-14 20-Inch Monitor Pinout
261
Table B-15 DDC-Enabled Monitor Pinout
262
Table B-16 Vpro Graphics Board Scan Rates
263
Stereoview Port
264
Table B-17 Stereoview Pinout Assignments
264
Genlock Port
265
Swap Ready Port
265
Table B-18 Genlock Pinout Assignments
265
Table B-19 Swap Ready Pinout Assignments
265
Physical Environment Specifications
266
Table B-20 Physical Environment Specifications
266
Microphone Specifications
267
Speaker Specifications
267
Table B-21 Microphone Specifications
267
Table B-22 Speaker Specifications
267
Analog Line Level Audio Specifications
268
Headphone Specifications
268
PCI Module Power Specifications
268
Regulatory Information
271
Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations
271
CMN Number
271
Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity
272
Upgrade Regulatory Labels
272
Class a
273
Electromagnetic Emissions
274
Radio and Television Interference
275
Electrostatic Discharge
276
Shielded Cables
276
Class B
277
Electromagnetic Emissions
278
Electrostatic Discharge
279
Shielded Cables
279
Glossary
281
Index
299
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Figures
9
Tables
13
About this Guide
15
Conventions
16
Product Support
16
Related Publications
16
Reader Comments
17
Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2
19
Checking Your Shipment
20
Figure 1-1 DCD Shipment Components
20
Checking Your Graphics Board
21
Determining Your IRIX Version
22
Preparing Your Workstation
23
Figure 1-2 Powering off Your Workstation
23
Figure 1-3 Removing the Monitor Cable
24
Removing the Cables from the XIO Tri-Module
24
Attaching the Wrist Strap
25
Figure 1-4 Attaching the Wrist Strap
25
Figure 1-5 Loosening the XIO Tri-Module Screws
26
Removing the XIO Tri-Module
26
Figure 1-6 Releasing the XIO Tri-Module
27
Figure 1-7 Removing the XIO Tri-Module
28
Compression Connector Caution
29
Figure 1-8 Identifying the Compression Connector
29
Connecting the DCD
30
Figure 1-9 Placing the XIO Tri-Module on Its Side
30
Figure 1-10 Placing a Cap on the XIO Compression Connector
31
Figure 1-11 Removing the Screws from the Vpro Graphics Board Blank Panel
32
Figure 1-12 Removing the Vpro Graphics Board Blank Panel
33
Figure 1-13 Installing the Standoff
34
Figure 1-14 Positioning the DCD
35
Figure 1-15 Seating the DCD on the Vpro Graphics Board (Front View)
36
Figure 1-16 Seating the DCD on the Vpro Graphics Board (Side View)
37
Figure 1-17 Vpro Locator Tabs Protrude through DCD Locator Slots
38
Figure 1-18 Securing the DCD to the Vpro Graphics Board
39
Figure 1-19 Securing the DCD to the Standoff
40
Figure 1-20 Placing the 13W3 Cover over the Vpro Graphics Board Monitor
41
Port
41
Figure 1-21 Installing the 13W3 Cover
42
Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module
43
Figure 1-22 Inserting the XIO Tri-Module
44
Figure 1-23 Tightening the XIO Tri-Module Screws
45
Removing the DCD
46
Figure 1-24 Removing the DCD
47
Figure 1-25 Reinstalling the Vpro Graphics Board Blank Panel
48
Figure 1-26 Removing the 13W3 Cover
49
Figure 1-27 Connecting a Monitor to the Vpro Graphics Board
50
Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2
51
Checking Your Shipment
52
Figure 2-1 DCD Shipment Components
52
Checking Your Graphics Board
53
Preparing Your Workstation
54
Powering off Your Workstation
55
Figure 2-2 Powering off Your Workstation
55
Removing the Cables from the Dual Head XIO Module
56
Figure 2-3 Removing the Monitor Cables
56
Attaching the Wrist Strap
57
Figure 2-4 Attaching the Wrist Strap
57
Removing the Dual Head XIO Module
58
Figure 2-5 Loosening the Dual Head XIO Module Screws
58
Figure 2-6 Releasing the Dual Head XIO Module
59
Figure 2-7 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module
60
Compression Connector Caution
61
Figure 2-8 Identifying the Compression Connector
61
Connecting the DCD
62
Figure 2-9 Placing the Dual Head XIO Module on Its Side
62
Figure 2-10 Placing a Cap on the XIO Compression Connector
63
Figure 2-11 Loosening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
64
Figure 2-12 Removing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
65
Figure 2-13 Removing the Nuts and Lock Washers from the Graphics Board
66
I/O Panel
66
Figure 2-14 Removing the Jackscrews from the Graphics Board I/O Panel
67
Figure 2-15 Loosening the Heat-Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws on the Graphics Board I/O Panel
68
Figure 2-16 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module I/O Panel
69
Figure 2-17 Removing the DCD Blanking Panel
70
Figure 2-18 Installing the Nylon Standoff
71
Figure 2-19 Positioning the DCD
72
Figure 2-20 Securing the DCD to the Nylon Standoff
73
Figure 2-21 Installing the Dual Head XIO Module I/O Panel
74
Figure 2-22 Installing the Nuts and Lock Washers on the Graphics Board I/O Panel
75
Figure 2-23 Installing the Jackscrews on the Graphics Board I/O Panel
76
Figure 2-24 Installing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
77
Figure 2-25 Tightening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
78
Figure 2-26 Placing the 13W3 Cover over the Vpro Graphics Board Monitor
80
Port
80
Figure 2-27 Installing the 13W3 Cover
81
Installing a Second DCD
82
Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module
84
Figure 2-28 Placing the Primary Head Graphics Boards Toward the Top of the
85
Workstation
85
Figure 2-29 Inserting the Dual Head Module with DCD
86
Figure 2-30 Latching the Dual Head XIO Module
87
Figure 2-31 Replacing the Dual Head XIO Module Screws
88
Figure 2-32 Removing the 13W3 Cover
89
Removing the DCD
89
Figure 2-33 Loosening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
90
Figure 2-34 Removing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
91
Figure 2-35 Removing the Nuts and Lock Washers from the Graphics Board
92
I/O Panel
92
Figure 2-36 Removing the Jackscrews from the Graphics Board I/O Panel
93
Figure 2-37 Loosening the Heat-Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws on the Graphics Board I/O Panel
94
Figure 2-38 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module I/O Panel
95
Figure 2-39 Removing the DCD Retaining Screw
96
Figure 2-40 Removing the DCD
97
Figure 2-41 Removing the Nylon Standoff
98
Figure 2-42 Installing the Mounting Screw
99
Figure 2-43 Installing the DCD Blanking Panel
100
Figure 2-44 Installing the Dual Head XIO Module I/O Panel
101
Figure 2-45 Installing the Nuts and Lock Washers on the Graphics Board I/O Panel
102
Figure 2-46 Installing the Jackscrews on the Graphics Board I/O Panel
103
Figure 2-47 Installing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw
104
Figure 2-48 Tightening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw
105
Figure 2-49 Connecting Monitors to the Vpro Dual Head Graphics Boards
106
Connecting Monitors to the DCD
107
Chapter 3 Connecting the Monitor Cables to the Monitors
108
Figure 3-1 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the Monitors
109
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Single Head Octane System)
110
Figure 3-2 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the DCD in a Single Head Octane System
111
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Dual Head Octane System)
112
Connecting to a DCD on the Primary (Upper) Graphics Head
112
Figure 3-3 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to an Upper DCD in a Dual Head Octane System
113
Connecting to a DCD on the Secondary (Lower) Graphics Head
114
Figure 3-4 Connecting the Monitor Cables to a Lower DCD in a Dual Head Octane System
115
Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD (Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation)
116
Figure 3-5 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the DCD in a Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation
117
Connecting the Monitor Power Cables and Powering on Your Workstation
118
Figure 3-6 Connecting the Power Cables
118
Verifying the Installation
119
Figure 3-7 Hardware Inventory List after Installing the DCD
119
Configuring the DCD
121
Chapter 4
122
Enabling and Disabling the DCD Setting
122
Figure 4-1 Graphics Back End Control Window
122
Figure 4-2 Load Confirmation Dialog Box
123
Figure 4-3 Power-On Default Dialog Box
124
Selecting the Buffer Settings
125
Figure 4-4 Frame Buffer Confirmation Dialog Box
125
Figure 4-5 Log out Dialog Box
125
Figure 4-6 Accumulation Buffer Confirmation Dialog Box
126
Specifying the Maximum Size of a Window
127
Resetting Window Positions
128
Figure 4-7 Overlapping Windows
128
Moving Windows between Monitors
129
Figure 4-8 Moving a Window between Monitors
129
Troubleshooting and Technical Specifications
131
Troubleshooting
131
If both Monitors Are Blank
132
Returning Parts
133
Technical Specifications
134
Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors
135
Figure A-1 Identifying the Bristled Pad of the Compression Connector
135
Storing and Handling Compression Connectors
136
Cleaning Compression Connectors
137
Figure A-2 Spraying the Compression Connector
138
Index
141
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Figures
9
Tables
11
About this Guide
13
Related Publications
14
Obtaining Publications
14
Conventions
14
Reader Comments
15
1 Octane2 Duo Overview
17
Description of the Silicon Graphics Octane2 Duo Option
17
Octane2 Duo Upgrade Kit Contents
17
Figure 1-1 Octane2 Duo Upgrade Kit Contents
18
Octane2 Duo Upgrade System Requirements
19
2 Duo Software Installation
21
Verifying Your IRIX Version
21
IRIX 6.5.13 or Earlier
22
Irix 6.5.14
22
IRIX 6.5.15 or Later (When Available)
22
Performing a System Backup
22
Backing up the Xserver File and Enabling Duo Software
23
3 Octane2 Duo Upgrade Hardware Installation
25
Preparing the Workstation for the Upgrade
25
Installing the Option Drive
26
Installing the Additional System Memory
27
Installing the PCI Module and PCI Card
29
Attaching the Regulatory Label
31
Figure 3-1 Locating the System Label
31
4 Connecting the Secondary Keyboard and Mouse
33
Connecting Cables to the System Module
33
Connecting Cables to the Graphics Boards
34
Connecting Cables to the PCI Module
35
Figure 4-1 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Cables to the PCI Card
35
5 Configuring the System and Verifying Installation
37
About the Option Drive
38
Verifying an Internal Drive Installation
38
Mounting the Second Drive
39
Adding Swap Space
40
Adding Users
42
Configuring Input Devices
44
Configuring a Serial Input Device for Head 1
44
Configuring a Serial Input Device for Head 0
45
Listing Serial Input Devices
45
Verifying the Memory Installation
47
Verifying the PCI Card Installation
48
Selecting the Head on Which a Program Runs
49
Configuring a Duo System to Function as a Dual Head System
50
6 Using the Octane2 Duo System
51
7 Troubleshooting the Duo Upgrade
55
Troubleshooting Tips
55
8 Removing the Duo Upgrade
57
Preparing the Workstation for the Removal
58
Removing the Option Drive
59
Removing the Additional System Memory
60
Removing the PCI Module and PCI Card
62
Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors
65
Figure A-1 Identifying the Bristled Pad of the Compression Connector
65
Guidelines for Storing and Handling Compression Connectors
66
Guidelines for Cleaning Compression Connectors
67
Figure A-2 Spraying the Compression Connector
68
Choosing a Graphics Head (for Developers)
71
Using Multiple Graphics Heads under Opengl, X, or Mixed-Model IRIS GL
71
Using Multiple Heads under IRIS GL
73
Specifying Screen Adjacency
73
Cabling and Configuring PCI Ethernet Boards
75
About the Ioconfig.conf File
75
Removing the Ioconfig.conf File
75
Mapping the Logical Controller Numbers to the Physical Port Locations
76
Logical Controller Number Column
77
Hardware, Node, and Bus Type Columns
77
Physical XIO Slot ID Column
78
Bus Type Column
79
Slot ID Column
80
Figure C-2 PCI Module Slot Numbers
80
Port Type Column
81
Serial Port ID Column
81
After Installing the Board and Cables
82
Index
83
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