Octane2^™  Workstation Owner's Guide

Table of Contents

About This Guide

Software and System Administration Information

Product Support

Reader Comments

1. Getting Started

Getting Acquainted

Lifting the Octane2 Workstation

Organizing Your Setup Process

Setting Up the Octane2 Workstation

Locking the Octane2 Workstation

Logging In to the Octane2 Workstation

Using the IRIX Interactive Desktop

Shutting Down and Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

2. Installing and Removing the CPU and Memory

Preparing the Workstation

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Removing the System Module

Removing and Replacing the CPU

Installing and Removing Memory

Reinstalling the System Module

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

Verifying Memory Installation

3. Installing and Removing the Power Supply

Preparing the Workstation

Removing the PCI Module

Removing the Power Supply

Installing the Power Supply

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

4. Installing and Removing PCI Boards

About the PCI Module and Boards

Preparing the Workstation

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Removing the PCI Module

Opening the PCI Module

Identifying a PCI Slot

Installing a PCI Board

Removing a PCI Board

Installing the PCI Module

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

Verifying the PCI Board Installation

5. Installing and Removing XIO Boards

About the XIO Tri-Module and XIO Boards

Preparing the Workstation

Removing the XIO Tri-Module

Removing an Option Board or Blank Panel

Installing an Option Board or Blank Panel

Reinstalling the XIO Tri-Module

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

Verifying the Option Board Installation

6. Installing and Removing External Devices

About SCSI Buses and Devices

Installing External SCSI Devices

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

Installing Serial Devices

Installing Audio Devices

Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse

Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

7. Installing and Removing Internal Drives and Front Module Parts

Installing and Removing Internal Drives

Removing and Replacing the Light Module

Removing and Replacing the Frontplane Module

Removing and Replacing the System Fan

Removing and Replacing the Plastics: Top and Base

8. Troubleshooting

Using the LEDs on the Lightbar

Using the NMI Button

Accessing the System Maintenance Menu

Running Diagnostic Tests

Recovering From a System Crash

Disabling the System Maintenance Password

Enabling the System Maintenance Password

System Does Not Power Off

Returning Parts

A. Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors

Storing and Handling the Compression Connector

Cleaning a Compression Connector

B. Technical Specifications

Port Pinout Assignments

Serial Cables and Adapters

VPro Graphics Board I/O Ports

Physical Environment Specifications

C. Regulatory Information

Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations

Class A

Class B

Glossary

Index