Platform Diagnostics And Configuring The Server; Configuring Tools Overview - Konica Minolta IC-304 Plus Service Manual

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3.1

Platform Diagnostics and Configuring the Server

3.1.1

Configuring Tools Overview

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you resolve some
issues that might possibly occur with the IC-304 print controller.
To maintain the good health of the server, it is important that the server continuously
remains correctly configured. An incorrectly configured server will deliver poor
performance, and the diagnostic results will be adversely effected.
The following configuration programs are also provided to assist you in configuring
the server, and to provide diagnostic information:
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BIOS Setup Utility
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Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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LAN speed verification
Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Pro
This program controls the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in your server.
Use BIOS setup utility to:
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View configuration information.
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View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports.
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Set the date and time.
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Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices.
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Set and change settings for advanced hardware features.
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View and clear error logs.
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Resolve configuration conflicts.
Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board.
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It provides a interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps
network and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous
transmission and reception of data on the network.
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If the Ethernet port in the server supports auto-negotiation, the controller
detects the data-transfer rate of the network (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and automatically operates at that rate, in full-duplex or half-
duplex mode, as appropriate.
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The Ethernet controller supports optional modes, such as teaming, priority
packets, load balancing, fault tolerance, and virtual LANs, which provide better
performance, security, and throughput. These modes apply to the integrated
Ethernet controller and to controllers on supported Ethernet adapters.
Chapter 3—Diagnostics and Troubleshooting