4.Add, modify, or remove a card, or view resources for a card or other device.
Depending on what you need to accomplish with the ICU, you may need to perform one or more of these tasks:
•If you are adding a
•If you are modifying a card that is already installed, see your online System User’s Guide or “Modifying a Card” found later in this chap- ter for detailed instructions.
•If you are removing a card, see your online System User’s Guide or “Removing a Card” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions.
•If you want to examine the resources already assigned in the system, see your online System User’s Guide or “Viewing Resources” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions.
5.Save your configuration, and exit the utility.
See your online System User’s Guide or “Saving the System Configuration” and “Exiting From the ICU” found later in this chapter for detailed instructions.
“Getting Help” in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on accessing the BBS.
Whenever you add or remove a
ICU Database
The ICU provides a database of configuration files for a large variety of
Unlisted cards are
When you supply a configuration file and the ICU is run- ning from the
About the ICU
Before your system was shipped from Dell, a technician used the ICU to enter the correct information for the expansion cards initially installed in your computer.
If your system was shipped with
The ICU is also available through online services such as Dell’s TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS). See your online System User’s Guide or the chapter titled
When to Run the ICU
Whenever you add or remove
Run the program before adding or removing any non- Plug and Play ISA expansion cards. The ICU can identify and resolve any resource conflicts and indicate the proper jumper and switch settings for each expansion card to avoid such conflicts. Running the program first helps you determine how to configure a