Tools Required; Remote Control Board; Irq Settings - HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Installation Manual

Chapter 6
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Consider the boot priority prior to installing accessory boards, but after
configuring the HP NetServer.
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Some accessory board outputs may exceed U.S. National Electrical code
(NFPA 70) Class 2 or power source limits and must use appropriate
interconnecting cabling in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
(All Hewlett-Packard boards comply with Class 2.)
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You can configure the NetServer to boot from a PCI-based DAC inserted
into a PCI slot. Use the Symbios Configuration Utility to select a different
PCI slot when scanning for boot devices. Refer to Chapter 10,
"Configuring the HP NetServer."
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Slots 7 and 8 accept universal boards. Universal boards automatically
switch to accept power from a +5.0 or +3.3 VDC.

Tools Required

Torx 15 driver
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Torx 25 driver
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An anti-static service kit (3M 8501/8502/8503 or equivalent). This kit
includes a static-dissipating work surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist
strap with ground lead.

Remote Control Board

The HP Remote Control board supports HP TopTools software and comes
installed from the factory in PCI slot 2, due to its boot order (Bus 5) and a
required cable connection to the I/O board. The I
Remote Control card is inserted into connector J1F1 on the I/O board. For more
information on use of the Remote Control board, see "Information Assistant" on
the HP NetServer Online Documentation CD-ROM.

IRQ Settings

The BIOS automatically assigns the IRQs (hardware interrupts) for each PCI slot
and embedded device in the HP NetServer during boot. These assignments trigger
the NOS to enable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller).
APIC takes advantage of the expanded set of non-conflicting IRQs for those
accessory boards requiring more than one IRQ per slot. APIC provides up to four
dedicated interrupts for each PCI slot.
These automatic IRQ assignments can be changed in the setup screen (F2).
Installing Additional PCI Boards
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C cable for the HP TopTools
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