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Configuration Files (Netfinity 7000 - 8651)



Configuration Files


The server requires a configuration file to configure ISA or EISA adapters. The configuration file reserves the system resources that the adapter needs to function properly. Some ISA adapters come with a diskette that contains the .CFG file for the adapter. The System CD-ROM contains the .CFG file for some devices and options. If an Option Diskette comes with the device, refer to the device documentation for instructions to configure the device.

If you want to install ISA adapters that did not come with their own .CFG files, use the System Configuration Utility program to create a unique .CFG file for each adapter.

NOTE: The unique .CFG files are slot sensitive. That is, they should not be used to configure identical adapters in multiple systems unless you install the adapters in the same expansion slots within each system.

To create a unique .CFG file for an ISA adapter:
  1.  At the System Configuration Utility program Main  Menu screen, select Add and Remove Boards.
  2.  Press F6 (Define ISA).
  3.  At the ISA Definition screen, type in the adapter  manufacturer and description (for example, IBM Token Ring).

     Refer to the adapter documentation for information  about specific configuration parameters, such as  interrupt request levels (IRQs) or direct memory  access (DMA) channels, that are required for the  adapter. Then, follow the instructions on the screen  to enter the appropriate parameters.

  4.  After you type in all of the appropriate parameter press FlO to save the data.
  5.  At the Main Menu screen, select Save Configuration to save the configuration in NVRAM.


NOTE: Save the configuration files to a diskette for backup.

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