Using configuration interfaces
UnixWare 7 provides
SCOadmin managers
to configure and manage a broad range of hardware devices, as
well as for other administrative tasks.
These management interfaces allow you to display and modify
configuration parameters for specific device types. They are
particularly useful in displaying ranges of values appropriate
to that device.
One of the SCOadmin managers is the
Device Configuration Utility (DCU).
The DCU allows you to display and modify
device-specific configuration parameters for many devices
that are stored in the in-core Resource Manager database.
The DCU is particularly useful for detecting and
resolving conflicts between configured
devices, determining free parameter values when adding
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
hardware that is not auto-detected or auto-configured, and
configuring ISA device controllers.
NOTE:
We recommend that you use the appropriate SCOadmin manager for
device-specific configuration and modifications. The DCU
is best used for system monitoring, troubleshooting, and special
configuration scenarios. It cannot be used successfully with
all devices; see the device-specific SCOadmin manager
documentation appropriate to your system for more information.
The Resource Manager database can also be displayed and modified with the
resmgr(1M)
command line utility. However, directly editing Resource
Manager entries requires particular caution to avoid disabling your
system, and we recommend the device-specific SCOadmin managers
or the DCU because of their safeguards and error-checking.
For differences between UnixWare 7 configuration interfaces
and those provided with SCO OpenServer and SCO UnixWare 1 and 2, see
``SCOadmin managers''.
To install and configure device drivers on UnixWare 7 systems:
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If required, configure the hardware.
This may entail:
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physically setting switches or jumpers on the adapter board
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running configuration utilities provided by the device manufacturer
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Physically install the hardware device in your system.
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Install
the device driver software package if it is not already on your system.
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Run the appropriate SCOadmin manager to configure the driver.
Some devices require you to
rebuild your kernel
after configuring new drivers.
Use device-specific SCOadmin managers or the DCU
to install and configure these devices:
Audio-
Use the
Audio Configuration Manager
to add and configure sound cards. You can play and record
audio files with the
scosound(X1)
utility.
For more information, see
``Configuring audio adapters''.
Printers-
Use the
Printer Setup Manager
to:
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add, modify, copy, or remove local and remote printers
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specify the default printer
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enable or disable a printer
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set the printer up to accept or reject print jobs
For more information, see
``Managing the print service''.
Network-
Use
``The Network Configuration Manager interface''
to configure LAN network adapter drivers, and
LAN and WAN protocols.
For more information, see
``Configuring LAN connections''
and
``Configuring WAN connections''.
Video-
Use
``The Video Configuration Manager interface''
to:
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add or remove graphics adapters from your system
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add or remove monitors from your system
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change the resolution and mode of your graphics devices
For more information, see
``Configuring video adapters''.
Modems-
Use the
Modem Configuration Manager
to:
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add serial and ISDN modems to your system
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configure WAN protocols including SLIP and PPP
NOTE:
PC Card (PCMCIA) modems are configured using the
Device Configuration Utility (DCU).
While ISDN modems are configured with the
Modem Configuration Manager,
ISDN bus adapters are configured with the
Network Configuration Manager.
For more information, see
``Adding and configuring modems''.
Serial lines-
Use the
Serial Manager
to configure individual serial ports on COM1: through COM4:.
For more information, see
``Configuring serial ports''.
Mass storage-
Use the
Device Configuration Utility (DCU)
to add support for tape, CD-ROM, and hard disk drives which
were not auto-detected during the installation process.
For more information, see
``Mass storage devices overview''.
Plug and Play-
Use the
PnP Configuration Manager
to enable Plug and Play devices that are not recognized by other
managers; for example:
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non-audio devices on the audio adapter board (such as
IDE or SCSI ports)
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new Plug and Play audio devices that are compatible with older models
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ISA Plug and Play network adapters
For more information, see
``Configuring Plug and Play devices''.
© 2004 The SCO Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
UnixWare 7 Release 7.1.4 - 22 April 2004