Audible manual RocketRAID 2220 Bios Utility, Bios Command Overview, Settings

RocketRAID 2220 BIOS Utility

The RocketRAID 2220 's BIOS Utility can be accessed using the " Ctrl+H" command.

This command should be displayed automatically when the RocketRAID 2220's BIOS screen appears during the system's boot up procedure.

1 - BIOS Command Overview

The RocketRAID 2220 BIOS Utility provides a wide selection of RAID related commands. These commands are displayed towards the top of the utility's interface.

Use the ← → arrow keys to scroll through the various commands, and the − ↓ arrows to browse through the corresponding command menus. Use the ENTER key to execute the selected command.

The ESC button can be used to cancel the selected command, or return to the previous command menu.

Create - this command is used to create RAID arrays. Section x - 2 discusses this command in detail.

Delete - this command will delete the selected RAID array.

Warning: This command may result in permanent data loss - it should only be used if data stored on the target array is no longer relevant, or has been backed up to an alternate storage device.

Add/Remove Spare - this command is used to assign hard disks to function as spare disks. The controller is capable of using spare disks to automatically rebuild broken or faulted RAID arrays. Section x - 3 discusses this command in detail.

Settings

Set Boot Mark - this function is used to designate a particular disk or RAID array to function as the RocketRAID 2220's boot device.

Note: This setting is only relevant if the motherboard's BIOS has set the RocketRAID 2220 to function as the system’s primary boot device.

Staggered spin up –This function is used to enable (or disable) staggered drive spin up support. Staggered drive spin up, by default, is disabled. When enabled, the RocketRAID 2220 will power up the hard disks one at a time, approximately every two seconds.

View –this command is used to select between two views. Press the ENTER key to change the view.

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