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Silicon Graphics

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 Octane

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 R12000

2 GB Memory Upgrade Kit
Installation Guide

Document Number 007-4241-001

Содержание Octane R12000

Страница 1: ...Silicon Graphics Octane R12000 2 GB Memory Upgrade Kit Installation Guide Document Number 007 4241 001 ...

Страница 2: ...s Inc LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Data clause at FAR 52 227 14 and or in similar or successor clauses in the FAR or in the DOD DOE or NASA FAR Supplements Unpublished rights reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United States Contractor manufacturer is Silicon Graphics Inc 1600 Amph...

Страница 3: ...workstation meets these requirements begin the installation If you are not sure your workstation meets these requirements begin by checking your system module and operating system as described on page 4 Note If you are running IRIX 6 5 6 and you want to run more than 6 GB of memory you must install the required software patch as described on page 8 This patch is not necessary starting with IRIX 6 ...

Страница 4: ...and Operating System Your 2 GB memory kit includes two 1 GB DIMMs To use these DIMMs you must have an Octane R12000 class workstation that was shipped from the factory with a 270 MHz or faster CPU running version 6 5 6 or later of the IRIX operating system To verify that your workstation meets these requirements follow these steps 1 Check your system module IP30 by entering hinv m in a command lin...

Страница 5: ...tem by entering uname R below the hardware inventory list and verify the following information The version of IRIX displayed below uname R must be 6 5 6 5 6x or later as shown in the example in Figure 2 where x m Maintenance stream or f Feature stream Figure 2 Displaying the Installed Version of IRIX If you are running IRIX 6 5 6 or later and you have the correct IP30 proceed as follows If you do ...

Страница 6: ...e you install the patch you must reboot your system Choose Toolchest System Restart System then go to Running More than 6 GB of Memory on page 8 About Memory The Octane 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 instal...

Страница 7: ...ation is 64 MB in a bank 2 x 32 MB DIMM Maximum configuration is 2 GB in a bank 2 x 1 GB DIMM Figure 3 shows the Octane s four DIMM banks with two DIMM sockets in each bank Figure 3 Identifying DIMM Sockets and DIMM Banks Heat sink System module 1 2 3 4 DIMM banks DIMM sockets S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 ...

Страница 8: ...r fully illustrated instructions refer to your OCTANE Workstation Owner s Guide Chapter 2 Installing and Removing the CPU and Memory If you do not have an owner s guide it is available on the Web in the SGI Technical Publications Library at http techpubs sgi com library Preparing Your Workstation 1 Open the cover and push the power button to power off your workstation 2 Unplug the power cord from ...

Страница 9: ...kstation 10 Pull the system module from the chassis by grasping the module handle with your left hand and bracing your right hand against the top of the workstation Support the bottom of the module as you pull it out 11 Place the system module on a dry antistatic surface with the CPU and DIMMs facing up Your desktop works well Caution Do not touch the compression connectors as you remove the syste...

Страница 10: ... DIMMs are accessible as shown in Figure 4 The illustration in Figure 4 shows a system module with no DIMM bracket installed Figure 4 Locating DIMMs on the System Module DIMM bracket not installed Bank 1 DIMMs Processor System module Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Compression connector Do not touch gold plate Heat sink ...

Страница 11: ...on It was installed in your workstation to protect the DIMMs during shipping 1 Remove the DIMM bracket from the rail by pushing it toward the heat sink see the warning on page 8 and bowing the bracket upward as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Removing the DIMM bracket 2 Slide the bracket off the heat sink see the warning on page 8 Caution Memory modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity Han...

Страница 12: ... populating the next bank The following procedure assumes there are no 1 GB DIMMs currently installed Caution Memory modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity Handle the modules carefully and wear the wrist strap while removing them 1 Locate the lower density DIMMs in bank 1 Caution Do not touch the connector near the DIMM removal lever 2 Remove the DIMM from the first socket of bank 1...

Страница 13: ...rap while installing them To install the two 1 GB upgrade DIMMs read the About Memory section on page 6 then follow these steps 1 Insert a 1 GB upgrade DIMM into the first socket in bank 1 gently but firmly DIMMs are notched on the bottom so they cannot be inserted incorrectly as shown in Figure 7 You hear a click as it is seated and the latch on the end of the socket moves up 2 Insert the other 1...

Страница 14: ...14 Silicon Graphics OCTANE R12000 2 GB Memory Upgrade Kit Installation Guide Figure 7 Installing a DIMM You are finished with the DIMM installation and are ready to replace the system module Notches ...

Страница 15: ...liding handles protrude The system module stops when it is slightly out of the chassis 4 Push the sliding handles simultaneously to connect the system module to the workstation Push firmly on the handles to completely lock the system module to the workstation The sliding handles are completely recessed and the system module is flush with the chassis when it is fully seated and locked to the workst...

Страница 16: ... GB DIMMs the System Manager should display 2 192 GB of memory 2 If the amount of memory is incorrect follow the directions in this flier to power off your system then check the installation or removal procedure Check the angle of the DIMMs They should be upright and completely seated Recheck the installation procedure then power on your workstation If the amount of memory displayed in About This ...

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