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Resource Configuration Add-in
(RCA) Window (continued)
4. It is possible to close the RCA window and return to the AF by clicking on
the Close button. Any changes made will be kept in memory for use by the
RCA when it is rerun.
5. Save all the changes made by clicking on the Save button. Saving writes
your current configuration to nonvolatile storage where it will be available to
the system after every reboot.
6. Closing the window by clicking on the system menu, the dash in the upper
left corner, discards all changes.
Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities
Defining an ISA Card
An ISA card usually comes with a vendor created .CFG file that specifies the
resources the card requires to function properly. If the .CFG file is unavailable, you
must manually create it or define the card through the SSU. Defining an ISA card
consists of specifying the name of the card and the resources it consumes. This
allows the RCA to consider the ISA card resource requirements when the RCA tries
to resolve conflicts. The information is also used by the system BIOS to configure
the hardware when the system is booted.
1. To add or remove ISA card resources, click on the appropriate resource
buttons, select the desired value, and click on Add or Remove.
2. After you complete the necessary information, click on Save.
3. To edit a card, click on Load to retrieve the card information. After making
changes, click on Save.
4. To create a card, click on New.
5. To remove a current definition of a card, click on Delete.
Adding and Removing ISA
Cards
Adding and removing ISA cards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run
its conflict detection algorithms on the resources requested by the cards. This
alerts you to any possible problems with that particular card in the current
configuration.
To Add an ISA Card:
1. Click on Add ISA Card in the RCA window.
2. Specify the directory for the .CFG file.
3. Select the file and click on Ok.
To Remove an ISA Card:
1. Select a valid ISA card in the Devices section of the RCA window.
2. Click on Remove ISA Card.