6.Press <F10>, select Step 5: Save and Exit, and fol- low the online instructions to save the current system configuration information.

Remember to save a printout or written copy of your new configuration. The utility may prompt you to check the jumper and switch settings on the new card. Follow the online instructions to see an illustra- tion of the new card’s settings.

Repositioning an Expansion Card

Use the following procedure before an ISA expansion card is repositioned but after an EISA or PCI expansion card is repositioned. See “When to Run the EISA Config- uration Utility” found earlier in this chapter for more detailed information.

1.Start the EISA Configuration Utility as described in “Starting the EISA Configuration Utility” found earlier in this chapter.

2.At the Main Menu, select Configure Computer.

If the EISA Configuration Utility prompts you for a supervisor password, type the password and press <Enter>.

3.At the Steps in Configuring Your Computer menu, select Step 2: Add or Remove Boards.

A list of expansion slots and the cards in them appears on the screen.

4.Highlight the name of the card you want to reposition, press <F7>, and follow the online instructions.

5.Press <F10>, select Step 5: Save and Exit, and fol- low the online instructions to save the current system configuration information.

Remember to save a printout or written copy of the new information.

Removing an Expansion Card

Use the following procedure before an ISA expansion card is removed but after an EISA or PCI expansion card is removed. See “When to Run the EISA Configuration

Utility” found earlier in this chapter for more detailed information.

1.Start the EISA Configuration Utility as described in “Starting the EISA Configuration Utility” found earlier in this chapter.

2.At the Main Menu, select Configure Computer.

If the EISA Configuration Utility prompts you for a supervisor password, type the password and press <Enter>.

3.At the Steps in Configuring Your Computer menu, select Step 2: Add or Remove Boards.

A list of expansion slots and the cards in them appears on the screen.

4.Highlight the name of the card you want to remove, press <Del>, and follow the online instructions.

5.Press <F10>, select Step 5: Save and Exit, and fol- low the online instructions to save the current system configuration information.

Remember to save a printout or written copy of the new information.

If there are no resource conflicts, the configuration infor- mation is saved to a system configuration (.sci) file when you exit the utility. If there is a resource conflict, you must resolve it before completing the configuration. For more information, see “Resolving Resource Conflicts” found later in this chapter.

Step 3: View or Edit Details

The EISA Configuration Utility lets you set a variety of system options through the .sci file. Through this file, you can notify the system of changes to your hardware and memory configuration, set and change your passwords, manage input/output (I/O) ports, and set other system operating parameters.

Some of the categories do not offer options, but reflect installed hardware detected by the system. These items are displayed for your information only; you cannot change them through the utility.

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2100/180, 2100/200 specifications

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