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Configuring the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition 4-19
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Recommended Server Settings
The following is a list of recommended server settings based on the operating
system used.
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
Use the following settings to optimize performance on a server using the
Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 operating system:
■ Server Display Properties Setting
G800 x 600 pixels or lower screen resolution
G256 video colors
GPlain Background (no wallpaper pattern)
■ Server Mouse Properties Setting
GSelect none for Mouse Pointer Scheme.
GDisable Pointer Shadow in Windows 2000.
GSelect Motion or Pointer Options and set the Pointer speed slider
to the middle position.
GDisable pointer acceleration.
■ Remote Console (2-cursor) is recommended when using F8, F10, full
text console, or the system partition utilities.
■ Using the Compaq SmartStart CD or CSP file, install the Windows
drivers 4.90.
NetWare
Use the following settings to optimize performance on a server using the
Netware operating system:
■ Server Display Properties Setting
G800 x 600 pixels or lower screen resolution
G256 video colors
■ Remote Console (2-cursor) is recommended.
■ Ensure that the Num Lock keyontheserver’s keyboard is not enabled.