LSI Network Card SYM22801 User Manual

Symbios SYM22801

™

Dual Channel PCI to Ultra

SCSI Host Adapter

User’s Guide

Version 2.0

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Contents

Chapter 1

Using the SYM22801 Host Adapter

1.1

1.2

General Description

Features

1-1

1-2

1-3

1-4

1.2.1

1.2.2

1.2.3

PCI Interface

SCSI Interface

Board Characteristics

1.3

Interface Descriptions

1.3.1

1.3.2

1.3.3

The PCI Interface

The SCSI Interface

Ultra SCSI

Chapter 2

Installing the SYM22801 Host Adapter

2.1

2.2

Quick Installation Procedure

Detailed Installation Procedure

2-1

2-3

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3

2.2.4

2.2.5

Before You Start

2-3

Inserting the Host Adapter

2-4

Connecting the SCSI Peripherals

Making Internal SCSI Bus Connections

Making External SCSI Bus Connections

2-6

2-8

2-15

2-18

2-19

2-20

2-21

2.3

SCSI Bus Termination

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

Internal SCSI Connections

External SCSI Connections

Internal and External SCSI Connections

Internal SCSI Connections for Both Internal

Connectors

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2-25

2-27

2-28

2.3.5

Setting SCSI IDs

2.4

2.5

Setting Interrupts

Completing Your Installation

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Chapter 3

Configuring the Host Adapter

3.1

3.2

When to Configure the SYM22801 Host Adapter

Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

3-1

3-2

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.2.3

Configuration Utility Main Menu

Utilities Menu

3-3

3-6

Device Selections Menu

3-10

3-13

3.3

Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

A.1

Physical Environment

A-1

A-2

A-3

A-6

A-9

A.1.1

Physical Characteristics

A.2

Electrical Characteristics

A.2.1

A.2.2

A.2.3

Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics

Electromagnetic Compliance

Safety Characteristics

A.3

Operational Environment

A.3.1

A.3.2

A.3.3

The PCI Interface

The SCSI Interface

The LED Interface

Appendix B

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

Index

Customer Feedback

Figures

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

Hardware Connections for the SYM22801 Host Adapter

Inserting the Host Adapter

2-5

2-6

2-7

SCSI Cables

Internal Wide SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter

Connection

2-9

2.5

2.6

Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter Connection

Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI Device

Connection

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2.7

2.8

2.9

Connecting Additional Internal SCSI Devices

Multiple Internal SCSI Devices Chained Together

Using Both Internal Connectors on a Channel

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2-13

2-14

2-15

2-16

2-17

2-18

2-20

2-21

2-22

2-23

2-25

A-2

2.10 SCSI LED Connectors

2.11 External Cable to Host Adapter

2.12 External Cable to External SCSI Device

2.13 Multiple External SCSI Devices Chained Together

2.14 Internal SCSI Device Termination

2.15 External SCSI Device Termination

2.16 Internal and External SCSI Device Termination

2.17 Internal and Internal SCSI Device Termination

2.18 Termination Override Switch Settings for U1 and U2

A.1

SYM22801 Mechanical Drawing

Tables

2.1

2.2

3.1

3.2

A.1

A.2

A.3

A.4

A.5

SCSI ID Record

2-26

2-27

3-1

Setting Interrupts

Global Default Settings

Device Default Settings

PCI Connector J1 (Front)

PCI Connector J1 (Back)

SCSI Connectors J2/J6 and J3/J7

SCSI Connectors J4/J8

LED Connectors J5/J9

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A-4

A-5

A-7

A-8

A-9

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Preface

This book is the primary reference and User’s Guide for the LSI Logic

Symbios SYM22801 Dual Channel PCI to Ultra SCSI Host Adapter. It

™

contains a complete functional description for the SYM22801 and

includes complete physical and electrical specifications for the

SYM22801.

Audience

This document assumes that you have some familiarity with

microprocessors and related support devices. The people who benefit

from this book are:

•

Engineers and managers who are evaluating the processor for

possible use in a system

Engineers who are designing the processor into a system

Organization

This document has the following chapters and appendixes:

•

Chapter 1, Using the SYM22801 Host Adapter, defines the

interfaces and characteristics of the SYM22801 Dual Channel PCI to

Ultra SCSI Host Adapter Board.

•

Chapter 2, Installing the SYM22801 Host Adapter, provides both

quick and detailed installation instructions.

Chapter 3, Configuring the Host Adapter, describes the SCSI

BIOS Configuration Utility to configure adapter and device settings.

Appendix A, Technical Specifications, describes the physical and

operational environments of the SYM22801 Host Adapter Board.

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Appendix B, Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations, provides

definitions of various terminology that is referenced throughout this

user’s guide.

Related Publications

PCI SCSI Device Management System SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide,

Document No. DB15-000099-01

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Chapter 1

Using the SYM22801

Host Adapter

This chapter describes how the SYM22801 Host Adapter interfaces to

PCI computer systems and includes these topics:

•

Section 1.1, “General Description,” page 1-1

Section 1.2, “Features,” page 1-2

Section 1.3, “Interface Descriptions,” page 1-3

1.1 General Description

LSI Logic’s Symbios™ SYM22801 Dual Channel PCI to Ultra SCSI host

adapter provides a SCSI-3, Ultra SCSI interface to PCI computer

systems. Installing this adapter in your PCI system allows connection of

SCSI devices over a SCSI bus.

The dual channel SYM22801 board provides 16-bit, Single-Ended (SE),

SCSI solutions for your computer, using only one PCI slot. This board

supports legacy Fast SCSI devices, and the newest Ultra SCSI devices.

It is also backwards compatible with the existing SYM8751SP host

adapter but with a different external connector.

Symbios SCSI Device Management System (SDMS™) software

operates the board, but the design of the board does not prevent other

software from being written and used with it. BIOS support for this host

adapter is incorporated on the board in an 8 X 64K Flash BIOS.

This guide and the PCI SCSI Device Management System SDMS 4.0

User’s Guide contain product information and installation instructions to

help you gain the full benefits of the SYM22801 Dual Channel PCI to

Ultra SCSI host adapter for your computer system.

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1.2 Features

This section provides a high level overview of the PCI Interface, the SCSI

Interface, and Board Chacteristics for the SYM22801 Host Adapter

board.

1.2.1 PCI Interface

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Full 32-bit DMA bus master

Zero wait-state bus master data bursts

Universal PCI bus voltage support

1.2.2 SCSI Interface

•

Two independent SCSI channels

16-bit single-ended

Automatically enabled active termination

Three connectors per channel:

68-pin VHDCI external

68-pin right-angle high density internal with jack blocks

50-pin vertical low density internal

•

Fast and Ultra SCSI data transfer capability

SCSI TERMPWR source with autoresetting circuit breaker and

TERMPWR shorted LED

•

SCAM (SCSI Configured AutoMatically) off in BIOS version 4.09 and

later

•

Flash EEPROM for BIOS storage

Serial NVRAM (Non Volatile Random Access Memory) on each

channel for user configuration utility and SCAM information storage

•

SCSI activity LED connector for each channel

1.2.3 Board Characteristics

•

PCI board dimensions,

190 x 96.52 mm (7.50 x 3.80 inches)

•

Universal 32-bit card edge connector

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1.3 Interface Descriptions

This section provides a more detailed explanation about the PCI

Interface, The SCSI Interface, and Ultra SCSI.

1.3.1 The PCI Interface

PCI is a high-speed standard local bus for interfacing a number of I/O

components to the processor and memory subsystems in a high end PC.

The PCI functionality for the SYM22801 is contained within the Symbios

SYM53C876 PCI to Ultra SCSI I/O Processor chip. The SYM53C876

connects directly to the PCI bus and generates timing protocol in

compliance with the PCI specification.

The PCI interface operates as a 32-bit DMA bus master. The connection

is made through the edge connector J1 (see Figure 2.1). The signal

definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Local Bus Specification

Revision 2.1 standard. The SYM22801 conforms to the PCI universal

signaling environment for a 5 V or 3.3 V PCI bus.

1.3.2 The SCSI Interface

The SCSI functionality for the SYM22801 is contained within the

Symbios SYM53C876 PCI-Ultra SCSI I/O Processor chip. The

SYM53C876 connects directly to the two SCSI buses and generates

timing and protocol in compliance with the SCSI standard.

The SCSI interfaces on the SYM22801 operates as 16-bit, synchronous

or asynchronous, single-ended bus, and support Ultra SCSI protocols

and 16-bit arbitration. Each interface is made through two (and only two)

of the connectors J2, J3, and J4 (for Channel A), or J6, J7, and J8 (for

Channel B). Connectors J2 and J6 are 68-pin high density right-angle

receptacles. Connectors J3 and J7 are shielded 68-pin VHDCI 0.8 mm

right-angle receptacles that protrude through the back panel bracket.

Connectors J4 and J8 are 50-pin low density vertical shrouded pin

headers. See Figure 2.1 for the location of these connectors.

Single-ended SCSI active termination is provided on the SYM22801

board. Termination is automatically enabled when only one of the

connectors J2, J3, and J4 (or J6, J7, and J8) is used, or when an 8-bit

device is connected to the 16-bit J3 or J7 connectors. In the latter case,

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only the upper 8 data bits are automatically terminated. The SYM22801

supplies SCSI bus TERMPWR (termination power) through a blocking

diode and a self-resetting 1.5 A short circuit protection device. The

onboard LED lights when TERMPWR is shorted. Separate switches for

each channel allow user override of termination.

A 40 MHz oscillator is installed on the SYM22801 to provide the clock

frequency to the SYM53C876 that is necessary to support Wide Ultra

SCSI transfers of up to 40 Mbytes/s.

1.3.3 Ultra SCSI

The SYM22801 has full support for Ultra SCSI as well as supporting Fast

SCSI simultaneously. Ultra SCSI is an extension of the SCSI-3 family of

standards that expands the bandwidth of the SCSI bus, allowing faster

synchronous data transfers. Special SCSI cables are specified for

operation with Ultra SCSI devices, and you must consider the total

number of devices and the length of the SCSI bus when setting up your

system. See Chapter 2, Installing the SYM22801 Host Adapter for a

detailed explanation of SCSI bus connections.

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Chapter 2

Installing the SYM22801 Host

Adapter

This chapter provides instructions on how to install the SYM22801 Host

Adapter and includes these topics:

•

Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure,” page 2-1

Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Procedure,” page 2-3

Section 2.3, “SCSI Bus Termination,” page 2-18

Section 2.4, “Setting Interrupts,” page 2-27

Section 2.5, “Completing Your Installation,” page 2-28

2.1 Quick Installation Procedure

This section provides quick setup instructions for the experienced

computer user with prior host adapter installation and SCSI bus setup

experience. If you prefer more detailed guidance in installing the

SYM22801 host adapter, please follow the instructions in Section 2.2,

“Detailed Installation Procedure.”

For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied with

your computer and perform the following steps.

Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.

Remove the SYM22801 Dual Channel to PCI Ultra SCSI Host

Adapter board from the packing and check that it is not

damaged. An example of this host adapter board is shown in

Figure 2.1.

Step 2. Switch off and unplug the system.

Step 3. Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI

slots. Refer to the user’s manual for your computer.

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Caution:

Ground yourself by touching a metal surface before

handling boards. Static charges on your body can damage

electronic components. Handle plug-in boards by the edge;

do not touch board components or gold connector contacts.

The use of a static ground strap is recommended.

Step 4. Locate the slots for PCI plug-in board installation.

Refer to the user’s manual for your computer to confirm the

location of the PCI slots. The SYM22801 requires a PCI slot

that allows bus master operation.

Step 5. Remove the blank panel on the back of the computer aligned

with the PCI slot you intend to use. Save the bracket screw.

Step 6. Carefully insert the edge connector J1 of the host adapter into

the PCI slot. Make sure the edge connector is properly

engaged before pressing the board into place. See the example

shown in Figure 2.1.

Note:

You may notice that the components on a PCI host adapter

face the opposite way from those on other non-PCI adapter

boards you have in your system. This is correct, and the

board is keyed to go in only one way.

Step 7. The bracket around the connectors J3 and J7 (see Figure 2.1)

should fit where the blank panel was removed. Secure the

bracket with the bracket screw before making the internal and

external SCSI bus connections.

Step 8. If you are connecting any internal SCSI devices, plug a 68-pin

connector on the end of the internal SCSI ribbon cable into

connector J2 or J6 for Wide SCSI, or a 50-pin connector into

connector J4 or J8 for normal SCSI (see Figure 2.1). Make

certain to match pin-1 on both connectors.

Note:

It is possible to use both internal connectors on a channel

if no external devices are attached to that chanel. You may

use only two of the three connectors on each channel at

once.

Step 9. Connect your computer’s LED cable if desired. This is designed

to drive the front panel LED found on most PC cabinets to

indicate activity on the SCSI bus. See Table A.5 in Appendix A

for the signal name and pin numbers for this LED interface.

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Step 10. Replace the cabinet cover as described in the user’s manual

for your computer.

Step 11. Make all external SCSI bus connections.

Remember: The SCSI bus requires proper termination, and no duplicate

SCSI IDs.

Step 12. Finally, refer to the PCI SCSI Device Management System

SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide (or the guide for the software that you

will use) to load the driver software for your particular operating

system.

2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure

This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the

SYM22801 host adapter and connecting it to your SCSI peripherals. If

you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use the preceding

Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure.” If you are not confident that

you can perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic suggests getting

assistance.

2.2.1 Before You Start

Before you start, look through the task list below to get an overall idea

of the steps to perform.

•

Open your PC cabinet and select an open PCI slot

Insert the host adapter

Connect your SCSI peripherals

–

Internal

External

•

Terminate the SCSI bus

Set the peripheral SCSI IDs

Make any configuration changes

Close your PC cabinet

Install the software

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The SCSI host adapter acts on your computer’s behalf as the host to

your suite of SCSI peripherals. Each chain of SCSI peripheral devices

and their host adapter work together, and are referred to as a SCSI bus.

Each SYM22801 host adapter that you install can access up to 15

peripheral devices per channel.

2.2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter

For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied with

your computer to perform the following steps.

Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.

Remove the SYM22801 Dual Channel PCI to Ultra SCSI Host

Adapter board from the packing and check that it is not

damaged. An example of this host adapter board is shown in

Figure 2.1.

Step 2. Switch off and unplug power cords for all components in your

system.

Step 3. Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI

slots.

Caution:

Ground yourself by touching a metal surface before

removing the cabinet cover. Static charges on your body

can damage electronic components. Handle plug-in boards

by the edge; do not touch board components or gold

connector contacts. The use of a static ground strap is

recommended.

Step 4. Locate the slots for PCI plug-in board installation.

Refer to the user’s manual for your computer to confirm the

location of the PCI slots. The SYM22801 requires a PCI slot

which allows bus master operation.

Step 5. Remove the blank panel on the back of the computer aligned

with the PCI slot you intend to use. Save the bracket screw.

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Figure 2.1 Hardware Connections for the SYM22801 Host Adapter

Channel A

LED Connector

Channel B

68-pin Internal

High Density

SCSI Interface

Channel B

LED Connecto

Channel A

68-pin Internal

High Density

SCSI Interface

Channel B

Termination

Override

Switches

Channel B

50-pin Internal

Low Density

SCSI Interface

Channel A

68-pin External

VHDCI

Channel A

50-pin Internal

Low Density

SCSI Interface

Channel A

Termination

Override

Switches

SCSI Interface

Channel B

68-pin External

VHDCI

SCSI Interface

SYM22801 to PCI Bus

Connector on Mainboard

Step 6. Carefully insert the edge connector J1 (see Figure 2.1) of the

host adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure the edge connector

is properly engaged before pressing the board into place as

shown in Figure 2.2.

Step 7. To plan on hooking up another host adapter on the same bus

as this host adapter, or an 8-bit device on 68-pin connector, see

the Channel Switches section discussed later in this chapter.

Notice that the components on a PCI host adapter face the opposite way

from those on other non-PCI adapter boards you have in your system.

This is correct, and the board is keyed to go in only one way.

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Figure 2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter

Bracket Screw

Step 8. The bracket around the connectors J3 and J7 (see Figure 2.1)

should fit where you removed the blank panel. Secure it with

the bracket screw (see Figure 2.2) before making the internal

and external SCSI bus connections.

2.2.3 Connecting the SCSI Peripherals

SCSI bus connections to the SYM22801 host adapter inside the

computer are made with an unshielded, 68 or 50-conductor ribbon cable

(see Figure 2.3). One side of this cable is marked with a color to indicate

the pin-1 side. Sometimes the connectors on this cable are keyed to

ensure proper pin-1 connection.

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All external SCSI bus connections to the SYM22801 host adapter are

made with shielded, 68-conductor cables (see Figure 2.3). The

connectors on this cable are always keyed to ensure proper pin-1

connection.

Figure 2.3 SCSI Cables

SC SI C ables for Internal Connections

68-pin

H igh Density

and/or

50-pin

Low D ensity

SCSI Cable for External Connections

68-pin

VHD CI

Important:

You can connect up to sixteen SCSI and Fast SCSI

devices, including the host adapter board, on a single-

ended SCSI bus only if they are at least .3m apart on a 6

meter cable. For Ultra SCSI, you can connect up to eight

devices, including the host adapter board, on a

single-ended Ultra SCSI bus only if they are evenly spaced

on a 1.5 meter Ultra SCSI cable (0.19m between devices).

You can connect up to four devices if they are evenly

spaced on a 3 meter Ultra SCSI cable (0.75m between

devices). Your single-ended SCSI bus should not exceed

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3 meters (total internal and external cable lengths), even

with fewer than four devices. The SYM22801

autotermination scheme is designed to operate properly

when plugging the end connector of the SCSI cables into

the SYM22801 SCSI connectors.

If you connect the SYM22801 in the middle of the bus, you

will incur improper termination since the switches are not

assigned on that bus correctly. Refer to the Channel

Switches section for more information.

2.2.4 Making Internal SCSI Bus Connections

This section provides step-by-step instructions about making internal

SCSI bus connections:

Step 1. If you are connecting an internal Wide SCSI device, plug the

68-pin connector on one end of a wide internal SCSI ribbon

cable into the connector J2, or J6 (see Figure 2.4). Make

certain to match pin-1 on both connectors.

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Figure 2.4 Internal Wide SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter

Connection

Step 2. To connect an 8-bit internal SCSI device, plug the 50-pin

connector on one end of an 8-conductor internal SCSI ribbon

cable into the connector J4 or J8 (see Figure 2.5). Make certain

to match pin-1 on both connectors.

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Figure 2.5 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter

Connection

Channel B

Channel A

Step 3. Plug the 68 or 50-pin connector on the other end of the internal

SCSI ribbon cable into the SCSI connector on the internal SCSI

device. An example of this connection is shown in Figure 2.6.

You must match pin-1 on all connections.

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Figure 2.6 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI Device

Connection

Step 4. Additional internal SCSI devices are plugged in by using an

internal SCSI ribbon cable with the required number of

connectors attached along its length as shown in Figure 2.7.

An example of this type of chained connection is shown in

Figure 2.8. Make sure to match pin-1 on all connections.

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Figure 2.7 Connecting Additional Internal SCSI Devices

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Figure 2.8 Multiple Internal SCSI Devices Chained Together

Step 5. It is also possible to use both internal connectors on a channel

if you do not attach any external devices to that channel. An

example of this configuration is shown in Figure 2.9.

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Figure 2.9 Using Both Internal Connectors on a Channel

Note:

When two connectors are already used on a channel, the

third connector cannot be used.

Step 6. Most PC cabinets are designed with a front panel LED

(sometimes already connected to an existing IDE drive). You

may connect this LED cable to the host adapter, as shown in

Figure 2.10. This causes the front panel LED to indicate activity

on the SCSI bus.

This connector is not keyed. The orientation of the LED cable

does not matter as long as all four pins are connected.

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Figure 2.10 SCSI LED Connectors

Some LED cables have only two wires. In this case, place the connector

on one end or the other of J5 or J9. If the LED does not light during SCSI

bus activity from this host adapter, you may have to rotate the LED cable

180° on J5 or J9. See Table A.5 for pin descriptions.

2.2.5 Making External SCSI Bus Connections

This section provides step-by-step instructions about making internal

SCSI bus connections:

Step 1. To connect external SCSI devices to the SYM22801 host

adapter, plug the 68-pin connector on one end of a shielded

external SCSI VHDCI cable (see Figure 2.3) into the host

adapter connector J3 or J7 (see Figure 2.1).

This connector is now bracketed to the back panel of your

computer. Figure 2.11 shows how this connection is made.

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Figure 2.11 External Cable to Host Adapter

Step 2. Plug the 68-pin connector on the other end of the shielded

external SCSI cable into the SCSI connector on your external

SCSI device. An example of this connection is shown in

Figure 2.12.

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Figure 2.12 External Cable to External SCSI Device

Step 3. To connect more than one external SCSI device to the host

adapter, you must chain them together with shielded external

SCSI cables. An example of these chained connections is

shown in Figure 2.13.

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Figure 2.13 Multiple External SCSI Devices Chained Together

2.3 SCSI Bus Termination

The devices making up the SCSI bus are connected serially (chained

together) with SCSI cables. The first and last physical SCSI devices

connected on the ends of the SCSI bus must have a set of resistors

called terminators. All other SCSI devices on the bus must have their

terminators removed or disabled.

Remember: The SYM22801 host adapter is also on the SCSI bus; its

termination is automatically enabled when it is connected to

the end of the bus.

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The peripheral device terminators are usually set with jumpers, resistor

modules, or with a switch on the peripheral. Refer to the peripheral

manufacturer’s instructions and to the user’s manual for your computer

for information on how to identify the terminator setting of each device

and how to change it.

Caution:

The auto-enable/disable sensing feature on the SYM22801

may enable termination erroneously if it is directly cabled to

another SCSI device or host adapter using the same

sensing method. This is dealt with by properly setting the

termination override switches U1 or U2 (see Figure 2.1) as

explained in this section under making an internal

connection with another SYM22801.

The SYM22801 senses SCSI devices by detecting the ground signal on

pin-22 of a 50-conductor internal SCSI ribbon cable, or pin-50 of an

internal or external 68-conductor SCSI cable. If you use an adapter to

connect 8-bit devices externally with a 50-conductor SCSI cable, the

ground signal is detected on pin-34.

The SYM22801 automatically covers SCSI bus termination for five

different bus configurations, depending on the use of the connectors on

the SYM22801 host adapter (see Figure 2.1). The five bus configurations

are:

•

Only for internal SCSI connections,

Only for external SCSI connections,

For both internal and external SCSI connections,

For connections to both internal connectors, and

For an internal connection to another SYM22801, or any connection

to a device using the same sensing method for automatic termination

as your SYM22801.

2.3.1 Internal SCSI Connections

If only internal SCSI device connections to the host adapter have been

made, you must terminate the last internal device on the SCSI bus. You

must disable the termination on all other devices. Termination on the host

adapter is automatically enabled in this case.

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Figure 2.14 shows an example of how termination is determined for this

SCSI bus configuration.

Figure 2.14 Internal SCSI Device Termination

2.3.2 External SCSI Connections

If only external SCSI device connections to the host adapter have been

made, you must terminate the last external device on the SCSI bus. You

must disable the termination on all other devices. Termination on the host

adapter is automatically enabled in this case.

Figure 2.15 shows an example of how termination is determined for this

SCSI bus configuration.

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Figure 2.15 External SCSI Device Termination

Last D evice

on Chain -

Term ination

Enabled

Does N ot

End Chain -

Term ination

Disabled

H ost Adapter

Autom atically

Term inated

2.3.3 Internal and External SCSI Connections

If you have internal and external SCSI device connections to the host

adapter, you must terminate the last internal and external devices on the

SCSI bus. You must disable the termination on all other devices.

Termination on the host adapter is automatically disabled in this case.

Figure 2.16 shows an example of how termination is determined for this

SCSI bus configuration.

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Figure 2.16 Internal and External SCSI Device Termination

Last Device

on Chain

Term ination

Enabled

H ost Adapter

Term ination

Autom atically

Disabled

Does N ot

End Chain

Term ination

Disabled

Last Device

on Chain

Term ination

Enabled

2.3.4 Internal SCSI Connections for Both Internal Connectors

If you have internal SCSI device connections to both internal connectors

of a channel, you must terminate the internal devices on each end of the

SCSI bus. You must disable the termination on all other devices.

Termination on the host adapter is automatically disabled in this case.

Caution:

Remember, you must not use the external connector for a

channel if you use both internal connectors for that

channel.

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Figure 2.17 shows an example of how termination is determined for this

SCSI bus configuration. If you connect the SYM22801 in the middle of

the bus, you will incur improper termination since the switches are not

assigned on that bus correctly.

Figure 2.17 Internal and Internal SCSI Device Termination

Last Devices

on Chain -

Termination

Enabled

Does Not

End Chain -

Termination

Disabled

Host Adapter

Automatically

Terminated

If you have an internal connection to another SYM22801 host adapter,

or any connection to a device that uses the same sensing method for

automatic termination as your SYM22801, you must properly set the

termination override switches U1 or U2 (see Figure 2.1).

2.3.4.1 Channel Switches

When connecting another SYM22801, you must turn on the switch for

the connector used on one or both of the boards. Please refer to

Figure 2.18, and the next two paragraphs, to determine the correct

switch setting.

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Four switches for each channel provide cable detection simulation and

forced upper line termination. Switch one simulates a device on the

internal 50-pin connector, switch two simulates a device on the internal

68-pin connector, switch three forces the upper SCSI line terminator to

stay on, and switch four simulates a device on the external 68-pin

connector.

When SYM22801 is in the middle of a bus using only one connector,

then switch Int68 and Ext68 (switches 2 and 4) for that bus are on. This

forces the terminators for that bus to be disabled.

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Figure 2.18 Termination Override Switch Settings for U1 and U2

Default setting. Autotermination will

work as designed.

1-INT50

Simulates a device on the Internal 50 pin

connector. Use this switch only when a

device is connected to the internal 50 pin

connector that does not ground pin 22,

like another LSI Logic host adapter.

2-INT68

Simulates a device on the Internal 68 pin

connector. Use this switch only when a

device is connected to the internal 68 pin

connector that does not ground pin 50,

like another LSI Logic host adapter.

3-UPPER TERM

Forces termination ON the upper data

lines. Use this switch when a narrow 8-bit

device is connected to one of the 68 pin

connectors.

Simulates a device on the External 68 pin

connector. Use this switch only when a

device is connected to the external 68 pin

connector that does not ground pin 50,

like another LSI Logic host adapter.

4-EXT68

2.3.5 Setting SCSI IDs

You must set each SCSI device and the host adapter to a separate SCSI

ID, 0 through 15. SCSI ID 7 is the preset host adapter setting, giving it

the highest priority on the SCSI bus. If you plan to boot your computer

from a SCSI hard disk drive on the SCSI bus, that drive should have

SCSI ID 0, or the lowest SCSI ID on the bus. Chapter 3, Configuring the

Host Adapter, explains how to set the host adapter ID using the Symbios

SCSI Configuration utility.

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The peripheral device SCSI IDs are usually set with jumpers or with a

switch on the peripheral. Refer to the peripheral manufacturer’s

instructions and to the user’s manual for your computer to determine the

ID of each device and how to change it. You must have no duplication

of SCSI IDs on a SCSI bus.

Step 1. Determine the SCSI ID of each device on the SCSI bus. Note

any duplications and if 8-bit SCSI devices are to be used, the

host adapter ID must not be set above 7.

Step 2. Make any necessary changes to the SCSI IDs and record the

IDs for future reference. The following table is provided as a

place to keep this record.

Table 2.1

SCSI ID

SCSI ID Record

SCSI Device

SYM22801 Host Adapter (default)

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2.4 Setting Interrupts

You should not normally have to change the default interrupt routing for

the SYM22801, since performance is usually increased by having two

separate interrupts. However, if your system does not support two

separate interrupts, jumper TP9 (see Figure A.1) is provided to change

the interrupt routing. The following table explains the jumper settings:

Table 2.2

Setting Interrupts

Jumper

Setting

Condition

Jumper Out

(default)

INTB/ is routed to INTB/ on the PCI bus

Jumper In

INTB/ is rerouted at power up to INTA/ on the

PCI bus

Setting Interrupts

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2.5 Completing Your Installation

Before replacing the cover on your computer, review this installation

procedure check list. This will save you effort later.

Verify Installation Procedures

Done

Host adapter connection in PCI bus slot secure

Internal SCSI bus connections secure (pin-1 continuity)

External SCSI bus connections secure

Proper SCSI bus termination established

Unique SCSI IDs set and recorded for each device

Step 1. Replace the cabinet cover on your computer.

Step 2. Plug in all power cords, and switch on power to all devices and

your computer.

Step 3. Wait for your computer to boot up.

Step 4. To change the configuration of your host adapter, see

Chapter 3, Configuring the Host Adapter.

Step 5. Finally, refer to the PCI SCSI Device Management System

SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide (or the guide for the software you plan

to use) to load the driver software for your particular operating

system.

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Chapter 3

Configuring the Host Adapter

This chapter discusses how to change configuration settings and

includes these topics:

•

Section 3.1, “When to Configure the SYM22801 Host Adapter,”

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 3-13

3.1 When to Configure the SYM22801 Host Adapter

In most cases you should not need to change the default configuration

of your host adapter. You may decide to alter these default values if there

is a conflict between device settings, or if you need to optimize system

performance.

The following tables list the configuration settings you can change. The

global settings affect your 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

Parity Checking

Host Adapter SCSI ID

Scan Order

Off

Enabled

Low to High

(0-Max)

1. Applies to BIOS version 4.09 and later.

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Table 3.2

Device Default Settings

Settings for Individual SCSI Devices

Default Settings

Synchronous Transfer Rate (Mbytes/s)

Data Width

Disconnect

Read/Write I/O Time-out (seconds)

Scan for Devices at Boot Time

Scan for SCSI LUNs

Queue Tags

Yes

3.2 Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

If you have SCSI BIOS version 4.xx, and it includes the Symbios SCSI

BIOS Configuration Utility, you can change the default configuration of

your SCSI host adapters. You may decide to alter these default values if

there is a conflict between device settings or if you need to optimize

system performance.

The version number of the SCSI BIOS appears in a banner displayed on

your computer monitor during boot. If the utility is available, the following

message also appears on your monitor:

Press Ctrl-C to start Symbios Configuration Utility...

This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you

time to start the utility. If you decide to press “Ctrl-C,” the message

changes to:

Please wait, invoking Symbios Configuration Utility...

After a brief pause, your computer monitor displays the Main Menu of the

Symbios SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility.

NVRAM (Non Volatile Random Access Memory) is available on the

SYM22801 host adapter. Changes can be made and stored to NVRAM

using this menu driven utility.

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Important:

This SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility is a powerful tool. If,

while using it, you somehow disable all of your controllers,

pressing Ctrl-A (or Ctrl-E on version 4.04 or later) after

memory initialization during reboot allows you to re-enable

and reconfigure.

Not all devices detected by the Configuration Utility can be

controlled by the BIOS. Devices such as tape drives and

scanners require that a device driver specific to that

peripheral be loaded. The device manufacturer provides

the device drivers.

3.2.1 Configuration Utility Main Menu

When you start the Symbios SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility, the Main

Menu appears. This menu displays a list of up to four Symbios PCI to

SCSI host adapters in your system and information about each of them.

The SYM22801 host adapter appears on the menu as two SYM53C875

entries; one for each channel. To select an adapter, use only the arrow

keys and enter key. Then, you can view and/or change the current

settings for that adapter and the SCSI devices attached to it.

You can select an adapter only if Current Status is “On”. Changes are

possible since NVRAM is present on this host adapter.

Here is an example of the Main Menu:

Main Menu

Port Irq---------Status--------NVRAM

Num

Level Current Next-Boot Found

SYM53C875 FC00 9

SYM53C875 F800 9

SYM53C895 F801 9

Off

Yes

Change Adapter Status

Adapter Boot Order

Additional Adapter Configuration

Display Mode = Verbose

Mono/Color

Language

Help

Quit

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Below the list of host adapters on the Main Menu display, you see eight

options. They are described in detail below. If these settings are altered,

the system will reboot after the Quit option is selected, which allows the

user to exit from the Configuration Utility.

3.2.1.1 Change Adapter Status

The change adapter status allows the user to activate or deactivate a

host adapter and all SCSI devices attached to it. When this option is

used to make a change, the change takes place after a reboot upon exit

from the utility. Here is an example of the Change Status on Next Boot

Menu:

Main Menu

Change Status on Next Boot:

Port Irq---------Status--------NVRAM

Num

Level Current Next-Boot Found

SYM53C875 FC00 9

SYM53C875 F800 9

SYM53C895 F801 9

Off

Yes

To change an adapter's status, select it and press Enter. Press the

Escape (Esc) key to exit from this menu.

3.2.1.2 Adapter Boot Order

The adapter boot order allows the user to set the order in which host

adapters will boot when you have more than one LSI Logic host adapter

in your system. When this option is selected, the Boot Order menu

appears. Here is an example of the Boot Order Menu:

Main Menu

BootSeq

Bus DevFunc BootSeq

Bus DevFunc

SYM53C875 00 98

0 SYM53C875 00 A0

2 SYM53C895 00 90

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To change an adapter's boot order, select it and press Enter. You are

then prompted to enter the new boot sequence number. To remove an

adapter's boot order, press Enter again rather than entering a new

sequence number. While the maximum capacity is 32 adapters, only four

adapters can be assigned a boot order starting with boot sequence

number zero (0). If an invalid number is entered, an error message

appears. When the adapters are ordered as desired, press the Escape

(Esc) key to exit from this menu.

3.2.1.3 Additional Adapter Configuration

The additional adapter configuration allows the user to configure an

adapter that is not assigned a boot order. When this option is selected,

the Adapter Configuration menu appears. Here is an example of the

Adapter Configuration Menu:

Main Menu

BootSeq

Bus DevFunc BootSeq

Bus DevFunc

SYM53C875 00 98

1 SYM53C875 00 A0

SYM53C895

Highlight the adapter to be configured and press Enter. The message

“Resetting Adapter, Please wait” appears, and then the system scans for

devices. Finally, the Utilities Menu appears and lists the available

options, which are described below.

3.2.1.4 Display Mode

The Display Mode option determines how much information about your

host adapters and SCSI devices appear on your computer monitor during

boot. For more complete information, choose the verbose setting. For a

faster boot, choose the terse setting.

3.2.1.5 Mono/Color

The Mono/Color option allows a choice between a monochrome or color

display for the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility. You might need to

choose the mono/color setting to get a more readable screen on a

monochrome monitor.

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3.2.1.6 Language

If enabled, the Language option allows you to select from five languages

for the configuration utility: English, German, French, Italian, and

Spanish.

3.2.1.7 Help

3.2.1.8 Quit

3.2.1.9 Esc

The Help option allows the user to bring up a help screen with

information about the Main Menu.

The Quit option allows exiting from the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

when the Main Menu is displayed.

The Esc option allows exiting from all the screens except the Main Menu.

3.2.2 Utilities Menu

When you select a host adapter on the Main menu, the Utilities menu

appears as shown below:

SYM53C875

Adapter Setup

Device Selections

Help

Exit this menu

Choose Adapter Setup to view and change the selected adapter settings.

Choose Device Selections to view and change settings for the devices

attached to the selected adapter.

You are returned to this menu after making changes to the configuration

of any host adapter or connected SCSI device. Before you exit this

menu, you are prompted to save or cancel any changes.

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3.2.2.1 Adapter Setup Menu

When you select Adapter Setup, the corresponding menu appears. Here

is an example of the Adapter Setup Menu:

Adapter Setup

SCAM Support

Parity

Off

Enabled

Host SCSI ID

Scan Order

Low to High <0..Max>

Removable Media Support None

CHS Mapping

SCSI Plug & Play Mapping

Spinup Delay (sec)

Help

Restore Default Setup

Exit this menu

The settings in this menu are global settings that affect the selected host

adapter and all SCSI devices attached to it. One of these choices can

be selected by highlighting it and pressing Enter.

SCAM Support – The Symbios BIOS version 4.xx and above supports

the SCSI Plug and Play protocol called SCAM (SCSI Configured

AutoMatically). SCAM support by default is off in adapter BIOS versions

4.09 and later for the SYM53C876 device. The user may choose to turn

this on only if the system drivers do not require SCAM off. Note that if

this BIOS is flashed onto a board with existing settings, then these

settings will not be changed to reflect the new BIOS defaults. Go into the

Configuration Utility to change these settings.

Parity – The Symbios PCI to SCSI host adapters always generate

parity, but some older SCSI devices do not. Therefore, you are offered

the option of disabling parity checking.

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Note:

When disabling parity checking, it is also necessary to

disable disconnects for all devices, as parity checking for

the reselection phase is not disabled. If a device does not

generate parity, and it disconnects, the I/O never completes

because the reselection never completes.

Host SCSI ID – This option refers to the host adapter’s SCSI ID, which

is a unique number used to identify the device on the SCSI bus.

Note:

In general, it is suggested that the user not change the host

adapter ID from the default value of 7, as this gives it the

highest priority on the SCSI bus. Please also note that if

you have 8-bit SCSI devices (narrow), they cannot see host

IDs greater than 7.

Scan Order – This option allows the user to tell the SCSI BIOS and

device drivers to scan the SCSI bus from low to high (0 to max) SCSI

ID, or from high to low (max to 0) SCSI ID. If there is more than one

device on the SCSI bus, changing the scan order changes the order in

which drive letters are assigned by the system. Drive order may be

reassigned differently in systems supporting the BIOS Boot Specification

(BBS).

See the PCI SCSI Device Management System SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide,

Chapter 2, “SCSI BIOS” for additional information regarding BBS.

Note:

This scan order option may conflict with operating systems

that automatically assign a drive order.

Removable Media Support – This option defines the removable media

support for a specific drive. When this option is selected, a window

appears with three choices:

•

None

Boot Drive Only

With Media Installed

None indicates there is no removable media support whether the drive

is selected in BBS as being first, or first in scan order in non-BBS.

Boot Drive Only provides removable media support for a removable

hard drive if it is first in the scan order.

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With Media Installed provides removable media support wherever the

drive(s) actually resides.

One of these choices can be selected by highlighting it and pressing

Enter.

CHS Mapping – This option defines the cylinder head sector (CHS)

values that will be mapped onto a disk without pre-existing partition

information. SCSI Plug and Play Mapping is the default value.

To support interchange with non-compatible systems, there is another

option that can be selected by choosing CHS Mapping and then

cursoring to “Alternate CHS Mapping”.

Note:

Neither of these options will have any effect after the disk

has been partitioned with the FDISK command.

To remove partitioning, two options are available:

•

Reformat the disk using the Format Device option. See the “Device

Selections Menu” section below for further details regarding this

option.

•

Use the FDISK /MBR command at the C:\ prompt, where MBR

represents master boot record.

Important:

Reformatting the disk or using FDISK /MBR erases all

partitioning and data that exists. Be careful that you target

the correct disk when using either the Format utility or the

FDISK /MBR command.

After clearing the partitions and data, it is necessary to

reboot and clear memory or the old partitioning data will be

reused, thus nullifying the previous operation.

Spinup Delay (seconds) – This option allows the user to stagger spin

ups for a longer period of time to balance the total current load. The

default value is 2 seconds with choices between 1 and 10 seconds.

This is a power management device designed to accommodate disk

devices that may have heavy current load during power up. If multiple

drives are being powered up simultaneously and drawing heavy current

loads, then this option staggers the spin ups to limit start-up current.

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3.2.3 Device Selections Menu

When you select the Device Selections option, the corresponding menu

appears:

Device Selections 0-7

Sync Data Disc Time

Rate Width Out Bus LUNS Tags Boot

0-Dev0 N/A 40 16

Scan

Queue Initial

On 10 Yes Yes On

1-Dev1 N/A 40 16

2-Dev2 N/A 40 16

3-Dev3 N/A 40 16

4-Dev4 N/A 40 16

5-Dev5 N/A 40 16

6-Dev6 N/A 40 16

SYM53C875 40 16

Device Selections 8-15

Help

Exit this menu

The settings in this menu affect individual SCSI devices attached to the

selected host adapter. Changes made from this menu do not cause the

system to reboot upon exit from the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility. To

change a value, select the required device by using the arrow keys and

press Enter. A new menu appears providing the options and utilities

available. For example, you could select the Sync Rate option to change

the Sync Rate value of the chosen device

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Inside device

Sync Rate

Width

Disconnect

Read/Write I/O Timeout

Scan for Device at Boot Time

Scan for SCSI LUNs

Queue Tags

Initial Boot

Format

Verify

Help

Restore Default Setup

Exit this menu

Please review the descriptions of each option below before changing any

values.

Sync Rate (Mbytes/s) –

This option defines the maximum data

transfer rate the host adapter will attempt to negotiate. The host adapter

and a SCSI device must agree to a rate they can both handle.

Width (bits) –

This option defines the maximum SCSI data width the

host adapter will attempt to negotiate. The host adapter and a SCSI

device must agree to a width they can both handle. Only host adapters

that can do 16-bit data transfers have this option enabled.

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Disconnect – SCSI devices have the ability to disconnect from the

initiator during an I/O transfer. This disconnect option frees the SCSI Bus

to allow other I/O processes. This option tells the host adapter whether

or not to allow a device to disconnect. Some devices run faster with

disconnects enabled (mostly newer devices), while some run faster with

disconnects disabled (mostly older devices).

Read Write I/O Time-out (seconds) – This option sets the amount of

time the host adapter waits for a read, write, or seek command to

complete before trying the I/O transfer again. Since this provides a

safeguard allowing the system to recover if an I/O operation fails, it is

recommended that you always set the time-out to a value greater than

zero.

Note:

A zero value allows unlimited time for an operation to

complete and could result in the system being hung-up.

Scan for Device at Boot Time – Set this option to “No” if there is a

device that you do not want to be available to the system. Also, on a bus

with only a few devices attached, you can speed up boot time by

changing this setting to “No” for all unused SCSI IDs.

Scan for SCSI Logical Units (LUNs) – Set this option to “No” if

problems arise with a device that responds to all LUNs whether they are

occupied or not. For example, if a SCSI device with multiple LUNs is

present on your system but you do not want all of those LUNs to be

available to the system, then set this option to “No.” This will limit the

scan to LUN 0 only.

Queue Tags – If the device driver has the capability, this option allows

the user to enable or disable the issuing of queue tags during I/O

requests.

Initial Boot – This option allows any device attached to the first adapter

to become the boot device. It provides the users of non-BBS personal

computers with some of the flexibility of a BBS machine.

Format Device – If enabled, this option allows the user to low-level

format a magnetic disk drive. Low-level formatting will completely and

irreversibly erase all data on the drive. Formatting will default the drive

to a 512-byte sector size even if the drive had previously been formatted

to another sector size.

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Verify – This option allows the user to read all the sectors on a disk

looking for errors. When selected, this option displays the following

message:

“Verify all sectors on the device

Press ESC to abort

Else press any key to continue”

Help – This option brings up a help screen with information about the

Device Selections Menu.

Restore Default Setup – This option resets all device selections back

to their default settings. Select this option to restore all manufacturing

defaults for the specified adapter. Note that all user customized options

will be lost upon saving after restoring default setup.

Exit this menu – This option allows the user to leave the Device

Selections Menu and return to the previous screen.

3.3 Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

Since some changes only take effect after the system reboots, it is

important that the user exit from this SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

properly. Return to the Main Menu and exit via the Quit option. Rebooting

the system without properly exiting from this utility may cause some

changes to not take effect.

Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications

This section discusses the physical environment associated with the

SYM22801 Host Adapter. It includes a mechanical drawing of this board,

which is shown in Figure A.1. It also includes these topics:

•

Section A.1, “Physical Environment,” page 1-1

Section A.2, “Electrical Characteristics,” page 1-2

Section A.3, “Operational Environment,” page 1-3

A.1 Physical Environment

This section discusses the physical, electrical, thermal, and safety

characteristics of the SYM22801 Host Adapter board. Additionally, this

board is compliant with electromagnetic standards set by the FCC.

A.1.1 Physical Characteristics

The dimensions of the SYM22801 host adapter board are 7.50” x 3.80”.

PCI connection is made through the edge connector J1. Internal 16-bit

SCSI connection is made through the 68-pin high density connectors J2

or J6. Internal 8-bit SCSI connection is made through the 50-pin low

density connectors J4 or J8. External SCSI connection is made through

the 68-pin VHDCI connectors J3 or J7. The J3 and J7 connectors

extend through the ISA/EISA bracket, which is attached to the face of

the connector outside the cabinet where the SYM22801 is installed.

The bracket is a standard ISA type with a cutout to accommodate the

connectors. The J5 and J9 connectors are for connecting the computer’s

Busy LED. It is a 4-pin one row right angle header wired in parallel with

the on-board LED. The component height on the top and bottom of the

board follows the PCI specification.

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Figure A.1 SYM22801 Mechanical Drawing

190.50(REF) (7.50(REF))

TERMPWR

Fail LED

TERMPWR

Fail LED

NVRAM

FLASH

EEPROM

SYM53C876

TP9

A.2 Electrical Characteristics

The SYM22801 maximum power requirements, including SCSI

TERMPWR, under normal operation are as follows:

+ 5 V DC

+ 12 V

±5%

1.5 A

Over the operating range 0–55 °C

±0.6 V 50 mA

Over the operating range 0–55 °C

+ 3.3 V

±0.3 V 130 mA Over the operating range 0–55 °C

when operating in a 3.3 V PCI slot

Under abnormal conditions such as a short on SCSI TERMPWR, + 5 V

current may be higher. At temperatures of at least 25 °C a current of

4 A is sustained no longer than 30 seconds before the self-resetting

TERMPWR short circuit protection device opens.

The PCI PRSNT1#and PRSNT2# pins are set to indicate a 15 W

maximum configuration.

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A.2.1 Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics

The board is designed to operate in an environment defined by the

following parameters:

•

Temperature range: 0–55 °C (dry bulb)

Relative humidity range: 0–90% (noncondensing)

Maximum dew point temperature: 32 °C

A.2.2 Electromagnetic Compliance

The board is designed and implemented to minimize electromagnetic

emissions, susceptibility, and the effects of electromagnetic discharge.

The board meets the requirements of FCC and CISPR Class B limits and

is marked with the FCC Self Certification logo. It also carries the CE

mark.

A.2.3 Safety Characteristics

The bare board meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability

rating 94 V0. The bare board is also marked with the supplier’s name or

trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Since this board is installed

in a PCI bus slot, all voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.

A.3 Operational Environment

The SYM22801 is designed for use in PCI computer systems with an

ISA/EISA bracket type. The Symbios SDMS™ (SCSI Device

Management System) software operates the board, but the design of the

board does not prevent the use of other software.

A.3.1 The PCI Interface

The PCI interface operates as a 32-bit DMA bus master. The connection

is made through the edge connector J1, which provides connections on

both the front and back of the board. The signal definitions and pin

numbers conform to the PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.1

standard. The following tables show the signal assignments.

Operational Environment

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Note:

The + 3.3 V pins are tied together and decoupled with high

frequency bypass capacitors to ground. No current from

these 3.3 V pins is used on the board. The PCI portion of

the SYM53C876 chip is powered from the 3 V/5 V pins.

Table A.1

PCI Connector J1 (Front)¹

Signal Name

−12 V

TCK

GND

+3.3 V

C_BE1/

AD14

AD27

GND

AD25

TDO

+3.3 V

C_BE3/

AD23

GND

+5 V

AD12

+5 V

AD10

INTB/

GND

INTD/

AD21

KEYWAY

AD08

GND (PRSNT1/)

RESERVED

GND (PRSNT2/)

KEYWAY

RESERVED

GND

AD19

+3.3 V

AD17

AD07

C_BE2/

GND

+3.3 V

AD05

IRDY/

+3.3 V

DEVSEL/

GND

AD03

GND

CLK

AD01

GND

3 V/5 V

ACK64/

+5 V

REQ/

LOCK/

PERR/

+3.3 V

SERR/

3 V/5 V

AD31

+5 V

AD29

Shaded signals are not connected.

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Table A.2

PCI Connector J1 (Back)¹

Signal Name

PAR

TRST/

AD28

AD26

GND

+12 V

AD15

TMS

+3.3 V

AD13

TDI

AD24

IDSEL

+3.3 V

AD22

AD20

GND

+5 V

AD11

INTA/

GND

INTC/

AD09

+5 V

KEYWAY

C_BE0/

+3.3 V

AD06

RESERVED

3 V/5 V

RESERVED

KEYWAY

RESERVED

RST/

AD18

AD16

+3.3 V

FRAME/

GND

AD04

GND

TRDY/

GND

AD02

3 V/5 V

GNT/

AD00

STOP/

+3.3 V

SDONE

SBO/

3 V/5 V

REQ64/

+5 V

GND

RESERVED

AD30

+5 V

+3.3 V

GND

Shaded signals are not connected.

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A.3.2 The SCSI Interface

The SCSI interface operates as 8-bit or 16-bit, synchronous or

asynchronous, single-ended bus, and supports SCSI-2 protocols and

16-bit arbitration. The interface is made through connectors J2, J3 and

J4 for channel A. Channel B connectors are J6, J7, and J8. Connectors

J2 and J6 are 68-pin high density right angle receptacles for internal

connections. Connectors J3 and J7 are 68-pin VHDCI right angle

receptacles that protrude through the back panel bracket. Connectors J4

and J8 are 50-pin low density vertical shrouded headers used for internal

SCSI connections.

Note:

Up to two (and only two) connections are allowed on each

channel. Connecting to all three connectors on a channel

will result in an unreliable configuration.

Active single-ended SCSI termination is provided automatically. SCSI

termination power is also supplied by the board. The following tables

show the signal assignments for J2/J6, J3/J7, and J4/J8.

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Table A.3

SCSI Connectors J2/J6 and J3/J7

Signal Name

GND

Signal Name

GND

24 SD7/

GND

25 SDP/

26 GND

27 CPRSNT_A-B/

28 TERMPWR

29 TERMPWR

30 N/C

31 GND

32 SATN/

33 GND

10 GND

11 GND (J2/J6)

34 SBSY/

GND/16CBLSNS

(J3/J7)

GND

12 SD12/

13 SD13/

14 SD14/

15 SD15/

16 SDP1/

17 SD0/

18 SD1/

19 SD2/

20 SD3/

21 SD4/

22 SD5/

23 SD6/

35 SACK/

36 SRST/

37 SMSG/

38 SSEL/

39 SC_D/

40 SREQ/

41 SI_O/

42 SD8/

43 SD9/

44 SD10/

45 SD11/

GND

TERMPWR

N/C

GND

1. CPRSNT_A/(J2/J6) and CPRSNT_B/(J3/J7) are used to sense the

connection of a standard SCSI device by sensing SCSI standard GND on this

pin.

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Table A.4

SCSI Connectors J4/J8

Signal Name

GND

N/C

SD0/

SD1/

SD2/

SD3/

SD4/

SD5/

SD6/

SD7/

SDP/

GND

CPRSNT_C/

N/C

TERMPWR

N/C

GND

SATN/

GND

SBSY/

SACK/

SRST/

SMSG/

SSEL/

SC_D/

SREQ/

SI_O/

1. CPRSNT_C/is used to sense the connection of a standard

SCSI device by sensing SCSI standard GND on this pin.

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A.3.3 The LED Interface

The LED interface on the SYM22801 is a four-wire arrangement that

allows the user to connect an LED harness to the board. The

GPIO0_FETCH line (maximum output low voltage 0.4 V and minimum

output low current 16 mA) is pulled low to complete the circuit when a

harness with an LED is attached. The connectors on the SYM22801 are

J5 and J9.

Table A.5

Signal Name

LED+

LED Connectors J5/J9

LED−

LED+

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Appendix B

Glossary of Terms and

Abbreviations

Address

A specific location in memory, designated either numerically or by a

symbolic name.

Asynchronous

Data Transfer

A method of transmission which does not require a common clock, but

separates fields of data by stop and start bits. It is slower than

synchronous data transfer.

BIOS

Basic Input/Output System. Software that provides basic read/write

capability. Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). The system BIOS on

the mainboard of a computer is used to boot and control the system. The

SCSI BIOS on your host adapter acts as an extension of the system

BIOS.

Bit

A binary digit. The smallest unit of information a computer uses. The

value of a bit (0 or 1) represents a two-way choice, such as on or off,

true or false, and so on.

Bus

A collection of unbroken signal lines across which information is

transmitted from one part of a computer system to another. Connections

to the bus are made via taps on the lines.

Bus Mastering

A high-performance way to transfer data. The host adapter controls the

transfer of data directly to and from system memory without bothering the

computer’s microprocessor. This is the fastest way for multitasking

operating systems to transfer data.

Byte

A unit of information consisting of eight bits.

Chain

A topology in which every processor is connected to two others, except

for two end processors that are connected to only one other.

CISPR

A special international committee on radio interference (Committee,

International and Special, for Protection in Radio).

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Configuration

Refers to the way a computer is set up; the combined hardware

components (computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that

make up a computer system; or the software settings that allow the

hardware components to communicate with each other.

CPU

DMA

Central Processing Unit. The “brain” of the computer that performs the

actual computations. The term Micro Processor Unit (MPU) is also used.

Direct Memory Access. A method of moving data from a storage device

directly to RAM, without using the CPU’s resources.

DMA Bus

Master

A feature that allows a peripheral to control the flow of data to and from

system memory by blocks, as opposed to PIO (Programmed I/O) where

the processor is in control and the flow is by byte.

Device Driver

Differential

A program that allows a microprocessor (through the operating system)

to direct the operation of a peripheral device.

A hardware configuration for connecting SCSI devices. It uses a pair of

lines for each signal transfer (as opposed to single-ended SCSI which

references each SCSI signal to a common ground).

Dword

A double word is a group of 4 consecutive bytes or characters that are

stored, addressed, transmitted, and operated on as a unit. The lower two

address bits of the least significant byte must equal zero in order to be

dword aligned.

EEPROM

EISA

Electronically-Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A memory

chip typically used to store configuration information. See NVRAM.

Extended Industry Standard Architecture. An extension of the 16-bit ISA

bus standard. It allows devices to perform 32-bit data transfers.

External SCSI

Device

A SCSI device installed outside the computer cabinet. These devices are

connected in a continuous chain using specific types of shielded cables.

Fast SCSI

A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to

10 Mbytes/s over an 8-bit SCSI bus and up to 20 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit

SCSI bus.

FCC

File

Federal Communications Commission.

A named collection of information stored on a disk.

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Firmware

Hard Disk

Host

Software that is permanently stored in ROM. Therefore, it can be

accessed during boot time.

A disk made of metal and permanently sealed into a drive cartridge. A

hard disk can store very large amounts of information.

The computer system in which a SCSI host adapter is installed. It uses

the SCSI host adapter to transfer information to and from devices

attached to the SCSI bus.

Host Adapter

A circuit board or integrated circuit that provides a SCSI bus connection

to the computer system.

Internal SCSI

Device

A SCSI device installed inside the computer cabinet. These devices are

connected in a continuous chain using an unshielded ribbon cable.

IRQ

Interrupt Request Channel. A path through which a device can get the

immediate attention of the computer’s CPU. The PCI bus assigns an IRQ

path for each SCSI host adapter.

ISA

Industry Standard Architecture. A type of computer bus used in most

PC’s. It allows devices to send and receive data up to 16-bits at a time.

Kbyte

Kilobyte. A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 bytes.

Local Bus

A way to connect peripherals directly to computer memory. It bypasses

the slower ISA and EISA busses. PCI is a local bus standard.

Logical Unit

A subdivision, either logical or physical, of a SCSI device (actually the

place for the device on the SCSI bus). Most devices have only one

logical unit, but up to eight are allowed for each of the eight possible

devices on a SCSI bus.

LUN

Logical Unit Number. An identifier, zero to seven, for a logical unit.

Megabyte. A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 kilobytes.

Mbyte

Mainboard

A large circuit board that holds RAM, ROM, the microprocessor, custom

integrated circuits, and other components that make a computer work. It

also has expansion slots for host adapters and other expansion boards.

Main Memory

The part of a computer’s memory which is directly accessible by the CPU

(usually synonymous with RAM).

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Motherboard

Multi-tasking

Multi-threading

NVRAM

See Mainboard. In some countries, the term Motherboard is not

appropriate.

The executing of more than one command at the same time. This allows

programs to operate in parallel.

The simultaneous accessing of data by more than one SCSI device. This

increases the data throughput.

Non Volatile Random Access Memory. Actually an EEPROM

(Electronically-Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory chip) used to

store configuration information. See EEPROM.

Operating

System

A program that organizes the internal activities of the computer and its

peripheral devices. An operating system performs basic tasks such as

moving data to and from devices, and managing information in memory.

It also provides the user interface.

Parity Checking A way to verify the accuracy of data transmitted over the SCSI bus. One

bit in the transfer is used to make the sum of all the 1 bits either odd or

even (for odd or even parity). If the sum is not correct, an error message

appears.

PCI

Peripheral Component Interconnect. A local bus specification that allows

connection of peripherals directly to computer memory. It bypasses the

slower ISA and EISA busses.

Peripheral

Devices

A piece of hardware (such as a video monitor, disk drive, printer, or

CD-ROM) used with a computer and under the computer’s control. SCSI

peripherals are controlled through a SCSI host adapter.

Pin-1

Orientation

The alignment of pin-1 on a SCSI cable connector and the pin-1 position

on the SCSI connector into which it is inserted. External SCSI cables are

always keyed to insure proper alignment, but internal SCSI ribbon cables

are sometimes not.

PIO

Programmed Input/Output. A way the CPU can transfer data to and from

memory via the computer’s I/O ports. PIO is usually faster than DMA, but

requires CPU time.

Port Address

Port Number

Also Port Number. The address through which commands are sent to a

host adapter board. This address is assigned by the PCI bus.

See Port Address.

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Queue Tags

RAM

A way to keep track of multiple commands that allows for increased

throughput on the SCSI bus.

Random Access Memory. The computer’s primary working memory in

which program instructions and data are stored and are accessible to the

CPU. Information can be written to and read from RAM. The contents of

RAM are lost when the computer is turned off.

RISC Core

ROM

LSI Logic SCSI chips contain a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set

Computer) processor, programmed through microcode scripts.

Read Only Memory. Memory from which information can be read but not

changed.The contents of ROM are not erased when the computer is

turned off.

SCAM

SCSI Configured AutoMatically. A method to automatically allocate SCSI

IDs via software when SCAM compliant SCSI devices are attached.

Scatter/Gather

A device driver feature that lets the host adapter modify a transfer data

pointer so that a single host adapter transfer can access many segments

of memory. This minimizes interrupts and transfer overhead.

SCSI

Small Computer System Interface. A specification for a high performance

peripheral bus and command set. The original standard is referred to as

SCSI-1.

SCSI-2

SCSI-3

The current SCSI specification which adds features the original SCSI-1

standard.

The next SCSI specification, which adds features to the SCSI-2 standard.

Although this version is still in development, parts of the SCSI-3 standard

are already in use.

SCSI Bus

A host adapter and one or more SCSI peripherals connected by cables

in a linear chain configuration. The host adapter may exist anywhere on

the chain, allowing connection of both internal and external SCSI

devices. A system may have more than one SCSI bus by using multiple

host adapters.

SCSI Device

Any device that conforms to the SCSI standard and is attached to the

SCSI bus by a SCSI cable. This includes SCSI host adapters and SCSI

peripherals.

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SCSI ID

A way to uniquely identify each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. Each

SCSI bus has eight available SCSI IDs numbered 0 through 7 (or 0

through 15 for Wide SCSI). The host adapter usually gets ID 7 giving it

priority to control the bus.

SDMS

STA

SCSI Device Management System. A LSI Logic software product that

manages SCSI system I/O.

SCSI Trade Association. A group of companies that cooperate to

promote SCSI parallel interface technology as a viable mainstream I/O

interconnect for commercial computing.

Single-Ended

SCSI

A hardware specification for connecting SCSI devices. It references each

SCSI signal to a common ground. This is the most common method (as

opposed to differential SCSI which uses a separate ground for each

signal).

Synchronous

Data Transfer

One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus. Transfers are

clocked with fixed-frequency pulses. This is faster than asynchronous

data transfer. Synchronous data transfers are negotiated between the

SCSI host adapter and each SCSI device.

System BIOS

Termination

Ultra SCSI

Controls the low level POST (Power On Self Test), and basic operation

of the CPU and computer system.

The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus,

composed of a set of resisters. It improves the integrity of bus signals.

A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to

20 Mbytes/s over an 8-bit SCSI bus and up to 40 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit

SCSI bus. STA (SCSI Trade Association) supports using the term “Ultra

SCSI” over the term “Fast-20”.

VCCI

Voluntary Control Council for Interference.

Virtual Memory

VHDCI

Space on a hard disk that can be used as if it were RAM.

Very High Density Cable Interconnect. A trapezoidal shielded connector

that has a 0.8 mm pitch.

Wide SCSI

Word

A SCSI-2 feature allowing 16 or 32-bit transfers on the SCSI bus. This

dramatically increases the transfer rate over the standard 8-bit SCSI bus.

A two byte (or 16-bit) unit of information.

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Index

SCSI host adapters 3-2

channel switches

incurring improper termination 2-8

settings 2-23

check list

verifying installation procedure 2-28

choosing the mono/color setting 3-5

completing the SYM22801 installation 2-28

configuring the host adapter 3-1–3-13

connecting the SCSI peripherals 2-6

connectors

active termination

single-ended SCSI 1-3, A-6

adapter configuration menu

example 3-5

adapter setup menu

CHS mapping 3-9

example 3-7

host SCSI ID 3-8

parity 3-7

removable media support 3-8

SCAM support 3-7

scan order 3-8

high density 1-3, A-1, A-6

LED interface A-9

low density 1-3, A-1, A-6

spinup delay 3-9

additional adapter

configuring 3-5

alternate CHS mapping 3-9

auto-termination

description 1-3

detailed installation procedure 2-3–2-6

device default settings table 3-2

device selections menu

disconnect 3-12

enabled/disabled 2-19–2-22

scheme 2-8

exiting 3-13

format device 3-12

initial boot 3-12

BIOS support

for the SYM22801 board 1-1

board characteristics

SYM22801 dimensions A-1

SYM22801 host adapter 1-2

boot order menu

queue tags 3-12

read write I/O time-out 3-12

restore default setup 3-13

scan for device at boot time 3-12

scan for SCSI logical units 3-12

sync rate 3-11

changing an adapter’s boot order 3-5

example 3-4

verify 3-13

removing an adapter’s boot order 3-5

setting the boot order 3-4

width 3-11

device termination

external SCSI device connections 2-20

internal & external SCSI device connections 2-21

internal SCSI device connections 2-19

to both internal connectors 2-22

disconnect option 3-12

display mode

cable detection simulation 2-24

chained connection 2-11, 2-17

change status on next boot menu

example 3-4

main menu option 3-5

DMA bus master 1-2

changing the default configuration

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duplication of SCSI IDs 2-26

jumper

setting interrupts 2-27

setting peripheral device SCSI IDs 2-26

electrical characteristics A-2

electromagnetic compliance A-3

Esc

main menu option 3-6

language option

main menu 3-6

LED cable 2-14

Ext68 channel switch (switch 4) 2-24

external SCSI bus connections

making 2-15–2-17

LED connectors J5/J9 A-9

LED Interface A-9

low density connectors

50 pin 1-3, A-1, A-6

low voltage

FDISK /MBR command

removing partition 3-9

features

GPIO0_FETCH line A-9

SYM22801 board 1-2

Flash BIOS 1-1

format device option

low-level formatting 3-12

removing partitions/data 3-9

front panel LED 2-14

main menu

adapter boot order option 3-4

additional adapter configuration option 3-5

change adapter status option 3-4

display mode option 3-5

Esc option 3-6

global default settings table 3-1

GPIO0_FETCH line

help option 3-6

language option 3-6

mono/color option 3-5

quit option 3-6

maximum/minimum output A-9

help option

device selections menu 3-13

main menu 3-6

NVRAM (Non Volatile Random Access memory) 3-2

high density connectors

68 pin 1-3, A-1, A-6

Host SCSI ID 3-8

Operational Environment A-3

parity

disabling 3-7

PCI bus

initial boot option 3-12

inserting the host adapter 2-4–2-6

installation procedure

high-speed standard local bus 1-3

re-routing to INTA/ 2-27

routing INTB/ 2-27

check list 2-28

detailed setup instructions 2-3

Int50 channel switch (switch 1) 2-24

Int68 channel switch (switch 2) 2-24

internal SCSI bus connections

making 2-8–2-15

PCI Interface 1-2, 1-3, A-3

PCI Local Bus Specification 1-3, A-3

peripheral device SCSI IDs

setting with jumpers 2-26

peripheral device terminators 2-19

physical environment A-3

power management device 3-9

power requirements

interrupts

setting 2-27

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SYM22801 board A-2

channel switches 1-4, 2-23

configuring 3-13

description 1-3

dimensions A-1

electrical characteristics A-2

electromagnetic compliance A-3

features 1-2

queue tags option 3-12

quick installation procedure 2-3

quit option

main menu 3-6

installing 2-28

LED interface A-9

NVRAM 3-2

PCI interface 1-3

ribbon cable 2-6

safety characteristics A-3

SCSI bus termination 2-18

SCSI interface 1-3

safety characteristics A-3

SCAM support 3-7

scan for device at boot time 3-12

scan for SCSI logical units 3-12

scan order 3-8

SCSI BIOS configuration utility

changing adapter status 3-4

configuring an adapter 3-5

exiting 3-13

SDMS software 1-1, A-3

setting interrupts 2-27

shielded cable connectors 2-7

supporting Ultra SCSI protocols 1-4

thermal, atmospheric characteristics A-3

UL flammability rating A-3

SYM53C876 PCI-Ultra SCSI I/O Processor chip 1-3, A-

sync rate 3-11

mono/color option 3-5

pressing "Ctrl-A" to re-enable controllers 3-3

pressing "Ctrl-C" to invoke 3-2

quit option 3-6

selecting an adapter 3-3

starting 3-2

technical specifications A-9

termination

erroneous 2-19

external SCSI device connections 2-20

improper assignment of switches 2-8

internal & external SCSI device connections 2-21

internal SCSI device connections 2-19

override switches U1 or U2 2-23

SCSI bus 2-18–2-23

SCSI bus connections 2-6

SCSI bus termination

SYM22801 board 2-18–2-23

SCSI cables

internal/external connectors 2-7

SCSI IDs 2-25

to both internal connectors 2-22

TERMPWR

SCSI Interface 1-2, 1-3, A-6

SCSI Peripherals 2-6

setting interrupts 2-27

Setting SCSI IDs 2-25

signal assignments

power requirements A-2

short condition A-2

termination power 1-4

terse setting 3-5

PCI interface A-3

thermal, atmospheric characteristics A-3

TP9 jumper 2-27

SCSI interface A-6, A-8

software

SCSI Device Management System (SDMS) 1-1, A-3

spinup delay 3-9

switches

U1 or U2 switches

overriding termination 2-23

UL flammability rating

SYM22801 board A-3

Ultra SCSI

allowing faster synchronous data transfers 1-4

cable connections 2-7

upper term channel switch (switch 3) 2-24

providing cable detection simulation 2-24

SYM22801 host adapter

40 MHz oscillator 1-4

accessing peripheral devices 2-4

active termination 1-3, A-6

BIOS support 1-1

board characteristics 1-2

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utilities menu

adapter setup option 3-7–3-9

device selections option 3-10–3-13

example 3-6

exiting 3-6

verbose setting 3-5

verify option 3-13

VHDCI connectors

68 pin 1-3, 2-15, A-1

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