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BIOS Configuration Utility
The BIOS Configuration Utility, (<Ctrl> <R>), is a storage management application embedded on the
PERC 9 cards that configure and maintain RAID disk groups and virtual disks. <Ctrl> <R> is independent of
the operating system.
NOTE: Use the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>) for initial setup and disaster recovery. You
can use advanced features through Dell OpenManage storage management application and Dell
SAS RAID storage manager.
The following sections provide information about using the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>). For
more information, see the online help option by pressing <F1> in the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl>
<R>).
NOTE: The PERC 9 card configuration utility refreshes the screen every 15 seconds to show
changes to the information. You can also press <F5> to refresh the screen.
Entering the BIOS Configuration Utility
Perform the following steps to enter the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>) when you boot the
system:
1. Turn on the system.
A BIOS screen displays information about the controller and configuration.
2. During startup, press <Ctrl> <R> when prompted by the BIOS screen.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID controller you want to configure, and press <Enter> to access
the management menus for the controller.
If there is only one controller, the Virtual Disk Management screen for that controller is displayed. If
there is more than one controller, the main menu screen is displayed. The screen lists the RAID
controllers.
NOTE: You can access multiple controllers through the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>)
by pressing <F12>.
Exiting the Configuration Utility
To exit the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>)
1. Press <Esc> on any menu screen.
If there is only one controller, then a dialog box is displayed to confirm your choice.
2. Select OK to exit and press <Enter>.
If multiple controllers are present, then the <Esc> key brings you to the Controller Selection screen.
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