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Configuring PCI Cards
When to Run the RCU
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Resource Configuration Utility (continued)

Resolving Resource Conflicts
The RCU is designed to automatically resolve resource conflicts between PCI expansion cards; it is extremely unusual for the utility to fail in resolving a resource conflict between two cards. If the Set verification mode menu category is set to Automatic (the default setting), the RCU will attempt to resolve the conflict. If the utility cannot resolve the conflict, some devices installed in the system are deactivated and the following message is displayed:

Caution

The last board added caused an un-resolvable conflict in your computer's configuration. This board has a 'De-activated' status. You must remove this board or the one(s) it is in conflict with in order to save a correct configuration.

If the caution message appears, press <Enter> to display a list of all cards installed in the server. The deactivated card is enclosed by < > symbols.

The card(s) with which the card is in conflict may be removed, or the resources on one or more cards may be changed to resolve the conflict.

NOTE:   Note: Locked cards may cause resource conflicts. Dell recommends leaving cards unlocked.

To unlock a card, perform the following steps:

  1. Press <F7> in the Step 3: View or edit details menu (from the Steps in configuring your computer menu).
  1. Click Lock/unlock boards and press <Enter>.
  1. Select the card(s) you want to unlock, and press <Enter>.
  1. Press <F10> to exit the Advanced menu.
If the conflict persists after trying the above steps, contact Dell Technical Support for additional assistance.

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