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Utilities & Configuration Digital PRIORIS HX590 & HX590 DP Server

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6) If applicable, set the current server time and date using the Set Time and Set Date menu

options.

7) Using the Maintain System Configuration Diskette option, copy the CFG files supplied

with any EISA, PCI, or ISA expansion board.

8) Select the Configure Computer option to configure the server.

9) If applicable, select the Maintain System Configuration Diskette option to create,

change, or update SCI or CFG files.

10) To end the SCU session select the Exit From This Utility option.

11) If applicable, install the operating system and any application software.

Refer to the operating system and application software documentation for installation information.

Configure The Computer

When accessing this menu item for the first time, it is recommended to follow the menu items listed below in

the order given. If this is a subsequent session, refer to the appropriate menu item to update the server

configuration.

Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information

Step 2: Add or remove boards

Step 3: View or edit details

Step 4: Examine required switches

Step 5: Save and Exit

Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information

This menu item provides basic EISA configuration information and how it differs from ISA configuration.

These screens are available at any time during the configuration process by pressing [F1] and by selecting

EISA configuration from the help menu.

Step 2: Adding or Removing Boards

This menu item provides a list of boards and options in the configuration. You can add, move, and delete

boards from this list until it shows all the boards and installed options in the server, including the boards not yet

physically installed. The SCU automatically detects any EISA expansion boards installed on the server and

configures the server accordingly. The SCU does not automatically detect ISA expansion boards.

Step 3: View or Edit Details

This menu item allows to examine and change the setting of each function and the resource allocated for those

functions. When editting a function or resource in this step, you might have to change the switch or jumper

setting.

Step 4: Examine Required Switches

This menu item allows to view settings (switches and jumpers) that need to be manually set and software

drivers that need to be installed. These recommendations must be followed exactly, otherwise the server will

not work properly.

Step 5: Save and Exit

This menu item allows to exit the SCU program with or without saving the configuration settings.