Using The Cd Autorun In Windows; Software Tools Overview; Safety Information - Adaptec 1420SA Installation And User Manual

Using the CD Autorun in Windows

To use the Autorun executable,
insert the Adaptec installation CD. Your computer automatically
reads the CD if it is set up to do so.
Note: If your computer does not automatically read the CD,
you can prompt it to read the CD by clicking on
from the root directory.

Software Tools Overview

The Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1420SA controller includes the
following software tools to manage your storage subsystem:
Adaptec Storage Manager—A storage management application
that provides you with an easy-to-use graphical interface to
manage your storage subsystem. For details, see Chapters
and 5.
Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility—Part of the
controller's built-in BIOS code that contains the following
components:
– Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used to create,
configure, and manage arrays.
– SATASelect—Used to verify the hardware configuration of
the controller and drives.
– Disk Utilities—Used to format and verify drives.
For details, see

Safety Information

To ensure your personal safety, as well as the safety of you
equipment:
Keep your work area and the computer clean and clear of debris.
Before opening the system cabinet, unplug the power cord.
Observe the safety information of the host system/disk cabinet.
autorun.exe
Chapter 6, Adaptec RAID Configuration
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