Using the adaptec raid confi guration utility (arc) – SUPER MICRO Computer X6QTE+ User Manual

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Appendix C: Software Installation

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Using the Adaptec RAID Confi guration 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 4 for System BIOS Confi gurations),

and then, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to do so

during 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.)

A. Using the Array Confi guration 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 <Ctrl> and <A> simultaneously, and the main

menu will appear.

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