Utilities & Configuration
Utilities & Configuration
Digital PRIORIS XL Server
Digital PRIORIS XL 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 you configure the server. This
SCI file can be used on other PRIORIS XL Servers 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 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 installed additional EISA,
PCI, or ISA expansion boards, 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 when it is necessary 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 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.
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 to not 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.
