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1-8 Compaq ProLiant 6400R Setup and Installation Guide SmartStart uses a step-by-step process to configure the server and to load the system software, thereby achieving a well-integrated server that ensures maximum dependability and supportability. The SmartStart and Support Software CD also holds the Compaq System Configuration Utility. For information regarding SmartStart, see the Server Setup and Management pack included in the shipping box. Compaq System Configuration Utility The Compaq System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of configuration tasks. The utility configures I/O expansion boards automatically, provides switch and jumper settings, and resolves resource conflicts in areas such as memory, port addresses, and interrupts (IRQs). The utility manages the installation of memory, processor upgrades, and mass storage devices such as hard drives and tape drives. The utility stores configuration information in nonvolatile memory, and assists in the running of software and firmware diagnostic tools such as INSPECT, Diagnostics (DIAGS), Drive Array Advanced Diagnostics (DAAD), ROMPaq, and ASR-2. The first time the server is configured, the SmartStart program automatically creates a system partition and installs the configuration utility and other Compaq utilities in the partition. Compaq Operating System Utilities Compaq servers running Microsoft Windows NT take advantage of several utilities that provide detailed information and offer special capabilities. The utilities include Compaq PCI Hot Plug utility, Compaq Advanced Network Control utility, Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer, Power Down Manager, and Compaq Integrated Management Log utility. The utilities are provided on the Compaq Support Software for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 diskettes (NTSSD). For more detailed information, see the Systems Reference Library and the NTREADME.HLP file on Diskette 1. Future operating system support is planned for later release. Compaq Integrated Management Log The Compaq Integrated Management Log records events and stores them in an easily viewable form. The IML records hundreds of events and then marks each event with a time stamp. For more information regarding the IML, see Chapter 4, "Integrated Management Log."

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Compaq ProLiant 6400R Setup and Installation Guide
SmartStart uses a step-by-step process to configure the server and to load the
system software, thereby achieving a well-integrated server that ensures
maximum dependability and supportability. The SmartStart and Support
Software CD also holds the Compaq System Configuration Utility.
For information regarding SmartStart, see the Server Setup and Management
pack included in the shipping box.
Compaq System Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of
configuration tasks. The utility configures I/O expansion boards automatically,
provides switch and jumper settings, and resolves resource conflicts in areas
such as memory, port addresses, and interrupts (IRQs). The utility manages the
installation of memory, processor upgrades, and mass storage devices such as
hard drives and tape drives. The utility stores configuration information in
nonvolatile memory, and assists in the running of software and firmware
diagnostic tools such as INSPECT, Diagnostics (DIAGS), Drive Array
Advanced Diagnostics (DAAD), ROMPaq, and ASR-2.
The first time the server is configured, the SmartStart program automatically
creates a system partition and installs the configuration utility and other
Compaq utilities in the partition.
Compaq Operating System Utilities
Compaq servers running Microsoft Windows NT take advantage of several
utilities that provide detailed information and offer special capabilities. The
utilities include Compaq PCI Hot Plug utility, Compaq Advanced Network
Control utility, Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer, Power Down
Manager, and Compaq Integrated Management Log utility.
The utilities are provided on the Compaq Support Software for Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0 diskettes (NTSSD). For more detailed information, see the
Systems Reference Library and the NTREADME.HLP file on Diskette 1.
Future operating system support is planned for later release.
Compaq Integrated Management Log
The Compaq Integrated Management Log records events and stores them in an
easily viewable form. The IML records hundreds of events and then marks
each event with a time stamp. For more information regarding the IML, see
Chapter 4, “Integrated Management Log.”