HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

PCI-X Technology
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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.
Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console
The Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console (NCMCON) user interface
enables you to view status information on PCI slots and control features, such as
removing and adding PCI Hot Plug expansion boards all from one focal point.
Navigating the NCMCON Menus
The NCMCON interface constantly retrieves and displays the status of all of the
slots. If there are any errors, the appropriate error message displays. To navigate
through these menus, follow these guidelines:
• From the Main menu, use the arrow keys to move up and down the list of slots.
The current line is highlighted.
• Press the Enter key to go to the Slot Options menu. Use the arrow keys to
highlight the correct option and press the Enter key to select that option. If you
press the Enter key when a non-hot-plug slot is highlighted, the Slot Detail
screen displays.
• If at any point you want to return to the Main menu, press the Esc key.
• Press the F1 key for online help.
Performing PCI Hot Plug Actions
The HP PCI Hot Plug Utility and the NetWare PCI Hot Plug application work
together to enable the following hot-plug actions:
• View slot detail information
This option enables the viewing of detailed information about each PCI slot.