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 cursor-resident field.

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.

Figure C-1provides a map of how screens are accessed in the DRVCFG utility. Figure C-1 Accessed Screens in the DRVCFG Utility

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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