Appendix B: Software Installation
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)
The Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including:
*Array Confi guration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, confi gure and manage arrays.
*Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.
To run the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility, you will need to enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 7 for System BIOS Confi gurations), and then press the Ctrl and A keys simultaneously when prompted to do so dur- ing the system startup. (Refer to the previous page for detailed instructions.)
Note: To select an option, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the Enter key to select it. To return to the previous menu, press the ESC key.
Using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
The Array Confi guration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives. During the system startup, press the Ctrl and A keys simultaneously, and the main menu will appear.
