LSI SYM8953U manual Adapter Properties Menu, Nvm

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Table 3.2 Main Menu Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)

Fields

Descriptions

 

 

Dev/Func

Indicates the PCI Device/Function assigned by the

 

system BIOS to an adapter.

 

The 8-bit value is mapped as follows:

 

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

 

Bits [7:3]: Device (range 0x00–0x1F, 0–31 decimal)

 

Bits [2:0]: Function (range 0–7)

 

 

Port Number

Indicates which I/O port communicates with an adapter,

 

as assigned by the system BIOS.

 

 

IRQ

Indicates the Interrupt Request Line used by an adapter,

 

as assigned by the system BIOS.

 

 

NVM

Indicates whether an adapter has NVM (NonVolatile

 

Memory) associated with it. An adapter's configuration is

 

stored in its associated NVM. NVM can refer to NVRAM

 

that is resident on a host adapter or to system

 

NonVolatile Storage (NVS).

 

 

Boot Order

Indicates the relative boot order (0 to 3) of an adapter.

 

The Symbios SCSI BIOS traverses up to four adapters

 

in the specified order in search of bootable media. To

 

modify this field, access the Boot Adapter List Menu.

 

 

LSI Logic

Indicates whether an adapter is eligible for LSI Logic

 

Symbios software control or is reserved for control by

 

non-Symbios software.

 

 

3.2.3 Adapter Properties Menu

The Adapter Properties menu allows you to view and modify adapter settings and as well as the SCSI devices connected to it. It also provides access to an adapter's device settings. To display this menu, select a device in the Adapter field on the Main Menu and press Enter. After pressing Enter, the following message flashes before the menu appears: “Initializing the adapters, reading for non-volatile

settings, and scanning for devices

” After a few seconds the

menu appears. Figure 3.2 provides an example of the Adapter Properties menu.

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Contents User’s Guide DecemberElectromagnetic Compatibility Notices Iii Page Contents Appendix a Technical Specifications Tables ViiiContents Audience PrefaceOrganization Related Publications Chapter Using the SYM8953U Host Adapter General DescriptionPCI Interface FeaturesScsi Interface Board Characteristics Interface DescriptionsPCI Interface LVD Link Technology Ultra2 Scsi TechnologyBenefits of LVD Link On-Board LED Chapter Installing the SYM8953U Host Adapter Quick Installation ProcedureInstalling the SYM8953U Host Adapter Detailed Installation Procedure Before You StartInserting the Host Adapter Hardware Connections for the SYM8953U Host Adapter Inserting the Host Adapter Connecting the Scsi Peripherals Scsi Bus Widths and SpeedsScsi Bus Lengths LVDScsi Cables Making Internal Scsi Bus Connections Internal Scsi Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter ConnectionDetailed Installation Procedure Connecting Additional Internal Scsi Devices Multiple Internal Scsi Devices Chained Together Scsi LED Connector Making External Scsi Bus Connections External Cable to Host Adapter10 External Scsi Device Cable 11 Multiple External Scsi Devices Chained Together Scsi Bus Termination Internal Bus Connections 12 Internal Scsi Device TerminationExternal Bus Connections 13 External Scsi Device TerminationInternal and External Bus Connections 14 Internal and External Scsi Device TerminationSetting Scsi IDs Scsi ID Record Completing the Installation Verify Installation Procedures DoneChapter Configuring the SYM8953U Host Adapter Overview of the Scsi Bios Configuration UtilityStarting the Configuration Utility Exiting the Scsi Bios Configuration Utility Symbios Scsi Bios Configuration Utility MenusUsing the Menus Configuration Commands Main MenuMain Menu Main Menu Fields and DescriptionsAdapter Properties Menu NVMAdapter Properties Menu Adapter Properties Fields and Descriptions Field Field Type Descriptions ValueIs moved between adapters from different vendors Device Properties Menu Device Properties Menu Left Half Device Properties Menu Right Half Device Properties Fields and Descriptions Field Field Type Description ValueForever 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 Electrical Characteristics Table A.1 Maximum Power RequirementsOperational Environment Thermal, Atmospheric CharacteristicsSafety Characteristics Electromagnetic CompliancePCI Interface Table A.2 PCI Connector J1 Front Signal Name PinTable A.3 PCI Connector J1 Back Scsi Interface Table A.4 Internal Scsi Connector J2 SDP1+ SDP1−Table A.5 External Scsi Connector J3 Table A.6 LED Connector J4 Scsi Busy LEDAppendix B Glossary of Terms Abbreviations Master ConfigurationDMA Bus Device DriverHard Disk FileFirmware HostMotherboard Main MemoryMbyte MultitaskingQueue Tags Port AddressPort Number Risc CoreProcessor System BiosScsi Device Single-EndedWide Scsi Ultra2 ScsiVirtual Memory Wide Ultra ScsiGlossary of Terms and Abbreviations Index IX-1IX-2Index Customer Feedback Reader’s Comments Excellent Good Average Fair PoorDistributors by State CaliforniaNew York Direct Sales Representatives by State Component and HAB Sales Offices and Design Resource Centers InternationalInternational Distributors