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Using Alternate Configuration Files

When you save your configuration in your computer’s CMOS, the computer also creates or updates the System Configuration file called SYSTEM.SCI. You can also create an alternate SCI file with a different name for your own computer or for another Epson EISA computer.

You may want to create an alternate configuration for your own computer that includes a different set of option cards. Then, whenever you need to use that configuration, you can load the alternate SCI file and save it in your computer’s CMOS.

If you run System Configuration on a non-target computer (an IBM AT compatible computer or another Epson EISA computer), you can create an file for the target computer. Then you can transport the alternate SCI file to the target computer, load it, and save it in that computer’s CMOS.

To create an alternate SCI file, follow the guidelines in the next section. To load an alternate SCI file when you need to use one, see “Loading an Alternate SCI File” below.

Creating an Alternate SCI File

You can create an alternate SCI file using the following methods:

U Select Create backup SCI file from the Maintain system configuration diskettemenu.

QSelect the Save as option from the Maintain SCI files menu when you are using the advanced configuration options.

CI Run the System Configuration program in non-target modeling mode and save the configuration you create to a backup SCI file when you exit.

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