LSI Network Card U160 User Manual

USER’S  
GUIDE  
LSIU160  
PCI to Single Channel  
Ultra160 SCSI  
Host Adapter  
Version 1.2  
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This document describes the LSI Logic LSIU160 PCI to Single Channel Ultra160  
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Preface  
This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic  
LSIU160 PCI to Single Channel Ultra160 SCSI Host Adapter. It contains  
a complete functional description for the LSIU160 as well as complete  
physical and electrical specifications.  
Audience  
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with SCSI  
protocol and related support devices and will benefit persons installing  
and using the LSIU160.  
Organization  
This document has the following chapters and appendix:  
characteristics of the LSIU160.  
Chapter 2, Installing the LSIU160, provides both quick and detailed  
installation instructions.  
Configuration Utility to configure adapter and device settings.  
operational environments of the LSIU160.  
definitions of various terminology that is referenced throughout this  
user’s guide.  
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Related Publications  
PCI Storage Device Management System SDMS™ 4.0 User’s Guide,  
Order Number S14007.A  
LSI53C1010-33 PCI to Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Multifunction  
Controller Technical Manual, Order Number S14025.C  
Revision Record  
Revision Date  
Remarks  
1.0  
1.2  
1/00  
8/02  
Final version.  
Product name changed from LSI8955U to LSIU160.  
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Chapter 1  
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This chapter describes the LSIU160 PCI to Single Channel Ultra160  
SCSI Host Adapter interface to PCI computer systems and includes  
these topics:  
Section 1.6, “Benefits of TolerANT Technology,” page 1-7  
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The LSIU160 provides an Ultra160 SCSI interface to PCI computer  
systems. It is referred to as the LSIU160 throughout this guide. Installing  
this adapter in your PCI system allows connection of up to 15 SCSI  
devices.  
The LSIU160 is a 16-bit, Low Voltage Differential (LVD)/Single-Ended  
(SE) SCSI solution for your computer. This board supports legacy Fast  
SCSI and Ultra SCSI devices, and the newest LVD Ultra160 SCSI  
devices. It is also backwards compatible with existing wide SCSI  
applications for the LSI8251S and LSI8751SP/E host adapters.  
The Storage Device Management System (SDMS™) software operates  
the board. SCSI software provided by other vendors that works with the  
LSI53C1010-33 PCI to Ultra160 Multifunction Controller chip can also be  
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used. BIOS support for this adapter is incorporated on the board in a  
Flash memory device. The LSIU160 has a serial EEPROM device for  
storing the user’s SCSI bus configuration.  
The LSI53C1010 also contains a SCSI SCRIPTS™ processor that  
permits both DMA and SCSI commands to be fetched from host memory  
or internal SCRIPTS RAM. Algorithms written in SCSI SCRIPTS control  
the actions of the SCSI and DMA cores. The SCRIPTS processor  
executes complex SCSI bus sequences independently of the host CPU.  
For more information on the SCSI SCRIPTS Instruction Set used to write  
these algorithms, refer to the LSI53C1010-33 PCI to Dual Channel Ultra3  
SCSI Multifunction Controller Technical Manual.  
This user’s guide, along with the PCI Storage Device Management  
System SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide, contains a complete library of product  
information and installation instructions. With this information, the full  
benefits of the LSIU160 are available to you.  
1.2 Features  
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This section provides a high-level overview of the PCI Interface, the SCSI  
Interface, and Board Characteristics for the LSIU160.  
1.2.1 PCI Interface  
The PCI interface includes these features:  
Complies with PCI 2.2 specification  
Supports a 64-bit/33 MHz PCI interface for 264 Mbytes/s bandwidth  
that:  
Supports 64-bit DMA bus mastership with 64-bit addressing  
Operates at 33 MHz  
Supports dual address cycle generation for all SCRIPTS  
Presents a single electrical load to the PCI Bus (True PCI  
Multifunction Device)  
Bursts 4/8, 8/16, 16/32, 32/64, or 64/128 Qword/Dword transfers  
across the PCI bus  
Supports 32-bit or 64-bit word data bursts with variable burst lengths  
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Bursts up to 264 Mbytes/s (@ 33 MHz) with zero wait-state bus  
master data  
Supports the PCI Cache Line Size (CLS) register  
Prefetches up to 8 Dwords of SCRIPTS instructions  
Supports PCI Write and Invalidate, Read Line, and Read Multiple  
commands  
Bursts SCRIPTS opcode fetches across the PCI bus  
Supports universal 3.3 V and 5 V PCI bus voltage  
Complies with PCI Bus Power Management Specification Revision 1.1  
Complies with PC99  
1.2.2 SCSI Interface  
The SCSI interface includes these features:  
Performs wide, Ultra160 SCSI synchronous data transfers as fast as  
160 Mbytes/s using Double Transition (DT) clocking  
Supports Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) checking and generation  
in DT phases  
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Protects nondata phases with Asynchronous Information  
Protection (AIP)  
Automatically enables LVD or SE termination  
Contains external 68-pin High Density (HD) and internal 68-pin HD  
latching connectors  
Provides SCSI termination power (TERMPWR) source with  
autoresetting circuit protection device  
Supports Basic (level 1), Enhanced (level 2), and Margined (level 3)  
Domain Validation  
Includes integrated LVDlink™ universal transceivers:  
Supports 16-bit SE and LVD signals  
Allows greater device connectivity and longer cable length  
LVDlink transceivers save the cost of external differential  
transceivers  
Supports a long-term performance migration path  
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Supports SCRIPTS:  
Includes 8 Kbytes RAM for SCRIPTS instruction storage  
Supports multithreaded I/O algorithms in SCSI SCRIPTS with  
fast I/O context switching  
Handles phase mismatches in SCRIPTS without interrupting the  
system processor  
Supports Load/Store SCRIPTS instructions without use of PCI  
cycles  
Supports 31 levels of SCSI synchronous offset in the Single  
Transition (ST) mode and 62 levels in the DT mode  
Performs sustained memory-to-memory DMA transfers to  
approximately 100 Mbytes/s  
Performs complex bus sequences without interrupts, including  
restoring data pointers  
Supports target disconnect and later reconnect with no interrupt to  
the system processor  
Contains a serial EEPROM for user configuration utility  
Provides SCSI bus activity LED connector  
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1.2.3 Board Characteristics  
The LSIU160 board characteristics are:  
PCI board dimensions,  
174.6 x 101.6 mm (6.875 x 4.0 inches)  
PCI Universal 64-bit card edge connector  
HD 68-pin external connector  
HD 68-pin internal connector  
A mechanical drawing showing board dimensions and component layout  
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1.3 Interface Descriptions  
This section provides a more detailed explanation about the PCI  
Interface, the SCSI Interface, Ultra160 SCSI Technology, and LVDlink  
Technology.  
1.3.1 The PCI Interface  
PCI, a high-speed standard local bus, interfaces I/O components to the  
processor and memory subsystems in equipment ranging from PCs to  
servers. The PCI functionality for the LSIU160 is contained within the  
LSI53C1010. The LSI53C1010 connects directly to the PCI bus and  
generates signal timing and bus protocol in compliance with the PCI  
Specification Revision 2.2.  
The PCI interface operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master capable of  
64-bit addressing. The connection is made through edge connector J1,  
shown in Figure 2.1 on page 2-5. The signal definitions and pin numbers  
conform to the PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 standard. The  
LSIU160 conforms to the PCI universal signaling environment for a 5 V  
or 3.3 V PCI bus.  
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1.3.2 The SCSI Interface  
The SCSI functionality for the LSIU160 is contained within the  
LSI53C1010. This chip is a PCI to Ultra160 SCSI Controller with LVDlink  
Universal Transceivers. It connects directly to the SCSI bus and  
generates signal timing and bus protocol in compliance with SCSI  
standards.  
The SCSI interface on the LSIU160 operates as an 8-bit or 16-bit  
interface. It supports 8-bit or 16-bit, synchronous and asynchronous, LVD  
or SE, Fast, Ultra, Ultra2, and Ultra160 SCSI protocols in various  
combinations. The interface is made through connectors J3 and J4 (see  
Figure 2.1). Internal connector J4 is a 68-pin HD right angle latching  
connector. External connector J3 is a shielded 68-pin HD right angle  
connector exposed in the back panel bracket. LVD/SE dual mode, active  
termination is provided on the LSIU160. Termination is automatically  
disabled when both SCSI connectors are used. The LSIU160 supplies  
SCSI bus TERMPWR through a blocking diode and a self-resetting 1.5 A  
short circuit protection device. A 40 MHz oscillator is installed on the  
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LSIU160. This oscillator provides the clock frequency necessary to  
support Ultra160 SCSI transfers of up to 160 Mbytes/s.  
1.3.3 SCSI Bus Activity LED Connector  
A SCSI Bus Activity LED connector indicates the status of the SCSI bus  
when a LED is attached. This LED lights when the SCSI bus is  
transferring information.  
1.4 Benefits of Ultra160 SCSI  
Ultra160 SCSI delivers data up to two times faster than Ultra2 SCSI.  
Ultra160 SCSI is an extension of the SPI-3 draft standard that allows  
faster synchronous SCSI data transfer rates than Ultra2 SCSI. When  
enabled, Ultra160 SCSI performs 80 megatransfers per second resulting  
in approximately double the synchronous data transfer rates of Ultra2  
SCSI. The LSI53C1010 performs 16-bit, Ultra160 SCSI synchronous  
data transfers as fast as 160 Mbytes/s. This advantage is most  
noticeable in heavily loaded systems or large block size applications  
such as video on-demand and image processing.  
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The Ultra160 data transfer speed is accomplished using DT clocking. DT  
clocking refers to transferring data on both polarity edges of the request  
or acknowledge signals. Data is clocked on both rising and falling edges  
of the request and acknowledge signals. Double-edge clocking doubles  
data transfer speeds without increasing the clock rate.  
1.4.1 Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)  
Ultra160 SCSI includes CRC which offers higher levels of data reliability  
by ensuring complete integrity of transferred data. CRC is a 32-bit  
scheme, referred to as CRC-32. CRC is guaranteed to detect all single  
bit errors, any two bits in error, or any combination of errors within a  
single 32-bit range.  
1.4.2 Asynchronous Information Protection (AIP)  
AIP is also supported by the LSI53C1010, protecting all non-data  
phases, including command, status, and messages. CRC, along with AIP,  
provides end-to-end protection of the SCSI I/O.  
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1.5 Benefits of LVDlink Technology  
To support greater device connectivity and a longer SCSI cable, the  
LSIU160 features LVDlink technology, the LSI Logic implementation of  
Universal LVD SCSI. LVDlink transceivers provide the inherent reliability  
of differential SCSI, and a long-term migration path to faster SCSI  
transfer rates.  
The LVDlink transceivers reduce the power needed to drive the SCSI  
bus, so that the I/O drivers can be integrated directly into the chip.  
LVDlink technology lowers the amplitude of noise reflections and allows  
higher transmission frequencies.  
The LVDlink transceivers operate in LVD and SE modes. They also allow  
the chip to detect a High Voltage Differential (HVD) signal when the chip  
is mistakenly connected to external HVD transceivers. When connected,  
the LSI53C1010 automatically detects the signal type, based on the  
voltage detected. It automatically switches to the SE or LVD mode, as  
appropriate.  
Important: All bus devices must be LVD or SE. If a HVD device is  
detected, the board puts the SCSI bus in the high  
impedance state and shuts down.  
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1.6 Benefits of TolerANT Technology  
The LSI53C1010 features TolerANT technology, which includes active  
negation on the SCSI drivers and input signal filtering on the SCSI  
receivers. Active negation causes the SCSI Request, Acknowledge,  
Data, and Parity signals to be actively driven HIGH rather than passively  
pulled up by terminators.  
TolerANT receiver technology improves data integrity in unreliable  
cabling environments where other devices would be subject to data  
corruption. TolerANT receivers filter the SCSI bus signals to eliminate  
unwanted transitions, without the long signal delay associated with  
RC-type input filters. This improved driver and receiver technology helps  
eliminate double clocking of data which is the single biggest reliability  
issue with SCSI operations. TolerANT input signal filtering is a built-in  
feature of the LSI53C1010 and all LSI Logic Fast SCSI, Ultra SCSI,  
Ultra2 SCSI, and Ultra160 SCSI devices.  
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The benefits of TolerANT technology include increased noise immunity  
when the signal transitions to HIGH, better performance due to balanced  
duty cycles, and improved fast SCSI transfer rates. In addition, TolerANT  
SCSI devices do not cause glitches on the SCSI bus at power-up or  
power-down. This protects other devices on the bus from data corruption.  
When it is used with the LVDlink transceivers, TolerANT technology  
provides excellent signal quality and data reliability in real world cabling  
environments. TolerANT technology is compatible with both the  
Alternative One and Alternative Two termination schemes proposed by  
the American National Standards Institute.  
1.7 Benefits of SureLINK™ (Ultra160 SCSI Domain Validation)  
SureLINK represents the very latest SCSI interconnect management  
solution. It ensures robust and low risk Ultra160 SCSI implementations  
by extending the Domain Validation guidelines documented in the ANSI  
T10 SPI-3 specifications. Domain Validation verifies that the system is  
capable of transferring data at Ultra160 speeds, allowing it to  
renegotiate to lower speed and bus width if necessary. SureLINK is the  
software control for the manageability enhancements in the LSI53C1010.  
Fully integrated in the SDMS software solution, SureLINK provides  
Domain Validation at boot time as well as throughout system operation.  
SureLINK extends to the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) based  
System Management components of SDMS, providing the network  
administrator remote management capability.  
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SureLINK Domain Validation provides three levels of integrity checking:  
Basic (level 1), Enhanced (level 2), and Margined (level 3). The basic  
check consists of an inquiry command to detect gross problems. The  
enhanced check sends a known data pattern using the Read and Write  
Buffer commands to detect additional problems. Margined check verifies  
that the physical parameters have some degree of margin. By varying  
LVD drive strength and REQ/ACK timing characteristics, level 3 verifies  
that no errors occur on the transfers. These altered signals are only used  
during the diagnostic check and not during normal system operation.  
Should errors occur with any of these checks, the system can drop back  
to a lower transmission speed, on a per-target basis, to ensure robust  
system operation.  
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Chapter 2  
Installing the LSIU160  
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This chapter provides instructions on how to install the LSIU160 and  
includes these topics:  
2.1 Quick Installation Procedure  
This section provides an overview of the installation procedure. If you are  
an experienced computer user with prior host adapter installation and  
SCSI bus setup experience, this section may sufficiently describe the  
procedure for you. If you prefer a more detailed guidance for installing  
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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.  
Step 2. Remove the LSIU160 from the packing and check that it is not  
damaged.  
An example of this host adapter board is shown in Figure 2.1.  
A more detailed drawing is located in Figure A.1.  
Step 3. Switch off and unplug the system.  
Step 4. Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI  
slots.  
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;  
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do not touch board components or gold connector contacts.  
The use of a static ground strap is recommended.  
Step 5. Locate the slots for installing a PCI plug-in board.  
The LSIU160 requires a 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot that allows bus  
master operation. If a 32-bit PCI slot is used, bits [31:1] of the  
J1 connector are inserted while bits [64:32] remain uninserted.  
Note:  
For the LSIU160 to function as a 64 bit-device, it must  
inserted in a 64-bit PCI slot. If the LSIU160 is inserted in a  
32-bit PCI slot, it will function as a 32-bit device.  
Step 6. Remove the blank bracket panel on the back of the computer  
aligned with the PCI slot you intend to use.  
Save the bracket screw for securing the installed board.  
Step 7. Carefully insert the edge connector J1 of the host adapter into  
the PCI slot. Make sure the edge connector is properly aligned  
before pressing the board into place. See Figure 2.2.  
The bracket around connector J3 (see Figure 2.1) should fit  
where the blank bracket panel was removed.  
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Note: You may notice that the components on a PCI host adapter  
face the opposite way from non-PCI adapter boards you  
have in your system. This orientation is correct. The board  
is keyed and will only go in one way.  
Step 8. Secure the bracket with the bracket screw before making the  
internal and external SCSI bus connections.  
Step 9. 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 (see Figure 2.1).  
Be sure you match pin 1 on both connectors.  
Step 10. Connect the LED cable to J4 if desired.  
This is designed to drive an off-board system LED and  
indicates activity on the SCSI bus. The off-board LED will  
operate at the same time as the on-board SCSI Activity LED.  
Step 11. Replace the cabinet cover as described in the user’s manual for  
your computer.  
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Step 12. Make all external SCSI bus connections.  
Step 13. Refer to the PCI Storage Device Management System SDMS  
4.0 User’s Guide (or the guide for the software you will use) to  
load the driver software for your particular operating system.  
Remember: The SCSI bus requires proper termination, and no  
duplicate SCSI IDs.  
2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure  
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the LSIU160,  
and connecting it to your SCSI peripherals. If you are experienced in  
these tasks, you may prefer to use Section 2.1, “Quick Installation  
Procedure.”  
2.2.1 Before You Start  
Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea  
of the steps you will be performing. If you are not confident you can  
perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic suggests getting  
assistance.  
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Open your PC cabinet and select an appropriate open PCI slot  
Insert the host adapter board  
Connect the internal and external SCSI peripherals  
Terminate the SCSI bus  
Set the peripheral SCSI IDs  
Make any configuration changes  
Close your PC cabinet  
Install the software  
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 SCSI host adapter that you install can act as host for up to  
15 peripheral devices, not including the adapter itself.  
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2.2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter  
For safe and proper installation, you will need the user’s manual supplied  
with your computer. Perform the following steps to install the LSIU160.  
Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.  
Step 2. Remove the LSIU160 from the packing and check that it is not  
damaged.  
An example of this host adapter board is shown in Figure 2.1.  
A more detailed drawing is located in Figure A.1.  
Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug power cords for all  
components in your system.  
Step 4. Remove the cover from your computer per the instructions in  
the user’s manual for your system to access the PCI slots.  
Caution:  
Ground yourself by touching a metal surface before  
removing the cabinet top. 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.  
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Step 5. 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 LSIU160 requires a 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot that allows bus  
master operation. If a 32-bit PCI slot is used, bits [31:1] of the  
J1 connector are inserted while bits [64:32] remain uninserted.  
Note:  
For the LSIU160 to function as a 64-bit device, it must  
inserted in a 64-bit PCI slot. If the LSIU160 is inserted in a  
32-bit PCI slot, it will function as a 32-bit device.  
Step 6. Remove the blank bracket 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 LSIU160  
LED  
Connector  
J6  
Internal  
SCSI  
Interface  
J4  
External  
SCSI  
Interface  
J3  
LSIU160  
J1 to PCI Mainboard  
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Step 7. Carefully insert edge connector J1 (see Figure 2.1) of the host  
adapter into the PCI slot.  
Make sure the edge connector is properly aligned before  
pressing the board into place as shown in Figure 2.2. The  
bracket around connector J3 should fit where you removed the  
blank panel.  
Note: You may notice that the components on a PCI host adapter  
face the opposite way from non-PCI adapter boards you  
have in your system. This orientation is correct. The board  
is keyed and will only go in one way.  
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Figure 2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter  
Bracket Screw  
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Step 8. Secure the board with the bracket screw (see Figure 2.2) before  
making the internal and external SCSI bus connections.  
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2.2.3 Connecting the SCSI Peripherals  
SCSI bus connections to the LSIU160 inside your computer can be made  
with an unshielded 68 conductor Ultra SCSI TPE ribbon cable (see  
Figure 2.3). The lead connected to pin 1 on the cable is marked with a  
colored stripe. The connectors on this cable may also be keyed to ensure  
proper pin-1 connection.  
All external SCSI bus connections to the LSIU160 are made with high  
quality shielded 68 conductor cables (see Figure 2.3). The connectors on  
this cable are always keyed to ensure proper pin-1 connection.  
Note: All the cables shown in Figure 2.3 are included in the  
LSI Logic Adapter Board Kit for the LSIU160.  
A list of the SCSI bus width and maximum data transfer rate, for various  
SCSI definitions, is provided in Table 2.1.  
Table 2.1  
SCSI Bus Widths and Speeds  
SCSI Bus Speed  
Maximum Data Rate,  
Mbytes/s  
SCSI Bus  
Width, Bits  
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SCSI-1  
8
8
5
10  
20  
20  
40  
40  
80  
160  
Fast SCSI  
Fast Wide SCSI  
Ultra SCSI  
16  
8
Wide Ultra SCSI  
Ultra2 SCSI  
Wide Ultra2 SCSI  
Ultra160 SCSI  
16  
8
16  
16  
You can connect up to eight SCSI, Fast SCSI, and Ultra SCSI devices  
on an SE Ultra SCSI bus only if they are evenly spaced on a 1.5-meter  
Ultra SCSI cable (0.19 m between devices).  
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You can connect up to four devices if they are evenly spaced on a  
3-meter Ultra SCSI cable (0.75 m between devices). Your SE SCSI bus  
should not exceed 3 meters (total internal and external cable lengths),  
even with fewer than four devices.  
For LVD applications, you can connect up to 16 devices including the  
host adapter if they are evenly spaced on a 12-meter Ultra SCSI cable  
(0.19 m minimum between devices). A list of the maximum bus length  
and the maximum number of devices, for various SCSI definitions, is  
provided in Table 2.2.  
Table 2.2  
SCSI Bus Lengths  
1
Maximum Bus Length, Meters  
Maximum #  
of Devices  
SE  
Differential  
LVD  
SCSI-1  
6
3
3
25  
25  
25  
25  
12  
12  
12  
12  
8
8
Fast SCSI  
Fast Wide SCSI  
Ultra SCSI  
16  
8
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1.5  
2
Ultra SCSI  
3
4
Wide Ultra SCSI  
Wide Ultra SCSI  
Wide Ultra SCSI  
Ultra2 SCSI  
1.5  
25  
12  
16  
8
3
4
3
3
3
3
Note  
Note  
Note  
Note  
12  
12  
12  
8
3
Wide Ultra2 SCSI  
Ultra160 SCSI  
Note  
16  
16  
3
Note  
1. This parameter may be exceeded in point-to-point and engineered  
applications.  
2. Additional spacing rules apply.  
3. SE and high power differential are not defined at Ultra2 or Ultra160 speeds.  
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Figure 2.3 SCSI Cables  
Terminated SCSI Cable for Internal Connections  
(for use with nonterminated internal devices)  
68-pin HD  
Terminated End  
SCSI Cable for Internal Connections  
68-pin HD  
SCSI Cable for External Connections  
68-pin HD  
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2.2.4 Making Internal SCSI Bus Connections  
This section provides step-by-step instructions about making internal  
SCSI bus connections.  
Step 1. Plug one end of the 68-pin internal SCSI ribbon cable into  
connector J4 (see Figure 2.4).  
Important: You must match pin 1 on this and all subsequent  
connections.  
Figure 2.4 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter Connection  
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SCSI Interface  
J4  
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Step 2. If you have only two internal devices to connect, plug the other  
end of the internal SCSI ribbon cable into the SCSI connector  
on your internal SCSI device. An example of this connection is  
Note: For nonterminated internal SCSI devices, a terminated  
cable will be required. This connector must be on the end  
of the SCSI cable.  
Figure 2.5 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI Device  
Connection  
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If you have more than one internal device to connect, use an internal  
SCSI ribbon cable with the required number of connectors attached  
along its length and proceed to the next step. An example of this type of  
connection is provided in Figure 2.6. If you have only one internal device,  
proceed to Step 4 on page 2-14.  
Step 3. Plug the cable into each additional device as needed.  
An example of this type of chained connection is shown in  
Figure 2.7. Make sure to match pin 1 on all connections.  
Figure 2.6 Connecting Additional Internal SCSI Devices  
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Figure 2.7 Multiple Internal SCSI Devices Chained Together  
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Most PC cabinets are designed with a front panel LED.  
Step 4. Connect the LED cable to connector J6 on the host adapter, as  
When properly connected, the front panel LED lights when  
there is activity on the SCSI bus.  
Connector J6 is not keyed. The orientation of the LED cable  
should not matter as long as all four pins are connected. If the  
LED does not light during SCSI bus activity from this host  
adapter, you may have to rotate the LED cable connector 180°  
on J6.  
Figure 2.8 SCSI LED Connector  
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LED  
Connector  
J6  
Some LED cables have only two wires. In this case, place the  
connector on one end or the other of J6. If the LED does not  
light when there is SCSI activity, put the connector on the other  
half of J6.  
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2.2.5 Making External SCSI Bus Connections  
This section provides step-by-step instructions about making external  
SCSI bus connections. To connect external SCSI devices to the  
LSIU160:  
Step 1. Plug the 68-pin HD connector on one end of a shielded external  
SCSI cable (see Figure 2.3) into the host adapter connector J3  
This connector is in the bracket attached to the back panel of  
your computer. Figure 2.9 shows how this connection is made.  
Figure 2.9 External Cable to Host Adapter  
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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 2.10 External SCSI Device Cable  
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HD Connectors  
If this is the only external SCSI device on your system, proceed to  
instructions. If you have multiple SCSI devices, proceed to the next page.  
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Step 3. Chain multiple devices together with shielded external SCSI  
cables.  
An example of these chained connections is shown in  
Figure 2.11 Multiple External SCSI Devices Chained Together  
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After you have connected all of your internal and external devices,  
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2.2.6 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 their terminators  
active. All other SCSI devices on the bus must have their terminators  
removed or disabled. Remember that the LSIU160 is also on the SCSI  
bus—its termination is automatically enabled when it is connected to the  
end of the bus.  
Important: To utilize Ultra2 and faster SCSI performance, you must  
only have LVD devices on the bus. Do not mix any SE  
devices with LVD devices or the entire bus will drop to SE,  
limiting bus performance to Ultra SCSI levels.  
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 type/setting for each  
device and how to set/change it.  
Caution: The autoenable/disable sensing feature on the LSIU160  
may enable termination erroneously if it is directly cabled to  
another SCSI device or host adapter using the same  
sensing method. The LSIU160 senses the presence of  
SCSI devices by detecting the ground signal on conductor  
50 of the SCSI cable.  
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The LSIU160 automatically controls SCSI bus termination for three  
different bus configurations, depending on how it is connected (see  
Figure 2.1). The three bus configurations are:  
Termination on the LSIU160 host adapter for these three different bus  
configurations is discussed below.  
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2.2.6.1  
Internal Bus Connections  
If you have only internal SCSI device connections to your host adapter,  
you must terminate the last internal device on the SCSI bus. You must  
disable the terminators on all other devices. Termination on your host  
adapter is automatically enabled in this case.  
Figure 2.12 shows an example of how termination is determined for this  
SCSI bus configuration.  
Figure 2.12 Internal SCSI Device Termination  
Last Device on  
Bus –  
Terminators  
Enabled  
Does not end Bus –  
Terminators Disabled  
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Automatically  
Terminated  
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2.2.6.2  
External Bus Connections  
If you have only external SCSI device connections to your host adapter,  
you must terminate the last external device on the SCSI bus. You must  
disable the terminators on all other devices. Termination on the host  
adapter is automatically enabled in this case.  
Figure 2.13 shows an example of how termination is determined for this  
SCSI bus configuration.  
Figure 2.13 External SCSI Device Termination  
Last Device  
on Bus –  
Terminators  
Enabled  
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Terminators  
Disabled  
Host Adapter  
Automatically  
Terminated  
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2.2.6.3  
Internal and External Bus Connections  
If you have both internal and external SCSI device connections to your  
host adapter, you must terminate the last internal and last external  
devices on the SCSI bus. You must also disable the termination on all  
other devices. Termination on the host adapter is automatically disabled  
in this case.  
Figure 2.14 shows an example of how termination is determined for this  
SCSI bus configuration.  
Figure 2.14 Internal and External SCSI Device Termination  
Last device on Bus –  
Terminators Enabled  
Does not end Bus –  
Terminators Disabled  
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Automatically Disabled  
Do not end Bus –  
Terminators Disabled  
Last Device on Bus –  
Terminators Enabled  
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2.2.7 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 the  
lowest SCSI ID on the bus. Typically, SCSI ID 0 is used; however, for  
system performance optimization, an ID other than 0 (zero) can be used.  
Chapter 3, “Configuring the LSIU160,explains how to set the host  
adapter ID using the LSI Logic SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility.  
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.  
Note: You must not have any duplication of SCSI IDs on a SCSI  
bus.  
Step 1. Determine the SCSI ID of each device on the SCSI bus. Note  
any duplications.  
Step 2. Make any necessary changes to the SCSI IDs to eliminate  
duplicates and record the IDs for future reference.  
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Table 2.3 is provided as a place to keep this record.  
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Table 2.3  
SCSI ID Record  
SCSI ID SCSI Device  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
LSIU160 (default)  
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2.3 Completing the Installation  
Before replacing the cover on your computer, review this installation  
procedure check list. This can 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.  
Step 3. Switch power on to all devices and your computer.  
Step 4. Wait for your computer to boot up.  
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Step 5. To change the configuration of the host adapter, see Chapter 3,  
“Configuring the LSIU160.”  
Step 6. Load the software and drivers suitable to your application and  
system.  
Refer to the PCI Storage Device Management System SDMS  
4.0 User’s Guide or the guide for the software you plan to use.  
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Chapter 3  
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This chapter describes configuring the LSIU160 and includes these  
topics:  
3.1 Overview of the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility  
The LSIU160 is loaded with LSI Logic SCSI BIOS and Configuration  
Utility Version 4.16 (or greater). This section describes the process you  
need to follow to change configuration settings on your board.  
The SDMS SCSI BIOS provides support for the BIOS Boot Specification  
(BBS), which allows you to choose which device to boot from by  
selecting the priority.  
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To use this feature, the system BIOS must also be compatible with the  
BBS. If your system supports the BBS, then you will use the system  
BIOS setup menu to select the boot and drive order. In the system BIOS  
setup, the Boot Connection Devices menu appears with a list of available  
boot options. Use that menu to select the device and rearrange the order.  
Then exit to continue the boot process.  
In most cases you should not need to change the default configuration  
of the 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.  
There are four sets of configurations you can change. You make changes  
on subordinate menus called from the Main Menu, which is opened when  
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you start the Configuration Menu. The subordinate menus are listed  
below.  
Adapter properties  
Device properties  
Adapter boot list  
Global properties  
All these properties are controlled by menus you access through the  
configuration utility Main Menu. The Main Menu also gives an overview  
of some properties of installed LSI Logic host adapter boards.  
3.1.1 Starting the Configuration Utility  
You can see the version number of your LSI Logic SCSI BIOS 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 LSI Logic Configuration Utility...  
This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you  
time to start the utility. If you press “Ctrl-C,the message changes to:  
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Please wait, invoking LSI Logic Configuration Utility...  
After a brief pause, your computer monitor displays the Main Menu of the  
LSI Logic SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility.  
These messages may appear during the boot process:  
Adapter removed from boot order, parameters will be  
updated accordingly” appears when an adapter is removed from  
the system or relocated behind a PCI bridge.  
Configuration data invalid, saving default  
configuration!” appears if none of the information in the NVRAM  
is valid.  
Found SCSI Controller not in following Boot Order List,  
to Add: Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration  
Utility...” appears when less than four adapters are in the boot  
order and more adapters exist than are shown.  
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NonVolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is available on the  
LSIU160. Changes can be made and stored using this menu driven  
utility.  
Important: This utility is a powerful tool. If, while using it, you somehow  
disable all of your controllers you can recover. Pressing  
Ctrl-E after memory initialization during a reboot allows you  
to re-enable and reconfigure.  
Note: 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. This device driver is provided by the  
device manufacturer.  
3.1.2 Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility  
Since most changes only take effect after the system reboots, you must  
exit properly from the Configuration Utility. The proper exit technique is  
described in Section 3.2.7, “Exit Menu,page 3-20. It also describes  
exiting the subordinate menus.  
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3.2 The LSI Logic SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility Menus  
This section describes the menu system of the LSI Logic SCSI BIOS  
Configuration Menu System.  
3.2.1 Using the Menus  
You make your configuration changes in the main area of the menu. As  
in the example menus, it is lighter in color than the header or footer  
areas. The commands you use to make changes are shown in the footer  
area and described in Table 3.1. Settings with black text can be changed,  
settings with white text cannot. This is true regardless of whether the  
Color or Mono setting is chosen in the Global Properties Menu  
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Table 3.1  
Configuration Commands  
Command  
Description  
F1 = Help  
Provides context sensitive help for the cursor  
resident field.  
Arrow Keys = Select Item Move the cursor up, down, left, or right.  
+/– = Change [Item]  
Changes items with values in [ ] brackets. Only the  
numeric keypad ‘+’ and ‘–’ are enabled. When  
pressed, they toggle modifiable field to its next  
relative value. ‘+’ toggles the value up and ‘–’  
toggles the value down.  
Esc = Abort/Exit  
Aborts the current context operation and/or exits  
the current screen. This option calls an Exit menu,  
described further in Section 3.2.7.  
Home/End = Select Item Moves the cursor to the start/end of a scrollable  
field.  
Enter = Execute <Item> Executes options with values in < > brackets. Press  
Enter to execute the field’s associated function.  
F2 = Menu  
Sets cursor context to the Optional Menu area.  
Select a menu item and press Enter. This option is  
only available from the Main and Adapter  
Properties menus.  
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3.2.2 Main Menu  
When you start the LSI Logic SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility, the Main  
Menu, shown in Figure 3.1, appears. This menu displays a list of installed  
LSI Logic PCI to SCSI host adapters, information about each of them,  
and a series of other menu options. This list displays up to four boards.  
At the opening menu, the cursor is on one of the listed adapters. If you  
need to change the configuration of an adapter, move to the board you  
want to change with the arrow keys and press Enter. This calls the menu  
described in detail in Section 3.2.3, “Adapter Properties Menu.From this  
menu 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.  
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Figure 3.1 is an example of the Configuration Utilities Main Menu.  
Table 3.2 lists the Main Menu fields and their descriptions.  
Figure 3.1 Main Menu  
LSI Logic PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI  
4.16.00  
<Boot Adapter List>  
<Global Properties>  
LSI Logic Host Bus Adapters  
Adapter PCI Dev/ Port IRQ NVM Boot LSILogic  
Bus Func Number Order Control  
<LSI53C1010 0 98> FC00 9  
Yes 2  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
<LSI53C896 0 88> F800 10 Yes 3  
<LSI53C896 0 58> E400 11 Yes 1  
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F1 = Help  
↑↓→←= Select Item -/+ = [Change Item]  
Esc = Abort/Exit Home/End = Scroll Enter= Execute <Item>  
F2 = Menu  
Table 3.2  
Field  
Main Menu Fields and Descriptions  
Description  
Adapter  
PCI Bus  
Indicates the specific LSI53CXXXX Host Adapter.  
Indicates the PCI Bus number (range 0x00–0xFF,  
0–255 decimal) assigned by the system BIOS to an  
adapter.  
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Table 3.2  
Main Menu Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)  
Field  
Description  
Dev/Func  
Indicates the PCI Device/Function assigned by the  
system BIOS to an adapter.  
The 8-bit value is mapped as follows:  
Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0  
Bits [7:3]: Device (range 0x00–0x1F, 0–31 decimal)  
Bits [2:0]: Function (range 0–7)  
Port Number  
IRQ  
Indicates which I/O port communicates with an adapter,  
as assigned by the system BIOS.  
Indicates the Interrupt Request Line used by an adapter,  
as assigned by the system BIOS.  
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 LSI Logic 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.  
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LSI Logic Control  
Indicates whether an adapter is eligible for LSI Logic  
software control or is reserved for control by  
non-LSI Logic software.  
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 non-volatile  
settings, and scanning for devices...” After a few seconds the  
menu appears. Figure 3.2 provides an example of the Adapter Properties  
menu.  
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Figure 3.2 Adapter Properties Menu  
LSI Logic PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.16.00  
Adapter Properties  
Adapter  
PCI Dev/  
Bus Func  
LSI53C1010 0  
58  
<Device Properties>  
SCSI Parity  
Host SCSI ID  
[Yes]  
[7]  
SCSI Bus Scan Order [Low to High (0.Max)]  
Removable Media  
Support  
[None]  
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CHS Mapping  
[SCSI Plug and Play Mapping]  
Spinup Delay (Secs) [2]  
Secondary Cluster [No]  
Server  
Termination Control [Auto]  
<Restore Defaults>  
F1 = Help  
↑↓→←= Select Item -/+ = [Change Item]  
Enter= Execute <Item>  
Esc = Abort/Exit Home/End = Scroll  
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Table 3.3 lists the fields you can access and their descriptions.  
Note: If the field displays in black text it is available for changes.  
If it displays in white text, it is not available.  
Table 3.3  
Adapter Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Field Type  
Field  
[Value]  
Description  
Device Properties  
Executable  
Select this option and press Enter to view and modify  
device properties.  
SCSI Parity  
Configuration  
[Yes/No]  
Indicates whether SCSI parity is enabled for an  
adapter. When disabled, it is also necessary to  
disable disconnects for all devices, as parity checking  
for the reselection phase is not disabled. If a  
nonparity generating device disconnects, its operation  
will never complete because the reselection fails due  
to parity error.  
Host SCSI ID  
Configuration  
[0 to 7 / 0 to 15]  
Indicates the SCSI identifier of an adapter. It is  
recommended that this field be set to the highest  
priority SCSI identifier, which is 7.  
SCSI Bus Scan Order Configuration  
Indicates the order in which to scan SCSI identifiers  
on an adapter. Changing this item will affect drive  
letter assignment(s) if more than one device is  
attached to an adapter.  
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[Low to High (0 to  
Max) / High to Low  
(Max to 0)]  
Removable Media  
Support  
Configuration  
Specifies the removable media support option for an  
adapter. Removable media support only applies to  
devices that report themselves as a hard drive. It  
does not apply to CD-ROM devices or Magnetic  
Optical devices.  
[None / Boot Drive  
Only / With Media  
Installed]  
None indicates no removable media support whether  
the drive is selected as first (BBS), or is first in the  
scan order (non-BBS).  
Boot Drive Only provides removable media support  
for a removable hard drive if it is first in the scan  
order.  
With Media Installed provides removable media  
support regardless of the drive number assignment.  
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Table 3.3  
Adapter Properties Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Field  
Description  
CHS Mapping  
Configuration  
Defines how the Cylinder Head Sector (CHS) values  
[SCSI Plug and Play are mapped onto a disk without pre-existing partition  
Mapping / Alternate information.  
CHS Mapping]  
SCSI Plug and Play Mapping automatically  
determines the most efficient and compatible  
mapping.  
Alternate CHS Mapping utilizes an alternate, possibly  
less efficient mapping that may be required if a  
device is moved between adapters from different  
vendors.  
Caution: Neither of these options has any effect after  
a disk has been partitioned using the FDISK  
command. The FDISKutility is a tool that the user can  
use to delete partition entries, one or all of them. If  
all partition entries are deleted, it is necessary to  
reboot to clear memory or the old partitioning data  
will be reused, thus nullifying the previous operation.  
Use care to ensure that the correct disk is the target  
of an FDISKcommand.  
Spinup Delay  
(Seconds)  
Configuration  
[1 to 15]  
Indicates the delay in seconds between spinups of  
devices attached to an adapter. Staggered spinups  
balance the total electrical current load on the system  
during boot. The default value is 2 seconds.  
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Secondary Cluster  
Server  
Configuration  
[Yes / No]  
Indicates whether an adapter has one or more  
devices attached that are shared with one or more  
other adapters and therefore, the LSI Logic SCSI  
BIOS should avoid SCSI bus resets as much as  
possible.  
This option allows the user to enable an adapter to  
join a cluster of adapters without doing any SCSI bus  
resets. This is a requirement for Microsoft Cluster  
Server. The default value is No with an alternate  
option of Yes.  
Termination Control  
<Restore Defaults>  
Configuration  
[Auto / Off]  
If available, the field indicates whether an adapter has  
automatic termination control.  
Auto means that the adapter automatically  
determines whether it should enable or disable its  
termination. Auto is the default state unless  
termination is done manually, in which case, the  
configuration is Off.  
Executable  
Press Enter to obtain default settings.  
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3.2.4 Device Properties Menu  
The Device Properties Menu allows you to view and update individual  
device settings for an adapter. Changing a setting for the host device (for  
example, SCSI ID 7) changes the setting for all devices. The number of  
fields displayed requires the menu to scroll left/right in order to display  
the information. When accessing this menu online, use the Home/End  
keys to scroll to columns currently not displayed. The scroll indicator on  
the bottom of the menu shows where the cursor is relative to the first and  
last columns. The example for the Device Properties Menu is split  
(Figure 3.3 and Figure 3.4) due to the width of its multiple fields/columns.  
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Figure 3.3 Device Properties Menu (Left Half)  
LSI Logic PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.16.00  
Device Properties  
SCSI Device Identifier  
ID  
MB/ MT/ Data Scan Scan Disconnect  
Sec Sec Width ID LUNs>0  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Quantum Viking 4.5 80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
Quantum Viking 4.5 80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
Quantum Viking 4.5 80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
Quantum Viking 4.5 80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
Quantum Viking 4.5 80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
Quantum Viking 4.5 80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
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80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
80 [40] [16] [Yes] [Yes] [On]  
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11 -  
12 -  
13 -  
14 -  
15 -  
F1 = Help  
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Esc = Abort/Exit  
Home/End = Scroll  
Enter= Execute  
<Item>  
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Figure 3.4 Device Properties Menu (Right Half)  
LSI Logic PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.16.00  
Device Properties LSI53C1010 0  
A0  
SCSI Device Identifier SCSI Queue Boot Format Verify Restore  
ID Timeout Tags Choice Defaults  
0 Quantum Viking 4.5 < 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
1 Quantum Viking 4.5 < 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
2 Quantum Viking 4.5 < 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
3 Quantum Viking 4.5 < 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
4 Quantum Viking 4.5 < 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
5 Quantum Viking 4.5 < 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
6 -  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
< 10> [On] [No] [Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
>>  
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10 -  
11 -  
12 -  
13 -  
14 -  
15 -  
F1 = Help  
↑↓→←= Select Item  
-/+ = [Change Item]  
Enter= Execute <Item>  
Esc = Abort/Exit  
Home/End = Scroll  
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Table 3.4 lists the fields and their descriptions.  
Table 3.4  
Field  
Device Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Description  
SCSI ID  
Information  
Information  
Device’s SCSI Identifier.  
Device Identifier  
Indicates the ASCII device identifier string, as extracted  
from the device’s inquiry data.  
Mbytes/s  
Information  
Provides the maximum throughput of the device in  
Mbytes/s.  
Megatransfers/s  
Configuration  
[0 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 40] in megatransfers per second.  
Indicates the maximum synchronous data transfer rate  
Megatransfers Data Width Data Width Synch  
per second = 8 bits = 16 bits Period (ns)  
0 = Asynch 0 = Asynch 0 = Asynch 0 = Asynch  
5
5
10  
20  
40  
80  
200  
100  
50  
10  
20  
40  
10  
20  
40  
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Data Width  
Scan ID  
Configuration  
[8 / 16]  
Maximum data width in bits.  
Configuration  
[Yes / No]  
Indicates whether to scan for this SCSI identifier at boot  
time. Utilizing this setting allows you to ignore a device.  
This decreases boot time by disabling inquiry of unused  
SCSI identifiers.  
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, the user can speed up boot  
time by changing this setting to No for all unused SCSI  
IDs.  
Scan LUNs > 0  
Configuration  
[Yes / No]  
Indicates whether to scan for LUNs greater than zero for  
a device. LUN 0 is always queried. This option should  
be used if a multi-LUN device responds to unoccupied  
LUNs or if it is desired to reduce the visibility of a  
multi-LUN device to LUN 0 only.  
Set this option to No if you have problems with a device  
that responds to all LUNs whether they are occupied or  
not. Also, if a SCSI device with multiple LUNs exists 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.  
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Table 3.4  
Device Properties Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Field  
Description  
Disconnect  
Configuration  
[On / Off]  
Indicates whether to allow a device to disconnect during  
SCSI operations. Some (usually newer) devices run  
faster with disconnect enabled, while some (usually  
older) devices run faster with disconnect disabled.  
SCSI Time-out  
Executable  
[0–9999]  
Indicates the maximum allowable time for completion of  
a SCSI operation in seconds.  
Since time-outs provide a safeguard that allows the  
system to recover should an operation fail, it is  
recommended that a value greater than zero be used. A  
value of zero allows unlimited time for an operation to  
complete and could result in the system hanging (waiting  
forever) should an operation fail.  
Note: This field is executable and must be selected with  
the Enter key. You also input the new value with the  
number keys from the keyboard, not the number pad.  
Queue Tags  
Boot Choice  
Configuration  
[On / Off]  
This field indicates whether to allow the use of queue  
tags for a device. Currently the BIOS does not use  
queue tags. This item specifies queue tag control to  
higher level device drivers.  
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Configuration  
[Yes / No]  
Indicates whether this device can be selected as the  
boot device. This option is only applicable to devices  
attached to adapter number zero in the boot list on  
non-BBS systems. It provides primitive BBS flexibility to  
non-BBS systems.  
Format  
Executable  
Allows low-level formatting on a disk drive, if enabled.  
Low-level formatting will completely and irreversibly  
erase all data on the drive. To low level format a device,  
select the device from the menu and use the arrow keys  
to move the cursor to the Format column. Press Enter.  
Note: Formatting will default the drive to a 512-byte  
sector size even if the drive had previously been  
formatted to another sector size.  
Verify  
Executable  
Allows verification of all sectors on a device and  
reassigns defective Logical Block Addresses, if enabled.  
To verify all sectors, select the device from the menu and  
use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Verify  
column. Press Enter.  
<Restore Defaults> Executable  
Press Enter to obtain default settings.  
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3.2.5 Boot Adapter List Menu  
The Boot Adapter List Menu specifies the order in which adapters boot  
when more than one LSI Logic adapter is in a system. Up to four of the  
total adapters in a system can be selected as bootable. This menu may  
also list additional adapters in your system that are not bootable. As  
many as 256 adapters can be listed. To control a Boot Volume, only one  
of the four “active” controllers can be used.  
To select this menu:  
1. Press F2 while on the Main Menu to move the cursor to the Optional  
Menu area.  
2. Move the cursor to Boot Adapter List with the arrow keys.  
3. Press Enter.  
Adapters can be added or deleted using this menu. Use the arrow keys  
to move the cursor to the lower list, the adapter select list, to add or  
remove an adapter. To add an adapter to the boot list, press the Insert  
key while on the Boot Adapter List. Use the arrow keys to select the  
desired adapter and press Enter to add it to the end of the Boot Adapter  
List. To change the configuration of the adapter, use the arrow keys to  
move to the configuration you want to alter.  
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To remove an adapter from the boot list, press the Delete key while on  
the desired adapter in the Boot Adapter List.  
Note: If a new device is added after this utility loads, it can only  
be seen in the adapter configuration section of this utility  
after a reboot. You must exit the utility and restart it for the  
new device to be seen by the Configuration Utility.  
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Figure 3.5 provides an example of the Boot Adapter List Menu.  
Figure 3.5 Boot Adapter List Menu  
LSI Logic PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.16.00  
Boot Adapter List  
Insert = Add an adapter  
Delete = Remove an adapter  
Adapter  
PCI Dev/ Boot Current Next  
Bus Func Order Status Boot  
<LSI53C1010  
<LSI53C896  
<LSI53C896  
0
0
0
98>  
88>  
58>  
[2]  
[1]  
[0]  
Off  
On  
[On]  
[Off]  
[On  
On  
Hit Insert to select an adapter from this list.  
<LSI53C1010  
<LSI53C896  
<LSI53C896  
0
0
0
98>  
88>  
58>  
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↑↓→←= Select Item  
-/+ =[Change Item]  
Esc = Abort/Exit Home/End = Scroll  
Enter=Execute <Item>  
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Table 3.5 lists the fields on this menu and their descriptions.  
Table 3.5  
Field  
Boot Adapter List Fields and Descriptions  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Description  
Adapter  
PCI Bus  
Information  
Information  
Indicates the specific LSI53CXXXX Host Adapter.  
Indicates the PCI Bus number (range 0x00–0xFF,  
0–255 decimal) assigned by the system BIOS to an  
adapter.  
Dev/Func  
Information  
Indicates the PCI Device/Function assigned by the  
system BIOS to an adapter.  
An 8-bit value is mapped as follows:  
Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0  
Bits [7:3]: Device (range 0x00–0x1F, 0–31 decimal)  
Bits [2:0]: Function (range 0–7)  
Boot Order  
Configuration  
[0 to 3]  
Indicates the relative boot order of the listed adapter.  
The LSI Logic SCSI BIOS traverses up to four adapters,  
in the specified order, searching for bootable media.  
Current Status  
Information  
Indicates whether an adapter in the boot list was  
enabled during the most recent boot. Disabled adapters  
and their attached devices are ignored by the LSI Logic  
SCSI BIOS, although they are still visible to the  
configuration utility.  
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Next Boot  
Configuration  
[On / Off]  
Indicates whether to enable an adapter upon the next  
boot. The LSI Logic SCSI BIOS ignores disabled  
adapters and their attached devices although they are  
still visible to the configuration utility.  
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3.2.6 Global Properties Menu  
The Global Properties Menu allows you to view display boot information  
and to set display and video modes. Figure 3.6 provides an example of  
the Global Properties Menu.  
Figure 3.6 Global Properties Menu  
LSI Logic PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI  
4.16.00  
Global Properties  
Pause If Boot Alert Displayed [Yes]  
Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose]  
Negotiate with Devices  
Video Mode  
[Supported]  
[Color]  
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<Restore Defaults>  
F1 = Help  
↑↓→←= Select Item  
-/+ =[Change Item]  
Enter=Execute <Item>  
Esc = Abort/Exit Home/End = Scroll  
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Table 3.6 lists the fields on this menu and their descriptions.  
Table 3.6  
Field  
Global Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Description  
Pause When Boot  
Alert Displayed  
Configuration  
[Yes / No]  
Specifies a pause during the boot for user  
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  
Display Mode  
Configuration  
[Terse / Verbose]  
Specifies how much BIOS information displays during  
boot.  
To display minimum information, specify Terse mode.  
To display detailed information, specify Verbose mode.  
Negotiate with  
Devices  
Configuration  
[Supported /  
Unsupported]  
Sets the default for synchronous and wide negotiation  
with specific devices. Supported is the default.  
Video Mode  
Configuration  
[Color /  
Monochrome]  
Specifies the default video mode for the SCSI BIOS  
Configuration Utility. The monochrome setting enhances  
readability on a monochrome monitor.  
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<Restore Defaults> Executable  
Press Enter to obtain default settings.  
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3.2.7 Exit Menu  
The Exit menu for the Configuration Utilities is used for all five of the  
menus listed above. However, the available functionality is different for  
the Main Menu and the four subordinate menus. Figure 3.7 provides an  
example of the Exit menu.  
Figure 3.7 Exit Menu  
LSI Logic PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI  
4.16.00  
Boot property changes have been made  
Cancel exit  
Exit the Configuration Utility  
Save changes and then exit this menu  
Discard changes and exit this menu  
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If you are exiting Adapter Properties, Device Properties, Boot Adapter  
List, or Global Properties, the Exit menu gives you the following options:  
Cancel exit  
This option returns you to the previous menu.  
Save changes and This option implements any changes you made on the  
exit this menu  
previous menu and returns you to the main menu.  
Discard changes  
This option restores the default settings and returns you to  
and exit this menu the main menu.  
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If you are exiting the Main Menu, the exit menu gives you the following  
options:  
Cancel exit  
This returns you to the Main Menu.  
Exit the  
Configuration  
Utility  
This option exits the configuration and returns you to the  
DOS prompt.  
Important: You must reboot in order for the changes you have made  
to take effect.  
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Appendix A  
Technical  
Specifications  
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This section discusses the physical environment associated with the  
LSIU160. It includes a mechanical drawing of this board, which is shown  
in Figure A.1. It also includes these topics:  
A.1 Physical Environment  
This section discusses the physical, electrical, thermal, and safety  
characteristics of the LSIU160. Additionally, this board is compliant with  
electromagnetic standards set by the FCC.  
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The dimensions of the LSIU160 are 6.875 x 4.0 inches. PCI connection  
is made through edge connector J1.  
Internal SCSI connection is made through the 68-pin HD connector J4.  
External SCSI connection is made through the 68-pin HD connector J3.  
The J3 connector extends external to the cabinet through a bracket  
attached to the board and the face of the connector. The bracket is a  
standard ISA type with a cutout to accommodate connector J3.  
The J6 connector is for connecting to the computer’s drive activity LED.  
It is a 4 pin one row right angle header wired in parallel with the on-board  
SCSI Activity LED.  
The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to  
the PCI Specification Revision 2.2.  
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Figure A.1 LSIU160 Mechanical Drawing  
+3.3V  
J4  
+5V  
U4  
U6  
U7  
U8  
GND  
U3  
U9  
U1  
U2  
U3  
F1  
CR3  
CR4  
B_TERM  
U12  
U12  
U13  
U11  
ICT  
A_TERM  
VR1  
AC23  
U14  
A23  
VDDA  
VSSA  
F2  
U15  
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+5V  
VDDA2  
VSSA2  
U16  
INTA*/INTB*  
A1  
AC1  
U18  
LSIU160  
U17  
Assembly Number/Rev  
Board Name/Assembly/Rev  
GND  
J1T  
J3  
62  
01  
94  
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Note:  
J1: PCI 32-bit, universal board connector.  
J3: 68-pin HD right angle connector (external SCSI connector).  
J4: 68-pin HD right angle connector (internal SCSI connector).  
J6: 4-pin low density connector.  
A.1.2 Electrical Characteristics  
The LSIU160 maximum power requirement, including SCSI TERMPWR,  
under normal operation is provided in Table A.1:  
Table A.1  
Maximum Power Requirements  
+ 5 V DC  
+ 3 V DC  
± 5 %  
1.5 A  
3.0 A  
Over the operating range 0 °C to 55 °C  
± 5%  
Over the operating range 0 °C to 55 °C  
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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 (F1) opens.  
The PCI PRSNT1/and PRSNT2/pins are set to indicate a 15 W maximum  
configuration.  
A.1.3 Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics  
The board is designed to operate in an environment defined by the  
following parameters:  
Temperature range: 0 °C to 55 °C (dry bulb)  
Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing  
Maximum dew point temperature: 32 °C  
The LSIU160 is design for a storage and transit environment defined by  
the following parameters:  
Storage Temperature: 45 °C to 105 °C (dry bulb)  
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Relative Humidity Range: 5% to 90% noncondensing  
A.1.4 Electromagnetic Compliance  
The board is designed and implemented to minimize electromagnetic  
emissions, susceptibility, and the effects of electromagnetic discharge.  
The board carries the CE mark, VCCI, Canada mark, and meets the  
requirements of FCC Class B. The board is marked with the FCC  
self-certification logo.  
A.1.5 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.  
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A.2 Operational Environment  
The LSIU160 is designed for use in PCI computer systems with an  
ISA/EISA bracket type. SDMS operates the board, but the design of the  
board does not prevent the use of other software. An on-board flash  
memory device is provided to allow BIOS code and open boot code  
support through PCI and a serial EEPROM.  
A.2.1 The PCI Interface  
The PCI interface operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master. The connection  
is made through 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 2.2 standard.  
Table A.2 and Table A.3 show the signal assignments. The PCI portion  
of the LSI53C1010 device is powered from the onboard +3.3 V regulator.  
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 board derives  
power from the +5 V pins, directly and through a 3.3 V  
voltage regulator. The PCI +3 V/+5 V pins are used to  
differentiate between a 5 V or a 3.3 V PCI environment.  
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Table A.2  
PCI Connector J1 (Front)  
Pin Signal Name  
Signal Name  
Pin Signal Name  
Pin Signal Name  
Pin  
12 V  
1
2
+3.3 V  
C_BE3/  
AD23  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
M66EN  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
AD08  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
xx  
AD59  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
TCK  
AD57  
GND  
3
GND  
TDO  
4
GND  
AD55  
+5 V  
5
AD21  
AD07  
AD53  
+5 V  
6
AD19  
+3.3 V  
AD05  
GND  
INTB/  
7
+3.3 V  
AD17  
AD51  
INTD/  
8
AD03  
AD49  
GND (PRSNT1/)  
RESERVED  
GND (PRSNT2/)  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
RESERVED  
GND  
9
C_BE2/  
GND  
GND  
+3 V / +5 V  
AD47  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
AD01  
IRDY/  
+3.3 V  
DEVSEL/  
GND  
+3 V / +5 V  
ACK64/  
+5 V  
AD45  
GND  
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AD43  
+5 V  
AD41  
LOCK/  
PERR/  
+3.3 V  
SERR/  
+3.3 V  
C_BE1/  
AD14  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
RESERVED  
GND  
GND  
CLK  
xx  
AD39  
GND  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
AD37  
REQ/  
+3 V / +5 V  
AD35  
+3 V / +5 V  
AD31  
C_BE6/  
C_BE4/  
GND  
AD33  
AD29  
GND  
GND  
GND  
AD63  
RESERVED  
RESERVED  
GND  
AD27  
AD12  
AD61  
AD25  
AD10  
+3 V / +5 V  
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Table A.3  
PCI Connector J1 (Back)  
Pin Signal Name  
Signal Name  
Pin Signal Name  
Pin Signal Name  
Pin  
TRST/  
1
2
AD24  
IDSEL  
+3.3 V  
AD22  
AD20  
GND  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
AD09  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
xx  
AD58  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
+12 V  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
C_BE0/  
+3.3 V  
AD06  
GND  
TMS  
3
AD56  
TDI  
4
AD54  
+5 V  
5
+3 V / +5 V  
AD52  
INTA/  
6
INTC/  
7
AD18  
AD16  
+3.3 V  
FRAME/  
GND  
AD04  
AD50  
+5 V  
8
GND  
GND  
RESERVED  
+3 V / +5 V  
RESERVED  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
RESERVED  
RST/  
9
AD02  
AD48  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
AD00  
AD46  
+3 V / +5 V  
REQ64/  
+5 V  
GND  
TRDY/  
GND  
AD44  
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AD42  
STOP/  
+3.3 V  
SDONE  
SBO/  
+5 V  
+3 V / +5 V  
AD40  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
GND  
+3 V / +5 V  
GNT/  
xx  
AD38  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
GND  
GND  
GND  
C_BE7/  
C_BE5/  
+3 V / +5 V  
PAR64  
AD62  
AD36  
RESERVED  
AD30  
PAR  
AD34  
AD15  
+3.3 V  
AD13  
AD11  
GND  
GND  
+3.3 V  
AD28  
AD32  
RESERVED  
GND  
AD26  
GND  
GND  
AD60  
RESERVED  
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A.2.2 The SCSI Interface  
The SCSI interface conforms to ANSI X 3T10.11/1142. The SCSI  
interface operates as 16-bit, synchronous or asynchronous, SE or LVD,  
and supports Ultra160 SCSI protocols. Arbitration is supported for 8-bit  
(at lower SCSI speeds) and 16-bit. Active SE or LVD SCSI termination  
is provided automatically. SCSI termination power is supplied by the  
board.  
Connector J3 is a 68-pin HD right angle connector that protrudes through  
the back panel bracket and is used for external connections. Connector  
J4 is a 68-pin HD right angle header used for internal connections.  
Table A.4 and Table A.5 show the signal assignments for J4 and J3  
respectively.  
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Table A.4  
Internal SCSI Connector J4  
Signal Name  
Pin  
Signal Name  
Pin  
SD12+  
SD13+  
SD14+  
SD15+  
SDP1+  
SD00+  
SD01+  
SD02+  
SD03+  
SD04+  
SD05+  
SD06+  
SD07+  
SDP+  
1
SD12−  
SD13−  
SD14−  
SD15−  
SDP1−  
SD00−  
SD01−  
SD02−  
SD03−  
SD04−  
SD05−  
SD06−  
SD07−  
SDP−  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
GND  
GND  
DIFFSENS  
TERMPWR  
TERMPWR  
N/C  
CPRSNT/  
TERMPWR  
TERMPWR  
N/C  
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GND  
GND  
SATN+  
GND  
SATN−  
GND  
SBSY+  
SACK+  
SRST+  
SMSG+  
SSEL+  
SC_D+  
SREQ+  
SI_O+  
SBSY−  
SACK−  
SRST−  
SMSG−  
SSEL−  
SC_D−  
SREQ−  
SI_O−  
SD08−  
SD09−  
SD10−  
SD11−  
SD08+  
SD09+  
SD10+  
SD11+  
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Table A.5  
External SCSI Connector J3  
Signal Name  
Pin  
Signal Name  
Pin  
SD12+  
SD13+  
SD14+  
SD15+  
SDP1+  
SD00+  
SD01+  
SD02+  
SD03+  
SD04+  
SD05+  
SD06+  
SD07+  
SDP+  
1
SD12−  
SD13−  
SD14−  
SD15−  
SDP1−  
SD00−  
SD01−  
SD02−  
SD03−  
SD04−  
SD05−  
SD06−  
SD07−  
SDP−  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
GND  
GND  
DIFFSENS  
TERMPWR  
TERMPWR  
N/C  
CPRSNT/  
TERMPWR  
TERMPWR  
N/C  
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GND  
GND  
SATN+  
GND  
SATN−  
GND  
SBSY+  
SACK+  
SRST+  
SMSG+  
SSEL+  
SC_D+  
SREQ+  
SI_O+  
SBSY−  
SACK−  
SRST−  
SMSG−  
SSEL−  
SC_D−  
SREQ−  
SI_O−  
SD08−  
SD09−  
SD10−  
SD11−  
SD08+  
SD09+  
SD10+  
SD11+  
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A.2.3 The SCSI Busy LED  
The SCSI Activity LED interface on the LSIU160 is a four-wire  
arrangement that allows the user to connect an LED harness to the  
board. The buffered 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 SCSI Busy LED  
connector is J6. The signal definitions for the SCSI Busy LED connector  
are provided in Table A.6.  
Table A.6  
LED Connector J6  
Signal Name  
LED+  
Pin  
1
2
3
4
LED−  
NC  
NC  
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The Subsystem ID and System Vendor ID for the LSIU160 are provided  
in Table A.7. The ID numbers are contained within the EEPROM of the  
LSIU160. During system initialization, the ID numbers are loaded into the  
Subsystem Vendor ID and Subsystem ID registers of the LSIU160 SCSI  
Controller (the LSI53C1010). For more information on the operation of  
the Subsystem Vendor ID and Subsystem ID registers, refer to the  
LSI53C1010 PCI to Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Multifunction Controller  
Technical Manual.  
Table A.7  
Subsystem and Subsystem Vendor ID  
ID Number  
Subsystem  
Subsystem Vendor ID  
Subsystem ID  
1000  
1030  
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Appendix B  
Glossary of Terms and  
Abbreviations  
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160/m  
Active  
Termination  
Address  
AIP  
An industry initiative extension of the Ultra160 SCSI specification that  
requires support of Double Transition Clocking, Domain Validation, and  
Cyclic Redundancy Check.  
The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus,  
composed of active voltage regulation and a set of termination resistors.  
Ultra, Ultra2, and Ultra160 SCSI require active termination.  
A specific location in memory, designated either numerically or by a  
symbolic name.  
Asynchronous Information Protection provides error checking for  
asynchronous, nondata phases of the SCSI bus.  
Asynchronous  
Data Transfer  
One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus. 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 the host adapter acts as an extension of the system BIOS.  
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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 using taps on the lines.  
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Bus Mastering  
A high-performance way to transfer data. The host adapter controls the  
transfer of data directly to and from system memory without interrupting  
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.  
CISPR  
A special international committee on radio interference (Committee,  
International and Special, for Protection in Radio).  
Configuration  
CRC  
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.  
Cyclic Redundancy Check is an error detection code used in Ultra160  
SCSI. Four bytes are transferred with the data to increase the reliability  
of data transfers. CRC is used on the Double Transition (DT) Data-In and  
DT Data-Out phases.  
CPU  
DMA  
Central Processing Unit. The “brain” of the computer that performs the  
actual computations. The term Microprocessor Unit (MPU) is also used.  
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Direct Memory Access.  
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  
A program that allows a microprocessor (through the operating system)  
to direct the operation of a peripheral device.  
Differential  
SCSI  
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).  
Domain  
Validation  
Domain Validation is a software procedure in which a host queries a  
device to determine its ability to communicate at the negotiated Ultra160  
data rate.  
DT Clocking  
In Double Transition (DT) Clocking data is sampled on both the asserting  
and deasserting edge of the REQ/ACK signal. DT clocking may only be  
implemented on an LVD SCSI bus.  
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Dword  
A double word is a group of four 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-20  
The SCSI Trade Association (STA) supports the use of “Ultra SCSI” over  
the term “Fast-20”. Please see Ultra SCSI.  
Fast-40  
The SCSI Trade Association (STA) supports the use of “Ultra2 SCSI”  
over the term “Fast-40”. Please see Ultra2 SCSI.  
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.  
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FCC  
Federal Communications Commission.  
File  
A named collection of information stored on a disk.  
Firmware  
Software that is permanently stored in ROM. Therefore, it can be  
accessed during boot time.  
Hard Disk  
Host  
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.  
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IRQ  
ISA  
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.  
Industry Standard Architecture. A type of computer bus used in most  
PCs. 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 buses. 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.  
LVDlink  
Low Voltage Differential Link allows greater Ultra2 SCSI device  
connectability and longer SCSI cables. LVDlink lowers the amplitude of  
noise reflections and allows higher transmission frequencies. Detailed  
information may be found in Section 1.5, “Benefits of LVDlink  
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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).  
Mbyte  
Megabyte. A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 kilobytes.  
Motherboard  
See Mainboard. In some countries, the term Motherboard is not  
appropriate.  
Multitasking  
The executing of more than one command at the same time. This allows  
programs to operate in parallel.  
Multithreading  
The simultaneous accessing of data by more than one SCSI device. This  
increases the data throughput.  
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NVRAM  
NonVolatile Random Access Memory. Actually an EEPROM  
(Electronically Erasable 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. The  
parity 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, the  
information may be retransmitted or an error message may appear.  
Passive  
The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus,  
Termination  
composed of a set of resistors. It improves the integrity of bus signals.  
PCI  
Peripheral Component Interconnect. A local bus specification that allows  
connection of peripherals directly to computer memory. It bypasses the  
slower ISA and EISA buses.  
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.  
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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  
sometimes are not keyed.  
PIO  
Programmed Input/Output. A way the CPU can transfer data to and from  
memory using the computer’s I/O ports. PIO is usually faster than DMA,  
but requires CPU time.  
Port Address  
Also Port Number. The address through which commands are sent to a  
host adapter board. This address is assigned by the PCI bus.  
Port Number  
Queue Tags  
See Port Address.  
A way to keep track of multiple commands that allow for increased  
throughput on the SCSI bus.  
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RAM  
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  
SCSI Configured AutoMatically. A method to automatically allocate SCSI  
IDs using software when SCAM compliant SCSI devices are attached.  
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  
The SCSI specification which adds features to the original SCSI  
standard.  
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SCSI-3  
The current SCSI specification which adds features to the SCSI-2  
standard.  
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  
SCSI ID  
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.  
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 the highest ID, (7 or 15)  
giving it priority to control the bus.  
SCSI SCRIPTS  
A SCSI programming language that works with the SCRIPTS processor  
that is embedded on the LSI53C8XX or LSI53C10XX device. These  
SCRIPTS reside in host computer system memory.  
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SCRIPTS  
Processor  
The SCRIPTS processor allows users to fine tune SCSI operations with  
regard to unique vendor commands or new SCSI specifications. The  
SCRIPTS processor fetches SCRIPTS instructions from system memory  
to control operation of the LSI53C8XX or LSI53C10XX device.  
SDMS  
Storage Device Management System. An LSI Logic software product that  
manages SCSI system I/O.  
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).  
STA  
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.  
SureLINK  
The domain validation method developed and used by LSI Logic.  
SureLINK provides three levels of integrity checking: Basic (level 1),  
Enhanced (level 2), and Margined (level 3).  
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.  
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System BIOS  
TolerANT  
Controls the low-level POST (Power-On Self-Test), and basic operation  
of the CPU and computer system.  
A technology developed and used by LSI Logic to improve data integrity,  
data transfer rates, and noise immunity, through the use of active  
negation and input signal filtering.  
Ultra SCSI  
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. SCSI Trade Association (STA) supports using the term “Ultra  
SCSI” over the older term “Fast-20”.  
Ultra2 SCSI  
A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to  
40 Mbytes/s over an 8-bit SCSI bus, and up to 80 Mbytes/s over a  
16-bit SCSI bus. SCSI Trade Association (STA) supports using the term  
“Ultra2 SCSI” over the term “Fast-40”.  
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Ultra160 SCSI  
A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to  
160 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit SCSI bus.  
VCCI  
VDE  
Voluntary Control Council for Interference.  
Verband Deucher Elektroniker (Association of German Electrical  
Engineers).  
Virtual Memory  
Wide SCSI  
Space on a hard disk that can be used as if it were RAM.  
A SCSI-2 feature allowing 16-bit or 32-bit transfers on the SCSI bus. This  
dramatically increases the transfer rate over the standard 8-bit SCSI bus.  
Wide Ultra SCSI The SCSI Trade Association (STA) term for SCSI bus width 16-bits, SCSI  
bus speed maximum data rate 40 Mbytes/s.  
Wide Ultra2  
SCSI  
The SCSI Trade Association (STA) term for SCSI bus width 16-bits, SCSI  
bus speed maximum data rate 80 Mbytes/s.  
Word  
A two byte (or 16-bit) unit of information.  
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Index  
A
F
adapter  
features 1-2  
front panel LED 2-14  
description 3-5  
properties menu 3-6  
properties menu display 3-7  
alternate CHS mapping description 3-9  
G
B
global properties menu display 3-18  
GPIO0_FETCH line A-10  
board characteristics 1-4  
boot  
adapter list menu 3-15  
adapter list menu display 3-16  
choice description 3-14  
H
hardware connections 2-5  
host SCSI ID description 3-8  
bus configurations 2-18  
I
C
inserting the host adapter 2-4, 2-6  
installation  
procedure 2-3  
procedure check list 2-24  
internal  
SCSI bus connections 2-10  
SCSI device connection 2-11  
SCSI ribbon cable 2-10  
IRQ interrupt request line 3-6  
chained connection 2-12, 2-17  
CHS mapping description 3-9  
configuration utility 3-1  
connecting the SCSI peripherals 2-7  
current status description 3-17  
D
data width description 3-13  
detailed installation procedure 2-3  
device  
L
device/function description 3-6  
properties menu 3-10  
LED  
cable 2-14  
connector 2-14  
LVDlink technology 1-7  
properties menu display 3-11 to 3-12  
disconnect description 3-14  
duplication of SCSI IDs 2-22  
M
E
main menu display 3-5  
menus  
device properties 3-11 to 3-12  
global properties 3-18  
multiple internal SCSI devices 2-13  
edge connector 2-5  
electrical characteristics A-2  
electromagnetic compliance A-3  
exit menu display 3-20  
external  
N
SCSI device 2-16  
next boot description 3-17  
NVM nonvolatile memory 3-6  
SCSI device termination 2-20  
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O
U
operational environment A-4  
Ultra SCSI 2-7  
Ultra160 SCSI 1-6  
Ultra160 SCSI benefits 1-6  
P
PCI  
V
bus description 3-5  
connector J1 (back) A-6  
interface 1-2, 1-5, A-4  
peripheral  
verify description 3-14  
video mode description 3-19  
device SCSI IDs 2-22  
device terminators 2-18  
physical  
environment A-1  
port number description 3-6  
Q
queue tags description 3-14  
R
ribbon cable 2-7  
S
safety characteristics A-3  
scan  
ID description 3-13  
LUNs description 3-13  
SCSI  
bus connections 2-7  
bus scan order description 3-8  
Busy LED A-10  
IDs 2-22  
interface 1-3, 1-5, A-7  
LED connector 2-14  
peripherals 2-7  
ribbon cable 2-10  
time-out description 3-14  
secondary cluster server  
description 3-9  
setting SCSI IDs 2-22  
spinup delay  
description 3-9  
starting the SCSI BIOS configuration utility 3-1  
Storage Device Management System (SDMS) 1-1  
T
termination 2-18  
(erroneous) 2-18  
control description 3-9  
TolerANT 1-7  
technology benefits 1-8  
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