Table 3.2 Main Menu Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)
Fields | Descriptions |
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Dev/Func | Indicates the PCI Device/Function assigned by the |
| system BIOS to an adapter. |
| The |
| Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 |
| Bits [7:3]: Device (range |
| Bits [2:0]: Function (range |
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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. |
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|
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 |
| |
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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
settings, and scanning for devices | ” After a few seconds the |
menu appears. Figure 3.2 provides an example of the Adapter Properties menu.
Configuring the SYM8953U Host Adapter |