PCI Hot Plug Technology
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Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Gilbert Saldivar
Project:
Compaq ProLiant 6400R Setup and Installation Guide
Comments:
Part Number:
388776-002
File Name:
f-ch05 PCI Hot Plug Technology
Last Saved On:
3/17/00 12:46 PM
PCI Hot Plug Utility for Microsoft
Windows NT
The Compaq PCI Hot Plug Utility for Microsoft Windows NT allows you to
view the status of the PCI Hot Plug slots and to initiate actions such as
replacing a failed card.
The Microsoft Windows NT PCI Hot Plug utility screen is divided into three
sections:
■
Top
– This area enables you to connect to a remote computer by either
typing the machine name in the combo box, selecting a machine from
the combo box, or using the Browse button to access a selection dialog.
The Refresh button refreshes the PCI Hot Plug information for the
current machine.
■
Middle
– The list control displays information about the PCI Hot Plug
slots on the current machine. This information includes LEDs, location,
board name (if any), and the status of the slot and/or board. The columns
can be sorted and resized, and some can be hidden (these commands are
accessible by right-clicking the mouse on a column header).
■
Bottom
– The filter drop-down list box can be used to define the slots
shown. The Power button toggles the power to the currently selected
slot, the Help button brings up the standard Help Finder dialog, and the
Exit button exits the utility.
Performing Hot-Plug Actions
When used with Microsoft Windows NT, the Compaq PCI Hot Plug Utility
and the Compaq Remote Control service enable the following actions:
■
Connection to a remote machine
■
Hot replacement of adapters
At startup, the utility attempts to connect to the local machine. The utility can
communicate with any remote machine that is running the Compaq Remote
Control service.
