IBM 704 manual Using the System Configuration Utility Program

System Configuration Utility

Using the System Configuration Utility Program

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:

ŸAdding, deleting, or moving ISA or EISA devices

ŸResolving conflicts

ŸMaintaining 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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