Chapter 3. Configuring the FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter with Fast!UTIL
This chapter provides detailed configuration information for advanced users who want to customize the configuration of the FC 4Gbps
Starting Fast!UTIL
Important: If the configuration settings are incorrect, the FC 4Gbps
Note: The recommended way to update the BIOS and the adapter NVRAM settings is to use the QLogic SANsurfer Pro Management Suite Java™ software, which can be downloaded from the following Web site:
QLogic SANsurfer Pro Utility” on page 13
When the adapter is installed in the server with an Intel
Accessing HBA settings through Fast!UTIL
The Fast!UTIL feature provides access to host bus adapter settings. To access this feature, simultaneously press and hold the ALT + Q keys or the Ctrl + Q keys during BIOS initialization. It may take a few seconds for the Fast!UTIL menu to appear. If more than one board is installed, Fast!UTIL prompts you to select a board to configure. After you change adapter settings, Fast!UTIL reboots your system to load the new parameters. Upon entering Fast!UTIL, the following selections are available on the Fast!UTIL Options menu:
vConfiguration Settings
vScan Fibre Devices
vFibre Disk Utility
vLoopback Test
vSelect Host FC 4Gbps
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