ProLiant DL580 Setup and Installation Guide

PCI Hot Plug Technology 6-13
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PCI Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT
The Compaq PCI Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT allows you to view the
status of the PCI Hot Plug slots and to initiate actions such as replacing a
failed card.
The Windows NT PCI Hot Plug utility screen is divided into three sections:
■ Top
This area allows you to connect to a remote computer by typing the
machine name in the combo box, selecting a machine from the combo
box, or using the Browse button to bring up a selection dialog. The
Refresh button refreshes the PCI Hot Plug information for the current
machine.
■ Middle
The list control displays information about the PCI Hot Plug slots on the
current machine: LEDs, location, board name, and the status of the slot
and board. The columns can be sorted and resized, and some can be
hidden. Hidden commands are accessible by right-clicking the mouse on
a column header.
■ Bottom
The filter drop-down list box can be used to define the slots shown: the
power button toggles the power to the currently selected slot; the Help
button brings up the standard Help Finder dialog; and the Exit button
exits the utility.
Performing PCI Hot Plug Actions
The Compaq PCI Hot Plug Utility and the Compaq Remote Control service, in
conjunction with Windows NT, allow the following actions:
■ Connecting to a remote machine
■ Hot replacement of adaptors
At startup, the utility attempts to connect to the local machine. The utility can
talk to any remote machine that is running the Compaq Remote Control
service.