Lenovo 4229, 4223, 4228 manual Entering the LSI MegaRAID Bios configuration utility

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Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility

This section provides instructions on how to enter the LSI MegeRAID BIOS configuration utility.

To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following:

1.During the computer startup, follow the instructions on the screen.

2.Press Ctrl+H to enter the CONTROLLER SELECTION window.

3.Select the controller you want to configure, and then click Start to enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility.

Creating RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility

This section provides instructions on how to create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility.

To create RAID volumes using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following:

1.Click Configuration Wizard on the WebBIOS main screen to enter the Choosing the Configuration Type window.

2.Press the up and down arrow keys to select one of the three configuration types:

Clear Configuration: Clear the existing configuration.

New Configuration: Clear the existing configuration and create new configuration.

Add Configuration: Retain the existing storage configuration and add new hard disk drives. The new configuration will not cause any data loss.

3.Select Add Configuration, and then click Next. The following two options are displayed in the Configuration Method window.

Manual Configuration: Manually create hard disk drive groups and virtual hard disk drives, and set parameters.

Automatic Configuration: Automatically create an optimal RAID configuration.

4.Select Manual Configuration, and then click Next. The Drive Group Definition window is displayed. To create hard disk drive groups, do the following:

a. Select one or more hard disk drives for the group (keep pressing Ctrl while selecting more than one hard disk drive).

b. Click Add To Array to move the selected hard disk drives to Drive Groups. c. Click Accept DG to create the hard disk drive group.

d. Repeat the above steps if you want to create more than one hard disk drive group.

5.Click Next. The Span Definition window is displayed. Select the hard disk drive group that you want to add to a span, and then click Add to SPAN. Repeat this step until you have selected all the hard disk drive groups you want.

6.Click Next. The Virtual Drive Definition window is displayed. Change the virtual hard disk drive options from the default settings listed on the screen to the settings you want. Click Accept , and then follow the instructions on the screen to customize your settings.

7.Click Next, and the Preview window is displayed.

8.Verify your settings, and then click Accept.

9.Click Yes to save the configuration.

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the bracket Installing the hard disk drive Removing the hard disk drive enablement module Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement moduleInstalling a new hard disk drive enablement module Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyReplacing the internal speaker Removing the internal speaker Installing or replacing the microprocessorInstalling the second microprocessor Opening the handles Removing the microprocessor Installing the microprocessor Replacing a microprocessor Opening the handles Opening the microprocessor retainer Do not touch the pins Replacing the system board ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Closing the microprocessor retainer Installing the microprocessor socket cover Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving six screws that secure the power supply assembly Completing the parts replacement Additional service information Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemAutomatic configuration and power 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