Platform Confidence Test Options; System Configuration Wizard (Scw) - Intel SR6850HW4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

Platform Confidence Test Options

Three Platform Confidence Tests (PCT) are available: "Quick Test", "Comprehensive Test", and
"Comprehensive Test with Continuous Looping". The duration of each test depends upon the
number of processors and the amount of memory installed. On completion of each test and after the
test results are displayed, the program returns to the main menu.
Quick Test: The Quick Test suite runs a subset of available tests. It identifies the processor
type, speed, and the number of processors installed. The base and total memory sizes and the
attached hard disks are also identified. For the quick test, you should verify that the
configuration displayed at the conclusion of the test includes all the hard disks, memory, and
processors you have installed in the system. The test will identify drives attached to any SCSI
controllers in the system, not just the onboard controller. This test will not identify other SCSI
devices, such as a tape backup device. If the configuration does not identify all the processors,
memory and hard disks you have installed, press <Ctrl>-<Break> to exit the test and review the
troubleshooting section in the PCT manual on the toolkit CD.
Comprehensive Test: The comprehensive test probes for the same items as the Quick Test, but
in greater depth. In addition, it identifies the keyboard and mouse, the COM1 and COM2 ports,
and the onboard video controller with its memory. The processor floating point unit (FPU) is
tested and more extensive tests are run on the memory and cache. Extensive tests are also run
on the onboard peripheral controllers, integrated components and the chipset.
Comprehensive Test with Continuous Looping: This test is identical to the comprehensive
test, but it continuously loops through the tests until you press <Ctrl>-<Break> to stop the test.
This helps to identify intermittent failures. The normal comprehensive test result summary is
displayed, but the status reflects the sum of all tests. If a test failed one or more times during the
run, it will be reported as a failing component. The number of times the test cycle was repeated
is displayed in the result summary screen.

System Configuration Wizard (SCW)

The System Configuration Wizard (SCW) is a combination of software applications, batch files and
helper applications that help you with the initial configuration of your Intel-based server. The SCW
supports IPMI 2.0, 1.5, and later compatible platforms. It performs the following activities:
Set the system time and date in the BIOS.
Loads Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), Sensor Data Records (SDRs).
Sets the System Asset Tag.
Configures the channels present on the server.
Configures the users supported by the server.
Sets Server Management settings, including an IP address and LAN/Alert settings.
Configures the Advanced Features if supported on the server.
Starts the execution of utility applications that can be used to manually configure the server.
Creates startup or installation diskettes for hardware device drivers and server configuration
utility applications.
Launches the SELViewer Utility.
Launches the FRUViewer Utility.
Provides help.
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