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Digital PRIORIS XL ServerDigital PRIORIS XL Server Utilities & ConfigurationUtilities & Configuration

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3) Insert the backup System Configuration Utility diskette into drive A and then soft boot (reset) the

server. The SCU introductory screen appears.

NOTE

The SCU contains help pop-up screens for any selected menu item. Press [F1] at

anytime to display a help screen. Press [Esc] to remove a help screen.

4) Press [Enter] to display the SCU Welcome screen. If no configuration errors appear, the Welcome

screen displays information about the SCU. Press [Enter] to display the Main menu and proceed to

Step 6.

If a configuration error appears, the Welcome screen displays information about the error and tells to

reconfigure the server. Press [Enter] to display the Main menu, select the Configure

Computer

option, then select the View and Edit Details option. Make any changes as

indicated by the POST error message, and then select the Exit and Save option to end the SCU

session and boot the server so the changes take effect.

5) If applicable, select the Learn About Configuring The Computer option to familiarize

with the SCU.

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 installed boards and options in the server, including the not yet

physically installed boards.