User Guide

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AMD-RAIDXpert2 User Guide
Chapter 4
BIOS Configuration Utility
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 It is recommended that the user install the operating system on an AMD-RAID bootable array
at a redundant RAID level—such as RAID1 or RAID5—and swap the array into the first
position, if it is not already Array 1.
 Swapping arrays can be performed only at the BIOS Configuration Utility.
4.7.2 Swap Arrays
1. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Swap Two Arrays, then press Enter..
2. Select the arrays to swap:
a. Highlight an array using the arrow keys.
b. Press Insert to select it.
c. Highlight a different array using the arrow keys.
d. Press Insert to select it.
3. Press Enter to swap the arrays.
4.8 Manage Spares
This option allows the user to assign or unassign global or dedicated spares.
4.8.1 Assign Global Spares
1. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Manage Host Spare(s), then press
Enter.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Assign Global Hot Spare(s), then press Enter.
3. Select the disks to assign as global spares:
 To select all disks, press the A key
 To select individual disks, highlight a disk with the arrow keys and press Insert. Any number
of disks may be selected using this method
4. Press Enter to assign the selected disks as global spares.
4.8.2 Assign Dedicated Spares
1. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Manage Host Spare(s), then press
Enter.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Assign Dedicated Hot Spare(s), then press Enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the array. (must be a redundant array)
4. Press Insert to select the array, then press Enter.
5. Select the disks to assign as dedicated spares.
 To select all disks, press the A key.
 To select individual disks, use the arrow keys to highlight the disk and press Insert to select
it. Any number of disks may be selected using this method.
6. Press Enter.