Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual

OCTANE2™Workstation
Owner’s Guide

Document Number 007-4207-001

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OCTANE2™Workstation Owner ’s Guide
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OCTANE2™Workstation Owner ’s Guide
Document Number 007-4207-001

Contents

List of Figures xiii

List of Tables xxi

About This Guide xxiii

Software and System Administration Information xxiv

Product Support xxiv

Reader Comments xxiv

1. Getting Started 1

Getting Acquainted 1

Front View 3

Back View 4

Checking Your Shipment 5

Lifting the Octane2 Workstation 6

Organizing Your Setup Process 7

Installing Optional Components 7

Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation 8

Locking the Octane2 Workstation 18

Logging In to the Octane2 Workstation 21

Using the IRIX Interactive Desktop 22

The IRIX Interactive Desktop and Its Icons 22

The Toolchest 23

System Manager 23

Online Documentation 23

InfoSearch 23

The Console Window 24

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Shutting Down and Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation 25

Using the Power Button to Shut Down and Power Off 25

Using the Toolchest to Shut Down 27

Using the Toolchest to Restart 29

2. Installing and Removing the CPU and Memory 31

Preparing the Workstation 32

Attaching the Wrist Strap 35

Removing the System Module 36

Removing and Replacing the CPU 41

Removing the CPU 41

Replacing the CPU/Processor 44

Installing and Removing Memory 47

About Memory 47

Locating the DIMMs on the System Module 49

Removing the DIMM Bracket 50

Removing Memory 51

Installing Memory 52

Reinstalling the System Module 53

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 58

Verifying Memory Installation 60

3. Installing and Removing the Power Supply 61

Preparing the Workstation 62

Removing the PCI Module 64

Removing the Power Supply 64

Installing the Power Supply 66

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 68

4. Installing and Removing PCI Boards 69

About the PCI Module and Boards 70

Preparing the Workstation 72

Attaching the Wrist Strap 74

Removing the PCI Module 75

Opening the PCI Module 78

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Identifying a PCI Slot 79

Installing a PCI Board 80

Opening the I/O Door for Extra-Long Connectors 84

Removing a PCI Board 89

Opening the I/O Door for Extra-Long Connectors 94

Installing the PCI Module 100

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 104

Verifying the PCI Board Installation 105

5. Installing and Removing XIO Boards 107

About the XIO Tri-Module and XIO Boards 108

Preparing the Workstation 110

Attaching the Wrist Strap 112

Compression Connector Caution 113

Removing the XIO Tri-Module 114

Removing an Option Board or Blank Panel 118

Installing an Option Board or Blank Panel 121

Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module 124

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 127

Verifying the Option Board Installation 128

Contents

6. Installing and Removing External Devices 129

About SCSI Buses and Devices 130

Installing External SCSI Devices 131

Assigning a SCSI Address on an External Device 132

Setting the SCSI Address on an External Device 133

About Cables 134

Shutting Down and Powering Off the System 135

Preparing a SCSI Device for Cabling 136

Cabling the Devices 137

Connecting SCSI Devices 139

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Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 142

Testing an External Device 143

Cleaning DAT or DLT Drives 146

Formatting a Floppy Disk from an External Drive 146

Installing Serial Devices 147

About Serial Ports 147

Installing the Serial Device 148

Configuring the Device 150

Installing Audio Devices 150

Installing the Microphone 151

Installing the Speakers and Headphones 152

About Analog Line Level Audio 154

About Coaxial Digital Audio 155

About the Optical Digital Port and Cable 155

Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse 156

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 157

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7. Installing and Removing Internal Drives and Front Module Parts 159

Installing and Removing Internal Drives 160

About Internal Drives 160

Shutting Down and Powering Off the System 161

Removing the Bezel 162

Installing Secondary (Option) Internal Drives 165

Removing the Blank Panel 168

Removing Internal Secondary (Option) Drives 170

Replacing a Blank Panel 171

Replacing the System Drive 173

Testing an Internal Drive 176

Removing and Replacing the Light Module 177

Removing and Replacing the Frontplane Module 180

Attaching the Wrist Strap 180

Preparing the Workstation to Remove the Frontplane Module 181

Removing the Frontplane Module 183

Removing and Reinstalling the System Identification Module 185

Installing the Frontplane Module 186

Removing and Replacing the System Fan 187

Removing the System Fan 188

Replacing the System Fan 189

Removing and Replacing the Plastics: Top and Base 190

Removing and Replacing the Top Cover 190

Removing and Installing the Base 192

Reinstalling the Bezel 195

Reinstalling the Lockbar 196

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 197

8. Troubleshooting 199

Using the LEDs on the Lightbar 199

Using the NMI Button 203

Accessing the System Maintenance Menu 204

Running Diagnostic Tests 205

Power-On Tests 205

Confidence Tests 205

IDE Tests 206

Recovering From a System Crash 207

Disabling the System Maintenance Password 211

Enabling the System Maintenance Password 213

System Does Not Power Off 215

Returning Parts 216

Contents

A. Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors 217

Storing and Handling the Compression Connector 218

Cleaning a Compression Connector 219

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B. Technical Specifications 221

Port Pinout Assignments 221

Audio Ports 222

Microphone Port 222

Speaker Port Pinout 223

Analog Line Level Port Pinout 224

Coaxial Digital Port Pinout 224

Optical Digital Port Pinout 225

SCSI Port 226

Ethernet 10-Base-T/100-Base-T Port 228

Parallel Port 229

Keyboard and Mouse Ports 230

Serial Ports 231

Serial Cables and Adapters 233

Printer/Dumb Terminal Serial Cable 233

PC Modem Serial Cable 234

Serial Port Adapter Cables 235

VPro Graphics Board I/O Ports 237

Monitor Port 237

StereoView Port 240

Genlock Port 241

Swap Ready Port 241

Physical Environment Specifications 242

Microphone Specifications 243

Speaker Specifications 243

Headphone Specifications 244

Analog Line Level Audio Specifications 244

PCI Module Power Specifications 244

C. Regulatory Information 247

Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations 247

CMN Number 247

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity 248

Upgrade Regulatory Labels 248

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Class A 249

Electromagnetic Emissions 250

Radio and Television Interference 251

Shielded Cables 252

Electrostatic Discharge 252

Class B 253

Electromagnetic Emissions 254

Shielded Cables 255

Electrostatic Discharge 255

Glossary 257

Index 275

Contents

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Front View of the Octane2 Workstation 3
Figure 1-2 Back View of the Octane2 Workstation 4
Figure 1-3 Octane2 Components 5
Figure 1-4 Lifting the Octane2 Workstation 6
Figure 1-5 Attaching the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 8
Figure 1-6 Attaching the Ethernet Cable 9
Figure 1-7 Attaching the Speaker-to-Speaker Cable 10
Figure 1-8 Attaching the Speaker and Power Cable to the Active Speaker 11
Figure 1-9 Connecting the Speaker and Power Cables 12
Figure 1-10 Attaching the Microphone 13
Figure 1-11 Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables 14
Figure 1-12 Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables to an Electrical Outlet 15
Figure 1-13 Powering On the Monitor 16
Figure 1-14 Powering On the Speakers 16
Figure 1-15 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 17
Figure 1-16 Locating the Lockbar Slot 18
Figure 1-17 Inserting the Lockbar 19
Figure 1-18 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 20
Figure 1-19 Login Screen 21
Figure 1-20 Peripheral Icons 22
Figure 1-21 Toolchest Menu 23
Figure 1-22 Console Window 24
Figure 1-23 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation 25
Figure 1-24 System Shutdown Notifier 26
Figure 1-25 Power Button and Reset Button 26
Figure 1-26 Shutdown Caution Message 27
Figure 1-27 Restart System Option 28

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List of Figures

Figure 1-28 System Shutdown Notifier 28
Figure 1-29 Restart Notifier 29
Figure 1-30 System Shutdown Notifier 30
Figure 1-31 Power Off/Restart Notifier 30
Figure 1-32 Restart Notifier 30
Figure 2-1 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation 32
Figure 2-2 Removing the Lockbar 33
Figure 2-3 Removing the Cables from the System Module 34
Figure 2-4 Attaching the Wrist Strap to the Chassis 35
Figure 2-5 Loosening the System Module Screws 36
Figure 2-6 Releasing the System Module from the Frontplane 37
Figure 2-7 Removing the System Module from the Chassis 38
Figure 2-8 Locating the Compression Connectors 39
Figure 2-9 Bristled Pad on Compression Connector 39
Figure 2-10 Placing the Compression Cap on the Compression Connector 40
Figure 2-11 Removing a Single Processor 41
Figure 2-12 Lifting a Single Processor from the System Module 42
Figure 2-13 Lifting a Dual Processor from the System Module 43
Figure 2-14 Viewing the Connectors on the Underside of the CPU 44
Figure 2-15 Installing a Single Processor 45
Figure 2-16 Installing a Dual Processor 46
Figure 2-17 Identifying DIMM Sockets and DIMM Banks 48
Figure 2-18 Locating DIMMs on the System Module (DIMM bracket not installed)

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Figure 2-19 Removing the DIMM bracket 50
Figure 2-20 Removing a DIMM 51
Figure 2-21 Locating the Notches on a DIMM 52
Figure 2-22 Removing the Compression Connector Cap 53
Figure 2-23 Supporting the System Module 54
Figure 2-24 Locking the System Module to the Frontplane 55
Figure 2-25 Tightening the System Module Screws 56
Figure 2-26 Reconnecting Cables to the System Module 57
Figure 2-27 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 58

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List of Figures

Figure 2-28 Installing the Lockbar 59
Figure 3-1 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation 62
Figure 3-2 Unplugging the Power Cable 63
Figure 3-3 Loosening the Power Supply Screws 64
Figure 3-4 Removing the Power Supply 65
Figure 3-5 Plugging In the Power Cable 66
Figure 3-6 Sliding In the New Power Supply 66
Figure 3-7 Inserting and Tightening the Screws 67
Figure 3-8 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 68
Figure 4-1 Workstation without the Optional PCI Module 70
Figure 4-2 Workstation with the Optional PCI Module 71
Figure 4-3 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation 72
Figure 4-4 Removing the Cables from the PCI Module 73
Figure 4-5 Attaching the Wrist Strap to the Chassis 74
Figure 4-6 Removing the Screws From the PCI Module 75
Figure 4-7 Opening the Release Lever 75
Figure 4-8 Removing the PCI Module 76
Figure 4-9 Identifying the Compression Connector on the PCI Module 76
Figure 4-10 Installing a Cap on the Compression Connector 77
Figure 4-11 Loosening the Screws on the PCI Module 78
Figure 4-12 Opening and Removing the PCI Module Door 78
Figure 4-13 Identifying PCI Slots 79
Figure 4-14 Removing the Blank I/O Panel Screw 80
Figure 4-15 Removing the Blank I/O Panel 81
Figure 4-16 Inserting a PCI Board into the PCI Module 81
Figure 4-17 Inserting the Board Screw 82
Figure 4-18 Placing the Door on the PCI Module 82
Figure 4-19 Tightening the I/O Door Screws 83
Figure 4-20 Removing the I/O Panel Screws 84
Figure 4-21 Removing the I/O Door Screws 85
Figure 4-22 Opening the I/O Door 85
Figure 4-23 Inserting a PCI Board with an Extra-long Connector 86
Figure 4-24 Closing the I/O Door 86

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List of Figures

Figure 4-25 Reinstalling the I/O Door Screws 87
Figure 4-26 Reinstalling the I/O Panel Screws 87
Figure 4-27 Reinstalling the PCI Module Door, as shown in Figure 4-28. 88
Figure 4-28 Tightening the PCI Module Door Screws 88
Figure 4-29 Removing the PCI Board Screw 89
Figure 4-30 Extracting the PCI Board 90
Figure 4-31 Inserting the I/O Door Screws 91
Figure 4-32 Inserting the I/O Blank Panel 91
Figure 4-33 Attaching the Blank Panel to the I/O Door 92
Figure 4-34 Reinstalling the PCI Module Door 92
Figure 4-35 Replacing the Screws of the PCI Module Door 93
Figure 4-36 Removing the I/O Panel Screws 94
Figure 4-37 Removing the I/O Door Screws 94
Figure 4-38 Opening the I/O Door 95
Figure 4-39 Removing a PCI Board 96
Figure 4-40 Closing the I/O Door 97
Figure 4-41 Inserting the I/O Door Screws 97
Figure 4-42 Inserting the I/O Blank Panel 98
Figure 4-43 Attaching the Blank Panel to the I/O Door 98
Figure 4-44 Reinstalling the PCI Module Door 99
Figure 4-45 Tightening the PCI Module Door Screws 99
Figure 4-46 Removing the Screws from the Blank Panel 100
Figure 4-47 Removing the Blank Panel 101
Figure 4-48 Removing the Cap from the Compression Connector 101
Figure 4-49 Installing the PCI Module 102
Figure 4-50 Closing the Release Lever 102
Figure 4-51 Tightening the PCI Screws 103
Figure 4-52 Installing the PCI Cables 103
Figure 4-53 Replacing the Power Cord and Turning On the Workstation 104
Figure 5-1 Locating the XIO Tri-Module 108
Figure 5-2 XIO Tri-Module with VPro Graphics Board I/O Ports 109
Figure 5-3 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation 110
Figure 5-4 Removing the Monitor Cable 111

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List of Figures

Figure 5-5 Attaching the Wrist Strap 112
Figure 5-6 Identifying the Compression Connector 113
Figure 5-7 Removing the XIO Tri-Module Screws 114
Figure 5-8 Releasing the XIO Tri-Module 115
Figure 5-9 Removing the XIO Tri-Module 115
Figure 5-10 Placing the XIO Tri-Module on Its Side 116
Figure 5-11 Placing a Cap on the XIO Compression Connector 117
Figure 5-12 Identifying the Slots Used by an XIO Option Board 118
Figure 5-13 Placing the Cap on the XIO Compression Connector 119
Figure 5-14 Removing the Screws from the Blank Panel 120
Figure 5-15 Removing the Blank Panel 120
Figure 5-16 Installing the Screws 122
Figure 5-17 Removing the Cap from the XIO Board Compression Connector 123
Figure 5-18 Inserting the XIO Tri-Module 125
Figure 5-19 Tightening the XIO Tri-Module Screws 125
Figure 5-20 Reconnecting the Monitor Cable 126
Figure 5-21 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 127
Figure 6-1 Manually Setting the SCSI Address 133
Figure 6-2 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation 135
Figure 6-3 Removing the Terminator from the Last Device on the Daisy Chain 136
Figure 6-4 Using the Correct Cables between Devices and/or the Octane2

Workstation 137

Figure 6-5 Comparing Speed of Daisy-Chained Devices 138
Figure 6-6 Connecting an External SCSI Device to the Octane2 Workstation 139
Figure 6-7 Daisy-Chaining an External SCSI Device to Another External SCSI

Device 140

Figure 6-8 Connecting the Terminator and Power Cable to an External Device 141
Figure 6-9 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 142
Figure 6-10 Turning On External Devices and the Octane2 Workstation 143
Figure 6-11 Identifying the CD-ROM Icon 144
Figure 6-12 Locating the Serial Ports on the System Module 148
Figure 6-13 Plugging In the Serial Cable 149
Figure 6-14 Audio Ports on the System Module 150

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List of Figures

Figure 6-15 Installing the Microphone 151
Figure 6-16 Setting Up the Speakers 152
Figure 6-17 Attaching the Speaker Cables to the Active Speaker 153
Figure 6-18 Attaching the Speaker Cables to the Octane2 Workstation 154
Figure 6-19 Disconnecting the Mouse and Keyboard 156
Figure 6-20 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation 157
Figure 7-1 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation and Monitor 161
Figure 7-2 Locating the Lockbar on the Front of the Octane2 Workstation 162
Figure 7-3 Unlocking and Removing the Lockbar 163
Figure 7-4 Pressing the Bezel Release Buttons 163
Figure 7-5 Removing the Bezel 164
Figure 7-6 Identifying the Secondary (Option) Drive Bays 165
Figure 7-7 Inserting a Secondary (Option) Internal Drive 166
Figure 7-8 Locking the Secondary (Option) Drive 167
Figure 7-9 Opening the Bezel Door 168
Figure 7-10 Releasing the Blank Panel 169
Figure 7-11 Lifting the Drive Handle to Unlock the Drive 170
Figure 7-12 Sliding Out the Secondary (Option) Drive 171
Figure 7-13 Replacing the Blank Panel 172
Figure 7-14 Locating the System Drive 173
Figure 7-15 Unlocking the System Drive 174
Figure 7-16 Removing the System Drive 174
Figure 7-17 Inserting the New Drive 175
Figure 7-18 Locking the System Drive 176
Figure 7-19 Locating the Light Module 177
Figure 7-20 Removing the Light Module 178
Figure 7-21 Inserting the Light Module 179
Figure 7-22 Attaching the Wrist Strap 180
Figure 7-23 Loosening the Captive Screws on the Frontplane Module 183
Figure 7-24 Placing the Frontplane Module Face Down on a Clean Surface 184
Figure 7-25 Sliding Out the System Identification Module 185
Figure 7-26 Tightening the Captive Screws on the Frontplane Module 186
Figure 7-27 Releasing the System Fan from the Back of the Drive Bay 188

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List of Figures

Figure 7-28 Removing the Fan From the Back of the Drive Bay 189
Figure 7-29 Placing the Fan on the Back of the Drive Bay 189
Figure 7-30 Releasing the Plastic Top Cover 190
Figure 7-31 Sliding the Front Cover Forward 191
Figure 7-32 Locating the Release Slots 192
Figure 7-33 Releasing the Plastic Base 193
Figure 7-34 Sliding the Chassis Backward 193
Figure 7-35 Lifting the Octane2 Workstation off the Plastic Base 194
Figure 7-36 Reinstalling the Bezel 195
Figure 7-37 Replacing the Lockbar 196
Figure 7-38 Powering on the Octane2 Workstation 197
Figure 8-1 Lightbar LEDs - Front of Octane2, Diagnostic Chart #1 200
Figure 8-2 Lightbar LEDs - Front of Octane2, Diagnostic Chart #2 201
Figure 8-3 Lightbar LEDs - Front of Octane2, Diagnostic Chart #3 202
Figure 8-4 Locating the NMI Button 203
Figure 8-5 Start Notifier 204
Figure 8-6 Start Notifier 206
Figure 8-7 Pressing the Reset Button 207
Figure 8-8 Start Notifier 208
Figure 8-9 System Recovery Menu 208
Figure 8-10 Removing the Jumper for Disabling the Password 212
Figure 8-11 Removing the Jumper to Enable the Password 214
Figure 8-12 Power Button and Reset Button 215
Figure A-1 Identifying the Bristled Pad on a Compression Connector 217
Figure A-2 Spraying the Compression Connector 220

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List of Tables

Table 6-1 Comparison of Ultra and Fast, Wide and Narrow SCSI Rates 130
Table 6-2 Bus Rate + Operating Mode = Data Burst Rates 130
Table 6-3 Maximum Combined Cable Length 134
Table 6-4 Additional References on External SCSI Devices 145
Table 6-5 Serial Port Assignment 148
Table B-1 Microphone Port Pinout 222
Table B-2 Speaker/Headphone Port Pinout 223
Table B-3 Speaker Power Port Pinout 223
Table B-4 SCSI Port Pinout 226
Table B-5 Ethernet 10-BASE-T/100-BASE-T Port Pinout 228
Table B-6 Parallel Port Pinout 229
Table B-7 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pinout 230
Table B-8 Serial Port Pinout - PC-Compatible 231
Table B-9 Serial Port Pinout - Macintosh-Compatible 232
Table B-10 Printer/Dumb Terminal Cable Pinout 233
Table B-11 PC Modem Cable Pinout 234
Table B-12 Female DB9 to Female MiniDIN8 Adapter Cable Pinout 235
Table B-13 Female DB9 to Female DB9 Adapter Cable Pinout 236
Table B-14 20-Inch Monitor Pinout 237
Table B-15 DDC-Enabled Monitor Pinout 238
Table B-16 VPro Graphics Board Scan Rates 239
Table B-17 StereoView Pinout Assignments 240
Table B-18 Genlock Pinout Assignments 241
Table B-19 Swap Ready Pinout Assignments 241
Table B-20 Physical Environment Specifications 242
Table B-21 Microphone Specifications 243
Table B-22 Speaker Specifications 243

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List of Tables

Table B-23 Headphone Specifications 244
Table B-24 Analog Line Level Specifications 244
Table B-25 PCI Module Power Specifications 244
Table C-1 FCC Declaration of Conformance 249
Table C-2 FCC Declaration of Conformance 253

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About This Guide

Welcome to the Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 workstation with VPro graphics!

The Octane2 workstation provides you with dramatically fast state-of-the art graphics
capabilities and massive computer power in a desktop system. With a crossbar-based
symmetric multiprocessing architecture, theOctane2 workstation allowsyou to visualize
and manipulate three-dimensional images, simulate large data sets, interact with
three-dimensional models, and perform many other advanced functions. The Octane2
workstation’s large memory capacity (up to 8 GB), high sustainable memory bandwidth,
multiprocessor capability, and high-speed networking provide you with the optimal
computing environment.

This guide shows you how to install, diagnose and repair your system. You’ll learn to:

• Set up your workstation

• Access online information

• Install and remove internal parts

• Install and remove peripherals

• Diagnose hardware problems

• Order replacement parts

This guide also provides:

• Technical specifications

• Regulatory information

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About This Guide

This guide is provided for all Octane2 users and SGI technical support staff. Most of the
hardware tasks are relatively simple and require no previous computer knowledge. A
few tasks are lengthy; they are easier to perform if you have some computer hardware
experience.

Software and System Administration Information

For complete information on installing software, see the online Personal System
Administration Guide. It is located on your desktop in Toolchest > Help > Online Books.
For more advanced information, see the online IRIX Admin: Software Installation &
Licensing Guide. For system administration information, see the SGI_Admin section of

the online bookshelf.

It’s always a good idea to back up your system. For instructions on backing up your
system, see the online Personal System Administration Guide.

Product Support

Reader Comments

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The Octane2 workstation is designed for user maintenance and repair without the help
of a trained technician. For product support information, contact your SGI subsidiary or
authorized distributor.

SGI provides a comprehensive range of product support for its products. If you are in
North America, contact the Technical Assistance Center at 1.800.800.4SGI or your
authorized service provider. If you are outside North America, contact the SGI
subsidiary or authorized distributor in your country.

If you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this
document, please contact SGI. Be sure to include the title and part number of the
document with your comments. The part number for this document is printed on the
front or back cover. You can contact SGI in any of the following ways:

• Send electronic mail to the following address: [e-mail]

About This Guide

• Send a facsimile to the attention of “Technical Publications” at fax number

1.650.932.0801

• Use the Suggestion Box form on the Technical Publications Library World Wide Web
page: http://techpubs.sgi.com

• Call the Technical Publications Group through the Technical Assistance Center at

1.800.800.4SGI.

• Send mail to: Technical Publications, Silicon Graphics, Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre
Pkwy., M/S 535, Mountain View, California, 94043-1351.

We value your comments and will respond to them promptly.

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Chapter 1

1. Getting Started

This chapter shows you how to set up your Octane2 workstation. The following topics
are covered:

•“Getting Acquainted” on page 1

•“Lifting the Octane2 Workstation” on page 6

•“Installing Optional Components” on page 7

•“Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation” on page 8

•“Locking the Octane2 Workstation” on page 18

•“Logging In to the Octane2 Workstation” on page 21

•“Using the IRIX Interactive Desktop” on page 22

Getting Acquainted

•“Shutting Down and Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation” on page 25

To get familiar with your Octane2 workstation, see the following:

• Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3 on pages 3-5, which show the front, back, and
parts of the workstation.

• System Manager > Toolchest > System > System Manager, for information on
Octane2 hardware and software.

•“About This System,” in Toolchest > System > System Manager, for your system
serial number, IP address, operating system, and so on.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

• Octane2 Hardware Central, an online information resource containing user tips,

technical information, cable pinouts, human factors guidelines, and so on.

You can access Octane2 Hardware Central from Netscape or from the Toolchest.

– In the Netscape location window enter:

file:/usr/share/Insight/library/SGI_bookshelves/SGI_EndUser/books
/Octane2_HWCntl/index.html

– Choose Toolchest > Help > InfoSearch, and type Octane2 Hardware Central

(You cannot access Octane2 Hardware Central from the Online Books path).

If Octane2 Hardware Central is not currently installed on your system disk, reinstall it
as follows:

1. Place the IRIX 6.5 Foundation 2 CD in your CD-ROM drive, or access it over the
network.

2. Choose Toolchest > System > Software Manager.

3. Enter the location of the IRIX Foundation 2 CD, then click the Lookup button.

4. Click Customize Installation.

5. Click the Hardware Owner’s Guide sub-folder.

6. Find Octane2 Hardware Central, then click on the install checkbox.

A red checkmark appears.

Note: Clicking Octane2 Workstation Owner’s Guide causes a conflict. To resolve

this conflict, place the IRIX 6.5x overlay CD2 in your CD-ROM drive.

7. Click the Software Manager Start button to install Octane2 Hardware Central.

When the installation is complete, a message says:

Installation and removals were successful, you can continue with
installation or quit now.

8. Click the OK button in the message window.

9. Choose File menu > Exit to quit the Software Manager.

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Front View

Bezel release

Option drive

bays

Ventilation

grid

Getting Acquainted

buttons

Bezel with
door

Power button

Reset button

Light

Figure 1-1 Front View of the Octane2 Workstation

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Back View

System module

Microphone

Speakers/headphone

Speaker power

Analog line level audio

Coaxial digital audio in/out

Optical digital audio - in

Optical digital audio - out

SCSI

Ethernet

Parallel

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial ports

Lockbar

RL

In Out

1

2

Fan

1
2
3

Model/CMN number
System label

Tri Module

Genlock

StereoView
Swap Ready

Monitor
Serial number

XIO boards
(graphics and
communications)

PCI module

Power supply

(see note below)

Power cable

Figure 1-2 Back View of the Octane2 Workstation

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Checking Your Shipment

t

Getting Acquainted

Documentation

Wriststrap

Speakers

Octane2

Monitor

Keyboard

Monitor cable - 10 ft

Speaker/workstation

cable - 10 ft

Figure 1-3 Octane2 Components

Lockbar

Compression

connector caps

Mouse

CDs

Microphone

Power cables - 10 f

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Lifting the Octane2 Workstation

Lifting the Octane2 workstation requires two people. Lift the workstation by the airvents
at the top of the chassis, as shown in Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-4 Lifting the Octane2 Workstation

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Organizing Your Setup Process

If you have no additional components, memory, or peripherals to install, use the setup
poster or the setup procedures (starting on page 8) to set up your Octane2 workstation.

Installing Optional Components

If you have optional components or peripherals, install them before you follow the setup
procedures, so you do not have to remove and reinstall cables.

Note the following:

• To install additional memory, see Chapter 2, “Installing and Removing the CPU and
Memory.”

• To install PCI boards and the PCI module, see Chapter 4, “Installing and Removing
PCI Boards.”

• To install XIO option boards, see the option board installation manual included with
the XIO option board, or Chapter 5, “Installing and Removing XIO Boards.”

Organizing Your Setup Process

• To install external peripherals or devices, see Chapter 6, “Installing and Removing
External Devices,” which includes:

– SCSI devices

– Serial devices

– Audio devices

• To install drives (internal peripherals), see Chapter 7, “Installing and Removing

Internal Drives and Front Module Parts.”

After you install all optional components, use the setup poster or see “Setting Up the
Octane2 Workstation” on page 8.

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Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation

Human factors guidelines for setting up your Octane2 workstation are in Octane2
Hardware Central. You can access this information by choosing Toolchest > Help > Online

Books > SGI End User.

To set up the Octane2 workstation, follow these steps:

1. Attach the keyboard and mouse cables, as shown in Figure 1-5.

Mouse

Keyboard

Figure 1-5 Attaching the Keyboard and Mouse Cables

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2. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port, as shown in Figure 1-6.

Ethernet

Figure 1-6 Attaching the Ethernet Cable

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3. Place the speakers on either side of the monitor, as shown in Figure 1-7.

4. Connect the left (passive) speaker to the right (active) speaker. Use the port
labeled L.

Left (passive) speaker

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Right (active) speaker

Power

Figure 1-7 Attaching the Speaker-to-Speaker Cable

Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation

5. Connect the speaker/workstation cables (the cable with two connectors on each

end) to the active speaker, as shown in Figure 1-8.

The connectors cannot be installed incorrectly because they are different sizes:
male/male on one end, female/male on the other.

■ Connect the female connector to the power (middle) port on the back of the

right (active) speaker.

■ Connect its paired male connector to the R port on the back of the right (active)

speaker.

Speakers

Power

Power

Right (active) speaker

To left speaker

To speaker port
on workstation

Figure 1-8 Attaching the Speaker and Power Cable to the Active Speaker

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6. Connect the active speaker to your workstation, using the cable with two male
connectors on the end, as shown in Figure 1-9.

■ Connect the smaller male connector to the speaker power port.

■ Attach the larger male connector to the speaker port.

Speaker

Power

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Figure 1-9 Connecting the Speaker and Power Cables

Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation

7. Set up the microphone, as shown in Figure 1-10.

■ Place the microphone cord through the slot in the microphone base.

■ Slide the microphone back until it is firmly connected to its base.

■ Place the microphone and base on the center-top area of the monitor.

■ Place the microphone cable over the back of the monitor.

Attach the cable to the microphone port on your workstation.

Microphone

Figure 1-10 Attaching the Microphone

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8. Connect the monitor and power cables, as shown in Figure 1-11.

■ Connect the monitor-to-graphics cable (A) to the monitor.

■ Connect the monitor-to-graphics cable (B) to the monitor connector on the back

of your workstation.

■ Connect the monitor power cable (C) to the monitor.

■ Connect the Octane2 power cable (D) to the back of your workstation.

B

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A

C

I

D

N

C

A

Figure 1-11 Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables

Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation

9. Connect the power cables from your workstation and monitor to an electrical outlet,

as shown in Figure 1-12.

A

C

IN

Figure 1-12 Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables to an Electrical Outlet

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10. Press the power button on your monitor, as shown in Figure 1-13.

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1

Figure 1-13 Powering On the Monitor

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11. Press the power button on the active speaker, as shown in Figure 1-14.

If you are installing the lockbar, see “Locking the Octane2 Workstation” on page 18.

If you are not installing the lockbar, proceed to the next step.

Figure 1-14 Powering On the Speakers

Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation

12. Press the power button on your workstation, as shown in Figure 1-15.

Power button

Figure 1-15 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

You just completed your workstation setup. Now you are ready to log in. See “Logging
In to the Octane2 Workstation” on page 21.

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Locking the Octane2 Workstation

The lockbar locks the bezel and system module to the chassis. Locking the bezel prevents
the option and system drives from being removed. Locking the system module prevents
the memory (DIMMs) and processor (CPU) from being removed.

The lockbar slot is located behind your workstation’s front door.

1. Open the door of your workstation.

2. Locate the lockbar slot, as shown in Figure 1-16.

Lockbar slot

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Figure 1-16 Locating the Lockbar Slot

3. Slide in the lockbar (A), as shown in Figure 1-17.

4. Secure it with a lock (B).

5. Close the door.

B

Push in

A

Locking the Octane2 Workstation

Figure 1-17 Inserting the Lockbar

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6. Power on your workstation, as shown in Figure 1-18.

Power button

Figure 1-18 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

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You just completed your workstation setup. Now you are ready to log in.

Logging In to the Octane2 Workstation

If your system is booting for the first time, you see a login screen similar to the example
shown in Figure 1-19.

Logging In to the Octane2 Workstation

Figure 1-19 Login Screen

If you have a login account, an icon with your login name appears. Double-click the icon.

If you do not have a login account, double-click EZsetup, then follow the instructions for
creating a personal login account and setting up the networking software.

After creating a personal login account and setting up the networking software, you can
create a personal work area and begin communicating with other users on your network.

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Using the IRIX Interactive Desktop

Now you are ready to use the IRIX Interactive Desktop.

The IRIX Interactive Desktop and Its Icons

By default, several icons appear on your desktop: a folder icon representing your home
directory, a dumpster icon, and icons for any peripherals you installed, as shown in the
examples in Figure 1-20.

The peripheral icons show the current state of the respective devices. For example, if you
insert a music CD into the compact disc player, the icon changes. When you double-click
the icon, it opens CD Player, a utility that allows you to play music from a compact disc.

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Figure 1-20 Peripheral Icons

Using the IRIX Interactive Desktop

The Toolchest

The Toolchest, located at the top left corner of your screen, provides access to system
functions, applications, hardware and software information, and documentation, as
shown in Figure 1-21.

Note: For a complete description of the Toolchest, choose Toolchest > Help > InfoSearch,

and type Desktop Users Guide.

Figure 1-21 Toolchest Menu

System Manager

Click Toolchest > System>System Manager to display the System Manager, which shows
your workstation’s hardware and software information.

Online Documentation

Click Toolchest > Help to display the library of online documentation. If your
workstation is turned off and you cannot access online documentation, this printed
guide contains all the information you need. You can also access this guide and most
manuals, man pages, and release notes in the Technical Publications Library at

http://techpubs.sgi.com/library, and through InfoSearch, as described in the next

section.

InfoSearch

Click Toolchest > Help > InfoSearch and type the name of the desired book or topic to
search online books, man pages, and release notes that cover end user, developer, and
system administrator information. With InfoSearch, you can also access Octane2
Hardware Central and the online version of this guide, as described earlier in this chapter.

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The Console Window

The small box next to the Toolchest is the Console window, as shown in Figure 1-22. It
appears as a small box because it is minimized. You can open it to its full size by clicking
it. Many system error messages appear in this window.

Figure 1-22 Console Window

If you click in the Console window, the IRIX shell appears, where you can type IRIX
commands. For information on IRIX commands, choose Toolchest > Help > Online Books
> SGI_End User > Desktop Users Guide > Using IRIX Commands.

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Shutting Down and Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

Shutting Down and Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

There are two ways to shut down and power off your workstation:

• Press the power button to shut down the system software and power off.

• Choose Toolchest > System > Shut Down System to shut down the system software

and return to the System Maintenance menu or power off.

Using the Power Button to Shut Down and Power Off

To use the power button to power off your workstation, follow the instructions below.

1. Open the door on the front of your workstation.

2. Press the power button, as shown in Figure 1-23.

Power button

A

Figure 1-23 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

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Within a few seconds, a shutdown notifier appears, as shown in Figure 1-24. Within a
minute, the system powers off automatically.

Figure 1-24 System Shutdown Notifier

3. Turn off your monitor by pressing the monitor power button.

If your system does not power off and you do not see any activity for several
minutes, follow the next step.

4. Press the power button again.

Note: If you press the power button a second time, the system should power off

immediately, but this method does not perform a clean shutdown. Avoid using this
method unless the system does not respond for several minutes after initially
pressing the power button.

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If pressing the power button a second time does not work, use a pencil or pen to
press the reset button, shown in Figure 1-25. If the system still fails to power off,
unplug the power cable from the back of your workstation and contact your service
provider.

Power button

Reset button

Figure 1-25 Power Button and Reset Button

Shutting Down and Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

Using the Toolchest to Shut Down

If you are logged in with your root password, you can use the System menu in the
Toolchest to shut down your system.

1. Choose Toolchest > System > System Shutdown.

After a few seconds a shutdown caution message appears, as shown in Figure 1-26.

Figure 1-26 Shutdown Caution Message

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2. Click the Power Off the System check box.

The Restart the system option appears. At this point, you can shut down and power
off the system or restart it at the designated time, as shown in Figure 1-27.

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Figure 1-27 Restart System Option

3. Click OK to shut down and power off the system.

The shutdown notifier appears, as shown in Figure 1-28. After a few seconds, the
system powers off.

Figure 1-28 System Shutdown Notifier

Shutting Down and Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

Using the Toolchest to Restart

If you are logged in with your root password, you can use the System menu in the
Toolchest to restart.

1. Choose Toolchest > System > Restart.

After a few seconds the restart notifier appears, as shown in Figure 1-29.

Figure 1-29 Restart Notifier

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2. Click OK in the restart notifier.

The shutdown notifier appears, as shown in Figure 1-30.

Figure 1-30 System Shutdown Notifier

After a brief delay, the power off/restart notifier appears, as shown in Figure 1-31.

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Figure 1-31 Power Off/Restart Notifier

3. Click Restart in the power off/restart notifier.

The restart notifier informs you that the system is coming up (restarting), as shown
in Figure 1-32.

Figure 1-32 Restart Notifier

Chapter 2

2. Installing and Removing the CPU and Memory

This chapter shows you how to remove and install both the central processor unit (CPU)
and memory (DIMMs), which are located in the same area of your workstation. The
following topics are covered:

•“Preparing the Workstation” on page 32

•“Removing the System Module” on page 36

•“Removing and Replacing the CPU” on page 41

•“Installing and Removing Memory” on page 47

•“Reinstalling the System Module” on page 53

•“Powering On the Octane2 Workstation” on page 58

•“Verifying Memory Installation” on page 60

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Preparing the Workstation

To prepare your workstation forinstallation or removal of a CPU or memory, followthese
steps:

1. Open the cover and press the power button (see A in Figure 2-1) to power off your
workstation.

2. Unplug the power cable (B) from the electrical outlet and from your workstation.

3. Press the monitor power switch (C) to turn off your monitor.

Wait 5 minutes before removing the system module.

B

Power cable

Power button

A

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C

Power switch

Figure 2-1 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

Warning: The heat sinks on the CPU and system module get very hot. Wait 5

minutes after powering off your workstation before you remove the system
module. Test before touching the CPU or heat sinks.

Preparing the Workstation

4. If your system has a lockbar installed remove it (a lockbar locks the system module

and bezel to the chassis).

■ Unlock the lock (see A in Figure 2-2) at the back of your workstation.

■ Pull the lockbar (B) out of your workstation.

A

B

Figure 2-2 Removing the Lockbar

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5. Face the rear of your workstation.

6. Remove the cables attached to the system module, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Note: For illustration purposes, the optional PCI module is shown installed. For a

description of the PCI module, go to Chapter 4, “Installing and Removing PCI Boards.”

Optional PCI module

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System module

Figure 2-3 Removing the Cables from the System Module

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Caution: The components inside your workstation are extremely sensitive to static

electricity. Always wear the wrist strap when you replace parts inside your workstation.

1. Unroll the first two folds of the band (see A in Figure 2-4).

2. Wrap the exposed adhesive side firmly around your wrist (B), unroll the rest of the

band, then peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end.

3. Attach the copper foil to any exposed electrical ground, such as a metal part of the

workstation (C).

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Unroll

A

B

C

Figure 2-4 Attaching the Wrist Strap to the Chassis

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Removing the System Module

1. Use the provided Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws that secure
the sliding handles to the workstation, as shown in Figure 2-5.

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Figure 2-5 Loosening the System Module Screws

Warning:

The heat sinks on the CPU and system module get very hot. Wait 5 minutes
after powering off your workstation before you remove the system module. Test
before touching the CPU or heat sinks.

Removing the System Module

After powering off your workstation, attaching the wrist strap, and waiting five minutes
for the heat sinks to cool, you can remove the system module.

2. Pull both sliding handles simultaneously until they are completely extended, as
shown in Figure 2-6.

This action releases the system module from the workstation.

Figure 2-6 Releasing the System Module from the Frontplane

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3. Pull the system module from the chassis by grasping the immovable handle with
your left hand and bracing your right hand against the top of the workstation, as
shown in Figure 2-7.

Support the bottom of the module as you pull it out.

4. Place the system module on a dry, antistatic surface (such as your desktop) with the
CPU and DIMMs facing up.

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Figure 2-7 Removing the System Module from the Chassis

Removing the System Module

Caution: When you remove the system module from the chassis, do not touch the two

compression connectors at the back of the system module, as shown in Figure 2-8. The
gold bristled pad on each compression connector is very delicate and easily damaged
(see Figure 2-9). Before you remove the system module, read Appendix A, “Care and
Cleaning of Compression Connectors.”

Caution - Do not touch

Figure 2-8 Locating the Compression Connectors

Bristled pad

Figure 2-9 Bristled Pad on Compression Connector

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5. Place a cap on each compression connector on the back of the system module, as
shown in Figure 2-10 (compression connector caps are included with your
workstation.)

Caution - Do not touch

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Figure 2-10 Placing the Compression Cap on the Compression Connector

Warning:

The heat sinks on the CPU and system module get very hot. Wait 5

minutes before touching them, and then test before touching them.

Removing and Replacing the CPU

Your workstation has either a single CPU or a dual CPU installed. Following are
instructions for removing and replacing each type of CPU. Follow the same instructions
for CPUs of different speeds.

Removing the CPU

To remove a CPU, power off your workstation, wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks to
cool, and attach the wrist strap. Then remove the system module, as described earlier in
this chapter, beginning on page 36, and follow these steps.

1. Loosen the four captive slotted screws holding the CPU in place, as shown in

Figure 2-11 (the dual processor has six captive screws).

Caution: Do not remove the four inner screws (not slotted) that hold the heat sink

to the CPU.

Removing and Replacing the CPU

Single processor

Figure 2-11 Removing a Single Processor

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2. To release a single processor, slide your fingers under its edge closest to the back of
the module, then push up to release it, as shown in Figure 2-12. You may need to
use two hands to lift it out.

Single processor

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Figure 2-12 Lifting a Single Processor from the System Module

Removing and Replacing the CPU

If you have a dual processor, slide your fingers under the side bar of the system module
and under the processor, then push up to release it, as shown in Figure 2-13. After
releasing the dual processor, lift it out of the system module.

Dual processor

Figure 2-13 Lifting a Dual Processor from the System Module

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Replacing the CPU/Processor

To install a new CPU, power off your workstation, wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks
to cool, and attach the wriststrap. Then remove the system module and the currently
installed CPU, as described earlier in this chapter, and follow these steps:

1. Turn over the CPU to find the connectors on the base, as shown in Figure
Figure 2-14.

2. Align the connectors with the connectors on the system board.

Connectors

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Dual processor Single processor

Figure 2-14 Viewing the Connectors on the Underside of the CPU

Removing and Replacing the CPU

3. If you are installing a single processor, place it on the side of the system module

closest to the panel of connectors, as shown in Figure 2-15.

4. Lower the CPU onto the standoffs and connectors.

5. Tighten the four captive screws to the standoffs (the dual processor has six captive

screws).

Single processor

Connectors

Figure 2-15 Installing a Single Processor

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Figure 2-16 shows a dual processor installation.

Dual processor

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Figure 2-16 Installing a Dual Processor

You are finished replacing the CPU and are ready to reinstall the system module.

Go to “Reinstalling the System Module” on page 53.

Installing and Removing Memory

To install or remove memory, you must power off the workstation, wait 5 minutes to
allow the heat sinks to cool, and attach the wrist strap. Then remove the system module.
Follow the instructions for “Preparing the Workstation” on page 32 through, “Removing
the System Module.” Then return to this page.

Caution: Dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) are extremely sensitive to static

electricity. Handle the DIMMs carefully and wear the wrist strap to avoid the flow of
static electricity.

About Memory

The Octane2 workstation has four DIMM banks with two DIMM sockets in each of the
banks. Before you install the two 1 GB DIMMs, review the following information:

• Bank 1 (sockets 1 and 2) must always be filled.

• The highest density DIMMs must be installed in Bank 1, while lower density

DIMMs must be installed in the remaining banks by order of their size (highest
density first).

Installing and Removing Memory

• Banks must be filled sequentially; when Bank 1 is full, fill Bank 2. Do not skip banks.

• Each bank must be empty, or contain two DIMMs, one in each of the two sockets.

• Capacity refers to the number of megabytes or gigabytes of memory in a DIMM: 32,

64, 128, or 256 MB, and so on, or 1 GB.

– Minimum memory capacity is 64 MB (2 x 32 MB DIMM).

– Maximum memory capacity is 8 GB (8 x 1 GB DIMM).

– Minimum memory configuration is 64 MB in a bank (2 x 32 MB DIMM).

– Maximum configuration is 2 GB in a bank (2 x 1 GB DIMM).

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Figure 2-17 shows the four Octane2 DIMM banks, with two DIMM sockets in each bank.

Heat sink

S1

System module

DIMM
sockets

S2
S3
S4
S5

S6

S7
S8

Figure 2-17 Identifying DIMM Sockets and DIMM Banks

Banks

1

2

3

4

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Locating the DIMMs on the System Module

If you did not power off your workstation, wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks to cool,
attach the wrist strap, and remove the system module, follow the instructions for
preparing your workstation beginning on page 32.

With the system module lying on a flat, dry, antistatic surface, locate the DIMM banks
and sockets, as shown in Figure 2-17 and Figure 2-18.

Caution - Do not touch gold plate

on compression connector

System module

Processor

DIMMs

Heat sink

Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 4

Figure 2-18 Locating DIMMs on the System Module (DIMM bracket not installed)

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Removing the DIMM Bracket

If a DIMM bracket is not installed (see Figure 2-18), skip this section. If a DIMM bracket
is installed, as shown in Figure 2-19, you must remove it as follows:

1. Remove the DIMM bracket from the rail by pushing it toward the heat sink (see the
warning on page 32), and bowing the bracket upward, as shown in Figure 2-19.

2. Slide the bracket off the heat sink.

Caution: Memory modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Handle the

modules carefully, and wear the wrist strap.

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Figure 2-19 Removing the DIMM bracket

Note: The DIMM bracket is not required for normal operation of your workstation.

It was installed in your workstation to protect the DIMMs during shipping. Store the
DIMM bracket in a safe place. If you need to ship your workstation, reinstall the
bracket to protect the DIMMs.

Installing and Removing Memory

Removing Memory

Memory modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Handle the modules
carefully, and wear the wrist strap while removing them.

1. Locate the DIMMs you want to remove.

Caution: Do not touch the connector near the DIMM removal levers.

2. Remove the DIMMs.

■ Press down on the latch at the end of the DIMM socket (see A in Figure 2-20).

The DIMM partially ejects from the socket.

■ Remove the DIMM (B).

Note: Both sockets in a DIMM bank must be either empty or populated. If you are

removing one DIMM and not replacing it immediately, also remove the other DIMM
in the bank and replace it when you install a new DIMM.

A

Press latch

DIMM

B

DIMM sockets

Figure 2-20 Removing a DIMM

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Installing Memory

If you did not power off your workstation, wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks to cool,
attach the wrist strap, and remove the system module, follow the instructions for
preparing your workstation beginning on page 36. Then follow these steps:

1. Insert the DIMM into the socket, gently but firmly.

You hear a click as it is seated, and the latch on the end of the socket moves up.

DIMMs are notched on the bottom, as shown in Figure 2-21, so that they cannot be
inserted incorrectly.

2. Check to be sure both sockets in the bank are full. DIMMs must be installed in pairs.

You are finished installing memory and are ready to reinstall the system module.

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Notches

Figure 2-21 Locating the Notches on a DIMM

Reinstalling the System Module

1. Remove the caps on the compression connectors on the back of the system module,

as shown in Figure 2-22. Do not touch the system module compression connectors
as you lift the module into the workstation.

Caution: Do not insert the system module into the workstation unless the power

cable is unplugged from the electrical socket. If you insert the system module into
the Octane2 workstation with the power cable connected to an electrical socket, the
workstation will be damaged.

Caution - Do not touch

Reinstalling the System Module

Figure 2-22 Removing the Compression Connector Cap

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2. Grasp the system module by its immovable handle and support it with one hand as
you slide it into the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-23. Then push the system module
completely into the chassis (both sliding handles protrude).

The system module stops when it is slightly out of the chassis.

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Figure 2-23 Supporting the System Module

Reinstalling the System Module

3. Push both sliding handles simultaneously to connect the system module to the

workstation, as shown in Figure 2-24. Then push firmly on the sliding handles to
completely lock the system module to the workstation.

The system module is fully seated and locked to the workstation when it is flush
with the chassis and the sliding handles are completely recessed.

Figure 2-24 Locking the System Module to the Frontplane

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4. Tighten the captive screws in the sliding handles until the system module is
attached to the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-25.

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Figure 2-25 Tightening the System Module Screws

5. Remove the wrist strap.

Reinstalling the System Module

6. Reconnect any cables you removed, as shown in the example in Figure 2-26.

Figure 2-26 Reconnecting Cables to the System Module

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Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

1. Plug in the power cable (see A in Figure 2-27).

2. Press the power button (B) on your workstation.

3. Press the monitor power button (C) to turn on your monitor.

A

Power cable

Power button

B

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C

Figure 2-27 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

2

1

Power switch

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4. Replace the lockbar.

■ Open the cover on the front of your workstation.

■ Slide the lockbar into the lockbar slot (see A in Figure 2-28).

■ Insert the lock (B) through the lockbar at the back of your workstation.

B

Push in

A

Figure 2-28 Installing the Lockbar

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Verifying Memory Installation

1. After you power on your system, choose Toolchest > System Manager > Hardware
and Devices > About This System and check the amount of memory displayed for
Main Memory.

The displayed memory should equal the original amount of memory minus any
memory you removed, plus the amount of memory you installed. For example, if
you originally had 256 MB, removed two 32 MB DIMMs, and then installed two 1
GB DIMMs, the System Manager should display 2.192 GB of memory.

2. If the amount of memory is incorrect, follow the directions at the beginning of this
chapter to power off your system and check the installation or removal procedure.

■ Check the angle of the DIMMs. They should be upright and completely seated.

■ Check that each bank is populated with two DIMMS, and that they are the same

type. You must have an even number of DIMMS installed.

■ Recheck the installation procedure, then power on your workstation. If the

amount of memory displayed in About This System is still incorrect, refer to
Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.

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Chapter 3

3. Installing and Removing the Power Supply

This chapter shows you how to remove and replace the Octane2 power supply, which is
located at the bottom of your workstation. The following topics are covered:

•“Preparing the Workstation” on page 62

•“Removing the PCI Module” on page 64

•“Removing the Power Supply” on page 64

•“Installing the Power Supply” on page 66

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Preparing the Workstation

Before removing the power supply, you must power off your workstation.

1. Open the cover and press the power button (see A in Figure 3-1) to power off your
workstation.

2. Unplug the power cable (B) from the electrical socket.

3. Press the monitor power switch (C) to power off your monitor.

B

Power cable

Power button

A

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Figure 3-1 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

C

Power switch

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4. Face the back of your workstation.

5. Unplug the power cable from your workstation (power supply), as shown in

Figure 3-2.

Before proceeding to the next section, wait until the power supply fan stops
spinning and you cannot feel any air coming out of the power supply.

Power supply

Figure 3-2 Unplugging the Power Cable

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Removing the PCI Module

If a PCI module is not installed in your workstation, go to the next section. If a PCI
module is installed in your workstation, you must remove it before you remove the
power supply. For instructions on removing the PCI module, go to “Removing the PCI
Module” on page 75, then follow the instructions below to remove the power supply.

Removing the Power Supply

If youdid not power off your workstation andunplug the power cable from the electrical
outlet, do it now. You do not have to wear the wrist strap to remove the power supply.

Warning: Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the electrical socket and

your workstation (power supply) before you begin this procedure.

Caution: Do not remove the power cable from the power supply until the power supply

is out of the chassis.

1. Locate the two captive screws near the bottom of the power supply that secure it to
the chassis.

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2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws, as shown in Figure 3-3, until
they release from the chassis.

Figure 3-3 Loosening the Power Supply Screws

Removing the Power Supply

3. Grasp the handle and pull the power supply from the chassis, as shown in

Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4 Removing the Power Supply

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Installing the Power Supply

Follow these steps to install the new power supply:

1. Tilt the new power supply upward and plug the power cable into the power supply,
as shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Plugging In the Power Cable

2. Slide the new power supply into your workstation, as shown in Figure 3-6.

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Push on the power supply to firmly connect it to the frontplane.

Note: Be sure the tabs (holding the screws) on the power supply are flush with the

chassis.

Figure 3-6 Sliding In the New Power Supply

Installing the Power Supply

3. Tighten the screws that attach the power supply to the workstation, as shown in

Figure 3-7.

You are finished installing the new power supply.

Figure 3-7 Inserting and Tightening the Screws

For instructions on reinstalling the PCI module, go to “Installing the PCI Module” on
page 100, and follow the instructions through powering on the Octane2 workstation.

If you are not reinstalling a PCI module, you are ready to power on your workstation, as
described in the next section.

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Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

1. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet (see A in Figure 3-8).

2. Press the power button (B) on your workstation.

3. Press the monitor power button (C) to turn on your monitor.

A

Power cable

Power button

B

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Figure 3-8 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

C

Power switch

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4. Installing and Removing PCI Boards

This chapter shows you how to install and remove PCI boards. The following topics are
covered:

•“About the PCI Module and Boards” on page 70

•“Preparing the Workstation” on page 72

•“Removing the PCI Module” on page 75

•“Opening the PCI Module” on page 78

•“Identifying a PCI Slot” on page 79

•“Installing a PCI Board” on page 80

•“Removing a PCI Board” on page 89

•“Installing the PCI Module” on page 100

•“Verifying the PCI Board Installation” on page 105

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About the PCI Module and Boards

To install PCI boards, you must use the PCI module. The PCI module is an optional
Octane2 component that allows you to install and remove PCI boards without opening
your workstation. If your workstation does not have a PCI module installed, a blank
panel covers the module slot, as shown in Figure 4-1.

PCI blank panel

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Figure 4-1 Workstation without the Optional PCI Module

If your workstation has a PCI module installed, it protrudes from the rear of the
workstation, as shown in Figure 4-2.

PCI module

Figure 4-2 Workstation with the Optional PCI Module

The Octane2 PCI module is a 5V system environment.

About the PCI Module and Boards

Total power for the PCI module (the sum of the power for all installed PCI boards) must
not exceed 45.0W (average 15.0W per board).

For complete PCI module power specifications, go to “PCI Module Power
Specifications” in Appendix B, “Technical Specifications.”

The PCI module supports full-size and half-size boards, and is compatible with boards
that have extra-long I/O connectors. You you can install a maximum of three boards in
the following combinations:

• Two full-size boards and one half-size board

• One full-size board and two half-size boards

• Three half-size boards

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Preparing the Workstation

To install or remove a PCI board, power off your workstation, remove any cables
attached to the PCI module, and then attach the wrist strap.

1. Open the cover and press the power button (see A in Figure 4-3).

2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet (B).

3. Press the monitor power switch to turn off your monitor (C).

B

Power cable

Power button

A

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C

Figure 4-3 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

Power switch

Preparing the Workstation

4. Face the rear of your workstation.

5. Remove any cables from the PCI module, as shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Removing the Cables from the PCI Module

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

Caution: The components inside your workstation are extremely sensitive to static

electricity; you must wear the wrist strap while replacing parts.

1. Unroll the first two folds of the band (see A in Figure 4-5).

2. Wrap the exposed adhesive side firmly around your wrist (B), unroll the rest of the
band, then peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end.

3. Attach the copper foil to any exposed electrical ground, such as a metal part of the
workstation (C).

Unroll

A

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B

C

Figure 4-5 Attaching the Wrist Strap to the Chassis