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BC4000 Series RAID Controllers User Manual
02/13/06
B ro ad c om C o r p or at i on
Page 50 Using the BIOS Configuration Utility Document BC4000-UM100-R
S e c t i o n 7 : U s i n g t h e B I O S C o n f i g u ra t i o n U t i l i t y
W
HEN TO
U
SE THE
BIOS C
ONFIGURATION
U
TILITY
The firmware component of the installation kit includes the BIOS Configuration Utility. This utility must be used
to:
•
Create the boot array : If the system is not booting off of the array, this utility does not need to be used to
create an array, although it can. A non-bootable array can be created in the RAIDConsole management
application (see
“Creating and Formatting Arrays” on page 72 ) or the bcadm program (see “Creating New
Arrays: bcadm --create” on page 130 ).
•
Swap in a copy of the boot array : In RAIDConsole, a copy of your boot array can be made by mirroring
the array and then splitting it; by default, it is hidden from the operating system. If the system were to lose
the boot array, the BIOS Configuration utility can be used to unhide the copy and swap it into the first
position in the
Arrays list.
•
Initialize a new disk : When a new disk is being added, it can be initialized from the BIOS.
To enter the BIOS Configuration Utility:
When booting the system, press the Ctrl + R keys when the BIOS banner is displayed. A minimum of three
seconds is available to enter the BIOS using this key combination.
U
NDERSTANDING THE
C
OLOR
C
ODE IN THE
BIOS
The following color codes are used to indicate the type or status of information displayed in the window.
Notes:
•
The first device in the Arrays list is the bootable array. The system can only boot from the first
device in the list.
•
Until the BIOS loads, the LEDs are not indicative of disk connectivity.
White text An available option or informational text.
Yellow highlighting The current option on which you may choose to take action
Green text The item has been selected.
Light blue text The item is not available for selection.
Yellow text Informational text, describing an option
Magenta text Spare options and boot options
Red text A failed drive or other warning to the user. For example,
informational text may be red if the option is not available.