4.2.1Features and Configurations

The Boot BIOS supports the following:

Using multiple AMC.1 SAS modules

Applying global properties stored in flash

Selecting and configure up to 256 adapters

Automatic INT13 drive mapping for SAS drives

SAS topology discovery, including expander traversal

Applying PHY transceiver properties

4.2.2Launching the Boot BIOS Utility

Note – Not all devices detected by the utility can be controlled by the BIOS. Devices such as tape drives and scanners require loading a device driver specific to that peripheral device.

1.Initiate loading of the BIOS, and watch for the following message.

Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Configuration Utility...

This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you time to start the utility.

2.Press CTRL C.

Please wait, invoking LSI Configuration Utility...

After a brief pause, the Boot BIOS Main menu is displayed, as shown in the following figure.

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Sun Microsystems CP3000 manual Features and Configurations, Launching the Boot Bios Utility, Press Ctrl C