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Wrote on the subject of USB Keyboard / Mouse / resolution Problems (fuel) at Dec. 25, 2009, 5:38 p.m...
After switching back and forth between PS/2 and USB mouse/keyboard on my O350, my ioconfig.conf was kind of cluttered. When I decided to limit the directly connected kb&m to USB stuff I wanted to clean the file up. Rather than edit I just started from scratch.
    Rename or delete ioconfig.conf <to play it safe I renamed my original to ioconfig.conf.O>
    Power down.
    Connect the keyboard/mouse you want to use.
    Reboot - if it doesn't do what you want reinstate the original file.

If you just need to cleanup ioconfig.conf <and the system functions with the keyboard and mouse you intend to use>, no reboot is necessary.
    Make a back up copy of ioconfig.conf.
    Open the original and delete *all* of the keyboard and mouse entries; then close the file.
    As root execute:

    Code: Select all

    # /sbin/ioconfig -f /hw
    - for confirmation you can check /dev/input* directories and/or re-examine ioconfig.conf


In my case the USB kb&m are still connected but are currently in the back of the rack <for the odd admin task> because I'm using an IBM M2 via Synergy.
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Wrote on the subject of USB Keyboard / Mouse / resolution Problems (fuel) at Dec. 27, 2009, 5:34 p.m...
If you don't know the IP address it might be simpler to log in via a serial terminal.

You could just restore the copy you made of ioconfig.conf, but I think I'd also save a copy of the newly generated one <that didn't work> to see what entries were made. Then reboot with the keyboard and mouse that were attached originally. I'd also suggest leaving the serial terminal attached during that reboot - the Fuel may be different, but I get diagnostic output on the console port my O3x0 systems even when a keyboard and mouse are attached and the system is booting in graphical mode.
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Wrote on the subject of Best current options for SGI video editing? at Dec. 29, 2009, 1:03 p.m...
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Wrote on the subject of Getting AHCI Enabled Windows XP Boot Camp Installation at Jan. 3, 2010, 1:17 p.m...
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Wrote on the subject of iMac thoughts? at Jan. 7, 2010, 6:35 a.m...
nekonoko wrote:
The forum is running on it right now :)
...and it was done so smoothly that no one noticed.

As smooth as the change might have appeared to the those of us using nekochan, I'm sure it involved a significant amount of planning and effort to implement. Thanks for all the hard work!



So, are there plans for a VPro in Wadatsumi's immediate future? :D

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Wrote on the subject of Period Comparison of Onyx(1) IR and Commodity Graphics at Jan. 13, 2010, 6:07 a.m...
As a comparison, here's the same tests on an Onyx InfinitePerformance with V12 graphics and 8 700MHz processors <the test runs on a single processor>. The tests were run without stopping any normal background processes or typical desktop applications <FireFox was running so I could cut-n-paste sybrfreq's test commands>. An hinv -vm and gfxinfo for the system are here .

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The tenmillion benchmark tests from the article tables 1 and 2>:
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Wrote on the subject of Nekochan is in the future at Jan. 15, 2010, 12:01 p.m...
pentium wrote:
you have to manually set weather
Nice trick if you can pull it off. Been hanging around with Bill Starbuck ? ;)

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Wrote on the subject of wiki database error at Jan. 17, 2010, 5:21 a.m...
Until neko's had the opportunity to look into this, would *everyone* please avoid the wiki search tool.

sybrfreq -for now here's a direct link to the "This Old House" wiki - http://www.nekochan.net/wiki/index.php/This_Old_SGI

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Wrote on the subject of What made you a SGI fan? at Jan. 24, 2010, 5:42 a.m...
cris_adder wrote: Could not get over how well integrated the graphical interface was with the Unix command line way of doing things.
Which pretty much tainted my appreciation of Solaris/Linux/etcetera. :)
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Wrote on the subject of Nekochan on D510MO at Jan. 24, 2010, 2:27 p.m...
Nicely done - thanks for the upgrade to nekochan.net!

BTW - I like the layout of the case you used. Can I ask who makes it?

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Wrote on the subject of Tape hardware compatibility at Jan. 26, 2010, 5:37 p.m...
IRIX uses /var/sysgen/master.d/scsi to identify and define the capabilities of tape drives. The file contains several for the Exabyte *8200 and 8500 8mm*, but no VXA-2 If there are any drives with similar hardware technology, you might be able to modify one using the procedure outlined in the nekowiki: http://www.nekochan.net/wiki/ ... r_IRIX_6.5 I'd strongly recommend you make a backup of the original /var/sysgen/master.d/scsi before you make any edits.

Some manufacturers wrote their own IRIX definition files - though it doesn't appear that Exabyte/Tandberg released one for the VXA-2 series:

http://www.exabyte.com/support/online/d ... rod_id=400
http://www.exabyte.com/support/products ... pe%20Drive
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Wrote on the subject of Nekochan on D510MO at Jan. 28, 2010, 6:10 a.m...
The hardware isn't all that's new:
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I hadn't seen a mention of the new look for the nekochan blog, so let me be the first to say nicely done.

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Wrote on the subject of Nekochan on D510MO at Jan. 28, 2010, 9:38 a.m...
hamei wrote:
Rip, you've been doin' the Time Warp again :P This is what's up now (even spiffier) :
:D I have been accused of livin' in a Time Warp, but I grabbed that screenshot this morning. What I *used* to see looked more like your post.

What browser are you using? The right scroll bar says Motif, but you snipped the business end off.

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Wrote on the subject of Octane V8 R14K 550MHz 2GB at Jan. 31, 2010, 10:48 a.m...
Congratulations on your success.
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what CD you install VFC from (apparently it's not installed by default...)
VFC is located on Foundation 2. That version of VFC was compatible with IRIX 6.5. 0 , so you'll have to update the program to match your current IRIX revision. The updates to VFC are located on Overlay Disk 2 <or are with 6.5.30>.

BTW- If you'd like a convenient list of whats on each of the IRIX install disks, load file:///var/www/htdocs/WhatsNew/install/cds_frame.html into your browser <while running IRIX 6.5.x, of course>.

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Wrote on the subject of Nekochan on D510MO at Feb. 2, 2010, 7:30 p.m...
I just set up an Intel D945GCLF and have been very pleased with it. I used an Apex MI008 case , a 2GB DIMM and a PATA HD/DVD-RW. The only fan in the system is the 40mm unit that Intel puts on the chipset heatsink. The system runs cool and is nearly silent, the fan only being noticeable briefly after a cold start or for about 30 seconds when the system is awakened from power-saving mode.

It's running Leopard and has been very stable. The D945GCLF has a single Atom 230 processor. This version of the 230 does have hyper-threading, the activity monitor in Leopard shows it as a two-processor system.

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Wrote on the subject of Nekochan on D510MO at Feb. 3, 2010, 5:40 a.m...
nekonoko wrote:
Great to hear you got the D954GCLF up and running!
Thanks! It's been running 24/7 since I set it up. Boots Leopard and awakens from sleep-mode noticeably faster than either of the G4s I have <dual 1GHz and single 1.5Ghz>.
nekonoko wrote:
Did the MI-008 case wind up being the same internally as the Apex MI-100?
Near as I can tell from the photos, identical. One standard sized optical drive bay <with a door that opens/closes as the DVD tray is extended/retracted>; two 3.5" bays, one just below the 5.25" bay<with external access via a cover plate so a removable media drive could be used >, the other 3.5" bay is a vertical mount located internally at the right rear. There are front mounted USB and audio connectors behind a small "push-to-open" door.

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GFC is an open source modeline generator that takes a desired resolution and vertical refresh rate, and computes mode timings. If it can be compiled, it might be handy for those wanting to make custom display resolutions using the IRIX tool VFC.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/gtf/

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Wrote on the subject of O2 vs Octane (same CPU) at Feb. 11, 2010, 8:40 a.m...
The Octane and O2 have lots to like, not the least of which is an attractive appearance and great hardware/engineering. If you want to collect SGI hardware for occasional use, exposure to some of the third-party applications of the era, or just the IRIX experience, I don't think you could go wrong with either.

If your goal is a general purpose IRIX desktop for daily use, I'd suggest skipping over the Octane and going to a 600MHz or faster Fuel. Or keep the O2/Octane and use them as the display for an O300 or O350.

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Wrote on the subject of O2 vs Octane (same CPU) at Feb. 11, 2010, 9:46 p.m...
SAQ wrote:
the only downside would be if you're running something that requires a lot of data to be moved around - the network (especially on O2s, no Gbit) is slower than local data.
Slower than data from a hard drive connected to a 40MB/s bus? Probably not by a whole lot - unless there's a multi-drive stripe and/or a faster controller added.

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Wrote on the subject of Still trying to buy a workstation- is this a fair deal? at Feb. 14, 2010, 8:20 a.m...
Another member has a 600MHz Fuel listed in the For Sale Forum for $225. He's on the west coast, so you'd have to pay shipping, but the total should still come in under $300. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16722806

For roughly the same money you'd get twice the processor speed <with faster memory/SCSI, so more than the obvious 2x linear performance increase>, faster graphics hardware <with texture memory and a DVI interface>, 3x the disk space, and an DVD drive.

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Wrote on the subject of Still trying to buy a workstation- is this a fair deal? at Feb. 14, 2010, 7:42 p.m...
reid wrote:
Is it difficult to find a smaller LCD SoG monitor?
The Fuel connects via DVI - so if the monitor also offers a DVI connection SoG shouldn't be an issue.

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Wrote on the subject of Still trying to buy a workstation- is this a fair deal? at Feb. 24, 2010, 11:20 a.m...
reid wrote:
Is this what I am looking for?
Why not skip the maybe-it-will / maybe-it-won't crap shoot and buy one of the 13w3>HD15 adapters SGI made specifically for the task. It was designed for the job and even includes the cable: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16722865

The seller, whiter, has been around here pretty much from day 1. He *knows* what will and won't work with SGI hardware - don't know if the same could be said about a relatively anonymous eBay seller

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hamei wrote:
they may as well buy KFC for all the relevance it has to us.
Would that make their new motto "finger lickin' good"?

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Wrote on the subject of IRIX compatible PCI Cards - A Visual Aggregation at Feb. 26, 2010, 1:50 p.m...
As a reference to assist in identifying IRIX compatible PCI cards. With all the poorly identified odds-n-ends of parted out SGI systems appearing on eBay it might help someone make a proper identification.

So - post 'em if you got 'em - <but please trim your photos to a reasonable size>.
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Wrote on the subject of IRIX compatible PCI Cards - A Visual Aggregation at Feb. 26, 2010, 1:52 p.m...
Mellanox InfiniHost: The Mellanox InfiniHost is a 10 Gbit/s Infiniband controller with two 4x ports. The card is PCI-X and is keyed to fit exclusively in 3.3 volt PCI slots. A manual can be downloaded from SGI's Techical Publications Library: http://techpubs.sgi.com/library/tpl/cgi ... 0-0479-001
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Wrote on the subject of IRIX compatible PCI Cards - A Visual Aggregation at Feb. 26, 2010, 1:54 p.m...
SGI PCI Gigabit Ethernet:

1000 Base SX (fiber optic interface)
and 1000 Base T (copper interface) - shown mounted in an O2k XIO Shoehorn <a PCI-to-XIO slot adapter>:
Both are keyed as 'universal' PCI cards to fit in either 3.3 or 5 volt slots. A manual, the SGI IRIS Gigabit Ethernet Board User's Guide is available at SGI's Technical Publications Library: http://techpubs.sgi.com/library/tpl/cgi ... /ch01.html
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Wrote on the subject of IRIX compatible PCI Cards - A Visual Aggregation at Feb. 26, 2010, 1:56 p.m...
SGI PCI Digital Audio Board <also known as the RADical Audio board>. The SGI part number for the example shown is 030-1649-001, it appears in an hinv with PCI vendor ID 0x10a9(SGI) and a device ID of 0x0005(RAD Audio): =
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Last generation RADical Audio board; universal voltage board (works in 3.3 or 5 volt PCI slots); the shape of 030-1649-00x boards was redesigned to ensure proper operation with the PCI Carrier used in Origin 3x0/3x00 I/IX/P Bricks.

SGI made four versions of the RADical Audio board. Those versions were nicely summarized by Reed Lawson on his Many Incarnations of RADical web page (which originally appeared on the now defunct reality.sgi.com). Here's a brief description of each revision, excerpted from the Many Incarnations of RADical (obtained via the Internet Wayback Machine).
    030-0950-001 -- The original (5 volt PCI only)
    030-0950-002 -- We added the special ksync connector for O200 (still 5 volt only)
    030-1441-001 -- First "universal" version (3.3 or 5 volt PCI) for sgi 320/540
    030-1649-001 -- Slightly better card outline for SN1 (O3000). Also "universal".
A similar descriptive summary is also included in the PCI Digital Audio Board Installation Guide (available on-line or as a download from SGI's Technical Publications Library).
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Wrote on the subject of IRIX compatible PCI Cards - A Visual Aggregation at Feb. 26, 2010, 1:57 p.m...
SGI PCI Serial I/O <a.k.a. PCI SIO UFC>, part number 030-1657-003:
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Provides two RS-232/RS-422 serial ports. The PCI edge connector is "universally" slotted (for 3.3 or 5V PCI slots). The SGI marketing code is PCI-SER-10002.
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Wrote on the subject of IRIX compatible PCI Cards - A Visual Aggregation at Feb. 27, 2010, 12:39 p.m...
SGI O2 10/100BaseT Network Card for O2: SGI marketing code SGI_PCI-ENET-TX-1P; part number 9210105 <photos courtesy of ajerimez>
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Wrote on the subject of Sun Blade ram compatibility at March 1, 2010, 1:22 p.m...
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Anyone know if the DVD drives will work in an Octane2 (Toshiba I *think*).
*In* an Octane2? Not unless you do some metal work. But if they're SCSI DVD drives they should work fine *with* an Octane2 <which is what I think you actually meant anyway>. :D

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Wrote on the subject of O300 drive sleds at March 3, 2010, 4:26 a.m...
hamei wrote: I tried an Intel drive sled from an M15 SCSI array. It almost fits stock. I also pulled the little sca adapter card off the back of the drives box and used a spare 68 pin drive for boot and a sata drive for data.
Nicely done. Photos would be helpful, especially of the drive sleds, since they aren't always listed by what they originally came out of.

hamei wrote: Now just needs some quieter fans.
Looks like jj's got the quiet 0300 covered: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16718040&
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Wrote on the subject of YouTube O2+ video at March 5, 2010, 6:47 a.m...
His desktop suggests he's a member of nekochan <or at least a frequent visitor>. Will the real O2+ owner please step forward and claim your reward. ;)

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Wrote on the subject of eBay: SGI O2+ R12000 400mhz 512mb at March 5, 2010, 8:32 a.m...
mapesdhs wrote: Ah, now I understand, that's why the Octane I bought from you was so badly packaged (ie. wrecked) - you don't
like SGIs. Makes sense now...


indyman007 wrote: Uncalled for, but never mind. I do like SGIs, you should have made it clearer that you would pay for packing, you keep bringing this up, your the one with the degree, should of thought of that.


Tit-for-tat, so now you're even. Let me remind both parties nekochan *isn't* the place for bitch-slapping contests - virtual or otherwise.

Take any further comments on the issue outside <or to PM>.
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Wrote on the subject of [eBay] Another cheap Tezro at March 8, 2010, 6:23 a.m...
It might not be *another* Tezro - think that one has been re-listed a few times.......
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Wrote on the subject of Apple powermac G4 at March 11, 2010, 1:45 p.m...
You can see the original mount and get an idea of what you'd need to fabricate in the instruction sheet for this after-market stand for the Acrylic Apple Cinema Display: http://www.ergomart.com/Docs/CDA2718_instructions.pdf

If that looks too complicated <or expensive>, this site has the Apple OEM replacement stand for $40 - but you could always use the part numbers they list to look for closer/cheaper alternatives: http://www.welovemacs.com/9225510.html

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Wrote on the subject of SGI systems power usage at March 13, 2010, 7:40 p.m...
Since there's also so been some mention the advantages/disadvantages of using 240V AC or 120V AC, it would interesting to see your Onyx2 tests repeated with the system connected to 120VAC.
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Wrote on the subject of Origin 2000 deskside 4 x 250 MHz, Octane, etc, Sydney (AUS) at March 16, 2010, 4:59 a.m...
Sacrifist wrote: How about software?
Let me suggest you take that discussion to PM.
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Wrote on the subject of A flcikr of Tokyo... at March 16, 2010, 7:53 a.m...
hamei wrote:
I was just thinking Japan might not be such a terrible place to visit ...
Didn't know you had an interest in Silicon e Graphics too.




Got a collection started? <I've heard the maintenance costs can be very high>.

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Wrote on the subject of O2 250MHz R10K Modded/Overclocked to a 350MHz R12K at March 16, 2010, 8:12 a.m...
mapesdhs wrote:
Does anyone have a copy of NeZetiC's images/article? Looks like his domain is gone byebye.
A snapshot of the site from August 2008 is still available via the Way Back Machine <today, anyway - but only that single day's snapshot - so you probably better not drag your feet>..

How's your French? NeZetiC.info: SGI O2 Overclocking : de R10K à R12K

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Wrote on the subject of ORIGIN 400 at March 16, 2010, 8:59 a.m...
Sad. I'm sure the term for the marketing strategy can be found in the dictionary somewhere between necromancy and necrophilia.

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