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Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 4
Running the System
Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility provides easy configuration of
hardware installed in or connected to the server. This utility detects each
hardware device and configures the server to work with it.
The System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of configuration
activities, including:
■ Configures PCI boards automatically
■ Provides switch and jumper settings
■ Resolves resource conflicts in areas such as memory, port addresses, and
interrupts (IRQs)
■ Manages the installation of memory, processor upgrades, and mass
storage devices such as hard drives, tape drives, and diskette drives
■ Sets and stores power-on features like date and time
■ Stores configuration information in nonvolatile memory
■ Assists in the installation of the operating system
■ Assists in running diagnostic tools such as TEST and INSPECT
System Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility can be run directly from the Compaq
SmartStart and Support Software CD supplied with the Smart Array 3200
Controller option kit. You may already have a version of this utility in the
system partition of the boot disk; however, you will need Compaq SmartStart
and Support Software CD version 4.22 or later. Compaq recommends that you
use the version of the utility supplied on the CD; it is the latest one that supports
the Smart Array 3200 Controller.