Configuration Conflicts
Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts
Use the following information to help resolve hardware
configuration conflicts:
1. Run the Setup program to view and change the resources that
are used by the system board functions. Record the current
settings before making any changes. (See “Starting the Setup
Program” on page 282 for instructions.)
2. Determine which adapter or device is causing the error. The
EISA Configuration program specifies how the server checks for
resource conflicts. Initially, this verification mode is set to
automatic. When the mode is set to automatic, the EISA
Configuration program tries to resolve configuration conflicts for
you. Use the Advanced selection of the EISA Configuration
Diskette's View or edit details screen to change the setting (see
“Using the Advanced Functions” on page 298).
If the automatic verification mode is set, the configuration
program attempts to resolve conflicts for you. However, this
might disable adapters or system board features. For example,
if you choose IRQ 4 for an adapter, the program disables Serial
Port 1, which uses IRQ 4. If this happens, and you do not want
this feature disabled, choose another IRQ for your adapter.
If you set the verification mode to manual, the configuration
utility program does not try to resolve a conflict. Instead, you
have to determine if a resource conflict has occurred and then
resolve the conflict. When the verification mode is set to
manual, an asterisk (*) appears on the View or edit details
screen next to adapters in conflict.
If the EISA Configuration program cannot resolve a
configuration error, it deactivates the adapter and displays the
deactivated status (<>) on the View or edit details screen.
3. Update system configuration information (.SCI) files. Use the
Advanced selection of the EISA Configuration Diskette's View
or edit details screen to update or copy the server system
configuration information file (see “Using the Advanced
Functions” on page 298).
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