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=== Memory === | === Memory === | ||
− | The SGI Indy features eight 72-pin RAM slots for a maximum memory configuration of 256MB. Compatible RAM must be 36-bit wide 72-pin SIMMs (FPM, parity, 70 or 60ns). The Indy board uses gold on the memory slots and you should use SIMMs with gold leads if possible, though many people have reported standard tin leads working fine. You may need to re-seat the SIMMs after a certain number of years. | + | The SGI Indy features eight 72-pin RAM slots (two banks, each with four slots) for a maximum memory configuration of 256MB. Compatible RAM must be 36-bit wide 72-pin SIMMs (FPM, parity, 70 or 60ns). The Indy board uses gold on the memory slots and you should use SIMMs with gold leads if possible, though many people have reported standard tin leads working fine. You may need to re-seat the SIMMs after a certain number of years. |
== SCSI2SD == | == SCSI2SD == |
Revision as of 15:07, 16 December 2017
This will be a collection of information regarding the SGI (Silicon Graphics) Indy workstation. The Indy was released in 1993 and discontinued in 1997.
CPU Options
SGI Part Number | Description |
---|---|
030-8100-002 | R4000PC 100MHz Primary Cache only |
030-8101-004 | R4000SC 100MHz 1MB SC |
030-8260-002 | R4400SC 100MHz 1MB SC |
030-8201-001 | R4400SC 150MHz 1MB SC |
030-8205-003 | R4400SC 175MHz 1MB SC |
030-0882-001 | R4400SC 200MHz 1MB SC |
030-8236-001 | R4600PC 100MHz Primary Cache only |
030-8252-004 | R4600SC 133MHz 512KB SC |
030-0986-002 | R5000SC 150MHz 512KB SC |
030-0991-002 | R5000PC 150MHz Primary Cache only |
030-0985-002 | R5000SC 180MHz 512KB SC |
Memory
The SGI Indy features eight 72-pin RAM slots (two banks, each with four slots) for a maximum memory configuration of 256MB. Compatible RAM must be 36-bit wide 72-pin SIMMs (FPM, parity, 70 or 60ns). The Indy board uses gold on the memory slots and you should use SIMMs with gold leads if possible, though many people have reported standard tin leads working fine. You may need to re-seat the SIMMs after a certain number of years.
SCSI2SD
Due to the age of the hardware, likely any original SCSI disks in the Indy computers are either dead or nearing death. There are a few solutions for replacing the internal storage with something more reliable, but we'll focus on the SCSI2SD option here. This information is originally found at http://www.nekochan.net/wiki/SCSI2SD among other places.
- Purchase a SCSI2SD v5 board and ideally a class 10 microSD card. The SCSI2SD can be ordered from http://store.inertialcomputing.com/SCSI2SD-p/scsi2sd-v5b.htm
- Download the scsi2sd-util application from http://www.codesrc.com/files/scsi2sd/ and plug the USB port in
- Under the General Settings tab, enable the options "Enable Parity" and "Enable SCSI2 Mode"
- Under the Deivce 1 tab, set the ID to something other than 0 (generally you should use 1). Type is hard drive, SD card start sector is 0, sector size is 512. The sector count and other options should have populated themselves and can be left. If the sector count is empty you might need to "load from device" though this will require you to set all the options again. When done, save to device.
- Remove the onboard termination resistors from the SCSI2SD socket as this is not needed in the Indy.
- You might need to get creative with mounting the SCSI2SD inside the Indy...
Assuming you don't have any other OS drive in the system, open a console when the Indy boots into its system menu and run a "hinv" to verify the SCSI disk shows up (should be bus 0, ID 1).
Manuals
- 007-9804-060 - Indy Workstation Owner’s Guide
- 007-9228-001 - Token Ring for Indy Installation Guide
- 007-9225-001 - XZ Graphics Upgrade for Indy Installation Guide
- 007-9224-002 - Indy Presenter Owner’s Guide
- 007-9221-003 - Indy Video 601 Option Owner’s Guide
- 007-9219-003 - Indy R4600PC 133 MHz and R4400SC 175 MHz CPU Upgrade Installation Guide
- 007-2201-002 - Indy Video Owner’s Guide
- 007-2440-001 - Installing the GIO Sync Board on the Indy Workstation
- 007-3057-001 - Indy R4400SC 200 MHz CPU Upgrade Installation Guide