Using This Reference Guide - Compaq ProLiant 5000 Reference Manual

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Preface

Using This Reference Guide

This Reference Guide contains detailed information about Compaq
ProLiant 5000 and ProLiant 5000R servers. A summary of each chapter
follows:
Chapter 1 − − SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
This chapter provides a brief summary of the standard features of
ProLiant 5000 servers. It describes two valuable software programs
Compaq provides for ProLiant users − SmartStart and Compaq Insight
Manager.
Chapter 2 − − INSTALLING THE PROLIANT 5000 SERVER
From getting the necessary materials together and selecting a site for
the ProLiant 5000 server to installing optional hardware components
and connecting cables, this chapter guides the user through the initial
steps in preparing the server for use. Dual PCI bus guidelines are
provided.
Chapter 3 − − INSTALLING THE PROLIANT 5000R SERVER
The initial steps in setting up and powering up a rack-mountable
ProLiant 5000R server are explained in this overview chapter, along
with installing options and dual PCI bus utilization.
Chapter 4 − − PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES OF PROLIANT
5000 ARCHITECTURE
Compaq ProLiant 5000 Architecture combines Intel Pentium Pro
Processor power with Dual Peer PCI Bus architecture to provide
optimum performance from installed PCI devices. This chapter
discusses related configuration considerations.
Chapter 5 − − SPECIAL FEATURES OF PROLIANT 5000 SERVERS
Processor Power modules, internal system LED monitors, Pre-Failure
Warranty and the Terminator Board are discussed in this chapter.
Chapter 6 − − USING THE COMPAQ SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
UTILITY
This chapter tells how to use the Compaq System Configuration Utility
software program to complete configuration changes. The chapter
includes information about special Compaq network drivers.
Writer: Compaq Project: Preface Comments: Final Review
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