Specifications

5.3 Configuring the Computer System
This section describes how to configure the system using the SCU. If this is
the first time using the SCU, it is recommended that you follow the procedures
in the order given. If this is a subsequent session, refer to the appropriate
sections to update the system configuration.
1. Install any optional hardware (disk drives, EISA expansion boards, and so
on) following the instructions in the specific chapter for the board.
2. Insert the System Configuration Diskette into drive A (the 1.44 MB
3.5-inch diskette drive).
3. Press the reset button on the front panel. After a short wait, the SCU
introductory screen will be displayed on the monitor screen.
Note
The SCU contains pop-up help screens for selected menu items. Press
F1
at any time to display them and
Esc
to remove them.
4. Press
Enter
to display the SCU Welcome screen.
If no configuration errors appear, the Welcome screen will display
information about the SCU. Press
Enter
to display the Main menu, run the
"Configure computer" option to create the computer SCI file, and then exit
to boot the system so the changes can take effect.
If a configuration error appears, the Welcome screen will display
information about the error and tell you to reconfigure the system.
Press
Enter
to display the Main menu, select the "View or edit details"
menu item from the "Configure computer" option, make any changes as
indicated by POST error messages, and then exit to boot the system so the
changes can take effect.
Note
Make a backup copy of the original System Configuration Diskette.
Store the original in a secure place and use the backup copy when
running the SCU.
5. Using the "Select keyboard type" option, select the keyboard type.
System Configuration 5–7