User`s guide

Chapter 7: Configuring the Controller Utility l31
Using the Adaptec Configuration Utility
The Adaptec Configuration Utility (ACU) allows you to manage and configure the Adaptec
SATA/SAS controller and the respective devices that are connected to it.
When the system is detecting the SATA/SAS controller, it will display the 16-digit Adapter
WWN.
Note:
The controller can not be used if the WWN address is not displayed.
Once the WWN address appears, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when
prompted to access the Adaptec SATA/SAS BIOS.
Note:
Use the arrow keys to highlight an item and then press <Enter> to select an option. To return
to the previous menu, press <ESC>.
Starting Adaptec Configuration Utility
To start the Adaptec Configuration Utility,
1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A to run the ACU.
2 The Adaptec SATA/SAS controller that are available in the system are displayed as shown
below:
3 In the ACU menu, use the arrow key to select the appropriate controller and press
<Enter>.
Exiting Configuration Utility
Once you have completed the configuration, press <ESC> to exit and click Ye s to save the
changes. The system will then reboot. If you do not wish to save the changes, click No to go
back to the initial menu of the CTRL+A utility.
Using the Controller Configuration Utility
The following options are displayed in the ACU.
● Controller Configuration - Using the Controller Configuration, you can modify the
Controller settings.
● Disk Utilities - Using the Disk Utility, you can verify, format, or locate drives, set a
bootable device, set the PHY rate, rewind a tape device, and locate a slot in an enclosure.