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Chapter 5: Installing and Removing XIO Graphics and Option Boards
Installing a Graphics Board, Option Board, or Blank Panel
Beforeinstalling agraphics board, optionboard, or blank panel, you mustpower off the
OCTANE workstation,wait5 minutesfor theheat sinks tocool, attacha wrist strap,and
removetheXIOmodule.Ifyouhavenotalreadydoneso,see“PreparingtheWorkstation
to Install or Remove XIO Boards” on page 134 and follow the instructions through
removingtheXIOmodule.Besuretoalsoread“AbouttheXIOModuleandXIOBoards”
before beginning your task.
Caution: Do not remove the cap on the XIO compression connector until your
installation process is complete.
1. Have the XIO module lying on its side with the handles facing you.
2. Determine which slot or slots you will use to install the graphics board, option
board, or blank panel.
Note: TheOCTANE/SI graphics boardalwaysgoesinslot A, and the OCTANE/SSI
and OCTANE/MXI boards go inslots Dand A. Optionboards with three flex cables
always go in slot B.
Tip: Orient the board so the thick side is up. The thick side has more depth from
components, heat sinks, or daughterboards.