Dell 6 GBps SAS HBA - Manual (Page 26)

26 6 Gbps SAS HBA BIOS
Configuration Utility
Using Configuration Utility
1 Boot the system.
2 Press <Ctrl><C> during POST when prompted.
Wait until the operating system completes bootup. Then, restart your
system and try again.
NOTE: After you press <Ctrl><C>, press <Enter> on the adapter to manage it.
NOTE: The configuration utility does not offer the ability to configure tape and
RBOD devices. Tape devices and RBODs have their own configuration management
interface.
Functions of the Configuration Utility
The screens are organized in a hierarchical fashion and navigation hints are
displayed at the bottom of each screen.
The screens are:
• Adapter List—Lists all the 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter
cards in the system.
• Global Properties—Lists static and modifiable properties applicable to all
6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter cards in the system.
• Adapter Properties—Main screen for the selected controller. Lists the
static and modifiable properties for the selected 6 Gbps SAS HBA and
Internal Tape Adapter cards. Provides a menu for additional screens.
• SAS Topology—Lists the physical topology for the selected controller.
• Device Properties—Lists the properties of physical devices attached to the
selected controller.
• Advanced Adapter Properties—Lists the advanced properties for the
selected controller.