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This chapter explains how to attach the Silicon Graphics MultiLink to the flat panel display. See the following sections:
For information regarding the flat panel display or your video card, see the instructions that accompanied those devices.
Figure 1-1 shows all of the connectors, switches, and buttons on the Silicon Graphics MultiLink.
Figure 1-1 Silicon Graphics MultiLink
The names of the parts shown in Figure 1-1 are used throughout this manual.
If your computer is attached to another display, before detaching it make sure the refresh frequency of your video card is set to 60 Hz (except in special situations for legacy BIOS mode compatibility). If your video card is set to a different frequency, the flat panel display will be black and the error message, "Unsupported Mode" will appear.
To check or change the refresh frequency of your video card, consult the manual for your video card.
To connect the flat panel display and the Silicon Graphics MultiLink, use the following steps:
Turn off your computer.
For your computer to recognize the flat panel display, you must connect the MultiLink and the display before turning on your computer.
Select the correct position for the analog or digital (A/D) input switch, shown in Figure 1-1.
The correct position is determined by the output of your video card: either analog or digital.
Using Figure A-1 as a guide, select the appropriate interface cable from the cables supplied. Connect one end of the cable to the video card in the computer and the other end to the DVI connector on the MultiLink, as shown in Figure 1-2.
Attach the flat panel display's interface cable to the flat panel connector on the MultiLink, and tuck the display cable behind the clip on the base of the flat panel display, also shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2 Attaching Interface Cables
Connect the DC power cable from the provided MultiLink AC adapter to the DC input power (DC power in) connector on the back of the Silicon Graphics MultiLink, as shown in Figure 1-3. Attach the flat panel DC power cable and AC adapter as described in the Silicon Graphics 1600SW Owner's Guide.
Connect one end of the AC power cord to the MultiLink AC adapter and the other end of the AC power cord to a grounded electrical wall outlet or power strip. (The illustration shows the AC adapter and cord for the U.S.A. The power cord for your country may look different.) Repeat this procedure for the flat panel AC adapter connected to your flat panel display.
Figure 1-3 Connecting Power
Once you plug in the AC adapter, the MultiLink is turned on; there is no separate power switch. The Status LED on top of the MultiLink should light.
If the Status LED does not light, check to insure that your power cable is connected securely. For an explanation of all Status LEDs, see Table 3-1 for instructions.
If you are still having trouble with your MultiLink, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting".
Once the MultiLink supplies video signals to the flat panel display, the LED on the bottom left of the flat panel display turns green. If the flat panel display does not light up, or if the LED on the flat panel display is blinking yellow, check that its cables are firmly attached to their correct connectors. For additional information about the meaning of the flat panel display's LED colors, See the Silicon Graphics 1600SW Owner's Guide.
The Silicon Graphics MultiLink is designed to remain on indefinitely; it does not have a power switch.
Silicon Graphics MultiLink Owner's Guide | ||
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About This Guide | Contents | Chapter 2 Using the Silicon Graphics MultiLink |