This guide tells you how to install the texture memory option board on the XIO graphics boards in the OCTANE workstation. It also provides necessary information about the XIO module and XIO graphics boards. The following topics are covered in this guide:
It's always a good idea to back up your system when you are installing a new board. If you have not backed up your system recently, take this opportunity to do so. For instructions on backing up your system, see the online Personal System Administration Guide.
OCTANE Hardware Central is an online resource that provides access to hardware movies
and other information previously found only in your printed owner's guide, such as port
pinout information, user tips, environmental information, and so on. A movie of the texture memory board installation process is included. To access it:
Choose Toolchest > Help > Online Books > SGI EndUser > OCTANE Hardware Central.
Or, access it through your Web browser. In the location window, type
file:/usr/share/Insight/library/SGI_bookshelves/SGI_EndUser/books/
Octane_HWCntl/index.html and press Enter.
A listing of available configurations (upgrades and options) is available on the Web. In the location window, type http://www.sgi.com/Products/hardware/desktop/
products/configurator/configurator.html.
For complete information on installing software, see the online Personal System Administration Guide. It is located on your desktop in the Toolchest > Help> Online Books. For more advanced information, see the online IRIX Admin: Software Installation and Licensing Guide. For system administration information, see the SGI_Admin section of the online bookshelf.
The OCTANE workstation is designed so that you can maintain and repair the workstation without the help of a trained technician. Contact your Silicon Graphics subsidiary or authorized distributor for information about product support.
Silicon Graphics, Inc., provides a comprehensive range of product support for its products. If you are in North America and would like support for your Silicon Graphics supported products, contact the Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-800-4SGI or your authorized service provider. If you are outside North America, contact the Silicon Graphics subsidiary or authorized distributor in your country.