Resolving Resource Conflicts - Compaq ProSignia 200 6/233 Setup And Installation Manual

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5-2 Server Configuration and Utilities
The System Configuration Utility uses option configuration (.CFG) files to set
up and configure the computer. The .CFG files provide information such as
switch settings, IRQs, and software installation guidelines. The .CFG files for
Compaq computers are located on the System Configuration diskettes and the
SmartStart and Support Software CD (SmartStart CD).
For PCI boards, the utility reads the configuration options from the PCI board's
configuration space and optionally from a PCI configuration file (.PCF). The
.PCF file can be found on the following media:
The .CFG file provides board resource requirements and switch and jumper-
setting alternatives. Although not all ISA boards have the automatic
configuration capabilities of PCI boards, the System Configuration Utility can
allocate system resources to these boards and provide instructions for setting
switches and jumpers.
If the SmartStart and Support Software CD is used during the initial system
installation, the SmartStart program automatically creates a system partition
and installs the System Configuration Utility and other Compaq utilities in that
partition.

Resolving Resource Conflicts

If you add a PCI expansion board later, the system recognizes this change when
you turn on the computer. The system ROM reads the PCI board identifier and
compares it with the current configuration information stored in nonvolatile
memory. The system ROM automatically configures PCI boards. If a user
selection is required, a POST message directs you to run the System
Configuration Utility. Additionally, you may change the default automatic
settings by running the System Configuration Utility.
Compaq Option Configuration Files diskette
Non-Compaq Option Configuration Files diskette
SmartStart and Support Software CD