IBM 847651U Handbook - Page 68

Configuration overview Configuration overview You play a key role in how your server allocates resources to organize and interconnect hardware devices and software programs. This allocation process is referred to as configuration. The steps required to configure your server depend on the number and types of devices and programs that you install. Your server has connectors for several types of adapters. Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among thousands of adapters and devices that comply with any of the following standards: Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) You can obtain a listing of products that are compatible with your server, and related configuration information, by accessing the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ Jumpers and switches are used to define certain configuration values on the system board, adapters, and other devices. For details about system-board jumper and switch settings, see Chapter 7, "Server records and specifications" on page 243. If you need to set jumpers or switches on adapters, drives, or other devices, refer to the documentation that comes with the devices for specific information about the appropriate jumper and switch settings. In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install in your server, the more you will have to interact with your server and your devices to correctly configure your system. Your server comes with the following hardware configuration utility programs: Configuration/Setup Utility program With the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can configure system board functions, such as serial and parallel 34 Netfinity 3000 User's Handbook