Configuration overview
Configuration overview
You play a key role in how the server allocates resources
to organize and interconnect hardware devices and
software programs. This allocation process is referred to
as configuration . The steps required to configure the
server depend on the number and types of devices and
programs that you install.
The server has connectors for several types of adapters.
Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among
thousands of adapters and devices that comply with any of
the following standards:
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
- Industry Standard Architecture (ISA)
- Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
- Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
You can obtain a listing of products that are compatible
with the server, and related configuration information, by
accessing the following World Wide Web address:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/
Jumpers and switches are used to define certain
configuration values on the system board, adapters, and other devices.
If you need to set jumpers or switches on
adapters, drives, or other devices, refer to the
documentation that comes with the devices for specific
information about the appropriate jumper and switch settings.
In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware
devices and software programs that you install in the
server, the more you will have to interact with the server
and the devices to correctly configure the system.
The server comes with the following hardware
configuration utility programs:
- Configuration/Setup Utility program
With the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can
configure system board functions, such as serial and
parallel port assignments, change interrupt request
settings, and change the startup sequence for drives
that you install. You can also use this utility program
to set passwords for starting the server and accessing
the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
- SCSISelect Utility
With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can
configure the SCSI devices that you install in the
server. You can use SCSISelect to change default
values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a
low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive.
Before installing a new device or program, read the
documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions
helps you to determine the steps required for installation
and configuration. The following actions are typically, but
not always, required to configure the server.
- Run the
Configuration/Setup utility program
and record the current configuration settings.
- Power-off and unplug the server.
- Set jumpers or switches on the server's system board.
- Set jumpers or switches on the device.
See the device installation instructions.
- Install the device in the server.
Reserve ISA legacy resources for ISA adapters. See
ISA Legacy Resources.
- Resolve configuration conflicts.
See Configuration conflicts.
- Install software programs, including device drivers.
Refer to the information that comes with the IBM
ServerGuide package for more information.
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