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ISA/EISA Configuration

6.Resolve configuration conflicts.

See “Configuration Conflicts” on page 61.

Configuring ISA or EISA Features and Options

Some ISA and most EISA devices come with option diskettes. These diskettes can contain any or all of the following types of information:

ŸConfiguration files (.CFG)

ŸDiagnostic files

ŸDevice drivers

ŸSample applications (mini-applications)

Configuration Files

The server requires a configuration file to configure the server for ISA or EISA adapters. You must copy this configuration file, which has a file-name extension of .CFG, from the device option diskette to the System Configuration Utility program diskette before installing the device in the server.

The configuration file reserves the system resources that the adapter needs to function properly. Some ISA adapters come with a diskette that contains the .CFG file for the adapter. If you want to install ISA adapters that did not come with their own .CFG files, use the System Configuration Utility program to create a unique .CFG file for each adapter.

Note: The unique .CFG files are slot sensitive. That is, they should not be used to configure identical adapters in multiple systems unless you install the adapters in the same expansion slots within each system.

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