Appendix A Specifications and Statements of Compliance

The following sections provide technical specifications for the Silicon Graphics MultiLink and contain information about how the MultiLink complies with various regulatory agency rules.

Technical Specifications

This section lists various technical specifications for the Silicon Graphics MultiLink.

Table A-1 lists the power requirements and specifications of the MultiLink.


Table A-1 Power Specifications of the Silicon Graphics MultiLink
Specification
Value
Input
12VDC +- 10%
Output
12VDC +- 10% at 3.3 A maximum
Power consumption
6 Watts

Figure A-1 describes the cables used to connect the video card in your computer with the MultiLink.

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Figure A-1 Cables Used with the MultiLink

Table A-2 lists the MultiLink's physical and environmental specifications.


Table A-2 Physical and Environmental Specifications for the Silicon Graphics MultiLink
Specification
Value
Size
1.2 in. H x 8.7 in. W x 5.2 in D
(30 mm x 220.4 mm x 131.4 mm)
Weight
1.5 lbs (.7 kg)
Color
Gray/Blue
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating

+10° C to +35° C
-40° C to +65° C
Relative humidity
Operating
Non-operating

10% to 80%, no condensation
5% to 95%, no condensation
Vibration
Operating


.02 in., 5-19 Hz sinusoidal wave
.35g (3.4 m/s2), 19-500 Hz sinusoidal wave
Non-operating
.1 in., 5-12 Hz sinusoidal wave
.75g (7.4 m/s2), 12-500 Hz sinusoidal wave
Shock
Operating
Horizontal
Vertical

5g (49 m/s2), 15 ms half-sinusoidal wave
10g (98 m/s2), 10 ms half-sinusoidal wave
Non-operating
20g (196 m/s2), 10 ms half-sinusoidal wave
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating


10,000 feet (3,048 m)
40,000 feet (12,200 m)

Supported Video Signal Resolutions and Timings

The Silicon Graphics MultiLink accepts video signals using the resolutions and timings shown in the tables in this section.

The MultiLink supports only the video modes listed in Table A-3 through Table A-8. Other modes are not supported.


Table A-3 VESA Operating Modes
Resolution
Frequency
Total Horiz. x Vert.
640 x 480
60 Hz
800 x 525
800 x 600
60 Hz
1056 x 628
1024 x 768
60 Hz
1344 x 806
1280 x 960
60 Hz
1800 x 1000
1280 x 1024
60 Hz
1688 x 1066


Table A-4 Legacy DOS Operating Modes
Resolution
Frequency
Total Horiz. x Vert.
640 x 350
70 Hz
800 x 449
640 x 400
70 Hz
800 x 449
720 x 350
70 Hz
900 x 449
720 x 400
70 Hz
900 x 449


Table A-5 Macintosh Specific Operating Mode
Resolution
Frequency
Total Horiz. x Vert.
1024 x 768
60 Hz
1312 x 813


Table A-6 720P Operating Mode (SMPTE 296M)
Resolution
Frequency
Total Horiz. x Vert.
1280 x 720
60 Hz
1650 x 750


Table A-7 SGI Operating Mode
Resolution
Frequency
Total Horiz. x Vert.
1600 x 1024
60 Hz
1704 x 1056


Table A-8 Resolutions Affected by Overlapped Modes Menu Item1
Default Mode (Automatically Detected)
Alternate Mode
640 x 400 @ 70 Hz
640 x 350 @ 70Hz
720 x 400 @ 70 Hz
720 x 350 @ 70 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz (VESA)
1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz (Macintosh)
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
1600 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
1600 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz

Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations

This product conforms to several national and international specifications and European Directives listed on the " Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity." The CE insignia displayed on each device is an indication of conformity to the European requirements


[caution]Caution: This product has several governmental and third-party approvals, licenses, and permits. Do not modify this product in any way that is not expressly approved by SGI. If you do, you may lose these approvals and your governmental agency authority to operate this device. 


Shielded Cables

The Silicon Graphics MultiLink is FCC-compliant under test conditions that include the use of shielded cables. Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices. If you use any cables that are not from SGI, make sure they are shielded.

Three cables that fit SGI specifications are shipped with each MultiLink.

The cable that attaches the MultiLink to your host computer or adapter board uses additional filtering molded into the cable jacket to reduce radio frequency interference. If your display cable becomes damaged, contact your service provider.

Electrostatic Discharge

SGI designs and tests its products to be immune to the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent component damage.

The shielded cable that attaches the MultiLink to your host system or adapter board should be correctly installed and in good condition.

FCC Class B Conformance

The following information is provided about the device covered in this manual in compliance with FCC regulations.


Table A-9
Trade Name
SGI
Product
Silicon Graphics MultiLink
Model Number
CMNB025B
Date of Conformance
April, 2000
Responsible Party
Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Address
1600 Amphitheater parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Telephone
650-933-3405

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only)

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique német pas de perturbations radioélectriques dépassant les normes applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A préscrites dans le Règlement sur les interferences radioélectriques établi par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

Electromagnetic Emissions

This device complies with Class B electromagnetic emissions limits of C.I.S.P.R. Publication 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

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CE Notice

Marking by the " CE" symbol indicates compliance of the device to directives of the European Community. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the above standards has been made and is available from SGI upon request.

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