This manual provides field installers with the information needed to install the InfiniteReality™ Graphics support hardware in Onyx® deskside and rackmount workstations. Removal and replacement of RealityEngine2™, VTX™, and Extreme™ Graphics is covered. The manual is organized as follows:
| Chapter 1 | "InfiniteReality Graphics Overview" gives a product overview and discusses the technical and functional advances of the InfiniteReality graphics boards. Coverage of hardware configurations for a successful installation and a list of applicable parts and part numbers are offered. A brief discussion of InfiniteReality ready backplanes and midplanes versus full backplane and midplane upgrades is provided. | |
| Chapter 2 | "InfiniteReality Graphics Upgrade for Onyx Deskside Systems" covers the hardware-specific removal and installation procedures required to unpack, cable, and configure the InfiniteReality graphics upgrade for Onyx deskside systems. | |
| Chapter 3 | "InfiniteReality Graphics Upgrade for Onyx Rackmount Systems" describes how to remove the existing graphics hardware in rackmount Onyx systems and replace it with InfiniteReality graphics hardware. | |
| Chapter 4 | "Onyx InfiniteReality Rackmount Cardcage 3 Upgrade" provides the information necessary to install the optional Cardcage 3 and InfiniteReality graphics pipes. Fan (blower) changes and new cabling requirements for InfiniteReality are covered. | |
| Appendix A | "InfiniteReality Software and Diagnostics" provides information on the software needed to successfully operate the InfiniteReality graphics pipes. Diagnostic tests to verify functionality in the InfiniteReality graphics system are covered. |
Start with the "Overview" chapter to familiarize yourself with the features and the individual components of the hardware upgrade. Then, proceed to the chapter covering your system type and upgrade installation.
System installation manuals for the rackmount and deskside products may provide additional helpful hardware and software information.