Utilities & Configuration
Digital PRIORIS ZX Server
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Starting and Using the SCU
To start and run the SCU:
1) Turn on the server and allow the POST to complete.
2) If POST detects an error refer to
Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”
and take the appropriate steps to
correct the problem. After the problem has been resolved, restart the server.
3) Start the SCU from the DOS partition or insert the SCU diskette into drive A and soft boot (reset) the
server.
From the MS-DOS Startup menu select one of the following:
1) Execute AMISCU
2) Execute AMISCU (baseboard configuration only)
3) Execute AMISCU using the Overlay Lite
4) When the SCU title appears, press any key to continue.
Afterwards, follow the instructions on the screen to access the SCU main menu.
5) From the main menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight an item and then press [Enter] to select
it. When using a mouse, point to an item and double-click the left button to select it. Press [F1] at
any time for help about a selection.
6) When needing additional information about configuring the server,
select “Step 1: About
System Configuration.”
Additional Security Features
Additional Security Features are available as options in the scu and through main logic board jumpers.
The SCU includes the following setup options to improve server security:
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Display <F1> for Setup Message during POST - Setting this option to disabled prevents
unauthorized personnel from entering the BIOS Setup utility each time the server is turned on or
reset.
Display <F1> fot Setup Message during POST appears as an <F1> Setup prompt on the monitor
screen each time the server boots
When selecting
Disable
, the server does not inform when to press <F1> to enter Setup. Setup can
still be entered by pressing <F1> before POST completes.
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Floppy Writes - Setting this option to
Disabled
prevents unautorized personnel from writing data
to a diskette.
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Video Blanking - Settingt this option to
Enabled
requires a password to reactivate the monitor after
a set period of keyboard inactivity.
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Reset and Power Switch Locking - Setting this option to
Enabled
prevents the power and reset
switches from being locked out during secure mode.
The main logic boards Enable Flash Write switch (S8C1-3) should also be set to OFF to prevent
unauthorized personnel from loading a new server BIOS. Loading a new server BIOS might enable
someone to overide other server security features or introduce a virus in the server
