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in both the config.sys and autoexec.bat files.
For example,
a:\DEVICE=MTMCDAI.SYS/d:OEMCD001
6. Reboot system with floppy and verify your system boots properly.
7. Power down the computer.
8. Disable or disconnect the IDE hard drive from its controller.
Note
Do not disconnect the IDE CD-ROM. The system
BIOS will always scan for IDE before scanning for
other interfaces.
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Designate a Fibre Channel Boot Drive
This procedure allows a user to select a Fibre Channel boot drive.
1. Insert the newly created boot disk in drive A.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. Press <F5> immediately when the message displays to go to the Emulex BIOS Utility.
Note
Press <F5> within 5 seconds of the displayed
message to invoke the Boot BIOS utility.
The Main window displays a list of adapters
Emulex LPxxx BIOS Utility
LightPulse Adapters in the System:
1.
ALPA: 18
PCI BUS #: 00
PCI DEVICE #: 10
2.
ALPA: 01
PCI BUS #: 00
PCI DEVICE #: 0E
Enter a Selection:
Enter <F7> to Exit:
4. Select the adapter by entering the appropriate number.
Any Fibre Channel drive attached to the host adapter can be designated as the boot
device.
