ISA/EISA Configuration
6. Install the adapter in the server.
See “Installing Adapters” on page 180.
7. Install software programs.
See the installation instructions that came with the software.
8. Resolve configuration conflicts.
See “Configuration Conflicts” on page 299.
Configuring ISA or EISA Features and Options
Some ISA and most EISA devices come with option diskettes. These
diskettes can contain any or all of the following types of
information:
Configuration files (.CFG)
Diagnostic files (.DGS)
Device drivers
Sample applications (mini-applications)
Configuration Files
A configuration file is required to configure the server for ISA or
EISA adapters. You have to copy this configuration file, which has
a file-name extension of .CFG, from the device diskette to the EISA
Configuration Diskette before installing the device in the server.
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. If you want to install ISA adapters that did not
come with their own CFG files, you must use your PC Server 520
EISA Configuration Diskette 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.
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