Chapter 1. Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

Getting Acquainted

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.

Front View

Figure 1-1. Front View of the Octane2 Workstation

Figure 1-1 Front View of the Octane2 Workstation

Back View

Figure 1-2. Back View of the Octane2 Workstation

Figure 1-2 Back View of the Octane2 Workstation

Checking Your Shipment

Figure 1-3. Octane2 Components

Figure 1-3 Octane2 Components

Lifting the Octane2 Workstation

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

Figure 1-4. Lifting the Octane2 Workstation

Figure 1-4 Lifting the Octane2 Workstation

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 7) 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:

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

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.

    Figure 1-5. Attaching the Keyboard and Mouse Cables

    Figure 1-5 Attaching the Keyboard and Mouse Cables

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

    Figure 1-6. Attaching the Ethernet Cable

    Figure 1-6 Attaching the Ethernet Cable

  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.

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

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

  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.

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

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

  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.

      Figure 1-9. Connecting the Speaker and Power Cables

      Figure 1-9 Connecting the Speaker and Power Cables

  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.

    Figure 1-10. Attaching the Microphone

    Figure 1-10 Attaching the Microphone

  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.

      Figure 1-11. Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables

      Figure 1-11 Connecting the Monitor and Power Cables

  9. Connect the power cables from your workstation and monitor to an electrical outlet, as shown in Figure 1-12.

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

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

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

    Figure 1-13. Powering On the Monitor

    Figure 1-13 Powering On the Monitor

  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”.

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

    Figure 1-14. Powering On the Speakers

    Figure 1-14 Powering On the Speakers

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

    Figure 1-15. Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

    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”.

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.

    Figure 1-16. Locating the Lockbar Slot

    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.

    Figure 1-17. Inserting the Lockbar

    Figure 1-17 Inserting the Lockbar

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

    Figure 1-18. Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

    Figure 1-18 Powering On the Octane2 Workstation

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.

Figure 1-19. Login Screen

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.

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.

Figure 1-20. Peripheral Icons

Figure 1-20 Peripheral Icons

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

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.

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

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.

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.

    Figure 1-23. Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

    Figure 1-23 Powering Off the Octane2 Workstation

    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

    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.

    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.

    Figure 1-25. Power Button and Reset Button

    Figure 1-25 Power Button and Reset Button

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

    Figure 1-26 Shutdown Caution Message

  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.

    Figure 1-27. Restart System Option

    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

    Figure 1-28 System Shutdown Notifier

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

    Figure 1-29 Restart Notifier

  2. Click OK in the restart notifier.

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

    Figure 1-30. System Shutdown Notifier

    Figure 1-30 System Shutdown Notifier

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

    Figure 1-31. Power Off/Restart Notifier

    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

    Figure 1-32 Restart Notifier

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