This manual describes how to install the GT Graphics Subsystem on the SPARCstation 2 or SPARCstation 10.
This is the third issue of the Hardware Installation Manual for the GT Graphics Subsystem . The primary difference between this issue and the previous issues is the addition of information on installing the GT Graphics Subsystem on the SPARCstation 10.
This manual has seven chapters that walk the first time user step-by-step through the installation, from unpacking to troubleshooting. If you are an experienced user, use this guide as a refresher by turning to the chapter of interest.
Chapter 1, "Selecting a Work Area," contains power and grounding requirements, voltage selection, and tool requirements.
Chapter 2, "Unpacking," describes how to unpack the shipping containers.
Chapter 3, "Installing the GT SBus Adapter Board in a SPARCstation 2," describes how to install the GT SBus Adapter Board in the SPARCstation 2.
Chapter 4, "Installing the GT SBus Adapter Board in a SPARCstation 10," describes how to install the GT SBus Adapter Board in the SPARCstation 10.
Chapter 5, "Installing the Graphics Tower," describes how to install the Graphics Tower, connect it to the workstation and monitor, and power up the system.
Chapter 6, "System Verification," describes how to verify operation of the GT Graphics Subsystem using a simple graphics demonstration program.
Chapter 7, "Periodic Maintenance and Troubleshooting," describes minor maintenance and troubleshooting, including a problem-determination guide and procedures for running the internal self test and SunDiag diagnostics.
Appendix A, "Specifications," contains GT Graphics Subsystem specifications.
The following manuals contain topics that may be of interest to anyone who uses the GT Graphics Subsystem:
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Description Part Number ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Sun Deskside Expansion Unit Regulatory Compliance Manual 800-5730
SunDiag User's Guide 800-3818
GT Standalone Diagnostics Manual 800-6310
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