Users Guide
BIOS Conguration Utility
The BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C, is a storage management application embedded on Dell HBA cards. The Ctrl+C function is
independent of the operating system.
NOTE: You cannot boot your system using external attached storage devices.
NOTE: When you boot your system, press Ctrl+C to load the BIOS conguration Utility for the HBA controller. The BIOS
conguration Utility loads only after you select the boot device. The BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C is not supported for
HBA330 MMZ and HBA330 MX.
NOTE: Use the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C for initial setup and disaster recovery. You can use advanced features through
the Dell OpenManage storage management application.
NOTE: Using Ctrl+C to enter the BIOS Conguration Utility will automatically cause the boot order to change. It is recommended
that you re-congure the boot order after using Ctrl+C.
The following sections provide information about using the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C. For more information, see the online help
option by pressing F1 in the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C.
Topics:
• Entering the BIOS Conguration Utility
• Exiting the Conguration Utility
• Setting boot volume
Entering the BIOS Conguration Utility
Perform the following steps to enter the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C, when you boot the system:
1 Turn on the system.
A BIOS screen displays information about the controller and conguration.
2 During startup, press Ctrl+C when prompted by the BIOS screen.
3 Use the arrow keys to select the HBA controller you want to congure, and press Enter to access the management menus for the
controller.
Exiting the Conguration Utility
To exit the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C
1 Press Esc on any menu screen.
If there is only one controller, then a dialog box is displayed to conrm 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.
3 Press Esc again to reach the exit screen.
A dialog box is displayed to conrm your choice.
4 Select OK to exit and press Enter.
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