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System Configuration Utility Program (8650)



System Configuration Utility Program

The System Configuration Utility program provides a convenient method to configure various system settings. This program automatically configures system adapters and maintains system parameters. Because the System Configuration Utility program assigns system resources, conflicts between adapters are less likely to occur. In most cases, the server operates using the configuration default settings.

If a conflict does occur, see 'Configuration Conflicts'.

You must use the System Configuration Utility program anytime you want to change resource allocations, such as:


The System Configuration Utility program automatically configures PCI devices, Plug and Play devices, and system memory.

Each time you use the System Configuration Utility program to configure the server, the configuration information is saved to the nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) and in a backup file (with an extension of .CMS ). Only devices that are installed and configure correctly appear on the System Configuration Utility program screens.

Review this section and the information included with the devices you are adding before making changes. Also, record the current settings (see 'Recording the SCU Program Settings') before making any changes. The values you enter using the System Configuration Utility program override the entries in the Setup program.

A screen similar to the following appears when you start the SCU program.

 +--------------------------------------------------------+
 |SYSTEM CONFIGURATION UTILITY, Release x.xx              |
 |                                                        |
 |                  Step 1; About System Configuration    |
 |                  Step 2; Add and Remove Boards         |
 |                  Step 3; Change Configuration Settings |
 |                  Step 4; Save Configuration            |
 |                  Step 5; View Switch/Jumper Settings   |
 |                  Step 6; Exit                          |
 |                                                        |
 | [Select=ENTER]   [Exit=ESC]   [Help=F1]                |
 | [Utilities=F9]                                         |
 +--------------------------------------------------------+

In most cases, the server will operate using the default settings, and you need to change the settings only to resolve configuration conflicts or to enable or change device function (for example, define the drive startup sequence).

Use the following commands to navigate through the screens and make selections:

Action Press Key Use Mouse
Change between major menus < or > Click on menu items
Highlight an item    or    Point to an item
Select an item Enter Double-click
left mouse button
End activity without
changing configuration		 ESC Click on Exit
Get help F1  

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