Users Guide

BIOS Conguration Utility
The BIOS Conguration 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 conguration Utility for the HBA controller. The BIOS
conguration Utility loads only after you select the boot device. The BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C is not supported for
HBA330 MMZ and HBA330 MX.
NOTE: Use the BIOS Conguration 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 Conguration Utility will automatically cause the boot order to change. It is recommended
that you re-congure the boot order after using Ctrl+C.
The following sections provide information about using the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C. For more information, see the online help
option by pressing F1 in the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C.
Topics:
Entering the BIOS Conguration Utility
Exiting the Conguration Utility
Setting boot volume
Entering the BIOS Conguration Utility
Perform the following steps to enter the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C, when you boot the system:
1 Turn on the system.
A BIOS screen displays information about the controller and conguration.
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 congure, and press Enter to access the management menus for the
controller.
Exiting the Conguration Utility
To exit the BIOS Conguration Utility Ctrl+C
1 Press Esc on any menu screen.
If there is only one controller, then a dialog box is displayed to conrm 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 conrm your choice.
4 Select OK to exit and press Enter.
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