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Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Configuration
Utility
5.1 When to Use the BIOS Configuration Utility
The firmware component of the installation kit includes the BIOS Con-
figuration Utility. You must use this utility to:
• Create the boot array: If you are not booting off of the array, you do
not need to use this utility to create an array, although you can. You can
create a non-bootable array in the RAIDConsole management applica-
tion.
• Swap in a copy of the boot array: In RAIDConsole, you can make a
copy of your boot array by mirroring and then splitting the array. By
default it is hidden from the operating system. If you were to lose the
boot array, you can use the BIOS Configuration utility to Unhide the
copy and swap it into the first position in the Arrays list.
• Initialize a new disk: When you are adding a new disk you can initial-
ize it from the BIOS.
To enter the BIOS Configuration Utility
When booting the system, press CTRL+R when the BIOS banner is dis-
played. You have up to three seconds to enter the BIOS using this key
combination.
Notes: 1. The first device in the Arrays list is the boota-
ble array. You can only boot from the first device
in the list.
2. Until the BIOS loads, the LEDs are not indica-
tive of disk connectivity.