Dirty Cache Data Error Message
Error Message: The cache contains dirty data, but some virtual disks are missing or will go offline, so the cached data can not be written to disk. If this is an unexpected error, then please power off your system and check your cables to ensure all disks are present. If you continue, the data in cache will be permanently discarded. Press 'X' to acknowledge and permanently destroy the cached data.
Probable Cause: The controller preserves the dirty cache from a virtual disk if the disk becomes offline or is deleted because of missing physical disks. This message indicates that some configured disks were removed. If the disks were not removed, they are no longer accessible. The SAS cables for your system might be improperly connected.
Corrective Action: Check the cable connections and fix any problems. Restart the system. Use the <Ctrl><R> utility to import the virtual disk or discard the preserved cache. For the steps to manage preserved cache, see "Managing Preserved Cache" on page 68.
BIOS Disabled Error Message
Error Message: BIOS Disabled. No Logical Drives Handled by
BIOS
Probable Cause: This warning message is displayed after you disable the ROM option in the configuration utility. When the ROM option is disabled, the BIOS cannot boot to INT 13h and cannot provide the ability to boot from the virtual disk. Int 13h is an interrupt signal that supports numerous commands that are sent to the BIOS, then passed to the physical disk. The commands include actions you can perform with a physical disk, such as reading, writing, and formatting.
Corrective Action: Enable the ROM option.
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