LSI SYM8953U manual Global Properties Fields and Descriptions

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Table 3.6 lists the fields on this menu and their descriptions.

Table 3.6

Global Properties Fields and Descriptions

 

 

 

 

Field

 

Field Type

Description

 

 

[Value]

 

 

 

 

Pause When Boot

Configuration

Specifies a pause during the boot for user

Alert Displayed

[Yes / No]

acknowledgement. The pause occurs after displaying an

 

 

 

alert message.

 

 

 

To continue after displaying a message, specify No.

 

 

 

To wait for any key after displaying a message, specify

 

 

 

Yes.

 

 

 

Boot Information

Configuration

Specifies how much BIOS information displays during

Display Mode

 

[Terse / Verbose]

boot.

 

 

 

To display minimum information, specify Terse mode.

 

 

 

To display detailed information, specify Verbose mode.

 

 

 

 

Video Mode

 

Configuration

Specifies the default video mode for the SCSI BIOS

 

 

[Color /

Configuration Utility. The monochrome setting enhances

 

 

Monochrome]

readability on a monochrome monitor.

 

 

 

<Restore Defaults>

Executable

Press Enter to obtain default settings.

 

 

 

 

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Contents December User’s GuideElectromagnetic Compatibility Notices Iii Page Contents Appendix a Technical Specifications Tables ViiiContents Organization PrefaceAudience Related Publications General Description Chapter Using the SYM8953U Host AdapterScsi Interface FeaturesPCI Interface Interface Descriptions Board CharacteristicsPCI Interface Benefits of LVD Link Ultra2 Scsi TechnologyLVD Link Technology 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 Using the Menus Symbios Scsi Bios Configuration Utility MenusExiting the Scsi Bios Configuration Utility 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 Environment Appendix a Technical SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics 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