Using the System
Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of configuration activities, including:
■Automatically configuring PCI and ISA Plug and Play boards
■Providing switch and jumper settings
■Resolving resource conflicts in areas such as memory, port addresses, and interrupt requests (IRQ)
■Managing the installation of mass storage devices such as hard drives, tape drives, and diskette drives
■Setting and storing
■Storing configuration information in nonvolatile memory
■Assisting in installing an operating system
■Assisting in running diagnostic tools such as Test and Inspect Utilities
The first time the server is configured, the SmartStart program automatically creates a system partition and installs the System Configuration Utility and other Compaq utilities in that partition.
IMPORTANT: This Compaq system utilities partition should not be confused with the partition(s) created by your operating system.
In Compaq ProLiant 3000 servers, the system ROM automatically configures memory and processor changes.
The System Configuration Utility uses option configuration (.CFG) files to set up and configure the computer. The .CFG files provide information such as switch settings, IRQs, and software installation guidelines. The .CFG files for Compaq computers are located on the System Configuration diskettes and SmartStart and Support Software CD (SmartStart CD).