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Signal Name Pin
Configuration Commands
Scsi LED Connector
System Bios
Setting Scsi IDs
Boot Adapter List Menu
Features
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Symbios
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SYM8953U PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter
User’s Guide
December 1999
Version 1.0
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Order Number S14036
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Contents
December
User’s Guide
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
Iii
Page
Contents
Appendix a Technical Specifications
Tables
ViiiContents
Audience
Preface
Organization
Related Publications
General Description
Chapter Using the SYM8953U Host Adapter
PCI Interface
Features
Scsi Interface
Interface Descriptions
Board Characteristics
PCI Interface
LVD Link Technology
Ultra2 Scsi Technology
Benefits of LVD Link
On-Board LED
Quick Installation Procedure
Chapter Installing the SYM8953U Host Adapter
Installing the SYM8953U Host Adapter
Before You Start
Detailed Installation Procedure
Inserting the Host Adapter
Hardware Connections for the SYM8953U Host Adapter
Inserting the Host Adapter
Scsi Bus Widths and Speeds
Connecting the Scsi Peripherals
LVD
Scsi Bus Lengths
Scsi Cables
Internal Scsi Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter Connection
Making Internal Scsi Bus Connections
Detailed 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 Connections
10 External Scsi Device Cable
11 Multiple External Scsi Devices Chained Together
Scsi Bus Termination
12 Internal Scsi Device Termination
Internal Bus Connections
13 External Scsi Device Termination
External Bus Connections
14 Internal and External Scsi Device Termination
Internal and External Bus Connections
Setting Scsi IDs
Scsi ID Record
Verify Installation Procedures Done
Completing the Installation
Overview of the Scsi Bios Configuration Utility
Chapter Configuring the SYM8953U Host Adapter
Starting the Configuration Utility
Exiting the Scsi Bios Configuration Utility
Symbios Scsi Bios Configuration Utility Menus
Using the Menus
Main Menu
Configuration Commands
Main Menu Fields and Descriptions
Main Menu
NVM
Adapter Properties Menu
Adapter Properties Menu
Field Field Type Descriptions Value
Adapter Properties Fields and Descriptions
Is 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 Descriptions
Forever should an operation fail
Boot Adapter List Menu
Boot Adapter List Menu
Boot Adapter List Fields and Descriptions
Global Properties Menu
Global Properties Menu
Global Properties Fields and Descriptions
Exit Menu
Exit Menu
Symbios Scsi Bios Configuration Utility Menus
Configuring the SYM8953U Host Adapter
Physical Characteristics
Appendix a Technical Specifications
Physical Environment
Table A.1 Maximum Power Requirements
Electrical Characteristics
Safety Characteristics
Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics
Operational Environment
Electromagnetic Compliance
PCI Interface
Signal Name Pin
Table A.2 PCI Connector J1 Front
Table A.3 PCI Connector J1 Back
Scsi Interface
SDP1+ SDP1−
Table A.4 Internal Scsi Connector J2
Table A.5 External Scsi Connector J3
Scsi Busy LED
Table A.6 LED Connector J4
Appendix B Glossary of Terms Abbreviations
DMA Bus
Configuration
Master
Device Driver
Firmware
File
Hard Disk
Host
Mbyte
Main Memory
Motherboard
Multitasking
Port Number
Port Address
Queue Tags
Risc Core
Scsi Device
System Bios
Processor
Single-Ended
Virtual Memory
Ultra2 Scsi
Wide Scsi
Wide Ultra Scsi
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
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Index
IX-2Index
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