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...in this manual ae furnished for a particular purpose. ii E5318 First Edition March 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such..., and are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS provides this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to change at any means, except documentation...
...in this manual ae furnished for a particular purpose. ii E5318 First Edition March 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such..., and are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS provides this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to change at any means, except documentation...
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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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... means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this...
... means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to the following symbols used throughout this...
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...driver disk. 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 x ...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 system...
...driver disk. 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 x ...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 system...
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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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... IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on BIOS setup... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
... IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Turn on BIOS setup... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. 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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... 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to [Always]. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31 Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST).
... 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to [Always]. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31 Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST).
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...interleaved stacks. 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 the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across...the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double 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 RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The RAID 5 ...
...interleaved stacks. 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 the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across...the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double 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 RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The RAID 5 ...
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... default utility to create RAID set (s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit 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...
... default utility to create RAID set (s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit 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...
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... options or execute commands. Turn on the next page. Press + to select an option from the Management Menu and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use...SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the connected SATA ODD. 3. Refer to be manually adjusted. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.08 09161344R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device...
... options or execute commands. Turn on the next page. Press + to select an option from the Management Menu and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use...SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the connected SATA ODD. 3. Refer to be manually adjusted. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.08 09161344R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device...
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...to create a 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 ...Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set using two types of a created RAID set 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New ... you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5
...to create a 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 ...Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set using two types of a created RAID set 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New ... you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5
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...creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to configure array setting. 4. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID ...set, and then press to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. 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 - ...
...creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to configure array setting. 4. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID ...set, and then press to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. 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 - ...
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... F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6. 5. Select the RAID level from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 7. 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... 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 Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive...
... F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6. 5. Select the RAID level from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 7. 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... 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 Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive...
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...the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus ... 1 or a RAID 10 set , proceed to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu...
...the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus ... 1 or a RAID 10 set , proceed to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu...
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...Save Configuration? To create a RAID set using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu ...Configuration Use Cursor Keys to finish RAID configuration. Press 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. From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration,...
...Save Configuration? To create a RAID set using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu ...Configuration Use Cursor Keys to finish RAID configuration. Press 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. From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration,...
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Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . 4. Follow step 2 to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 DNLIN A00-00 ...
Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . 4. Follow step 2 to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 DNLIN A00-00 ...
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... 3 to add a new RAID set , then press . ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-11 Select the drive(s) you want to the SATA ports. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version ...View/Add Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to include in the RAID set . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure...
... 3 to add a new RAID set , then press . ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-11 Select the drive(s) you want to the SATA ports. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version ...View/Add Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to include in the RAID set . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure...
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Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID...Initialize 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you must initialize the virtual drives. 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...
Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID...Initialize 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you must initialize the virtual drives. 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...
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.... When initialization is completed, press . Press Esc.. 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 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 Status...
.... When initialization is completed, press . Press Esc.. 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 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 Status...
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From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . 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 Consistency Change VD Parameters 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 Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive ...
From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . 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 Consistency Change VD Parameters 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 Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive ...