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No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in writing by ASUS; In no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may not be registered trademarks ...of such damages arising from any means, except documentation kept by ASUS. E5318 First Edition March 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Specifications and information contained in this manual, including the products and software described in this manual "as a commitment by the purchaser for ...
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in writing by ASUS; In no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may not be registered trademarks ...of such damages arising from any means, except documentation kept by ASUS. E5318 First Edition March 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Specifications and information contained in this manual, including the products and software described in this manual "as a commitment by the purchaser for ...
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... 5.7 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for...
... 5.7 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for...
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Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components... used throughout this manual. Italics Used to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components... used throughout this manual. Italics Used to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1.
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...for details. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR Server Board Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply 8 ...Bearing Rail Kit Optional Items CPU Heatsink ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card ASUS PIKE Riser Card (RE16R-R12B-PIKE) ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card Anti-virus Software CD * ASUS System Web-based Management ** The ...
...for details. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR Server Board Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply 8 ...Bearing Rail Kit Optional Items CPU Heatsink ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card ASUS PIKE Riser Card (RE16R-R12B-PIKE) ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card Anti-virus Software CD * ASUS System Web-based Management ** The ...
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...-iKVM) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A-type USB Port - 1 x QSFP port Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM...: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
...-iKVM) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A-type USB Port - 1 x QSFP port Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM...: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
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... Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any... Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
... Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any... Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
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... the flow control for console redirection. Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31 Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400...
... the flow control for console redirection. Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31 Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400...
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...storage capacity. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The new drive must be calculated... 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage ...
...storage capacity. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The new drive must be calculated... 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage ...
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. To do this: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Set the Configure SATA as the default ... HDDs. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to [RAID]. 4. See 5. Go to Chapter 5 for details on page 4-6 for details. 6.1.4 Setting the...
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. To do this: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Set the Configure SATA as the default ... HDDs. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to [RAID]. 4. See 5. Go to Chapter 5 for details on page 4-6 for details. 6.1.4 Setting the...
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...at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility. • The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. ...allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility 1. 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). During...
...at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility. • The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. ...allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility 1. 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). During...
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...An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5 This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows .... Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/...
...An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5 This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows .... Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/...
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... Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - When selected, the ...
... Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - When selected, the ...
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...and then press . 7. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS VVierrtsuailonDrivAe.(0s8).0C9on1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB 2 64 KB ONLINE Management Menu ... NO RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Choose RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-7 5.
...and then press . 7. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS VVierrtsuailonDrivAe.(0s8).0C9on1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB 2 64 KB ONLINE Management Menu ... NO RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Choose RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-7 5.
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LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB 2 64 ... And Go To Next VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize...
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB 2 64 ... And Go To Next VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize...
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...DSriizvee 77247MB #Stripes 2 StripSz Status 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to finish RAID configuration. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View... additional virtual drives. 12. Follow step 2 to 10 to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-9 When prompted to view or create another RAID configuration. 11. If you do not want to delete the existing ...
...DSriizvee 77247MB #Stripes 2 StripSz Status 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to finish RAID configuration. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View... additional virtual drives. 12. Follow step 2 to 10 to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-9 When prompted to view or create another RAID configuration. 11. If you do not want to delete the existing ...
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...to 12 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration. 3. Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT #... Enter VDViSritzueal(MDBr)i:ve770247 RAID = 1 Size = 77247MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Enter VD Size (MB): Use Cursor Keys to create the RAID set. 6-10 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section...
...to 12 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration. 3. Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT #... Enter VDViSritzueal(MDBr)i:ve770247 RAID = 1 Size = 77247MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Enter VD Size (MB): Use Cursor Keys to create the RAID set. 6-10 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section...
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...Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add Configuration - 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8..., RS704D-E6/PS8 6-11 Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. ...
...Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add Configuration - 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8..., RS704D-E6/PS8 6-11 Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. ...
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You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize ...Virtual Drive(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz ...
You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize ...Virtual Drive(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz ...
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...Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Configure Initialize 0 Init10Of V1D54I4s94IMnB Proce4ss 64 KB Objects Rebuild VD 0 Initialization Complete. Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8..., RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-13 Press to abort initialization. dialog box, and then ...
...Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Configure Initialize 0 Init10Of V1D54I4s94IMnB Proce4ss 64 KB Objects Rebuild VD 0 Initialization Complete. Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8..., RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-13 Press to abort initialization. dialog box, and then ...
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Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter ...VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check...
Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter ...VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check...
