SUPER MICRO Computer P4SCT+II user manual Viewing Array Properties, Deleting Arrays

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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 (as shown on the previous screen.)

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

*Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored.

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 main 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):

6.Press Yes to delete the array or partition or No to return to the previous menu.

7.Press Esc to return to the previous menu.

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Contents Super Manual Revision Rev .0c Date Dec Preface About This Manual Manual OrganizationTable of Contents Troubleshooting Table of ContentsBios AppendicesChecklist OverviewEurope Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificSuper P4SCT P4SCT/P4SCT+/P4SCT+II Connectors Description Jumpers Description Default SettingP4SCT/P4SCT+/P4SCT+II Quick Reference MCH Expansion Slots Motherboard FeaturesPC Health Monitoring Onboard I/O Acpi FeaturesDimensions OtherSystem Memory Interface Hance Rapids 6300ESB ICH System FeaturesMemory Controller Hub MCH Serial Atasata Interface FeaturesBit PCI/PCI-X Interface PC Health Monitoring Power Configuration Settings Power Supply Wake-On-LAN WOR HeaderSuper I/O Install the battery upside down to avoid possible explosion PrecautionsInstallation Procedures Static-Sensitive DevicesProcessor and Heatsink Fan Installation Installation of the Processor and HeatsinkPage Memory Module Installation See Figure Installing DDR MemoryMounting the Motherboard in the Chassis Support To InstallTo Remove I/O Port/Control Panel Connector Locations Front Control PanelPwon Connector Connecting CablesPower Supply Connectors Pin PWR Connector B -pin PWR Connector C. PWR On ConnectorReset Button Reset ConnectorOverheat LED OH GLAN1 LED P4SCT+II OnlyPWR LED Connector PowerLED ConnectorPWR On LED NMI Button Speaker Connector IR Connector Speaker ConnectorIR Connector NMI ButtonFan Headers Serial PortsCPU/CH Fan OH/CH Fan COM Port Wake-On-LAN Chassis IntrusionWake-On-LAN Chassis IntrusionSMB Header VGA ConnectorEthernet Ports GLAN1 and GLAN2 *P4SCT/P4SCT+II only VGA HeaderKeyboard/Mouse ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsUniversal Serial Bus USB USB 1/2Wake-On Ring B. Keylock Enable Keylock Enable/DisableWake-On-Ring Marvells Sata LED *P4SCT+/ P4SCT+II Only Standby Power LEDIntels Sata LED Standby PWR LED Intel Sata LED Marvell Sata LEDCmos Clear Jumper SettingsExplanation Jumpers Clear CmosUSB Wake-Up *USB1/2 Only Marvells Sata Enable *P4SCT+/P4SCT+II OnlyMarvell Sata Enable USB Wake-UpWatch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog EnableGlan Enable GLAN2 Enable/DisableKeyboard Wake-UP Enable Keyboard Wake-UpFront Side Bus Speed VGA Enable/DisableVGA Enable CPU SpeedParallel Port, Floppy Drive, Hard Drive and AGP Connections Parallel Port ConnectorParallel Port IDE 1 Connector Floppy ConnectorIDE Connectors Floppy5V 8xAGP Pro Slot *P4SCT/P4ST+II AGP SlotPage No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No VideoMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Question How do I update my BIOS? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion What type of memory does my motherboard support? Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? P4SCT/P4SCT+/P4SCT+II PCI IRQsReturning Merchandise for Service Page Starting the Setup Utility System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data IntroductionMain Bios Setup Menu Running SetupMain Bios Setup Press DEL to enter SetupLegacy Diskette a Access ModeDate/Time Legacy Diskette BQuick Boot Advanced Bios SetupAdvanced Bios Features Quiet BootAdvanced Chipset Control Serial ATA Port0/1 mode ECC ConfigurationSata Mode CSA LAN Giga-LANCPU THRM-Throttling 3 I/O Device ConfigurationUSB Legacy Support Keyboard Input ClockUR2 Duplex Mode Uart Mode SelectIR Transmission Delay Use IR PinsKB Power On Password PnP ConfigurationPower On Function Hot Key Power OnConsole Redirection CPU Warning Temperature Agent after BootHardware Monitor Processor & Clock Options Password Check Set Supervisor PasswordSet User Password SecurityHard Disk Boot Priority BootCD ROM Drives Boot Priority First Boot DeviceExit Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsDiscard Changes Appendix a Bios Post Messages Page Appendix B Award Bios Post Codes Super P4SCT/P4SCT+//P4SCT+II User’s Manual Post hex DescriptionAppendix B Award Bios Post Codes Super P4SCT/P4SCT+//P4SCT+II User’s Manual Appendix B Award Bios Post Codes Super P4SCT/P4SCT+//P4SCT+II User’s Manual Appendix C Software Installation Instructions Combined Mode ATA Operate ModeEnhanced Mode Appendix C Software Installation Instructions Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARC Using the Array Configuration Utility ACUManaging Arrays Deleting Arrays From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility ACUViewing Array Properties RAID 1 only-the following prompt is also displayedCreating Arrays To create an arrayAssigning Array Properties Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate When you are finished, press Done as the screen shown below Adding a Bootable Array Deleting a Bootable ArrayAdding/Deleting Hotspares Initializing Disk Drives To initialize drivesPage Page Rebuilding Arrays To Rebuild an arrayUsing the Disk Utilities To access the disk utilitiesPage To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility You can choose from the following optionsInstalling Intels Hance Rapids Driver by Adaptec and the OS Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control

P4SCT+, P4SCT, P4SCT+II specifications

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