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Silicon Graphics Prism Deskside Visualization System Hardware User's Guide
(document number: 007-4772-002 / published: 2005-11-09)
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Chapter 1. Quick Start Installation and Operation ProceduresThis chapter shows you how to quickly set up and begin using your Silicon Graphics Prism Deskside visualization system in the following sections:
This section covers the following topics:
Figure 1-1 shows the basic components that ship with your system. If parts of your shipment are damaged or missing, contact your support provider. Note that the figure shows only the basic single-pipe deskside system components. Systems with two graphics pipes would have the additional components (monitor, cables, etc.) needed to support a second display.
The base system configuration weighs approximately 60 lb. (27 kg). SGI highly recommends that two people lift the unit when it must be moved.
Lift the unit by placing your hands under the bottom edges of the chassis, as shown in Figure 1-2.
To become familiar with your system, refer to the following figures:
Figure 1-3, which shows the front view of the system.
Figure 1-4 shows the rear panel items on the system.
Items on the front panel include
L1 controller panel display (behind the front door)
Power button
Two status LEDs
One or two hard disk drives
DVD-ROM drive
USB option port
Reset switch
Recessed Non Maskable Interrupt (NMI) switch (use a paper clip to actuate)
For more information on front panel controls, see “Powering On the System”.
The rear panel of the Silicon Graphics Prism Deskside unit has the following items:
AC power input. This connector attaches to an AC power outlet.
Standard PCI daughter board. This static PCI card provides four USB ports for keyboards and mice, a DB–9 serial port (L1 console and diagnostic port). ImageSync In and ImageSync Repeat connectors for optional image sync functionality are also included.
Base I/O PCI card. Provides internal hard disk and removable media support, a 36-pin MDR serial port connector, and an Ethernet connection.
One or (optionally) two graphics boards (pipes). Located near the bottom of the unit.
To set up the System, follow these steps:
Connect the keyboard and mouse cables, as shown in Figure 1-5.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the base I/O card, as shown in Figure 1-6.
Connect the monitor-to-graphics cable, as follows (see Figure 1-7):
Connect one end of the monitor-to-graphics cable to the monitor.
Connect the other end of the monitor-to-graphics cable to the DVI-I video connector on the left side of the graphics board on the back of your system.
 | Note: The System can be connected to a variety of monitors. Your monitor and monitor cable may differ from those shown. If your monitor has multiple inputs, ensure that the source switch is set to the correct input port.
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 | Important: When using an optional compositor, you must always connect the graphics output cable to the left side (as viewed from the rear of the system) graphics connector.
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Connect the power cables to your system and monitor. Then plug them into approved electrical outlets (see Figure 1-8).
You have finished the quick start setup of your system. Proceed to the next sections for information on booting, configuration, and use of the visualization system.
This section provides information about using your Silicon Graphics Prism Deskside visualization system. The topics covered include:
Press the power buttons on your monitor and system as shown in the example in Figure 1-9.
A green LED flashing on the front of the deskside unit indicates that the system is booting.
| Important: The monitor may remain blank for 90 seconds or longer during the boot process, depending on your system configuration. Do not push the power button again or you may disrupt the boot process. Check the L1 display for an error message if you feel that the system is not booting properly. See Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics” for more information.
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The front panel of the enclosure (see Figure 1-3) has the following controls and indicators:
L1
controller display. A liquid crystal display (LCD) that shows status and error messages generated by the L1 controller.
Status LEDs. The front panel has the following LEDs:
Power button LED. This LED illuminates green when the internal components are on.
Service-required LED. This LED illuminates yellow to indicate that an item is not functioning properly (for example, a fan is off), but the system is still operating. Check the L1 panel for any error indications, and see the section “L1 Controller Error Messages” in Chapter 4 for more information.
Failure LED. This LED illuminates red to indicate that a failure has occurred and the system or module has shut down.
Power button. Press this button to power on the deskside system. Alternatively, you can power on the system from an optional system console.
Reset button. Use a pen or other pointed object to press this button to reset the internal processors and ASICs. The reset will cause a memory loss.
NMI button. Pressing this button (using an inserted paper clip) issues a non-maskable interrupt command to the system. When the system hangs, you can send an NMI interrupt. The interrupt goes to PROM and causes the CPU state to be captured. This information is saved in flash PROM and in the system log, and can assist your service technician in debugging system hangs or other similar problems.
You can
shut down your system from a Linux prompt, or power off your system either from the L1 console or using the power button on the front of the system.
To gracefully shut down the operating system, enter the following command from a Linux shell window: shutdown -h now
To shut off power to the overall system, enter one of the following commands from an optional L1 console:
Ctrl-t
or
pwr d
To power off your system with the power button, follow these steps:
Go to the front of your deskside system.
Press the power button, as shown in Figure 1-10.
Within a few seconds, a shutdown notifier appears. Within a minute, the system powers off automatically.
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, 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 you first press the power button.
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If pressing the
power button a second time does not work, use a pen to press the
reset switch, shown in Figure 1-11. If the system still fails to power off, unplug the power cable from the rear of your deskside system and contact your service provider.
Silicon Graphics Prism Deskside Visualization System Hardware User's Guide
(document number: 007-4772-002 / published: 2005-11-09)
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Front Matter
About This Guide
Chapter 1. Quick Start Installation and Operation Procedures
Chapter 2. System Overview
Chapter 3. Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Appendix A. Technical Specifications and Pinouts
Appendix B. Regulatory Specifications
Index
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