
Note:
If you want to update the BIOS from a flash update disc, the installation instructions might not provide
the information about how to record the update disc. See “Recording a disc” on page 50.
Recovering from a BIOS update failure
To recover from a BIOS update failure, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 111.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system
4. Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper.
5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and
pin 3).
6. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed.
7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical
outlets. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 198.
8. Press the power button to turn on the computer and insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive.
Wait a few minutes. The recovery process begins. After the recovery process is completed, your
computer will be turned off automatically.
Note:
Depending on the computer model, the recovery process will take two to three minutes.
9. Repeat step 1 through step 4.
10. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).
11. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed.
12. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
13. Press the power button to turn on the computer and restart the operating system.
Configuring RAID
This chapter provides instructions on how to install hard disk drives and configure RAID for your computer.
Depending on your computer model, RAID can be enabled by Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
(RSTe) or the LSI MegaRAID BIOS.
Note:
The RAID configuration information described in this chapter is only applicable in the Windows
environment. For information about configuring RAID in the Linux environment, contact your Linux software
provider.
This chapter provides information about the following topics:
•
“Configuring RAID with Intel RSTe” on page 71
•
“Quick RAID setup using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility ” on page 74
Configuring RAID with Intel RSTe
If your computer comes with Intel RSTe, you can follow the sections below to configure RAID with Intel RSTe.
This section provides information about the following topics:
•
“Installing SATA or SAS hard disk drives” on page 72
•
“Configuring SATA or SAS RAID functionality with the Intel RSTe configuration utility” on page 72
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