Digital Equipment PRIORIS MTE, Service Maintenance Manual

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Server Utilities & configuration Digital PRIORIS MTE Server
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Before Using the SCU
When familiar with utility programs and their uses, refer to the appropriate sections in this chapter to setup or
update the server’s configuration. Otherwise, carefully read and understand this chapter before attempting to
modify the server’s configuration settings.
Read any README files contained on the System Configuration Utility diskette for additional information.
In addition, have the following items readily available:
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A 1.44 MB formatted diskette.
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Configuration (CFG) files supplied with any installed EISA/PCI expansion boards.
Refer to the next section, "SCI Files and CFG Files", for more information about CFG files.
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Kit installation instructions for any installed optional hardware.
SCI Files and CFG Files
The SCU creates a System Configuration Information (SCI) file each time the server is configured. This SCI
file can be used on any PRIORIS MTE Server that are equally configured and can serve as a backup to the
EISA configuration stored in NVRAM memory. The SCI file is maintained on the System Configuration
Utility diskette and has a default name of SYSTEM.SCI.
Configuration (CFG) files contain main logic board, EISA, PCI, and ISA expansion board vital characteristics
and the server resources they require for proper operation. When additional EISA, PCI, or ISA expansion
boards are installed, make sure to copy the CFG files (and overlays, if applicable) associated with the
expansion boards, to the System Configuration Utility diskette before attempting to configure the server.
Refer to the option documentation for additional information.
Using the SCU
Use the SCU when experiencing problems with the hard disk and need to reconfigure the server. In addition,
the SCU should be used to modify the configuration after you add or remove hardware, or change server
settings.
If this is the first time using the SCU, it is recommended that to follow the procedures in the order given.
If this is a subsequent session, refer to the appropriate sections to update the server configuration.
To run the SCU, perform the following steps:
1) Install any optional hardware, for example disk drives, EISA expansion boards, and so on. Refer to
Chapter 3, "Service Procedures ".
2) 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.