Datasheet

B-11
DOS Utilities
Using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) is a embedded BIOS utility
that includes:
■ SATASelect—Used for changing device and controller settings,
■ Disk Utilities—Used for low-level formatting or verifying disk
media, and for performing other functions.
■ Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used for creating,
configuring, and managing arrays.
When you turn on or restart your system, press Ctrl+A to access
the ARC when prompted by the following message:
Press Ctrl+A for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
This chapter describes the functionality of ACU for MS-DOS only.
For information about running the ACU for MS-DOS, see Running
the ACU on page B-12.
Interactive Versus Script Mode
When used in MS-DOS mode (also known as interactive mode), the
ACU offers the same interface and features as the BIOS-based
version (array creation, display, and deletion, as well as device
initialization). See Using Interactive Mode on page B-12 for details.
In addition, the ACU for MS-DOS offers a special command-line
interface that enables you to create arrays based on parameters
specified in a plain-text script file. It also enables you to configure
certain controller channel properties. You can record a controller’s
current array and channel configuration in a plain-text script file,
allowing you to easily restore your configuration or create a
configuration based on a script template. See Using the Scripting
Features on page B-18 for details.