Using An Optional Raid Controller - NEC Express5800 Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Preparations

Using an optional RAID controller

Change jumper setting to 1-2 (Disabled) on motherboard.
(a) Installation
For the instruction of installing the optional RAID Controller, see Chapter 2 (1.9 PCI Card).
Update the system configuration information by following procedure.
1) Connect the AC cord to the server, then push the power switch to power on.
2) If POST screen is indicated, press F2 key of the keyboard and enter BIOS setup screen.
3) The POWER switch is pressed and the power supply of the server is turned off.
4) Remove the AC cord from the server, and leave the AC power of the server off around 30 seconds.
5) Connect the AC cord to the server again, and push POWER switch in order to power on the server.
(b) Removal
To remove the optional RAID controller, reverse the installation procedure.
If you intend to use with the card removed, be sure to attach the blank cover attached to the riser card.
Note
When installing an optional RAID Controller, start the BIOS Setup utility, select PCI
Subsystem from the Advanced menu, and then make sure that the parameter of
PCI Express Slot xx I/O ROM (xx is PCI slot number) is set to Enabled.
Important
Do not change the mode to hibernate when building a RAID system.
Important
When connecting a RAID controller, set the boot priority to 8th or higher in
the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup utility. If the setting is 9th or lower, the
configuration menu for RAID controllers cannot be launched.
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