Configuring Your System
AlphaServer 1000 Rackmount Owner's Guide 6-17
a. Insert the ECU diskette for DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS into the
diskette drive.
b. Enter the
ecu
command.
The message "loading ARC firmware" is displayed. There may be a 10
to 20 second delay in system activity while the system recognizes the
ECU. When the firmware has finished loading, the ECU program is
booted.
If the ECU locates the required CFG configuration files, it displays the
main menu. The CFG file for the option may reside on a configuration
diskette packaged with the option or may be included on the system
configuration diskette.
2.
Add the ISA card configuration file to the configuration list.
Use the "Add or Remove Boards" ECU option to add the configuration
(CFG) file for the ISA option and to select an acceptable slot for the
option.
In some cases, the CFG file for the ISA option may reside on a
configuration diskette packaged with the option. If so, insert that diskette
and follow its directions.
For most ISA options, the configuration (CFG) file is not on a diskette. If
it is not, you need to use the Generic ISA Adapter Definition option on the
ECU diskette.
3.
Change settings or resources (optional)
The "View or Edit Details" ECU option is used to change user-selectable
settings or to change the resources allocated for these functions (IRQs,
DMA channels, I/O ports, and so on).
This step is not required when you are using the card's default settings.
4.
Examine and set required switches to match the displayed settings.
The "Examine Required Switches" ECU option displays the correct switch
and jumper settings that you must physically set for each ISA option.
Although the ECU cannot detect or change the settings of ISA cards, it uses
the information from the previous step to determine the correct switch
settings for these options.
Physically set the card's jumpers and switches to match the required settings.
5.
Save your configuration.
