How to change Scheduling Mode (Schd)
You can change the Scheduling Mode (Schd) of a NIC or FC that support
shared allocation. "+" is added to the scheduling mode (Schd) of the PCI
device that can be configured.
Before modifying the Schd setting of a NIC or FC, you must deactivate all
LPARs. Move the cursor to the intersection between the Schd row and the PCI
device number column, and press Enter. This opens a sub-screen where you
can select assignments.
Move the cursor over the item that you want to change, and press Enter. To
apply the changes of Schd to the LPAR manager system, press F10 and
select "Yes" in the confirmation sub-screen that opens. After you select "Yes",
you will not be able to perform any operations on LPAR manager for two or
three minutes until the setting changes completes.
To abort the change of Schd, press F10 and select "No" in the confirmation
screen that opens. All changed settings are restored to their original values.
Since the time necessary to the change becomes enable for an LPAR manager
system. You cannot change except the Schd or move to other screens until
finish the change process. To change except the Schd or move to other
screens, press F10, select either "Yes" or "No" and conclude the change
process, or cancel it.
How to assign a PCI device to an LPAR
Move the cursor over the intersection between the LPAR, to which you want
to assign the PCI device, and the PCI device column, and press Enter. In the
sub-screen that appears, move the cursor over A and press Enter. To undo
an assignment, select "*".
How to change a using direction of PCI device
Press F5 (Attach/Detach) to display a sub-screen, select LPAR of changing
and press Enter.
How to change USB Auto Attach settings
Note:
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Make sure to disable USB Auto Allocation to LPAR in the LP Options screen
before using this function.
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When you activate an LPAR with #A for the USB assignment, the state is
changed to #R. If the USB has been attached to another LPAR, Auto
Attach/Detach will not be performed.
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When you have a USB device state unassigned, the Auto Attach setting is
cancelled.
USB Auto Attach settings can be changed with a LPAR activated or
deactivated.
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