System Configuration Utility
The System Configuration Utility program provides a convenient
method to configure various system settings. This program
automatically configures system adapters and maintains system
parameters. Because the System Configuration Utility program
assigns system resources, conflicts between adapters are less likely
to occur. In most cases, the server operates with the configuration
default settings.
If a conflict does occur, see “Configuration Conflicts” on page 61.
You must use the System Configuration Utility program anytime
you want to change resource allocations, such as:
Adding, deleting, or moving ISA or EISA devices
Resolving conflicts
Maintaining security functions
The System Configuration Utility program automatically configures
PCI devices, Plug and Play devices, and system memory.
Each time that you use the System Configuration Utility program to
configure your server, the configuration information is saved to the
nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) and in a backup file
(with an extension of .CMS). Only devices that you install and
configure correctly appear on the System Configuration Utility
program screens.
Review this section and the information included with the devices
you are adding before making changes. Also, record the current
settings (see “Recording the SCU Program Settings” on page 51)
before making any changes. The values you enter using the System
Configuration Utility program override the entries in the Setup
program.
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