Supermicro X6DVA-4G2 User Manual page 85

Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions
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.)
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> key simultaneously, and
the main menu will appear.
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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