Users Guide

CAUTION: If the SATA controller is not set to RAID Mode, data might be destroyed. Ensure that you backup
all data before changing modes.
NOTE: If the BIOS Configuration Utility <Ctrl><R> does not appear and your system uses a PERC S140, press F2 to
access the system BIOS. In the SATA Settings field, ensure that SATA controller is set to RAID Mode. If the settings
are correct and the BIOS Configuration Utility <Ctrl><R> does not appear, contact Dell support at https://
www.dell.com/supportdell.com/support.
Exiting the BIOS Configuration Utility
1. Press Esc in any menu screen.
A dialog box is displayed to confirm your choice.
2. Select C to exit or press Esc to cancel.
Initializing the physical disks
New physical disks must be converted to RAID capable disks before they can be used. When you convert a disk to a RAID
capable disk, the controller configuration information is written to the physical disk.
Physical disks with the following status can be initialized:
● Non-RAID — A physical disk that was configured by a non-PERC S140.
● Ready — Contains no stored data but has PERC S140 configuration information.
NOTE: Physical disks that are online cannot be converted to Non-RAID or RAID capable disks.
1. Enter the BIOS configuration utility. See Entering the BIOS configuration utility on page 21.
2. In the Main Menu field use the arrow keys to select the Initialize Physical Disks option.
3. Press Enter.
The Initializing the physical disks screen is displayed.
Converting to RAID disks
WARNING: You may lose data while converting a disk to a RAID disk.
1. Enter the BIOS configuration utility. See Entering the BIOS configuration utility on page 21.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Initializing the physical disks menu and press Enter.
3. Select Convert to RAID disk and press Enter.
4. Press C to continue.
5. In the Physical Disks menu, use the arrow keys to move between the physical disks and press Insert to select the desired
physical disk.
6. Press Enter.
The selected physical disk is converted to a RAID capable disk.
Converting to Non-RAID disks
WARNING: You may lose data while converting a disk to a Non-RAID disk.
1. Enter the BIOS configuration utility. See Entering the BIOS configuration utility on page 21.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Initializing the physical disks menu and press Enter.
3. Select Convert to Non-RAID disk and press Enter.
4. Press C to continue.
5. In the Physical Disks menu, use the arrow keys to move between the physical disks and press Insert to select the desired
physical disk.
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BIOS Configuration Utility