Configuration (Models MZO, MZV, MZS, MZE, MZL)



Configuration (Models MZO, MZV, MZS, MZE, MZL)


The Configuration/Setup utility programs are stored in CMOS. These programs allow you to do the following.


The PC Server 520 Reference Diskette and the PC Server 520 Diagnostic Diskettes, supplied with the server, provide additional configuration and diagnostic support for the system board, disk drives, and other system components. The PC Server 520 Micro Channel Diagnostic Diskette supports the Micro Channel adapters.

The PC Server 520 (Models MXO, MXT, MYO, MYT, MYR) supports the following types of adapters.



Three hardware configuration utility programs are supplied with the server.

The built-in Configuration/Setup utility program configures system board functions, such as serial and parallel port assignments and the startup sequence for drives installed in the server. It also allows you to set passwords for starting up and accessing the Configuration/Setup utility program.

The built-in SCSI-2 utility program (SCSISelect Utility program) allows you to configure the SCSI devices that you install in the server. Use SCSISelect to change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive in a non-array model. See, 'SCSISelect Utility Program' .

The Reference and Diagnostic diskettes provide additional support for configuration and diagnostic activities. The Reference Diskette provides options for backing up and restoring the system diskettes, copying option diskettes, configuring Micro Channel adapters, and testing the computer. The PC Server 520 System Board Diagnostic Diskette provides diagnostic tests for the system board, disk drives, and other system components. The PC Server 520 Micro Channel Diagnostic Diskette provides diagnostic tests for Micro Channel adapters.

NOTE: Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation supplied with it. Reading the instructions helps you determine the steps required for installation and configuration.

The following is a preview of the actions that might be required to configure the server.

  1.  Run the Configuration/Setup utility program  and record the current configuration settings.
  2.  Set jumpers or switches on the server's system board.

     See 'System Board Jumpers' .

  3.  Set jumpers or switches on the device.

     See the device installation instructions.

  4.  Install the device in the server.
  5.  Start the Reference Diskette and:

    1.  Record the current settings.
    2.  Install the configuration files (.CFG).

  6.  Install software programs.

     See the installation instructions supplied with the software.

  7.  Resolve configuration conflicts.

     See 'Configuration Conflicts' .


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