NEC HX4500 manual Using the RCU

The RCU stores the configuration information in the non-volatile memory on your system. When you exit the RCU, the configuration information is written to non-volatile memory. The RCU also maintains the Setup configuration, which is stored in the battery-backed memory. This means that when you exit the RCU, the Setup and RCU configuration agree with each other.

Using the RCU

If you are adding a non-Plug and Play ISA option board, run the RCU before installing the board using procedures found in the Upgrades and Options chapter of this guide. If you are upgrading system memory, do so before running the RCU using procedures found in the Upgrades and Options chapter of this guide. Use the RCU as follows.

Note: The system can fail following improper configuration. Always save the current settings before reconfiguring the system.

1.Power on the system.

2.If the diskette drive is disabled, enable it using the BIOS Setup utility, explained later (see BIOS Setup Utility). Specify the correct type of diskette drive.

3.Using the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, create the RCU diskette. Note that the CD-ROM refers to the RCU as the SCU.

4.Start the RCU by rebooting the system, with the RCU diskette in Drive A. When the RCU banner is displayed, press Enter and the Resource Configuration Utility Main Menu shown in Table 3-1 displays.

5.Select Learn about configuring your computer from the RCU Main Menu and press Enter if you need information on system configuration. Read through the information and press the F10 key when you are done.

6.Using the up and down arrows, highlight Configure Computer and press Enter. The Resource Configuration Utility Menu shown in Table 3-2 displays. The keys that are active while viewing a screen are displayed on the bottom of the screen.

Note: Press the F1 key at any time for help and additional information on each option. To return from help, press ESC.

7.Select Step 1: Important System Configuration information and press Enter to learn more about the Resource Configuration Utility.

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