Using the DRVCFG Utility
The configuration utility uses several input keys (F1, F2, HOME, END, and so on) that may not be supported by all terminal emulation programs. Each of these keys has an alternate key that performs the same function. Review the terminal emulation program documentation to verify which input keys are supported. If problems occur using any of the function keys or HOME/END/PGUP/PGDN, it is recommended that the alternate keys be used.
There are general key inputs throughout the configuration utility that apply on all screens:
F1 Help | Context sensitive help for the |
Arrow Keys | Select Item - Up, down, left, right movement to position the cursor. |
Home/End | Select Item - Up, down, left, right movement to position the cursor. |
+/- | Change Item - Items with values in [ ] brackets are modifiable. Numeric keypad |
| + and numeric keypad - (minus) update a modifiable field to its next relative |
| value. |
Esc | Abort/Exit - Escape aborts the current context operation and/or exits the current |
| screen. User confirmation is solicited as required if changes have been made |
| by user. If you are using a serial console, pressing Esc causes a delay of several |
| seconds before it takes effect. This is normal system behavior and is not an error. |
Enter | Execute <item> - Executable items are indicated by highlighted text and a |
| different background color. Press Enter to execute the field's associated function. |
Configuration Utility Screens
All SAS BIOS configuration utility screens contain the following areas, starting at the top of the screen:
Header area | Identifies the utility and version number. |
Menu area | Gives the title of the current screen, and on screens other than the Adapter |
| List screen also identifies the adapter. |
Main area | The main area for presenting data. This area has a cursor for item selection, |
| and horizontal and vertical scroll bars if necessary. |
Footer area | Provides general help information text. |
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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
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