LSI SYM8953U manual Detailed Installation Procedure, Before You Start

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Remember: The SCSI bus requires proper termination, and no duplicate SCSI IDs.

2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure

This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the SYM8953U host adapter board, and connecting it to your SCSI peripherals. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure.”

2.2.1 Before You Start

Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea of the steps you will be performing. If you are not confident you can perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic suggests getting assistance.

Open your PC cabinet and select an appropriate open PCI slot

Insert the host adapter board

Connect the internal and external SCSI peripherals

Terminate the SCSI bus

Set the peripheral SCSI IDs

Make any configuration changes

Close your PC cabinet

Install the software

The SCSI host adapter acts on your computer’s behalf as the host to your suite of SCSI peripherals. Each chain of SCSI peripheral devices and their host adapter work together, and are referred to as a SCSI bus.

Each SCSI host adapter that you install can act as host for up to 15 peripheral devices, not including the adapter itself.

Detailed Installation Procedure

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Contents December User’s GuideElectromagnetic Compatibility Notices Iii Page Contents Appendix a Technical Specifications Tables ViiiContents Audience PrefaceOrganization Related Publications General Description Chapter Using the SYM8953U Host AdapterPCI Interface FeaturesScsi Interface Interface Descriptions Board CharacteristicsPCI Interface LVD Link Technology Ultra2 Scsi TechnologyBenefits of LVD Link On-Board LED Quick Installation Procedure Chapter Installing the SYM8953U Host AdapterInstalling the SYM8953U Host Adapter Before You Start Detailed Installation ProcedureInserting the Host Adapter Hardware Connections for the SYM8953U Host Adapter Inserting the Host Adapter Scsi Bus Widths and Speeds Connecting the Scsi PeripheralsLVD Scsi Bus LengthsScsi Cables Internal Scsi Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter Connection Making Internal Scsi Bus ConnectionsDetailed Installation Procedure Connecting Additional Internal Scsi Devices Multiple Internal Scsi Devices Chained Together Scsi LED Connector External Cable to Host Adapter Making External Scsi Bus Connections10 External Scsi Device Cable 11 Multiple External Scsi Devices Chained Together Scsi Bus Termination 12 Internal Scsi Device Termination Internal Bus Connections13 External Scsi Device Termination External Bus Connections14 Internal and External Scsi Device Termination Internal and External Bus ConnectionsSetting Scsi IDs Scsi ID Record Verify Installation Procedures Done Completing the InstallationOverview of the Scsi Bios Configuration Utility Chapter Configuring the SYM8953U Host AdapterStarting the Configuration Utility Exiting the Scsi Bios Configuration Utility Symbios Scsi Bios Configuration Utility MenusUsing the Menus Main Menu Configuration CommandsMain Menu Fields and Descriptions Main MenuNVM Adapter Properties MenuAdapter Properties Menu Field Field Type Descriptions Value Adapter Properties Fields and DescriptionsIs moved between adapters from different vendors Device Properties Menu Device Properties Menu Left Half Device Properties Menu Right Half Field Field Type Description Value Device Properties Fields and DescriptionsForever should an operation fail Boot Adapter List Menu Boot Adapter List Menu Boot Adapter List Fields and Descriptions Global Properties Menu Global Properties MenuGlobal Properties Fields and Descriptions Exit Menu Exit MenuSymbios Scsi Bios Configuration Utility Menus Configuring the SYM8953U Host Adapter Physical Characteristics Appendix a Technical SpecificationsPhysical Environment Table A.1 Maximum Power Requirements Electrical CharacteristicsElectromagnetic Compliance Thermal, Atmospheric CharacteristicsSafety Characteristics Operational EnvironmentPCI Interface Signal Name Pin Table A.2 PCI Connector J1 FrontTable A.3 PCI Connector J1 Back Scsi Interface SDP1+ SDP1− Table A.4 Internal Scsi Connector J2Table A.5 External Scsi Connector J3 Scsi Busy LED Table A.6 LED Connector J4Appendix B Glossary of Terms Abbreviations Device Driver ConfigurationDMA Bus MasterHost FileFirmware Hard DiskMultitasking Main MemoryMbyte MotherboardRisc Core Port AddressPort Number Queue TagsSingle-Ended System BiosScsi Device ProcessorWide Ultra Scsi Ultra2 ScsiVirtual Memory Wide ScsiGlossary of Terms and Abbreviations IX-1 IndexIX-2Index Customer Feedback Excellent Good Average Fair Poor Reader’s CommentsCalifornia Distributors by StateNew York Direct Sales Representatives by State Component and HAB International Sales Offices and Design Resource CentersInternational Distributors