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Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Configuration Utility

5.1 When to Use the BIOS Configuration Utility

The firmware component of the installation kit includes the BIOS Con- figuration Utility. You must use this utility to:

Create the boot array: If you are not booting off of the array, you do not need to use this utility to create an array, although you can. You can create a non-bootable array in the RAIDConsole management applica- tion.

Swap in a copy of the boot array: In RAIDConsole, you can make a copy of your boot array by mirroring and then splitting the array. By default it is hidden from the operating system. If you were to lose the boot array, you can use the BIOS Configuration utility to Unhide the copy and swap it into the first position in the Arrays list.

Initialize a new disk: When you are adding a new disk you can initial- ize it from the BIOS.

Notes: 1. The first device in the Arrays list is the boota- ble array. You can only boot from the first device in the list.

2.Until the BIOS loads, the LEDs are not indica- tive of disk connectivity.

To enter the BIOS Configuration Utility

When booting the system, press CTRL+R when the BIOS banner is dis- played. You have up to three seconds to enter the BIOS using this key combination.

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Contents User’s Manual 3U Dual Intel Xeon Storage Server with 15 Sata ChannelsCopyright Acknowledgements Product Warranty 3 years Declaration of Conformity FCC Class aFCC Class B Technical Support and AssistanceUnpacking Your Advantech DNS-3200 Document FeedbackPacking List Safety Instructions Wichtige Sicherheishinweise Page Safety Precaution Static Electricity General Electrical Safety Guidelines General Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines Operation Safety Guidelines Before accessing the chassis Removing the chassis coversBefore installing the chassis into a rack Reinstalling the chassis coversProduct Compliance Information Product Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC-EmissionsContents Chapter RAID Console Operations Introduction Hardware Features About the ProductSoftware Features System ProtectionDefault layouts may vary depending on the num Product Appearance Front panel is as shown belowDNS-3200 Rear panel Panel Indicators DNS-3200 User’s Manual Chassis Description and Installation Contents of the Accessory Kit Chassis DescriptionImportant Safety Guidelines Chassis InstallationSafety Steps Before accessing the chassis Procedures Accessing the SCA Drive Tray and Installing a HDDTools Needed Accessing the 760W Power Supply For Triple Redundant Power Supply- 3 x PWS-0050M ProcedureDNS-3200 User’s Manual Before installing the Chassis rails Procedure for Installing Chassis RailsDNS-3200 User’s Manual Rack Installation DNS-3200 User’s Manual Page DNS-3200 User’s Manual Page DNS-3200 User’s Manual Configuration Configuration Settings Turning the system on for the first timePage DNS-3200 User’s Manual Page DNS-3200 User’s Manual 2 WSS2003 Activation DNS-3200 User’s Manual 31Chapter3 DNS-3200 User’s Manual Vol/numbers.nspx Network configuration setting Intel PROSetTest Online Active Adapter Fault Tolerance AFT Team ModeNetwork configuration Swap Fault Tolerance SFT Adaptive Load Balancing ALBStatic Link Aggregation Dynamic Link AggregationManaging Arrays and Disks Understanding Array and Disk States RAID Minimum Disk RequirementsArray States Offline Disk States Rescanning for Changes in State Starting and Stopping Tasks About Sparing Options Working with SparesDedicated Distributed Global Using Distributed Sparing Distributed Spare field, click Enabled To add a distributed spare while creating an arrayDistributed Spare field, click Disabled Using Dedicated SparingTo add a distributed spare while transforming an array Page Using Global Sparing Bios Configuration Utility When to Use the Bios Configuration Utility Using the Bios Configuration UtilityTo enter the Bios Configuration Utility Color Codes for the Bios Array Config Utility Initializing Disks from the BiosCreating Arrays from the Bios To initialize disks from the BiosTo create an array DNS-3200 User’s Manual Create an array Swapping Arrays from the Bios Deleting Arrays from the BiosTo Delete an Array To swap arrays Swap arraysHiding or Unhiding Arrays from the Bios To hide or Unhide an arrayViewing Disk Details from the Bios To view disk detailsArray Number Type Size State Name Cache setting DOS size Viewing Array Details from the BiosRescanning All Channels from the Bios To view array detailsChanging Controller Options from the Bios Change controller options Continue Booting from the Bios DNS-3200 User’s Manual RAID Console Opera- tions RAID Console Management RAID Console OperationsRAID Console RAID list Disk State Area RAID State Area System I/O State DNS-3200 User’s Manual Page Mirror Split Mirror split as a preset optionMirror split as an advanced option Check Hide the newly Split off array Online RAID Level Migration Online RAID level migrationPage DNS-3200 User’s Manual System Maintenance System Protection & Repairs Operating System Split DNS-3200 User’s Manual Operating System Swap DNS-3200 User’s Manual Page DNS-3200 User’s Manual Operating System Repair DNS-3200 User’s Manual Page DNS-3200 User’s Manual Hardware Specifica- tions Appendix a Hardware Specifications Table A.1 Hardware SpecificationsEnvironment DNS-3200 User’s Manual