B-24
MS-9156 ATX Server Board
1. Using the Array Configuration Utility
The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and
delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, and initialize drives.
Managing Arrays
Use the
Manage Arrays
option to view array properties and members, and
delete arrays. The following sections describe these operations in greater
detail.
Viewing Array Properties
To view the properties of an existing array:
1.
At the BIOS prompt, press
Ctrl+A
.
2.
From the ARC menu, select
Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
.
3.
From the ACU menu, select
Manage Arrays
.
4.
From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and
press
Enter
. The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed
information on the array. The physical disks associated with the array
are displayed here.
5.
Press
Esc
to return to the previous menu.
Deleting Arrays
To delete an existing array:
1.
Turn on your computer and press
Ctrl+A
when prompted to access the
ARC utility.
2.
From the ARC menu, select
Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
.
3.
From the ACU menu, select
Manage Arrays
.
4.
Select the array you wish to delete and press
Delete
.
5.
In the Array Properties dialog box, select
Delete
and press
Enter
. The
following prompt is displayed:
Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you want to delete
the array?(Yes/No):
RAID 1 only
—
the following prompt is also displayed:
Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to delete the
partition? (Yes/No):
MSI Reminds You...
Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all
data on the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored.
