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Using the adaptec raid confi guration utility (arc) – SUPER MICRO Computer 6014P-TR User Manual

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Appendix B: Software Installation

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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 the Ctrl and A keys simultaneously,

and the main menu will appear.

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 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.

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