Utilities & Configuration
Utilities & Configuration
Digital PRIORIS HX MP Server
Digital PRIORIS HX MP Server
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SCU Diskette(s)
The SCU comes with the server on five separate language diskettes. These diskettes contain the SCU
utility and the necessary files to configure expansion boards.
NOTE
Each time an EISA or ISA expansion board is added, it is important to copy all
associated .CFG files to the appropriate SCU diskette before attempting to configure
the server. The SCU needs this information to properly assign server resources and
to maximize overall server performance.
When to Run the SCU
Always run the SCU each time ISA and EISA expansion cards are added, removed, or relocated, so no two
boards use the same server resources (IRQs, I/O address, memory address, etc.).
For ISA expansion boards, run the SCU
before
adding, removing, or relocating. Running the SCU first can
identify and resolve resource conflicts, as well as indicate the proper switch settings to configure ISA
expansion boards.
For EISA and PCI expansion boards, run the SCU
after
adding, removing, or relocating. In this case, the
SCU will automatically assign the proper server resources to the EISA expansion boards so they will
operate correctly.
NOTE
If the server detects an expansion board configuration conflict, a warning message
appears directing you to run the SCU to correct the problem.
Before Using the SCU
Perform the following procedures before using the SCU:
1) Read any README files contained on the System Configuration Utility diskette(s) for additional
information.
2) Install any optional hardware, for example disk drives, EISA or PCI expansion boards, memory, etc.
3) Make a backup copy of the supplied System Configuration Utility diskette. Store the original in a
secure place and only use the backup copy when running the SCU. When unable to make a backup
copy, use the original diskette cautiously.
NOTE
It is recommended not to install the SCU or any of its utilities on a hard disk drive.
Running the SCU or any of its utilities from a hard disk drive might cause memory
conflicts between the SCU and application software. This specifically applies to
memory managers and Windows applications.