Configuring ISA, EISA, and PCI Adapters (8650)



Configuring ISA, EISA, and PCI Adapters

Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation that came with it. Reading the instructions helps you to determine the steps required for installation and configuration. The following list provides a preview of the actions that might be required to configure the server.

When installing different types of adapters at the same time, install and configure them in the following sequence:

  1.  ISA
  2.  EISA
  3.  PCI


NOTE: During POST, the server automatically configures ISA Plug and Play, EISA, and PCI devices.

Some models require additional steps to configure a PCI adapter. See 'PCI Installation Tips' for more information.

Run the System Configuration Utility program when you first set up and configure the system, if you added or removed any hardware options, or if an error message is displayed instructing you to do so.

  1.  Start the System Configuration Utility program and:

    1.  Record the current configuration settings.

       See 'Starting the System Configuration Utility'.

    2.  Install the 'Configuration Files' (.CFG ).

      NOTE:   If the .CFG  files didn't come with the adapter,  see 'Configuration Files'.

     See 'Recording the SCU Program Settings' and 'Starting the System Configuration Utility'.

  2.  Set the jumpers or switches on the system board. See 'System Board '.
  3.  Set the jumpers or switches on the device.

     See the instructions that came with the adapter.

  4.  Install the adapter in the server.
  5.  Install software programs.

     See the installation instructions that came with the software.

  6.  Resolve configuration conflicts.

    See 'Configuration Conflicts'.

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