SUPER MICRO Computer AS2042G72RF4, 2042G-6RF, 2042G-TRF user manual Using the Adaptec RAID Utility

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

4.After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot. When prompted during the startup, press the <CTRL+A> key when prompted to run the Dot- Hill RAID Utility program (see Figure 5-7).

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility

The Adaptec® RAID Utility program is where you can define the drives you want to include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID.

Figure 5-7.Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation

You may also use the procedure below to install the RAID driver during the Window's OS installation:

5.With the Windows OS installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, restart the system.

6.When you see the prompt, hit the <F6> key to enter Windows setup.

7.Eventually a blue screen will appear with a message that begins "Windows could not determine the type of one or more storage devices . . ." When you see the screen, hit the <S> key to "Specify Additional Device", then insert the driver diskette you just created into the floppy drive.

8.Highlight "Manufuacturer Supplied Hardware Support Disk" and hit the <Enter> key.

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Contents Super Page Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios Advanced Serverboard SetupAdvanced Chassis Setup Preface Table of Contents System Interface Advanced Chassis Setup Appendix C System Specifications Page Overview Chapter IntroductionSerial ATA Serverboard FeaturesProcessors Memory SAS AS-2042G-6RF OnlyGraphics Controller Other FeaturesEthernet Ports Onboard Controllers/PortsServer Chassis Features AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeUnpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Choosing a Setup Location Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Inner Rails Installing the Outer RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the RackChecking the Components and Setup Checking the Serverboard SetupAccessing the Inside of the System Checking the Airflow Preparing to Power OnProviding Power Checking the DrivesPage Control Panel Buttons ResetPower Chapter System InterfaceOverheat/Fan Fail Power FailControl Panel LEDs HDD SAS Drive Carrier LEDsPage Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard CR2032 Battery Operating PrecautionsHandling the Serverboard Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupPrecautions Unpacking Serverboard InstallationInstalling to the Chassis Connecting the Control Panel Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables Connecting Power CablesRear I/O Ports I/O PortsInstalling the Processors Installing the Processor and HeatsinkInstallation Procedure Socket, which may damage SNK-0043P Heatsink Installing a Passive CPU HeatsinkMaximum Memory Installing MemoryInstalling Memory SupportChannel # Dimms CPUMax. MHz Max. GB 5V DIMMs 35V DIMMs Per Channel Dimm Populations OptionsPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Dimm TypeAdding PCI Add-On Cards Installing an Add-on CardH8QG6/i-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default SettingServerboard Details Connector Description Advanced Serverboard SetupReset Connector Connector DefinitionsPower Connectors Overheat OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID Power Fail LEDHDD/FP UID Switch Power LED ConnectorFan Headers Video ConnectorUniversal Serial Bus Ports USB HeadersWake-On-LAN Power I2CSMBus Header ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Power LED/SpeakerChassis Intrusion Overheat LEDLAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Compact Flash Card PWR ConnectorUnit Identifier Button Trusted Platform Module HeaderJBT1 contact pads Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers Cmos ClearSAS Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/DisableVGA Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/DisableBMC Jumper Backpanel USB Wake-Up Enable JPUSB1 Jumper SettingsBMC Jumper Enable JPB1 Jumper Settings USB Wake-UpDedicated Ipmi LAN LEDs Onboard IndicatorsPower LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDsSata Ports Pin Definitions SAS and Sata Drive ConnectionsSata Ports SAS Ports H8QG6-F OnlyBuilding a Driver Diskette Installing the OS/SATA DriverEnabling Sata RAID Serial ATA SataBios Setup Screen Enabling Sata RAID in the BiosInstalling the RAID Driver During OS Installation Using the Adaptec RAID UtilityDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing DriversSupero Doctor Page Page Port Control PanelSystem Fans Removing a fan System Fan FailureReplacing System Fans Installing a new fan Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays SAS/SATA Drive InstallationInstalling/removing SAS/SATA drives Page SAS/SATA Backplane Connections DVD-ROM Drive InstallationSAS/SATA Drive Backplane Removing the power supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Removing/Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving a Power Supply Module Page Introduction Starting the Setup UtilityChapter Main Menu Advanced Settings MenuBoot Features  Processor & Clock Options NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlDRAM Timing Configuration ECC ConfigurationPrimary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave IDE/SATA ConfigurationBit Data Transfer DMA ModeIDE Detect Timeout Sec A.R.TSuperI/O Configuration  PCI/PNP ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration ACPI Configuration Hardware Health ConfigurationSystem Fan Monitor IP Address IPMI ConfigurationView BMC System Event Log Set LAN ConfigurationSubnet Mask Security Settings MenuEvent Log Configuration MAC AddressBoot Settings Menu Network Drives Exit MenuBeep Code Error Message Description Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesAmibios Error Beep Codes Page Installing Windows to a RAID System Appendix B Installing WindowsInstalling Windows to a Non-RAID System Appendix C System Specifications Serverboard WeightPower Supply Expansion SlotsRegulatory Compliance From front