Compaq ProLiant DL380 Setup and Installation Guide

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Compaq ProLiant DL380 Setup and Installation Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Gilbert Saldivar
Project:
Compaq ProLiant DL380 Setup and Installation Guide
Comments:
Part Number:
120133-002
File Name:
g-ch06 Server Configuration and Utilities.doc
Last Saved On:
12/10/99 1:14 PM
If the SmartStart and Support Software CD is used the first time the server is
configured, the SmartStart program automatically creates a system partition
and installs the System Configuration Utility and other Compaq utilities in that
partition.
IMPORTANT:
This Compaq system utilities partition should not be confused with the
partitions created by your operating system.
In ProLiant DL380 servers, the system ROM automatically configures the
system when adding or removing memory, a second processor, or PCI
expansion boards.
The System Configuration Utility uses option configuration (.CFG) files to set
up and configure the computer. The .CFG files provide information such as
switch settings, IRQs, and software installation guidelines. The .CFG files for
Compaq servers are located on the System Configuration diskettes and
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD shipped with your server.
For PCI boards, the utility reads the configuration options from the PCI
board's configuration space, or as an option, from a PCI configuration file
(.PCF). The .PCF file can be found on the following diskettes or CD:
■
Compaq Options Configuration Files diskette
■
Non-Compaq Option Configuration Files diskette
■
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
The .CFG file provides board resource requirements and switch and jumper
setting alternatives.
Resolving Resource Conflicts
If you add a PCI expansion board after the initial startup, the system detects
this change when you turn on the computer. The system ROM reads the PCI
board identifier and compares it with the current configuration information
stored in nonvolatile memory. The system ROM automatically configures PCI
boards. If a user selection is required, the system ROM enables the board with
its default settings and provides a POST message advising the user to use the
System Configuration Utility to view or change the default settings.
Additionally, you can change the default automatic settings by running the
System Configuration Utility.