Chapter 3

Configuring the

LSIU40HVD

This chapter discusses how to change configuration settings and includes these topics:

•Section 3.1, “When to Configure the LSIU40HVD,” page 3-1

•Section 3.2, “Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility,” page 3-2

•Section 3.3, “Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility,” page 3-14

3.1When to Configure the LSIU40HVD

In most cases, changing the default configuration of the host adapter is not necessary. If a conflict does exist between device settings, or if a need exists to optimize system performance, this Configuration Utility provides the means to change system configurations.

The configuration settings that may be changed are discussed in Table 3.1. The global settings affect the host adapter and all SCSI devices which are connected to it. The device settings affect only individual SCSI devices.

Table 3.1

Global Default Settings

 

 

 

Settings for the Host Adapter and All Devices

Default Settings

 

 

SCAM Support

Off1

Parity Checking

Enabled

 

 

Host Adapter SCSI ID

7

 

 

 

Scan Order

 

Low to High (0–Max)

 

 

1. Applies to BIOS version 4.09 and later.

 

LSIU40HVD PCI to Dual Channel SCSI Host Adapter

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