Server software and configuration utilities 34
ProLiant ML110 Generation 2, ML110 Generation 4, ML150 Generation 2, and ML150
Generation 3 Servers
CAUTION: Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding. The configuration process
erases all data on the hard drives.
1. Power up the server. If the server is already powered, save all data, exit all open applications, and
restart.
NOTE: Enabling the RAID option in BIOS Setup Utility is only necessary for installation of the RAID driver. If
this option is not enabled, the OS loads the standard ATA driver from the OS media.
2. During POST, press the F10 key to launch BIOS Setup Utility. If you fail to press F10 before POST,
you will need to restart the server.
3. In the Advanced menu screen, select Advanced Chipset Control.
4. Select the Serial ATA field to Enabled.
5. Select the SATA Controller Mode Option>Enhanced field.
6. Set the SATA RAID Enable field to Enabled.
7. Press F10, then select Yes to save the changes and close BIOS Setup Utility. The server
automatically reboots.
8. Create a RAID volume ("Creating a RAID volume" on page 34).
Creating a RAID volume
Servers with Intel® Xeon™, Pentium® 4, and Pentium® D processors
1. Enable SATA RAID functionality in the BIOS Setup Utility ("Enabling SATA RAID functionality in the
BIOS Setup Utility" on page 33).
2. After the system reboots, activate the RAID Configuration Utility:
• For ProLiant ML110 G2 and ML150 G2 Servers, press CTRL+A.
• For ProLiant ML110 G3, G4, and ML150 G3 Servers, press F8.
3. From the Option menu, select Array Configuration Utility.
4. Verify that two SATA drives are installed.
5. In the Main menu screen, select Create Array from the main menu. The system prompts a selection
of RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10.
6. Select a RAID level.
CAUTION: Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding. The configuration process
erases all data on the hard drives.
7. Press Esc. The system automatically configures the RAID level, erasing all existing data on the hard
drives. This process can take up to 50 minutes, depending on drive capacity.
8. After configuration is complete, press Esc to exit the utility.
For more information on configuring the SATA RAID feature, see the HP Embedded SATA RAID Controller
User Guide on the HP website (http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/ss/WF04a/15351-
241434-241477-241477-f82.html).
Servers with Intel® Celeron® processors
1. Enable SATA RAID functionality in the BIOS Setup Utility ("Enabling SATA RAID functionality in the
BIOS Setup Utility" on page 33).
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