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Chapter 4
Running the System
Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility provides easy configuration of hardware installed in or connected to the server. This utility detects each hardware device and configures the server to work with it.
The System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of configuration activities, including:
■Configures PCI boards automatically
■Provides switch and jumper settings
■Resolves resource conflicts in areas such as memory, port addresses, and interrupts (IRQs)
■Manages the installation of memory, processor upgrades, and mass storage devices such as hard drives, tape drives, and diskette drives
■Sets and stores
■Stores configuration information in nonvolatile memory
■Assists in the installation of the operating system
■Assists in running diagnostic tools such as TEST and INSPECT
System Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility can be run directly from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD supplied with the Smart Array 3200 Controller option kit. You may already have a version of this utility in the system partition of the boot disk; however, you will need Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD version 4.22 or later. Compaq recommends that you use the version of the utility supplied on the CD; it is the latest one that supports the Smart Array 3200 Controller.