118 xSeries 343 Hardware Maintenance Manual
PCI Installation Tips
Someco mmonPCI tips are listedhere.
• Reserve interrupts(IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for ISA add-in cards. This
prevents PCIadd-in cards from trying to use the same settings ISA add-in cards are using. Use
the SSU to keeptrack of ISA add-in card resources.
• Certain driversmay require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. The SSU can
be used to adjust the interrupt numbersfor PCIdevices. For certain drivers,it maybe
necessaryto alter settings so that interrupts are not shared.
Problems with Application Software If you haveproblems with application software, do the following:
• Verifythat the software is properly configured for the system. See the software installation and
operation documentationfor instructions on setting up and using the software.
• Try a differentcopy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using.
• Make sure allcables are installed correctly.
• Verifythat the server board jumpers are set correctly. See Chapter 5.
• If other softwareruns correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing software.
• If the problem persists, contact the softwar e vendor’s customer service representative for hel p.
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Check the following:
Is the BIOSset to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device?