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Dual Channel Display Guide for Silicon
Graphics Octane2

™

and Silicon Graphics

Fuel

™

Workstations

007-4209-003

Summary of Contents for Fuel

Page 1: ...Dual Channel Display Guide for Silicon Graphics Octane2 and Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstations 007 4209 003 ...

Page 2: ...if acquired under an agreement with the USA government or any contractor thereto it is acquired as commercial computer software subject to the provisions of its applicable license agreement as specified in a 48 CFR 12 212 of the FAR or if acquired for Department of Defense units b 48 CFR 227 7202 of the DoD FAR Supplement or sections succeeding thereto Contractor manufacturer is Silicon Graphics I...

Page 3: ...tion must be performed by an SGI trained technician therefore the title of the book was changed from Silicon Graphics Octane2 Workstation Dual Channel Display Installation Guide to Dual Channel Display Guide for Silicon Graphics Octane2 and Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstations Chapter 3 Connecting Monitors to the DCD now includes instructions to connect to a Dual Channel Display in a Silicon Graphic...

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Page 5: ...0 Initial version 002 November 2001 Added instructions to install the Dual Channel Display in Silicon Graphics Octane2 Dual Head systems 003 September 2002 Added operating and troubleshooting information for the Dual Channel Display in Silicon Graphics Fuel workstations ...

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Page 7: ...eparing Your Workstation 5 Removing the Cables from the XIO Tri Module 6 Attaching the Wrist Strap 7 Removing the XIO Tri Module 8 Compression Connector Caution 11 Connecting the DCD 12 Reinstalling the XIO Tri Module 25 Removing the DCD 28 2 Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 33 Checking Your Shipment 34 Checking Your Graphics Board 35 Preparing Your Workstation 36 Powering Off Your Workst...

Page 8: ...ondary Lower Graphics Head 96 Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation 98 Connecting the Monitor Power Cables and Powering On Your Workstation 100 Verifying the Installation 101 4 Configuring the DCD 103 Enabling and Disabling the DCD Setting 104 Selecting the Buffer Settings 107 Specifying the Maximum Size of a Window 109 Resetting Window Positions 110 Moving Win...

Page 9: ...ng the VPro Graphics Board Blank Panel 15 Figure 1 13 Installing the Standoff 16 Figure 1 14 Positioning the DCD 17 Figure 1 15 Seating the DCD On the VPro Graphics Board front view 18 Figure 1 16 Seating the DCD On the VPro Graphics Board side view 19 Figure 1 17 VPro Locator Tabs Protrude through DCD Locator Slots 20 Figure 1 18 Securing the DCD to the VPro Graphics Board 21 Figure 1 19 Securing...

Page 10: ...l 48 Figure 2 14 Removing the Jackscrews from the Graphics Board I O Panel 49 Figure 2 15 Loosening the Heat Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws on the Graphics Board I O Panel 50 Figure 2 16 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module I O Panel 51 Figure 2 17 Removing the DCD Blanking Panel 52 Figure 2 18 Installing the Nylon Standoff 53 Figure 2 19 Positioning the DCD 54 Figure 2 20 Securing the DCD ...

Page 11: ...gure 2 42 Installing the Mounting Screw 81 Figure 2 43 Installing the DCD Blanking Panel 82 Figure 2 44 Installing the Dual Head XIO Module I O Panel 83 Figure 2 45 Installing the Nuts and Lock Washers on the Graphics Board I O Panel 84 Figure 2 46 Installing the Jackscrews on the Graphics Board I O Panel 85 Figure 2 47 Installing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw 86 Figure 2 48 Tightening t...

Page 12: ...e 4 3 Power On Default Dialog Box 106 Figure 4 4 Frame Buffer Confirmation Dialog Box 107 Figure 4 5 Log Out Dialog Box 107 Figure 4 6 Accumulation Buffer Confirmation Dialog Box 108 Figure 4 7 Overlapping Windows 110 Figure 4 8 Moving a Window between Monitors 111 Figure A 1 Identifying the Bristled Pad of the Compression Connector 117 Figure A 2 Spraying the Compression Connector 120 ...

Page 13: ...007 4209 003 xiii Tables Table 5 1 DCD Troubleshooting Tips 114 Table 5 2 DCD Pinout Assignment 116 ...

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Page 15: ...ined technician This guide therefore does not describe installation in a Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation but does include operating and troubleshooting information for the DCD in a Silicon Graphics Fuel workstation The guide is organized as follows Chapter 1 Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 shows you how to install the Octane2 Dual Channel Display in a Single Head Octane2 Chapter 2 In...

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Page 19: ...r Octane2 workstation with Single Head VPro graphics The following topics are covered Checking Your Shipment on page 2 Checking Your Graphics Board on page 3 Determining Your IRIX Version on page 4 Preparing Your Workstation on page 5 Connecting the DCD on page 12 Reinstalling the XIO Tri Module on page 25 Removing the DCD on page 28 ...

Page 20: ...Octane2 Checking Your Shipment Make sure your shipment contains the items shown in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 DCD Shipment Components Documentation Wrist strap Reversible screwdriver DVI VGA monitor cables DCD board Bag of parts 13W3 cover screws and standoff ...

Page 21: ... 0 Main memory size 512 Mbytes Xbow ASIC Revision 1 4 Instruction cache size 32 Kbytes Data cache size 32 Kbytes Secondary unified instruction data cache size 1 Mbyte Integral SCSI controller 0 Version QL1040B rev 2 single ended Disk drive unit 1 on SCSI controller 0 Integral SCSI controller 1 Version QL1040B rev 2 single ended IOC3 serial port tty1 IOC3 serial port tty2 IOC3 parallel port plp 1 G...

Page 22: ...put similar to the following 6 5 6 5 13f If your system is running IRIX version 6 5 14 you need patch 4426 before you install the DCD To determine if you have patch 4426 installed type the following at an IRIX command prompt 2 versions patchSG0004426 If the output of this command shows nothing under the headings Name Date and Description you do not have patch 4426 installed You must install this p...

Page 23: ...n see A in Figure 1 2 2 Unplug the power cord B 3 Press the monitor power switch to power off your monitor C 4 Wait 5 minutes before removing the XIO Tri Module Figure 1 2 Powering Off Your Workstation Warning The heat sinks on the XIO boards get very hot Wait 5 minutes after powering off your workstation before you remove the XIO Tri Module Test the temperature of the heatsinks before handling an...

Page 24: ...l the cables from the XIO Tri Module only the monitor cable on the VPro graphics board is shown in Figure 1 3 Note The following illustrations show a workstation with a PCI module installed Your workstation may not have a PCI module but the DCD installation is the same Figure 1 3 Removing the Monitor Cable To monitor ...

Page 25: ...kstation To attach the wrist strap follow these steps 1 Unroll the first two folds of the band see A in Figure 1 4 2 Wrap the exposed adhesive side firmly around your wrist unroll the rest of the band then peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end B 3 Attach the copper foil to any exposed electrical ground such as a metal part of the workstation C Figure 1 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap...

Page 26: ...ing the XIO Tri Module you must power off your workstation wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks to cool and attach the wrist strap as described in the previous sections To remove the XIO Tri Module follow these steps 1 Loosen the two captive screws in the XIO Tri Module handles with the supplied Phillips screwdriver until the screws are disconnected from the chassis see Figure 1 5 Figure 1 5 Loo...

Page 27: ... XIO Tri Module Test the temperature of the heatsinks before handling any of the XIO boards 2 Grasp the sliding handles and pull until the sliding portion of the XIO Tri Module protrudes about an inch from the chassis as shown in Figure 1 6 The sliding handles and XIO Tri Module move out about one inch before the I O panels move Figure 1 6 Releasing the XIO Tri Module ...

Page 28: ...mmovable handle and support the base of the module as you remove it from the chassis as shown in Figure 1 7 Caution Do not push on the sliding handles after you remove the XIO Tri Module Later when you reinsert the Tri Module the sliding handles must protrude Figure 1 7 Removing the XIO Tri Module ...

Page 29: ...back of the XIO Tri Module when you remove it or the compression connector may be damaged Always place a cap on the compression connector after removing the XIO Tri Module caps are included with your workstation Before reinstalling the XIO Tri Module in your workstation remove the cap from the compression connector Before you remove the XIO Tri Module read Care and Cleaning of the Compression Conn...

Page 30: ...the connector pins will likely be damaged 1 Place the XIO Tri Module on a flat antistatic surface with the VPro graphics board I O panel on the left side as shown in Figure 1 9 An empty antistatic bag on your desk works well When the XIO Tri Module is out of the chassis the sliding handles must protrude A label identifies each XIO slot B on one side C on the other Slot B is the daughterboard slot ...

Page 31: ...le compression connector as shown in Figure 1 9 and Figure 1 10 Caps are included with your workstation Caution To prevent damage to the connector do not touch or bump the gold front surface Figure 1 10 Placing a Cap on the XIO Compression Connector Caution Do not touch ...

Page 32: ...D in a Single Head Octane2 3 Remove the three screws from the VPro graphics board blank panel as shown in Figure 1 11 Save the screws for later in the installation Figure 1 11 Removing the Screws from the VPro Graphics Board Blank Panel ...

Page 33: ...ure 1 12 Removing the VPro Graphics Board Blank Panel 5 Remove the nylon standoff from the bag of parts and install it as follows Remove the screw that is located behind the daughterboard connector on the VPro graphics board see A in Figure 1 13 and save it for later in the installation Insert the nylon standoff into the hole from which you removed the screw B Seat the nylon standoff by turning it...

Page 34: ...16 007 4209 003 1 Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Figure 1 13 Installing the Standoff 6 Remove the DCD from its antistatic bag Standoff Standoff Screw A B C ...

Page 35: ...s follows Line up the DCD s two outside holes with the two outside holes on the VPro graphics board see A in Figure 1 14 Place the DCD on top of the VPro graphics board Line up the two locator slots on the outside of the DCD with the locator tabs on the outside of the VPro graphics board B Figure 1 14 Positioning the DCD 8 Seat the DCD connector in the VPro graphics board daughterboard slot as fol...

Page 36: ...sure b Press down on the top of the DCD I O panel to fully seat its locator slots over the VPro graphics board locator tabs B c Press down gently on the area above the DCD connector to make sure it is fully seated C See Figure 1 16 for a side view seating of the board Figure 1 15 Seating the DCD On the VPro Graphics Board front view Figure 1 16 shows a side view seating of the board B A C ...

Page 37: ...Connecting the DCD 007 4209 003 19 Figure 1 16 Seating the DCD On the VPro Graphics Board side view Board not yet seated Board fully seated Not seated Partially seated Fully seated ...

Page 38: ...omplete step 8 make sure the locator tabs at each end of the VPro graphics board I O panel protrude through the locator slots on each end of the DCD I O panel as shown in Figure 1 17 Figure 1 17 VPro Locator Tabs Protrude through DCD Locator Slots VPro Graphics Board locator tabs ...

Page 39: ...oard with the three screws you removed from the blank panel as shown in Figure 1 18 Install the two outside screws first then install the middle screw Note Turn the screws until they are snug but do not overtighten them Figure 1 18 Securing the DCD to the VPro Graphics Board ...

Page 40: ...removed from the VPro graphics board into the hole behind the DCD connector above the standoff then tighten the screw by turning it clockwise as shown in Figure 1 19 The DCD is now securely connected to the VPro graphics board Figure 1 19 Securing the DCD to the Standoff Standoff screw ...

Page 41: ...20 When a monitor is not connected to the VPro graphics board monitor port you must install the 13W3 cover to ensure that the system complies with local and international EMC regulations 13 Align the two outside holes of the 13W3 cover with the two thumbscrew holes on the sides of the VPro graphics board monitor port Figure 1 20 Placing the 13W3 Cover over the VPro Graphics Board Monitor Port 13W3...

Page 42: ...ing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 14 Insert a screw in each hole of the 13W3 cover then tighten each screw to secure the cover to the VPro graphics board as shown in Figure 1 21 Figure 1 21 Installing the 13W3 Cover 13W3 pad ...

Page 43: ...in a locked position from the I O panels as shown in Figure 1 22 If the sliding handles are flush with the I O panels the XIO Tri Module will stop during insertion Pull out the sliding handles until the sliding portion of the XIO Tri Module looks like Figure 1 22 4 Grasp the immovable handle area with one hand while supporting the XIO Tri Module with the other and slide the module into the chassis...

Page 44: ...26 007 4209 003 1 Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Figure 1 22 Inserting the XIO Tri Module ...

Page 45: ... handles as shown in Figure 1 23 Figure 1 23 Tightening the XIO Tri Module Screws 7 Remove the wrist strap 8 Reconnect all cables to the XIO Tri Module except for the monitor cable You are finished installing your DCD Now go to Chapter 2 for instructions on connecting two monitors to the DCD ...

Page 46: ...described earlier in this chapter 2 Remove the XIO Tri Module as described earlier in this chapter 3 Remove the DCD as follows see Figure 1 24 a Remove the three screws that secure the DCD I O panel to the VPro graphics board I 0 panel b Remove the standoff screw c Remove the DCD and store it in an antistatic bag Note As you remove the DCD make sure its locator slots are completely detached from t...

Page 47: ...Removing the DCD 007 4209 003 29 Figure 1 24 Removing the DCD 4 Reinstall the VPro graphics board blank panel as shown in Figure 1 25 Standoff screw Front screws ...

Page 48: ...30 007 4209 003 1 Installing the DCD in a Single Head Octane2 Figure 1 25 Reinstalling the VPro graphics board Blank Panel Front screws ...

Page 49: ...oving the DCD 007 4209 003 31 5 Remove the two screws securing the 13W3 cover to the VPro graphics board then remove the cover as shown in Figure 1 26 Figure 1 26 Removing the 13W3 Cover Remove 13W3 cover ...

Page 50: ...itor to the VPro graphics board monitor port as shown in Figure 1 27 8 Connect one end of the monitor power cable to your workstation and the other end to a 3 prong grounded electrical outlet 9 Reconnect your workstation s power cable 10 Power on your workstation and monitor Figure 1 27 Connecting a Monitor to the VPro graphics board To monitor ...

Page 51: ...this chapter focus on the installation of one DCD To install a second DCD see Installing a Second DCD on page 64 The following topics are covered Checking Your Shipment on page 34 Checking Your Graphics Board on page 35 Preparing Your Workstation on page 36 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module on page 40 Connecting the DCD on page 44 Installing a Second DCD on page 64 Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO M...

Page 52: ...Octane2 Checking Your Shipment Make sure your shipment contains the items shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 DCD Shipment Components Documentation Wrist strap Reversible screwdriver DVI VGA monitor cables DCD board Bag of parts 13W3 cover screws and standoff ...

Page 53: ...ision 1 4 Instruction cache size 32 Kbytes Data cache size 32 Kbytes Secondary unified instruction data cache size 1 Mbyte Integral SCSI controller 0 Version QL1040B rev 2 single ended Disk drive unit 1 on SCSI controller 0 Integral SCSI controller 1 Version QL1040B rev 2 single ended IOC3 serial port tty1 IOC3 serial port tty2 IOC3 parallel port plp 1 Graphics board V12 Graphics board V12 Integra...

Page 54: ...r Workstation This section describes preparing your workstation for the removal of the Dual Head XIO Module This preparation consists of Powering Off Your Workstation on page 37 Removing the Cables from the Dual Head XIO Module on page 38 Attaching the Wrist Strap on page 39 ...

Page 55: ... cable B 3 Press the monitor power switch to power off your monitor C 4 Wait 5 minutes before removing the Dual Head XIO Module Figure 2 2 Powering Off Your Workstation Warning The heat sinks on the XIO boards get very hot Wait 5 minutes after powering off your workstation before you remove the Dual Head XIO Module Test the temperature of the heatsinks before handling any of the XIO boards Power b...

Page 56: ... the VPro graphics boards are shown in Figure 2 3 Note The following illustrations show a workstation with a PCI module installed Your workstation may not have a PCI module but the DCD installation is the same Figure 2 3 Removing the Monitor Cables R R L L UNLAT CH LAT CH Swap Rea dy Swap Rea dy Genlock Genlock R R L L UNLATCH LATCH Swap Ready Swap Ready Primary monitor Secondary monitor ...

Page 57: ...ap follow these steps 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 unroll the rest of the band and then peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end B 3 Attach the copper foil to any exposed electrical ground such as a metal part of the workstation C Figure 2 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap Unroll A B C R R L L UNLATC...

Page 58: ...t power off your workstation wait 5 minutes to allow the heat sinks to cool and attach the wrist strap as described in the previous sections To remove the Dual Head XIO Module follow these steps 1 Loosen the two captive screws in the Dual Head XIO Module handles with the supplied Phillips screwdriver until the screws are disconnected from the chassis see Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Loosening the Dual He...

Page 59: ... XIO Module Test the temperature of the heat sinks before handling any of the XIO boards 2 Grasp the center plastic knob and pull until the knob protrudes about an inch 2 5 cm from the chassis as shown in Figure 2 6 The knob moves out about an inch 2 5 cm before the I O panel moves Figure 2 6 Releasing the Dual Head XIO Module R R L L UNLATCH LATCH Swap Ready Swap Ready Genlock Genlock ...

Page 60: ...ter plastic knob protrudes when the Dual Head XIO Module is out of the chassis Note Do not push on the knob after you have removed the Dual Head XIO Module from the chassis The module locks to the workstation only if the knob is protruding 4 Place the Dual Head XIO Module on a flat antistatic surface An empty antistatic bag on your desk works well Figure 2 7 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module R R L...

Page 61: ...not grab the back of the Dual Head XIO Module when you remove it or the compression connector may be damaged Always place a cap on the compression connector after removing the Dual Head XIO Module Caps are included with your workstation Before reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module in your workstation remove the cap from the compression connector Before you remove the Dual Head XIO Module read Appe...

Page 62: ...XIO Module VPro graphics boards 1 Place the Dual Head XIO Module on a flat antistatic surface as shown in Figure 2 9 An empty antistatic bag on your desk works well When the Dual Head XIO Module is out of the chassis the center plastic knob must protrude Figure 2 9 Placing the Dual Head XIO Module on Its Side Place caps on compression connectors ...

Page 63: ...on connectors as shown in Figure 2 9 and Figure 2 10 Spare compression connector caps are included with your workstation Caution To prevent damage to the connector do not touch or bump the gold front surface Figure 2 10 Placing a Cap on the XIO Compression Connector Caution Do not touch ...

Page 64: ...Head Octane2 3 Loosen the center plastic knob clamping screw as shown in Figure 2 11 There is no need to remove this screw loosening it about one turn is sufficient Figure 2 11 Loosening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw Clamping screw location ...

Page 65: ...ve the retaining screw for later in the installation Note You may need to push the knob in slightly to be able to reach the screw with the screwdriver Figure 2 12 Removing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw 5 Turn the Dual Head XIO Module back over remove the center plastic knob and save it for later in the installation Retaining screw location ...

Page 66: ...ck washers from the BNC connectors as shown in Figure 2 13 Save the nuts and lock washers for later in the installation Note These nuts are most easily removed using a socket wrench with a deep 9 16 inch socket Figure 2 13 Removing the Nuts and Lock Washers from the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 67: ...003 49 7 Using a 3 16 inch wrench remove the four jackscrews from the 13W3 connectors as shown in Figure 2 14 Save the jackscrews for later in the installation Figure 2 14 Removing the Jackscrews from the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 68: ...2 8 Loosen but do not remove the four Phillips head screws items A B C and D in Figure 2 15 that hold the two plastic heat sink stabilizer brackets Figure 2 15 Loosening the Heat Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws on the Graphics Board I O Panel A B C D ...

Page 69: ...crews C and D in Figure 2 15 10 While holding the bracket up gently remove the I O panel from the Dual Head XIO Module as shown in Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module I O Panel 11 As you remove the I O panel be careful not to lose the rubber gaskets located between the I O panel and the VPro graphics boards Save the gaskets for later in the installation ...

Page 70: ...the kit includes a female to female nylon standoff it will not be used in this installation Install the standoff as follows a Remove the screw that is located behind the daughterboard connector on the VPro graphics board see A in Figure 2 18 and save it for later in the installation b Insert the nylon standoff into the hole from which you removed the screw B in Figure 2 18 c Seat the nylon standof...

Page 71: ...Connecting the DCD 007 4209 003 53 Figure 2 18 Installing the Nylon Standoff Screw A Standoff B C ...

Page 72: ...move the DCD from its antistatic bag 15 Align the DCD over the VPro graphics board as shown in Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 Positioning the DCD 16 Making sure that the connectors are properly aligned gently press the DCD down onto the connector on the VPro graphics board ...

Page 73: ...hten the screw by turning it clockwise as shown in Figure 2 20 When the screw begins to get tight unscrew it about two turns leaving the DCD slightly loose you will tighten it the rest of the way later Figure 2 20 Securing the DCD to the Nylon Standoff 18 If you will install a second DCD at this time skip to the instructions in Installing a Second DCD on page 64 Standoff screw ...

Page 74: ...ctors as shown in Figure 2 21 21 Using your index finger lift the upper right plastic heat sink stabilizing bracket This is the bracket held in by screws C and D in Figure 2 15 22 While holding the bracket up gently install the I O panel on the Dual Head XIO Module as shown in Figure 2 21 Make sure that the I O panel is installed in the correct orientation Figure 2 21 Installing the Dual Head XIO ...

Page 75: ...nd lock washers on the BNC connectors as shown in Figure 2 22 but do not tighten them yet Note These nuts are most easily installed using a socket wrench with a deep 9 16 inch socket Figure 2 22 Installing the Nuts and Lock Washers on the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 76: ...e four jackscrews on the 13W3 connectors as shown in Figure 2 23 but do not tighten them yet 25 Install the four new jackscrews on the DCD DVI connectors as shown in Figure 2 23 but do not tighten them yet Figure 2 23 Installing the Jackscrews on the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 77: ...he knob is installed in the correct orientation One way of ensuring this is to make sure the spring loaded screw in the center plastic knob is aligned over the threaded hole in the I O panel 27 Install and tighten the center plastic knob retaining screw as shown in Figure 2 24 Figure 2 24 Installing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw Retaining screw location ...

Page 78: ...nter plastic knob clamping screw as shown in Figure 2 25 29 Pull the center plastic knob to make sure it is fully extended You may have had to push it in slightly in order to reach the retaining screw but you should pull it back out now Figure 2 25 Tightening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw Clamping screw location ...

Page 79: ...brackets as shown in Figure 2 15 items A B C and D 31 Tighten the four jackscrews on the 13W3 connectors 32 Tighten the four jackscrews on the DCD DVI connectors 33 Tighten the four nuts on the BNC connectors 34 Gently tighten the screw in the hole behind the DCD connector above the nylon standoff as shown in Figure 2 20 ...

Page 80: ...in Figure 2 26 When a monitor is not connected to the VPro graphics board monitor port you must install the 13W3 cover to ensure that the system complies with local and international EMC regulations 37 Align the two outside holes of the 13W3 cover with the two thumbscrew holes on the sides of the VPro graphics board monitor port Figure 2 26 Placing the 13W3 Cover over the VPro Graphics Board Monit...

Page 81: ... DCD 007 4209 003 63 38 Insert a screw in each hole of the 13W3 cover and then tighten each screw to secure the cover to the VPro graphics board as shown in Figure 2 27 Figure 2 27 Installing the 13W3 Cover 13W3 pad ...

Page 82: ...and thus have the Dual Head XIO Module out of the Octane2 chassis and have the I O panel removed skip to step 4 1 Prepare the workstation as described in Preparing Your Workstation on page 36 2 Remove the Dual Head XIO Module as described in Removing the Dual Head XIO Module on page 40 3 Remove the I O panel as described in steps 1 through 11 on page 44 through page 51 Before performing step 7 on ...

Page 83: ... 59 and page 60 will be reversed Tighten the clamping screw first and then turn the module over and install and tighten the retaining screw 7 Install covers over both 13W3 connectors as described in steps 35 through 38 on page 62 through page 63 8 Reinstall the Dual Head XIO Module as described in Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module on page 66 ...

Page 84: ...66 007 4209 003 2 Installing the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 Reinstalling the Dual Head XIO Module Follow the steps in this section to reinstall the Dual Head XIO Module ...

Page 85: ...ntation shown in Figure 2 28 This orientation can be confirmed by ensuring that the silk screened labels on the I O panel are right side up and that the center plastic knob is in the orientation shown in Figure 2 28 Octane2 Dual Head with Dual Channel Swap Ready Swap Ready Genlock Genlock R L L R UNLATCH LATCH Slots C D secondary head Slots A B primary head XIO Module center knob Dual Head XIO mod...

Page 86: ...own in Figure 2 28 Before you insert the Dual Head XIO Module make sure the center plastic knob protrudes from the I O panel as shown in Figure 2 29 If the center plastic knob is flush with the I O panel the Dual Head XIO Module will stop before it is fully inserted If this happens pull the entire assembly out of the slot about an inch 2 5 cm pull out the center knob and then continue inserting th...

Page 87: ...O Module 007 4209 003 69 Figure 2 30 Latching the Dual Head XIO Module 3 Grasp the center plastic knob as shown in Figure 2 30 and push it into place against the I O panel R R L L UNLATCH LATCH Swap Ready Swap Ready Genlock Genlock ...

Page 88: ...e screws in the plastic knobs as shown in Figure 2 31 Be careful not to cross thread these screws and do not over tighten them 5 Remove the wrist strap You have finished installing your DCD Proceed to Chapter 3 Connecting Monitors to the DCD for instructions on connecting two monitors to the DCD R R L L UNLATCH LATCH Swap Ready Swap Ready Genlock Genlock ...

Page 89: ...r workstation as described in Preparing Your Workstation on page 36 2 Remove the Dual Head XIO Module as described in Removing the Dual Head XIO Module on page 40 3 Remove the two screws securing the 13W3 cover to the VPro graphics board and then remove the cover as shown in Figure 2 32 Figure 2 32 Removing the 13W3 Cover 13W3 cover 13W3 pad VPro graphics board monitor port ...

Page 90: ...Head Octane2 4 Loosen the center plastic knob clamping screw as shown in Figure 2 33 There is no need to remove this screw loosening it about one turn is sufficient Figure 2 33 Loosening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw Clamping screw location ...

Page 91: ...e the retaining screw for later in the installation Note You may need to push in the knob slightly to be able to reach the screw with the screwdriver Figure 2 34 Removing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw 6 Turn the Dual Head XIO Module back over remove the center plastic knob and save it for later in the installation Retaining screw location ...

Page 92: ...ck washers from the BNC connectors as shown in Figure 2 35 Save the nuts and lock washers for later in the installation Note These nuts are most easily removed using a socket wrench with a deep 9 16 inch socket Figure 2 35 Removing the Nuts and Lock Washers from the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 93: ...CD 007 4209 003 75 8 Remove the four jackscrews from the 13W3 connectors as shown in Figure 2 36 Save the jackscrews for later in the installation Figure 2 36 Removing the Jackscrews from the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 94: ...2 9 Loosen but do not remove the four Phillips head screws items A B C and D in Figure 2 37 that hold the two plastic heat sink stabilizer brackets Figure 2 37 Loosening the Heat Sink Stabilizer Bracket Retaining Screws on the Graphics Board I O Panel A B C D ...

Page 95: ...s shown in Figure 2 38 Figure 2 38 Removing the Dual Head XIO Module I O Panel 11 As you remove the I O panel make sure not to lose the rubber gaskets located between the I O panel and the VPro graphics boards Save the two large gaskets for later in the installation Store the two small gaskets in the antistatic bag in which you will be placing the DCD ...

Page 96: ...alling the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 12 Remove the screw holding the DCD to the nylon standoff as shown in Figure 2 39 Save the screw for later in the installation Figure 2 39 Removing the DCD Retaining Screw Standoff screw ...

Page 97: ...Removing the DCD 007 4209 003 79 13 Lift the DCD straight up from the VPro graphics board as shown in Figure 2 40 14 Place the DCD on an antistatic bag Figure 2 40 Removing the DCD ...

Page 98: ... the DCD in a Dual Head Octane2 15 Remove the nylon standoff that is located behind the daughterboard connector on the VPro graphics board see Figure 2 41 and store it with the DCD Figure 2 41 Removing the Nylon Standoff Standoff ...

Page 99: ...Removing the DCD 007 4209 003 81 16 Install the screw you removed in step 12 into the hole just vacated by the nylon standoff as shown in Figure 2 42 Figure 2 42 Installing the Mounting Screw Screw ...

Page 100: ...etrieve the DCD blanking panel that was removed when the DCD was installed and place it in the Dual Head XIO Module I O board as shown in Figure 2 43 18 Install the blanking panel retaining screw as shown in Figure 2 43 Figure 2 43 Installing the DCD Blanking Panel ...

Page 101: ...connectors as shown in Figure 2 44 20 While lifting the plastic heat sink stabilizing brackets gently install the I O panel on the Dual Head XIO Module as shown in Figure 2 44 Make sure that the I O panel is installed in the correct orientation Figure 2 44 Installing the Dual Head XIO Module I O Panel ...

Page 102: ...ur nuts and lock washers on the BNC connectors as shown in Figure 2 45 but do not fully tighten them yet Note These nuts are most easily installed using a socket wrench with a deep 9 16 inch socket Figure 2 45 Installing the Nuts and Lock Washers on the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 103: ...ng the DCD 007 4209 003 85 22 Install the four jackscrews on the 13W3 connectors as shown in Figure 2 46 but do not fully tighten them yet Figure 2 46 Installing the Jackscrews on the Graphics Board I O Panel ...

Page 104: ... sure that the knob is installed in the correct orientation One way of ensuring this is to make sure the spring loaded screw in the center plastic knob is aligned over the threaded hole in the I O panel 24 Install and tighten the center plastic knob retaining screw as shown in Figure 2 47 Figure 2 47 Installing the Center Plastic Knob Retaining Screw Retaining screw location ...

Page 105: ...knob clamping screw as shown in Figure 2 48 26 Pull the center plastic knob to make sure it is fully extended You may have had to push it in slightly in order to reach the retaining screw but you should pull it back out now Figure 2 48 Tightening the Center Plastic Knob Clamping Screw Clamping screw location ...

Page 106: ...n in Figure 2 49 29 Connect one end of the monitor power cable to your monitor and the other end to a three prong grounded electrical outlet 30 Reconnect your workstation s power cable 31 Power on your workstation and monitor Figure 2 49 Connecting Monitors to the VPro Dual Head Graphics Boards R R L L UNLAT CH LAT CH Swap Rea dy Swap Rea dy Genlock Genlock R R L L UNLATCH LATCH Swap Ready Swap Re...

Page 107: ...to the DCD Single Head Octane System on page 92 Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD Dual Head Octane System on page 94 Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation on page 98 Connecting the Monitor Power Cables and Powering On Your Workstation on page 100 Verifying the Installation on page 101 Caution Make sure both of the monitors that are connected to the DCD h...

Page 108: ... Power off your workstation 2 Place the monitors side by side 3 Connect the VGA end of each DVI VGA cable to the VGA connector on the back of each monitor and then tighten the thumbscrews on both sides of each connector see Figure 3 1 4 Face the front of the monitors and place one monitor on the left and the other monitor on the right ...

Page 109: ...Connecting the Monitor Cables to the Monitors 007 4209 003 91 Figure 3 1 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the Monitors AC IN AC IN To workstation Right monitor Left monitor ...

Page 110: ...Graphics Fuel Workstation on page 98 1 Connect the left monitor s DVI VGA cable to the top video connector channel 0 on the DCD as shown in Figure 3 2 Channel 0 drives the left monitor with the image from the top of the frame buffer 2 Connect the right monitor s DVI VGA cable to the bottom connector channel 1 on the DCD as shown in Figure 3 2 Channel 1 drives the right monitor with the image from ...

Page 111: ...Connecting the Monitor Cables to the DCD Single Head Octane System 007 4209 003 93 Figure 3 2 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to the DCD in a Single Head Octane System Right monitor Left monitor ...

Page 112: ... the secondary lower head proceed to Connecting to a DCD on the Secondary Lower Graphics Head on page 96 Connecting to a DCD on the Primary Upper Graphics Head To connect the monitors to a DCD on the primary upper graphics head in a Dual Head system follow these steps 1 Connect the left monitor s DVI VGA cable to the top video connector channel 0 on the DCD as shown in Figure 3 3 Channel 0 drives ...

Page 113: ...ead Octane System 007 4209 003 95 Figure 3 3 Connecting the Monitor Signal Cables to an Upper DCD in a Dual Head Octane System Head 0 Right monitor Head 0 Left monitor Head 1 Single Channel R R L L UNLATCH LATCH Swap Ready Swap Ready Genlock Genlock ...

Page 114: ... shown in Figure 3 4 Channel 0 drives the left monitor with the image from the top of the frame buffer 2 Connect the right monitor s DVI VGA cable to the top connector channel 1 on the DCD as shown in Figure 3 4 Channel 1 drives the right monitor with the image from the bottom of the frame buffer 3 Tighten the thumbscrews on both sides of each video connector Caution To ensure proper cursor moveme...

Page 115: ...tane System 007 4209 003 97 Figure 3 4 Connecting the Monitor Cables to a Lower DCD in a Dual Head Octane System Head 0 Right monitor Head 0 Left monitor Head 1 Right monitor Head 1 Left monitor R R L L UNLATCH LATCH Swap Ready Swap Ready Genlock Genlock ...

Page 116: ...al Head Octane System on page 94 1 Connect the left monitor s DVI VGA cable to the left video connector channel 0 on the DCD as shown in Figure 3 5 Channel 0 drives the left monitor with the image from the top of the frame buffer 2 Connect the right monitor s DVI VGA cable to the right connector channel 1 on the DCD as shown in Figure 3 5 Channel 1 drives the right monitor with the image from the ...

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Page 118: ...he back of the monitor 2 Plug the male end into a three prong grounded electrical outlet 3 Plug your workstation s power cord into an electrical outlet 4 Press the power button on the front of your workstation 5 Press the power switch on the left monitor then press the power switch on the right monitor to power on the monitors For information on configuring the DCD proceed to Chapter 4 Configuring...

Page 119: ...gure 3 7 However you should still look for a line that says DCD or look for two such lines if you have two DCDs installed Figure 3 7 Hardware Inventory List after Installing the DCD winterm grip hinv 2 250 MHZ IP30 Processors CPU MIPS R10000 Processor Chip Revision 3 4 FPU MIPS R10000 Floating Point Chip Revision 0 0 Main Memory size 128 Mbytes Instruction cache size 32 kbytes Data cache size 32 k...

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Page 121: ... configure the DCD The following topics are covered Enabling and Disabling the DCD Setting on page 104 Selecting the Buffer Settings on page 107 Specifying the Maximum Size of a Window on page 109 Resetting Window Positions on page 110 Moving Windows between Monitors on page 111 ...

Page 122: ...not specified or if it is invalid the X server automatically selects the default setting If you do not want to use the default setting follow these steps Note Make sure that both of the monitors that are connected to a single DCD have the same or similar display capabilities 1 Open a UNIX shell 2 Start xsetmon The Graphics Back End Control window appears as shown in the example in Figure 4 1 Figur...

Page 123: ...s title bar If your display setting has the character D in the first column a confirmation dialog box will appear as shown in the example in Figure 4 2 Note If you select a display setting that does not show the character D in the first column you must log out and then log in again to activate the settings as explained later in step 6 Figure 4 2 Load Confirmation Dialog Box 5 Click the OK button t...

Page 124: ...etain the current power on default If you click the OK button the new display setting is immediately activated Note If your specified display setting does not show the character D in the first column a confirmation dialog box asks if you want to use this display setting as the power on default Click the OK button to confirm The new display setting is activated the next time you log in ...

Page 125: ... button to use this frame buffer depth as the power on default or click the Cancel button to retain the current default If you click the OK button another dialog box appears that says you must log out for the new settings to take effect as shown in Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Log Out Dialog Box 3 Click the OK button in the dialog box 4 Select the desired Accumulation Buffer Type in the Graphics Back End...

Page 126: ...wer on default or click the Cancel button to retain the current default If you click the OK button a dialog box appears that says you must log out for the new settings to take effect as shown earlier in Figure 4 5 6 Click the OK button in the dialog box 7 Exit xsetmon and close all active applications 8 Log out and then log in again to activate your new settings ...

Page 127: ...fic Appearance and Behavior Resources enter the following maximumMaximumSize 1280x984 This constrains the maximum window size to 1280 x 1024 The 40 pixel vertical difference is for the title bar and the top and bottom window borders 3 Save the file and exit the editor 4 Restart Window Manager by logging out and logging back in or by selecting Toolchest System Utilities Restart Window Manager and c...

Page 128: ...tor as shown in Figure 4 7 To work around this modify the application s resources as follows Figure 4 7 Overlapping Windows To launch an application in a specific location add the geometry option to the command line For example the following command opens a window with the upper left hand corner of the window 30 pixels from the left of the screen and 200 pixels from the top of the screen xterm geo...

Page 129: ...ific window locations or to specify the window s last continuous position before you log out To do this choose Toolchest Desktop Customize Windows Moving Windows between Monitors When you move a window from one monitor to the other the window follows the cursor as it jumps between screens However as it moves across a section of the window is clipped For example as you move a window from the left m...

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Page 131: ... Parts on page 115 Technical Specifications on page 116 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your monitors first verify that the DCD appears in the hardware inventory list by following these steps Note If both monitors are blank follow the instructions in If Both Monitors are Blank on page 114 1 Open a UNIX shell 2 At the prompt type hinv 3 Look for the following line that describes the DCD ...

Page 132: ...image appears on both monitors Timing mode is set to single channel See Chapter 3 Monitors are blank Connect a monitor to the original monitor port and run hinv as described in If Both Monitors are Blank on page 114 In single channel modes one monitor displays the image correctly but the other monitor s image is bad The board is probably defective Contact your SGI service representative The images...

Page 133: ... DCD Dual Channel Display If the above line does not appear return to Table 5 1 If Neither Monitor Has an Image Silicon Graphics Fuel Workstation 1 Connect a monitor to the original single DVI port on the graphics board 2 Open a UNIX shell 3 At the prompt enter hinv A hardware inventory list will appear similar to the one shown in Figure 3 7 4 Look for the following line describing the DCD Dual Ch...

Page 134: ...Data2 10 T M D S Data1 18 T M D S Data0 3 T M D S Data2 4 Shield 11 T M D S Data1 3 Shield 19 T M D S Data0 5 Shield 4 T M D S Data4 12 T M D S Data3 20 T M D S Data5 5 T M D S Data4 13 T M D S Data3 21 T M D S Data5 6 DDC Clock 14 5V Power 22 T M D S Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground return for 5V HSync and VSync 23 T M D S Clock 8 Analog Vertical Sync 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 T M D S Clock C1 Analo...

Page 135: ...I module or XIO board A compression connector has two halves one half is located on the frontplane of the chassis the other half is located on the system module PCI module or XIO board Each pad on a frontplane connector is a flat gold plated surface Each pad on the system module PCI module or XIO board is composed of hundreds of tiny bristles dendrites as shown in Figure A 1 When a bristled pad is...

Page 136: ...pe or touch the pads of the compression connector with anything no human fingers no brushes no cloth no probes except as specified in the cleaning instructions The bristles might be damaged Whenever the module or board is not in the chassis put the protective cap over the compression connector and put the module or board in an antistatic bag Be sure to close fold over the open end of the bag to mi...

Page 137: ...e the pollutant it does not repair damage incurred by this contact 1 Obtain a can of dry compressed air or inert gas The Envi Ro Tech 1671 Duster product manufactured by Tech Spray L P telephone 806 372 8523 works extremely well for this application Caution Do not use a cleaning product that contains any of the following ingredients halogenated hydrocarbons aromatic hydrocarbons ethers sulfur keto...

Page 138: ...n a vertical position 4 Place or hold the XIO board so that the rounded edge of the compression connector faces up Note that the rounded edge is completely closed so that air cannot flow into the connector whereas the squared edge has an opening see Figure A 2 Caution Spraying into the squared open edge of the connector can destroy it ...

Page 139: ...ownward 6 Start spraying As you spray move the spray along the length of the connector until the entire length has been sprayed Move down a few rows and again spray along the entire length Note Do not shake the can Stop spraying if any visible material for example foam appears This foam will blow away once you resume spraying just air 7 Repeat until all the pads have been sprayed 8 When you finish...

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Page 141: ...r 11 43 connector pins 12 17 monitor port 23 62 sliding handles 9 10 static electricity 7 39 wrist strap 7 39 compression connector 11 compression connector cap identifying 11 43 placing 13 45 removing 25 compression connectors cleaning 119 description 117 handling instructions 118 connector pins 12 17 D daughterboard slot 12 17 display setting activating 105 enabling 104 power on default 105 106 ...

Page 142: ...odule reinstalling 66 70 removing 40 Dual Head XIO Module cables 38 Dual Head XIO Module I O panel installing 56 removing 51 77 83 Dual Head XIO Module screws removing 40 DVI VGA cables connecting to CRT 90 connecting to Dual Channel Display 92 94 96 98 E EMC regulations 23 62 F frame buffer depth choosing 107 power on default 107 G Graphics Back End Control window accumulation buffer type 107 dua...

Page 143: ... port and 13W3 cover 23 62 N nuts Dual Head I O panel 48 57 74 84 P power off 8 40 power on default accumulation buffer type 107 display setting 105 106 frame buffer depth 107 S screws 13W3 cover 31 71 blank panel 14 21 daughterboard 15 52 Dual Channel Display I O panel 28 sliding handles 27 standoff 22 28 55 XIO Tri Module 27 shipment checking 2 34 single channel mode 114 standoff in shipment 2 3...

Page 144: ...tic electricity 7 39 wrist strap 7 39 washers Dual Head I O panel 48 57 74 84 window moving between monitors 111 overlapping 110 resetting positions 110 specifying maximum size 109 window setting control panel 111 workstation and XIO Tri Module removal 5 powering off 8 40 preparing for installation 5 11 36 43 wrist strap attaching 7 39 in shipment 2 34 removing 27 X XIO Tri Module cables 6 handles...

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