Acer AcceleRAID 170 User Manual

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BIOS Configuration Utility (RAID EzAssist)
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AcceleRAID 170 Installation Guide
Note
In the event that the RAID controller needs to be 
replaced, the current drive geometry will be restored 
from the configuration on disk (COD).
BIOS Configuration Utility (RAID EzAssist)
RAID EzAssist is the on-board BIOS Configuration Utility used to build 
several types of RAID configurations. 
Refer to the RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility User Reference Guide or 
RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility Quick Configuration Guide
Operating System
If an operating system is not already installed on the system, it can be 
installed on a system disk on the controller. The operating system is installed 
along with the operating system device drivers.
Operating System Device Drivers
Device drivers that are compatible with the controller can be found in the 
Software Kit. For details on how to install and load drivers, refer to the PCI 
Disk Array Controller Drivers Installation Guide and User Manual.
Global Array Manager (GAM) Server
The Global Array Manager Server software supports a variety of operating 
systems. For details on how to install GAM Server, refer to the Global Array 
Manager Server Software Installation Guide and User Manual
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