Tools Required; Irq Settings; Boot Priority; Tested Pci Boards And Drivers - HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Installation Manual

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Tools Required

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An antistatic service kit (3M 8501/8502/8503 or equivalent). This kit
includes a static-dissipating work surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist
strap.

IRQ Settings

The BIOS automatically assigns hardware interrupts (IRQs) for each PCI
slot and embedded device installed in the NetServer during the boot
sequence. These assignments trigger the NOS to enable the Advanced
Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). The APIC takes advantage of
the expanded set of non-conflicting IRQs for those accessory boards that
require more than one IRQ per slot.
WARNING
Ensure that all PCI slot levers are closed before booting the
system.

Boot Priority

Some accessory boards have preferred slot locations. For those boards that do not,
consider the boot order when installing the board in a PCI slot.
The boot priority follows:
1. IDE CD-ROM drive with a bootable CD-ROM.
2. Flexible disk drive with a bootable flexible disk.
3. Embedded SCSI controller or integrated HP NetRAID controller.
4. PCI accessory boards in the following order: Slots 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.
You can change the boot order by using the Setup utility. Press [F2] during
the boot process as described in Chapter 10, Configuring the HP
NetServer.

Tested PCI Boards and Drivers

For a list of tested PCI accessory boards, check the Configuration Assistant on the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM or look for the Hardware Tested Products List
link for the LT 6000r under HP NetServer Service and Support for the NOS used
at :
http://www.hp.com/netserver/support/compatibility/
compatibility.asp
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Installing Additional Boards