IBM 866441Y Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47
Resolving configuration conflicts, Resolving hardware configuration, conflicts
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Resolving configuration conflicts The resources used by the server consist of interrupt requests, direct memory access, I/O ports addresses, and memory. This information is useful when a resource configuration conflict occurs. Conflicts in the configuration occur if: A device is installed that requires the same resource as another device. (For example, a conflict occurs when two adapters try to write to the same address space.) A device resource is changed (for example, changing jumper settings). A device function is changed (for example, assigning COM1 to two serial ports). A software program is installed that requires the same resource as a hardware device. The steps required to resolve a configuration error are determined by the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install. If a hardware configuration error is detected, a configuration error message appears after the server completes POST and before the operating system is loaded. You can bypass the error by pressing Esc while the error message is displayed. The System Configuration Utility program configures the system hardware and PCI IRQs. The program does not consider the requirements of the operating system or the application programs. See "Resolving software configuration conflicts" on page 40 for additional information. Resolving hardware configuration conflicts: Use the following information to help resolve hardware configuration conflicts: 1. Run the System Configuration Utility program to view and change resources used by the system functions and the installed options. Record the current settings before making any changes. (See "The System Configuration Utility program" on page 25 for instructions.) 2. Determine which adapter or device is causing the conflict. (Go to "General checkout" on page 6.) 3. Change adapter jumpers or switches. Some devices use jumpers and switches to define the system resources that the devices need. If the settings are incorrect or set to use a resource that cannot be shared, a conflict occurs and the device will remain deactivated by the configuration program. 4. Change system jumpers or switches. See "Changing jumper positions" on page 164. Netfinity 5600 - Type 8664 39