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pangiu@blu.it
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Joined: 11 Dec 2005
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 Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:16 pm Post subject:
octane2 video
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Hi to all.
I have bought a used Octane 2 some weeks ago but I don't have an SGI
monitor.
So i decide to use a pc monitor with a video adaptor 13W3 to VGA.
I've bought a secure working video adapter for Octane 2 workstation to
pc monitor but nothing is visible on monitor.
Would not I have to see at least information of the bios?
How can I verify the functionality of the video subsistem without a SGI
monitor?
Do you think the unique way is by an sgi monitor ?
Thanks in advance
Geppetto |
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UNIX Museum
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Joined: 26 May 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:32 am Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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pangiu@blu.it wrote:
| Quote: | Hi to all.
I have bought a used Octane 2 some weeks ago but I don't have an SGI
monitor.
So i decide to use a pc monitor with a video adaptor 13W3 to VGA.
I've bought a secure working video adapter for Octane 2 workstation to
pc monitor but nothing is visible on monitor.
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Was it for sure an adapter for sgi? Sun adapters are known for not
working with sgi...
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Would not I have to see at least information of the bios?
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Yes, if there was a BIOS ;-)
| Quote: | How can I verify the functionality of the video subsistem without a SGI
monitor?
Do you think the unique way is by an sgi monitor ?
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First, you need a monitor that will do sync on green, then you'll need
to make sure the monitor can offer the resolutions your graphics card
accepts. You mentioned an Octane2, so it should be a VPro, but what type
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pangiu@blu.it
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Joined: 11 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:26 am Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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This is the workstation I have :
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SGI - Silicon Graphics, Modell Octane 2
Single MIPS 64-bit R12000 400MHz Processor 2MB L2 cache
1GB synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)
V6 - 32MB graphics memory, including up to 8MB texture memory
36 GB 10,000 RPM fast/wide Ultra SCSI drive
This is what the video adapter reseller say :
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13W3-M HD15-F adapter (Super VGA)
SGI Octane workstation to high resolution PC VGA/SVGA monitor
SGI Octane2 workstation to high resolution PC VGA/SVGA monitor
* Compatibility GUARANTEED
* Works with both sync-on-green and NON-sync-on-green monitors
* Lifetime warranty
* Can be used with KVM switch box or other controller
Connectors DB13W3 Male
D-SUB High Density 15 pin Female
I don't understand way it dosen't work  (
Thank you again
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Joerg Behrens
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Joined: 29 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:41 am Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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pangiu@blu.it wrote:
| Quote: | This is the workstation I have :
___________________________
SGI - Silicon Graphics, Modell Octane 2
Single MIPS 64-bit R12000 400MHz Processor 2MB L2 cache
1GB synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)
V6 - 32MB graphics memory, including up to 8MB texture memory
36 GB 10,000 RPM fast/wide Ultra SCSI drive
This is what the video adapter reseller say :
_____________________________________
13W3-M HD15-F adapter (Super VGA)
SGI Octane workstation to high resolution PC VGA/SVGA monitor
SGI Octane2 workstation to high resolution PC VGA/SVGA monitor
* Compatibility GUARANTEED
* Works with both sync-on-green and NON-sync-on-green monitors
* Lifetime warranty
* Can be used with KVM switch box or other controller
Connectors DB13W3 Male
D-SUB High Density 15 pin Female
I don't understand way it dosen't work (
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Hook up to the console by using a serial cable. Whats the status of the
lightbar? While or RED blinking?
V6pro is very limited of usefull screenresolution when using standard
CRTs/TFTs but i think the startscreen always works at 60hz.
regards
Joerg |
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rothers
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Joined: 08 Jun 2005
Posts: 17
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:49 am Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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On 12 Dec 2005 02:26:25 -0800, pangiu@blu.it wrote:
| Quote: | I don't understand way it dosen't work (
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What's the spec of the monitor ? |
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geppetto
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Joined: 12 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:30 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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rothers ha scritto:
| Quote: | On 12 Dec 2005 02:26:25 -0800, pangiu@blu.it wrote:
I don't understand way it dosen't work (
What's the spec of the monitor ?
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LG FLATTRON F700B
17 inches (16.0 inches viewable)
90 degree deflection
0.24mm dot pitch
W-ARAS(Wide Anti-Reflective Anti-Static) coating
Horizontal Freq. 30 - 71kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 50 - 160Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
Input Form Separate, RGB Analog, 0.7Vp-p/75 ohm, Positive
Max VESA 1280 x 1024@60Hz
Recommend VESA 1024 x 768@85Hz
DDC 2B
Normal 73W
Stand-by/Suspend ≤ 15W
Power Off ≤ 5W
For more specs http://www.pchardware.co.il/docs/pd1046093176.htm
Thank you very much
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geppetto
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Joined: 12 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:38 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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| Quote: | Hook up to the console by using a serial cable.
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From a pc via terminal software?
Any web faq about this?
Whats the status of the
| Quote: | lightbar? While or RED blinking?
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The person who sell me the workstation say that non operating system is
installed.
So I don't know if the front white lightbar is red blinking for this reason.
But I don't see anything on the monitor. And I can't detect messages
from my octane2.
TY
Geppetto
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V6pro is very limited of usefull screenresolution when using standard
CRTs/TFTs but i think the startscreen always works at 60hz.
regards
Joerg |
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Joerg Behrens
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Joined: 29 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:50 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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geppetto wrote:
| Quote: | Hook up to the console by using a serial cable.
From a pc via terminal software?
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Yes.
| Quote: | Any web faq about this?
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The Octane Ownerguide is available on techpubs.sgi.com. But for all
older SGI machines "9600 1 8 N" should be fine.
| Quote: | Whats the status of the
lightbar? While or RED blinking?
The person who sell me the workstation say that non operating system is
installed.
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The lightning and the flashing indicates the simple hardware checks when
powering on the machine. There is also a LED tree on the lower right
when, after you have removed the front skin, which shows the status of
the hardware.
| Quote: | So I don't know if the front white lightbar is red blinking for this
reason.
But I don't see anything on the monitor. And I can't detect messages
from my octane2.
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The test it with another CRT or TFT.
regards
Joerg |
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Toni Grass
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Joined: 03 May 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:53 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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geppetto wrote:
| Quote: | Hook up to the console by using a serial cable.
From a pc via terminal software?
Any web faq about this?
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Some info from SGI:
http://techpubs.sgi.com/library/tpl/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?coll=0650&db=man&fname=/usr/share/catman/a_man/cat7/serial.z
| Quote: | Whats the status of the
lightbar? While or RED blinking?
The person who sell me the workstation say that non operating system is
installed.
So I don't know if the front white lightbar is red blinking for this reason.
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Ooops. Does not sound good. Pull out the mainboard (first remomve
lockbar!), check if the memory is OK and not loose, check for bent pins),
set the mainboard, now pull GFX, check it (e.g. bent pins, do not touch
the compression connectors), set it and start again.
btw: you may also remove the dust, if you pulled MB and GFX
| Quote: | But I don't see anything on the monitor. And I can't detect messages
from my octane2.
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Here you find all documentation you need:
http://techpubs.sgi.com/library/tpl/cgi-bin/init.cgi
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geppetto
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Joined: 12 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:50 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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| Quote: | The lightning and the flashing indicates the simple hardware checks when
powering on the machine. There is also a LED tree on the lower right
when, after you have removed the front skin, which shows the status of
the hardware.
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Ok.
This is the situation:
Red front barlight is blinking approximately every 2 seconds.
Greeen leds are :
on
off - off
off - on
off - on
Disperation ?? (
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geppetto
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:35 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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Ok
Problem solved.
Memory was non correctli inserted on slots. ARHRHRHHRHR
Thank you everybody.
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geppetto
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:40 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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Now, there is another problem.
I see that sistem irix6.5 sturt up but.
I can see the octane logo with :
1) start system
2) install system software
3) ...... etc
Everything is visible but the problem is that if I start the system
maybe it switch to an high-resolution screen and monitor by OSD say that
frequenzy is to hight.
So nothing is visible.
How can I change video resolution at boot time?
Can I start in console mode and then makes some configuration?
Do you think that the problem start when X11 start the graphic server in
high resolution mode or problem occur before?
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geppetto
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Joined: 12 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:53 pm Post subject:
octane and resolution
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On octane 2 and pc monitor with 13w3 to vga adapter.
I see that system irix6.5 sturt up.
I can see the Octane logo with :
1) start system
2) install system software
3) ...... etc
Everything is visible but the problem is that if I start the system
maybe it switch to an high-resolution screen and monitor by OSD say that
frequenzy is to hight.
So nothing is visible.
How can I change video resolution at boot time?
Can I start in console mode and then makes some configuration?
Do you think that the problem start when X11 start the graphic server in
high resolution mode or problem occur before?
thanks in advance |
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Joerg Behrens
*nix forums Guru Wannabe
Joined: 29 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:23 pm Post subject:
Re: octane2 video
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geppetto wrote:
| Quote: | Now, there is another problem.
I see that sistem irix6.5 sturt up but.
I can see the octane logo with :
1) start system
2) install system software
3) ...... etc
Everything is visible but the problem is that if I start the system
maybe it switch to an high-resolution screen and monitor by OSD say that
frequenzy is to hight.
So nothing is visible.
How can I change video resolution at boot time?
Can I start in console mode and then makes some configuration?
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Yes. Boot into 'single user mode' by choose entry '5' from the boot
menu. Than type in 'single' and enter the root password when the systems
asks for it. Keep finger crossing that the shell for the root user is on
that system disk and not on one which have to be mountet first.
After you have login use '/usr/gfx/setmon' to set another resolution.
regards
Joerg |
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