Q-Logic QLA12160 manual Introduction, Configuration Settings

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Appendix A

Fast!UTIL

A.1

Introduction

This appendix provides detailed configuration information for advanced users who want to customize the configuration of the QLA12160 board and the connected devices.

The QLA12160 board is configured at the factory to provide maximum performance. When your board is operating at maximum performance, it may not be 100% compatible with some older SCSI-1 devices. If you are using a SCSI-1 device, see section A.5 for more information.

The board can be configured using Fast!UTIL. To access Fast!UTIL, press ALT+Q during the QLA12160 board BIOS initialization (it may take a few seconds for the Fast!UTIL menu to appear). If you have more than one QLA12160 board, Fast!UTIL prompts you to select which board you want to configure. After changing the settings, Fast!UTIL reboots your system to load the new parameters.

CAUTION! When the configuration settings are incorrect, the QLA12160 board does not function properly.

The following sections describe the Fast!UTIL options.

A.2

Configuration Settings

The first selection on the Fast!UTIL Options menu is Configuration Settings. These settings configure SCSI devices and the QLA12160 board to which they are attached.

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Contents Hardware Installation Guide for QLA12160 Board QLogic Corporation Table of Contents Figures Scsi Data Transfer Rates IntroductionProduct Description Features Mixed Peripheral Support Features What You Need for Installation Hardware InstallationPreinstallation Procedures Installing the Device Activity Light Setting the Scsi TerminationScsi Termination Power Installation in the Computer Number Installation Help Installation Help Problems After Installation TroubleshootingHardware Problem Checklist System Configuration Problem ChecklistMaximum Cable Length Scsi Problem ChecklistIntroduction Configuration SettingsTable A-1. Host Adapter Settings Host Adapter SettingsTable A-2. Scsi Device Settings Scsi Device SettingsEnable Device Table A-3. Scsi Bus Settings Scsi Bus SettingsTable A-4. QLA12160 Ports Scsi terminationSelectable Boot Settings Autoconfigure Scsi DevicesUsing SCSI-1 Devices Restore Default SettingsRaw Nvram Data Scan Scsi BusFast!UTIL Using SCSI-1 Devices Using SCSI-1 Devices Fast!UTIL DC8151101-00 C Termination Jumpers for the QLA12160 Scsi TerminationFigure B-1. QLA12160 Jumper Termination Table C-1. QLA12160 Board Operating Environment SpecificationsTable C-2. QLA12160 Board Specifications Specifications