
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS
Appendix C
Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the
Windows OS
After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure the SAS RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
C-1 The Adaptec Embedded SAS with HostRAID Controller
Note: If you do not wish to confi gure Adaptec SAS/SATA HostRAID functions, please go directly to Section
Software Installation instructions. For Intel's ESB2 SATA HostRAID Utility, please
refer to Appendix D. For more information on the SAS/SATA RAID settings, please
refer to the CD that came with your motherboard.
Introduction to SATA (Serial ATA) and SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
The onboard SAS Controller is enabled by default. To disable it, please set Jumper JPS1 to Pins
When the system is detecting the SAS Controller BIOS, make sure that the 16- digit Adapter WWN address displays. If this number is not shown, you will not be able to use the controller.
Once the WWN address appears, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to access the Adaptec SAS RAID BIOS. (Note: Use the arrow keys to highlight an item and then press <Enter> to select an option. To return to the previous menu, press <ESC>.)