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Using the EISA Configuration Utility
NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-5
Using the EISA Configuration Utility
The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) is a program that allows you to easily
configure your server. Use this utility for these tasks:
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To set up your server for the first time
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To change your configuration by adding or removing EISA or ISA boards
The program stores the configuration information in the nonvolatile memory
where it is available whenever you use your server.
Functions
The ECU does the following:
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Supports EISA and ISA boards, PCI devices, and plug-and-play ISA
boards
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Automatically detects EISA boards, PCI devices, and plug-and-play ISA
boards installed in the computer
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Helps you configure ISA board by providing the appropriate switch and
jumper settings
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Notifies you immediately if a conflict occurs during configuration
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Creates and maintains the System Configuration Information (SCI) file as
a backup for the computer’s nonvolatile memory
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Supports configuration (CFG) file extensions
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Allows you to set the computer’s date and time
Making Menu Selections
You can either use the keyboard or the mouse to make menu selections in the
EISA Configuration Utility program.