DRVCFG Screens

Adapter List Screen

The Adapter List screen displays when the configuration utility is first started. This screen displays a scrolling list of up to 256 SAS controllers in the system, and information about each of them. Use the arrow keys to select a SAS controller, and press Enter to view and modify the selected SAS controller's properties.

You can view and modify the SAS controller whether it is enabled or disabled. You can use the Boot Support setting in the Adapter Properties menu to change the status of this setting. You must reconnect the EFI Driver in order for a new Boot Support setting to take effect.

The following are the descriptions for the Adapter List screen.

Adapter

Indicates the specific SAS Controller type.

PCI Bus

Indicates the PCI Bus number assigned by the system BIOS to an adapter (0x00

 

- 0xFF, 0 - 255 decimal)

PCI Dev

Indicates the PCI Device assigned by the system BIOS to an adapter (range

 

0x00 - 0x1F, 0 - 31 decimal)

PCI Fnc

Indicates the PCI Function assigned by the system BIOS to an adapter (range

 

0x00 - 0x7, 0 - 7 decimal)

FW Revision

Displays the Fusion MPT firmware version and type (IR or IT)

Status

Indicates whether the adapter is or is not eligible for software control (enabled,

 

disabled or error)

 

Enabled

Indicates the EFI Driver is either currently controlling the

 

 

adapter, or will attempt to control the adapter upon reload.

 

Disabled

Indicates the EFI Driver is either not controlling the adapter, or

 

 

will discontinue control of the adapter upon reload.

 

Error

Indicates that the EFI Driver encountered a problem with the

 

 

adapter. Viewing and modifying settings for the adapter is

allowed but the information and functionality available may be limited.

Adapter Properties Screen

The Adapter Properties screen enables you to view and modify adapter settings. To scan the SAS controller’s devices, select a SAS controller and press Enter. The Adapter Properties screen displays.

Figure 3-23 Adapter Properties Screen

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