Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program



Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program

NOTE: If a configuration error occurs, a prompt appears before the operating system starts (see 'Server Configuration Conflicts')

To access the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
  1.  Power-on the server and watch the screen.
  2.  When the message Press F1 for Setup appears, press F1
  3.  Follow the instructions on the screen to view or change configuration.
  4.  Select the Exit Setup option on the menu or press Esc to  exit the Configuration/Setup utility program.


NOTE: You must correctly  exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program to save the configuration information.

If you change configuration information, and the change causes an error during the power-on self-test (POST), a '  ' displays next to the menu selection that contains the change.

System Summary

Select this choice to display configuration information, including the type and speed of the microprocessor and amount of memory.

Changes that you make to configuration settings appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit the fields.

The System Summary choice appears on the full Configuration/Setup menu and on the limited Configuration/Setup menu.

Product Data

Select this choice to view display information about the PC Server 315, such as the machine type and model, the system serial number, the system board identifier, and the revision level or issue date of the flash electronically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) and BIOS.

Changes that you make on other menus are reflected on this summary screen. You cannot edit any fields.

The Product Data choice appears on the full Configuration/Setup menu.

Devices and I/O Ports

Select this choice to view or change the assingments for devices and ports. Some programs and devices require specific assignments. Review the documentation that comes with the device for more information.

To display or change the port assignments:
  1.  Power-on the system. When the F1 prompt appears, press F1. The Setup utility  program Main Menu appears.
  2.  Select Devices and I/O Ports.
  3.  Select a device or port, use the Left Arrow (<) and Right Arrow  (>) keys to advance through the settings available.

     The Devices and I/O Ports choice appears only on the full  Configuration/Setup menu.

  4.  When you complete all changes to the menu, press Esc to return to the Configuration/Setup menu.


Changing the Serial and Infrared Port Assignments

The system comes with two 9-pin, serial ports and one infrared port. For a description and illustration of these ports see 'Input/Output Connectors'.

Select Serial Port to view or change serial and infrared port assignments.

Software recognizes ports from their port assignments. Each serial port must have a unique serial-port assignment. The Configuration/Setup utility program assign serial ports, but you might have special hardware or software that requires you to change these assignments.

You can add serial ports by installing a serial adapter in an expansion slot. See the documentation that comes with the serial adapter for information about port assignments.

You can connect an optional infrared transceiver module to the infrared connector. This enables you to translate data to and from other infrared-capable computers or printers.

NOTE: Set switch 7 to the ON position to enable the serial B/infrared port. When switch 7 is set to ON, serial port B or the infrared port can be selected using the Configuration/Setup Utility. Switch 7 should always be set to ON.

Configuring Parallel Ports

Select Parallel Port to configure the parallel port.

The system comes with one 25-pin, parallel port. For a description and illustration of this port, see 'Input/Output Connectors'. This choice allows you to change values for resources used by the parallel port.

These resources include:

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