28 SAS 5/iR BIOSConfiguration UtilityStarting the Configuration Utility1 Boot the system.2 Press during POST when prompted.If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the operating systemcompletes bootup. Then restart your system and try again.The Configuration Utility menu screen displays.Functions PerformedNOTE: The screens are organized in a hierarchical fashion and navigation hints are displayed at the bottom ofeach screen. See the online help for additional information about the utility.Navigating the Configuration UtilityThe navigation hints are displayed at the bottom of each screen. Online help is also available in theutility. The screens are organized in a hierarchical fashion.Table 5-1. Functions Performed by the Configuration UtilityFunction DescriptionAdapter Listing Lists all the SAS 5/iR controller in the system.Global Properties Lists all the configurable global properties of the Configuration Utility andallows setting their values.Adapter Properties Lists the properties for the selected SAS 5/iR controller.SAS Topology Lists all the SAS 5/iR controllers in the system and the physical interfaces(PHYs)supported by them.Advanced Adapter Properties Lists advanced properties of the selected SAS 5/iR controller and allows theirmodification.Device Properties Lists properties of the selected device.PHY Properties Lists properties of the selected PHYExit/Change Verification Displays a message indicating the change made or the screen which is beingexited and a list of available exit/verification actions.Select New Virtual Disk Type Allows you to select the type of virtual disk to create.Create New Virtual Disk Allows you to select disks for a new virtual disk.View Virtual Disk Allows you to view the current virtual disk configuration.Manage Virtual Disk Allows you to manage the current virtual disk.YD912bk1.book Page 28 Monday, April 2, 2007 4:39 PM
