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Common Configuration
Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using the
RMC-8357.
General Questions
What do the LEDs on the RMC-8357 front panel mean?
The power indicator lights when the main power is turned on. The LAN status LEDs flash to
when there is activity on LAN1 and LAN2. The hard drive LED lights when there is hard drive
activity on the RMC-8357. For more information, refer to Figure 1-1, Front View of the
RMC-8357.
How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive, time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup, reboot the
RMC-8357 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer to the BIOS Setup section
of Chapter 2, Installation and BIOS Setup, for more information.
Can I use the internal SATA drive and an external hard drive at the same time?
Yes.
What RAID modes are supported?
The RMC-8357 supports only RAID 0, 1, and 5.
What is the shortcut key to get to the boot menu while the BIOS is going through POST?
The shortcut key is <F11>.