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SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel low profile PCI host adapter user's guide v1.0 ; SYM22902 PCI到的Ultra2 SCSI双通道低姿态PCI适配卡用户指南V1.0\n
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SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel low profile PCI host adapter user's guide v1.0
SYM22902 PCI到的Ultra2 SCSI双通道低姿态PCI适配卡用户指南V1.0\n

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Symbios SYM22902  
PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel  
Low Profile PCI Host Adapter  
User’s Guide  
March 2000  
Version 1.0  
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S14039  
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Shielded cables for SCSI connection external to the cabinet are used in the compliance testing of this Product. LSI  
Logic is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment  
or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI Logic. The  
correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the  
responsibility of the user.  
®
The LSI Logic Symbios SYM22902 is tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du  
Canada.  
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information  
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may  
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.  
LSI Logic Corporation  
North American Headquarters  
Milpitas, CA  
408.433.8000  
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This document contains proprietary information of LSI Logic Corporation. The  
information contained herein is not to be used by or disclosed to third parties  
without the express written permission of an officer of LSI Logic Corporation.  
LSI Logic products are not intended for use in life-support appliances, devices,  
or systems. Use of any LSI Logic product in such applications without written  
consent of the appropriate LSI Logic officer is prohibited.  
Document DB15-000137-00, First Edition (March 2000). This document  
describes Version 1.0 of LSI Logic Corporation’s Symbios®=SYM22902 PCI to  
Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Low Profile PCI Host Adapter and will remain the  
official reference source for all revisions/releases of this product until rescinded  
by an update.  
The PCI interface is compatible with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision  
2.1, 2.2, and Low Profile PCI addendum. The SCSI interface is compatible with  
the ANSI draft standard X3T10.11/1142.  
To receive product literature, visit us at http://www.lsilogic.com.  
LSI Logic Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products herein  
at any time without notice. LSI Logic does not assume any responsibility or  
liability arising out of the application or use of any product described herein,  
except as expressly agreed to in writing by LSI Logic; nor does the purchase or  
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Logic or third parties.  
Copyright © 2000 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.  
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT  
The LSI Logic logo design, TolerANT, SDMS, LVD Link, SCRIPTS, and Symbios  
are registered trademarks or trademarks of LSI Logic Corporation. All other brand  
and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies.  
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Preface  
This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic  
Symbios®=SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Low Profile PCI  
Host Adapter. It contains a complete functional description for the  
SYM22902 and includes complete physical and electrical specifications  
for the SYM22902.  
Audience  
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with SCSI  
protocol and related support devices and will benefit persons installing  
and using the SYM22902 Host Adapter Board.  
Organization  
This document has the following chapters and appendixes:  
Chapter 1, Using the SYM22902 Low Profile PCI Host Adapter,  
defines the interfaces and characteristics of the SYM22902 PCI to  
Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Low Profile PCI Host Adapter Board.  
Chapter 2, Installing the SYM22902 Host Adapter, provides both  
quick and detailed installation instructions.  
Chapter 3, Configuring the SYM22902 Host Adapter, describes the  
SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility to configure adapter and device  
settings.  
Appendix A, Technical Specifications, describes the physical and  
operational environments of the SYM22902 Host Adapter Board.  
Appendix B, Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations, provides  
definitions of various terminology that is referenced throughout this  
user’s guide.  
Preface  
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Related Publications  
Symbios® PCI Storage Device Management System SDMS™ 4.0 User’s  
Guide, Version 10, LSI Logic Corporation, Order Number S14007.A  
Symbios® SYM53C896 PCI to Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Multifunction  
Controller Technical Manual, Version 3.0, LSI Logic Corporation, Order  
Number S14015.A  
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Preface  
Contents  
Chapter 1  
Using the SYM22902 Low Profile PCI Host Adapter  
1.1  
1.2  
General Description  
Features  
1-1  
1-2  
1-2  
1-2  
1-3  
1-4  
1-4  
1-5  
1-6  
1.2.1  
1.2.2  
1.2.3  
1.2.4  
1.2.5  
PCI Interface  
SCSI Interface  
Board Characteristics  
SCSI Activity LED Interface  
Wide Ultra2 SCSI  
1.3  
1.4  
Benefits of LVD Link™  
TolerANT® Technology  
Chapter 2  
Installing the SYM22902 Host Adapter  
2.1  
2.2  
Quick Installation Procedure  
Detailed Installation Procedure  
2-1  
2-3  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
2.2.5  
2.2.6  
2.2.7  
Before You Start  
2-3  
Selecting a PCI Slot  
Inserting the Host Adapter  
Connecting SCSI Peripherals  
SCSI Bus Termination  
Setting SCSI IDs  
2-4  
2-4  
2-7  
2-16  
2-20  
2-22  
2-23  
Setting Interrupts  
2.3  
Completing the Installation  
Chapter 3  
Configuring the SYM22902 Host Adapter  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
Overview of the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility  
Starting the Configuration Utility  
3-1  
3-2  
3-3  
3-3  
3-4  
The Symbios SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility Menus  
3.3.1  
3.3.2  
Using the Menus  
Main Menu  
Contents  
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3.3.3  
3.3.4  
3.3.5  
3.3.6  
Adapter Properties Menu  
Device Properties Menu  
Boot Adapter List Menu  
Global Properties Menu  
3-6  
3-10  
3-15  
3-18  
3-19  
3-19  
3.4  
Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility  
3.4.1 Exit Menu  
Appendix A  
Technical Specifications  
A.1  
Physical Environment  
A-1  
A-1  
A-2  
A-3  
A-3  
A-3  
A-3  
A-4  
A-7  
A-9  
A-9  
A.1.1  
A.1.2  
A.1.3  
A.1.4  
A.1.5  
Physical Characteristics  
Electrical Characteristics  
Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics  
Electromagnetic Compliance  
Safety Characteristics  
A.2  
A.3  
Operational Environment  
A.2.1  
A.2.2  
A.2.3  
The PCI Interface  
The SCSI Interface  
The LED Interface  
Subsystem ID and Subsystem Vendor ID  
Appendix B  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
Index  
Customer Feedback  
Figures  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
Hardware Connections for the SYM22902 Host Adapter  
Inserting the Host Adapter  
2-5  
2-6  
2-7  
2-8  
SCSI Cables  
Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter  
Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI Device  
Connection  
2-9  
2-10  
2-11  
2-12  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
Connecting Additional Internal SCSI Devices  
Multiple Internal SCSI Devices Chained Together  
SCSI LED Connector  
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Contents  
2.9  
External Cable to Host Adapter  
2-13  
2-14  
2-15  
2-18  
2-19  
3-5  
2.10 External Cable to External SCSI Device  
2.11 Multiple External SCSI Devices Chained Together  
2.12 Internal SCSI Device Termination  
2.13 External SCSI Device Termination  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
A.1  
Main Menu  
Adapter Properties Menu  
Device Properties Menu (Left Half)  
Device Properties Menu (Right Half)  
Boot Adapter List Menu  
Global Properties Menu  
Exit Menu  
3-7  
3-11  
3-12  
3-16  
3-18  
3-20  
A-2  
SYM22902 Mechanical Drawing  
Tables  
1.1  
2.1  
2.2  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
A.1  
A.2  
A.3  
A.4  
A.5  
A.6  
Standard Cables  
1-5  
2-21  
2-22  
3-4  
SCSI ID Record  
Setting Interrupts  
Configuration Commands  
Main Menu Fields and Descriptions  
Adapter Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Device Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Boot Adapter List Fields and Descriptions  
Global Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Maximum Power Requirements  
PCI Connector J1 (Front)  
3-5  
3-8  
3-13  
3-17  
3-19  
A-2  
A-5  
A-6  
PCI Connector J1 (Back)  
SCSI Interface  
A-8  
A-9  
A-9  
LED Connector J3 Pin Out  
Subsystem ID and Subsystem Vendor ID  
Contents  
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Contents  
Chapter 1  
Using the SYM22902  
Low Profile PCI Host  
Adapter  
This chapter describes the SYM22902 Low Profile PCI Host Adapter  
interface to PCI computer systems and includes these topics:  
Section 1.1, “General Description,” page 1-1  
Section 1.2, “Features,” page 1-2  
Section 1.3, “Benefits of LVD Link™,” page 1-5  
Section 1.4, “TolerANT® Technology,” page 1-6  
1.1 General Description  
The LSI Logic Symbios® SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel  
Low Profile PCI Host Adapter provides two SCSI-3, Ultra2 SCSI  
interfaces to PCI computer systems that require BIOS support on the  
add-in SCSI adapter. Installing this adapter in your PCI system allows  
connection of SCSI devices over a SCSI bus.  
The SYM22902 host adapter provides two independent Ultra2 SCSI  
channels. The external channel on the SYM22902 board supports Low  
Voltage Differential (LVD) and Single-Ended (SE) SCSI, while the internal  
channel supports LVD SCSI only. The SYM22902 is a SCSI solution for  
an 1U and 2U size server. This board can support legacy fast SCSI  
devices, Ultra SCSI devices, and the newest Ultra2 SCSI devices on the  
appropriate connections.  
The Symbios Storage Device Management System (SDMS™) software  
operates the board. The design of the board does not prevent other SCSI  
software from being used with it. BIOS support for this host adapter is  
incorporated on the board in a 128K Flash device.  
This guide and the LSI Logic Symbios PCI Storage Device Management  
System SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide contain product information and  
Symbios SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Low Profile PCI Host Adapter  
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installation instructions to help you gain the full benefits of your  
SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Low Profile PCI Host  
Adapter.  
1.2 Features  
This section provides an overview of the PCI Interface, the SCSI  
Interface, and Board Characteristics for the SYM22902 host adapter  
board.  
1.2.1 PCI Interface  
The PCI interface operates as a 32-bit or 64-bit DMA bus master, where  
the connection is made through the J1 edge connector. The PCI portion  
of the SYM53C896 Dual Channel Ultra2 controller is powered from the  
host system PCI + 3.3 V power rail. The implementation is PCI 2.2  
compliant.  
The PCI interface includes these features:  
Supports 64-bit or 32-bit (33 MHz) DMA bus master  
Bursts 2 to 128 Dwords across PCI bus  
Prefetches up to 8 Dwords of SCRIPTS™ instructions  
Supports PCI Write and Invalidate, Read Line, and Read Multiple  
commands  
Provides zero wait-state bus master data bursts  
Includes PCI Universal 3.3 V/5 V bus support  
1.2.2 SCSI Interface  
The SCSI interface is made through connector J2 for Channel A and J4  
for Channel B. Connector J2 is a 68-pin VHDCI right-angle receptacle  
that protrudes through the Low Profile PCI or Standard ISA/EISA bracket.  
Connector J4 is a 68-pin high density receptacle, either right-angle  
nonlatching or vertical with/without latches, for internal SCSI connection.  
See Figure 2.1 for the location of these connectors.  
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The SCSI interface includes these features:  
Provides two independent wide Ultra2 SCSI channels  
Provides two connectors:  
68-pin VHDCI for the external Channel A (LVD/SE)  
68-pin high density for the internal Channel B (LVD)  
Supports SE and LVD signaling: 16-bit SE or LVD interfaces  
Supports LVD/SE termination for external Channel A and LVD  
termination for internal Channel B  
Supports fast, Ultra, and Ultra2 data transfer capability: Ultra2 SCSI  
LVD synchronous transfers are as fast as 80 Mbytes/s  
Supports three termination control options:  
Keep termination always on  
Use a manual shunt on each channel to disable termination  
Provide software control using GPIO3 and/or manual shunt to  
enable or disable the terminators  
Supplies SCSI termination power (TERMPWR) source with  
autoresetting circuit breaker  
Includes SCSI Plug and Play  
Provides flash EEPROM for BIOS storage for each channel  
Includes 8 Kbytes internal RAM for SCRIPTS instruction storage for  
each channel  
Provides a SCSI activity LED connector (J3) for both channels  
1.2.3 Board Characteristics  
This board provides a low cost Low Profile PCI (LPPCI) solution for  
computer manufacturers that require BIOS support for their add-in SCSI  
host adapters. The board characteristics are:  
PCI board dimensions  
Approximately 6.60 x 2.53 inches  
Universal 64-bit PCI card edge connector  
Low Profile PCI and Standard ISA/EISA bracket  
Features  
1-3  
1.2.4 SCSI Activity LED Interface  
The SYM22902 LED interface is a four-wire arrangement that allows the  
user to connect an LED harness to the board. The GPIO0_FETCH line  
for each channel is driven low to complete the circuit when a harness  
with an LED is attached. The connector on the SYM22902 is J3 for both  
channels. See Table A.5 for the signal name and pin numbers for this  
LED interface.  
1.2.5 Wide Ultra2 SCSI  
The SYM22902 fully supports Wide Ultra2 SCSI. This interface is an  
extension of the SCSI-3 family of standards that expands the bandwidth  
of the SCSI bus to allow faster synchronous data transfers, up to 80  
Mbytes/s. Wide Ultra2 SCSI provides a doubling of the data rate over the  
Ultra2 SCSI interface, while it increases cable lengths and allows a larger  
number of devices on the cable than Ultra2 SCSI interfaces.  
Special SCSI cables are specified for operation with Wide Ultra and  
Ultra2 SCSI devices. You must consider the total number of devices and  
the length of your SCSI bus when setting up your system. See Chapter 2,  
“Installing the SYM22902 Host Adapter” for a more detailed explanation  
of SCSI bus connections.  
The cable included in the SYM22902 host adapter kit is matched for  
fast/Ultra/Ultra2 SE or LVD operation. This cable also has built-in LVD  
termination since most Ultra2 hard disk drives are not made with on-  
board LVD termination. Table 1.1 provides an overview of standard SCSI  
cable specifications.  
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Table 1.1  
Standard Cables  
Maximum Bus Length, Meters1  
Maximum  
Devices  
STA Term  
SE  
LVD  
Wide Ultra SCSI  
Wide Ultra SCSI  
Wide Ultra2 SCSI  
1.5  
3
Note2  
Note2  
12  
8
4
Note3  
16  
1. This parameter may be exceeded in point-to-point and engineered  
applications.  
2. LVD was not defined in the original SCSI standards for this speed. If  
all devices on the bus support LVD, then 12-meter operation is  
possible at this speed. However, if any device on the bus is SE only,  
then the entire bus switches to SE mode, and the distances in the  
SE column apply.  
3. SE and high power differential are not defined at Ultra2 speeds.  
1.3 Benefits of LVD Link™  
The SYM53C896 supports LVD for SCSI, a signaling technology that  
increases the reliability of SCSI data transfers over longer distances than  
are supported by SE SCSI. The low current output of LVD allows the I/O  
transceivers to be integrated directly onto the chip. LVD provides the  
reliability of HVD SCSI without the added cost of external differential  
transceivers. Ultra2 SCSI with LVD allows a longer SCSI cable and more  
devices on the bus, with the same cables defined in the SCSI-3 Parallel  
Interface standard for Fast-20 (Ultra SCSI). LVD provides a long-term  
migration path to even faster SCSI transfer rates without compromising  
signal integrity, cable length, or connectivity.  
For backward compatibility to existing SE devices, the SYM53C896  
features universal LVD Link transceivers that can support LVD SCSI, SE,  
and HVD modes. The LVD Link technology also supports HVD signaling  
in legacy systems, when external transceivers are connected to the  
SYM53C896. This allows the SYM53C896 to be used in both legacy and  
Ultra2 SCSI applications.  
Benefits of LVD Link™  
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1.4 TolerANT Technology  
The SYM53C896 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. Active negation is enabled by setting bit 7 in  
the SCSI Test Three (STEST3) register. Refer to the LSI Logic Symbios  
SYM53C896 PCI to Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Multifunction Controller  
Technical Manual for specific register information.  
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, the single biggest reliability issue with  
SCSI operations. TolerANT input signal filtering is a built-in feature of the  
SYM53C896 and all LSI Logic fast SCSI, Ultra SCSI, and Ultra2 SCSI  
devices.  
The benefits of TolerANT technology include increased immunity to noise  
when the signal is going 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, so other devices on the bus are also protected from data  
corruption. When it is used with the LVD Link 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.  
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Chapter 2  
Installing the SYM22902  
Host Adapter  
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the SYM22902 host  
adapter board and includes these topics:  
Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure,” page 2-1  
Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Procedure,” page 2-3  
Section 2.3, “Completing the Installation,” page 2-23  
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  
the SYM22902 host adapter, proceed to Section 2.2, “Detailed  
Installation Procedure.”  
For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied with  
your computer and perform the following steps.  
Step 1. Ground yourself before handling the host adapter board.  
Step 2. Remove the SYM22902 from its packing and examine it for any  
damage.  
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  
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electronic components. Handle plug-in boards by the edge;  
do not touch board components or gold connector contacts.  
The use of a static ground strap is recommended.  
Step 5. Locate the PCI slots on your computer.  
A 32-bit slot may be used but full performance requires a 64-  
bit slot. Refer to the user’s manual supplied with your computer  
to confirm the location of the PCI slots. The SYM22902  
requires a PCI slot that allows bus master operation. See  
Figure 2.2.  
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. The bracket around connector J2  
should fit where the blank bracket panel was removed.  
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 J4 (see Figure 2.1).  
Be sure you match pin 1 on both connectors.  
Step 10. Chain the internal SCSI devices on this cable.  
Step 11. Connect the LED cable 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 12. Replace the cabinet cover as described in the user’s manual for  
your computer.  
Step 13. Make all external SCSI bus connections.  
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Step 14. Refer to the LSI Logic Symbios 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.  
Step 15. Verify that the SCSI bus is properly terminated and there are  
no duplicate SCSI IDs.  
2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure  
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the  
SYM22902 host adapter board, and connecting it to your SCSI  
peripherals. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use  
the preceding Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure.” If you are not  
confident that you can perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic  
suggests getting assistance.  
2.2.1 Before You Start  
Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea  
of the steps to perform.  
Selecting a PCI slot.  
Includes opening your PC cabinet.  
Inserting the host adapter.  
Connecting SCSI peripherals.  
Terminating the SCSI bus.  
Setting SCSI IDs.  
Setting Interrupts.  
Completing the Installation, which includes:  
Closing your PC cabinet.  
Making any configuration changes (covered in Chapter 3,  
“Configuring the SYM22902 Host Adapter”).  
Installing 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  
Detailed Installation Procedure  
2-3  
and their host adapter work together, and they are referred to as a SCSI  
bus.  
Each SCSI host adapter that you install can act as host for up to 15  
peripheral devices (depending on the SCSI bus speed), not including the  
adapter itself.  
2.2.2 Selecting a PCI Slot  
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 SYM22902 from its packing and verify 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;  
do not touch board components or gold connector contacts.  
The use of a static ground strap is recommended.  
Step 5. Locate the PCI slots on your computer.  
A 32-bit slot may be used but full performance requires a 64-bit  
slot. Refer to the user’s manual supplied with your computer to  
confirm the location of the PCI slots. Also, the SYM22902  
requires a PCI slot that allows bus master operation. Figure 2.2  
is a representative drawing of a computer motherboard.  
2.2.3 Inserting the Host Adapter  
Perform the following steps to install the SYM22902 in your PC  
motherboard.  
Step 1. Remove the blank bracket panel on the back of the computer  
aligned with the PCI slot you intend to use.  
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Save the bracket screw.  
Step 2. 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. The bracket around connector J2  
should fit where the blank bracket panel was removed. See  
Figures 2.1 and 2.2.  
Figure 2.1 Hardware Connections for the SYM22902 Host Adapter  
Channel B  
68-pin Internal  
High Density  
SCSI Interface  
J4  
Channels A & B  
Busy LED  
Connector  
J3  
Channel A  
68-pin VHDCI  
External  
SCSI Interface  
SYM22902 to PCI Bus  
Connection on Mainboard  
J1  
J2  
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 is correct. The board is keyed to  
go in only one way.  
Step 3. Secure the bracket with the bracket screw (see Figure 2.2)  
before making the internal and external SCSI bus connections.  
Detailed Installation Procedure  
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Figure 2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter  
32-bit slot  
64-bit slots  
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2.2.4 Connecting SCSI Peripherals  
All internal SCSI bus connections to the SYM22902 host adapter can be  
made with an unshielded, 68-conductor ribbon cable (see Figure 2.3).  
One side of this cable is marked with a color to indicate the pin-1 side.  
The connectors on this cable are keyed to ensure proper pin-1  
connection. Use Ultra/Ultra2 rated cables for these bus speeds. (See  
Table 1.1.)  
All external SCSI bus connections to the SYM22902 host adapter are  
made with shielded, 68-conductor cables (see Figure 2.3). The  
connectors on this cable are always keyed to ensure proper pin-1  
connection. Some internal cables come with a LVD/SE emulator on one  
end. This end should be furthest from the host adapter.  
Figure 2.3 SCSI Cables  
SCSI Cable for Internal Connections  
68-pin  
High Density  
SCSI Cable for External Connections  
68-pin  
VHDCI  
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2.2.4.1 Making Internal SCSI Bus Connections  
This section provides step-by-step instructions for making internal SCSI  
bus connections. If you only have external connections, skip to Section  
2.2.4.2, “Making External SCSI Bus Connections.”  
Step 1. Plug a 68-pin connector on the end of the internal SCSI ribbon  
cable into connector J4. See the example in Figure 2.4.  
Figure 2.4 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter  
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Step 2. Plug the 68-pin connector on the other end of the internal SCSI  
ribbon cable into the SCSI connector on the internal SCSI  
device.  
Pin 1 must match on all connections. The lead in cable adjacent  
to pin 1 is colored. An example of this connection appears in  
Figure 2.5.  
Figure 2.5 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI Device  
Connection  
If you have more than one internal SCSI device, you must have  
a cable with at least as many connectors as devices.  
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Step 3. Plug in any additional internal SCSI devices, as required. See  
the example in Figure 2.6.  
An example of multiple internal SCSI devices chained together  
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  
Most PC cabinets are designed with a front panel LED to  
indicate bus activity. It may already be connected to an existing  
IDE controller. If you want, you can connect the LED to the  
SCSI LED connector.  
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Step 4. Connect the LED cable to J3 on your SCSI host adapter, as  
shown in Figure 2.8.  
The Busy LED connector J3 is not keyed. The J3 connector is  
a 4-pin one row right-angle header for both Channel A and  
Channel B. Some LED cables have only two wires. In this case,  
place the connector on one end of J3. If the LED does not light  
during SCSI bus activity, you may have to rotate the LED cable  
180° on J3 or move it to the other end of the jack.  
After the correct connection is established, the front panel LED  
will indicate activity on the SCSI bus. There is also an LED on  
the SYM22902 host adapter board that indicates activity on the  
SCSI bus.  
See Table A.5 for connector pin out information.  
Figure 2.8 SCSI LED Connector  
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2.2.4.2 Making External SCSI Bus Connections  
This section provides step-by-step instructions for making external SCSI  
bus connections.  
Step 1. Plug the 68-pin VHDCI connector on one end of a shielded  
external high density cable (see Figure 2.3) into the host  
adapter connector J2.  
This connector is exposed on the back panel of your computer.  
Figure 2.9 shows where 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.  
Figure 2.10 External Cable to External SCSI Device  
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Step 3. Chain any additional SCSI devices together with shielded  
external SCSI cables.  
See the example in Figure 2.11.  
Figure 2.11 Multiple External SCSI Devices Chained Together  
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2.2.5 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.  
Termination control has three build options to allow three modes of  
termination. The three options are:  
Termination is always on.  
Termination can be disabled by placing a manual shunt over both  
posts on each channel. When the shunt is off, the terminator is  
active. When the shunt is on both posts, the terminator for that  
channel is disabled.  
Termination can be enabled or disabled for a specific channel using  
software control with GPIO3 and/or the manual shunt method.  
LVD peripheral devices are normally terminated with external  
terminators, but are sometimes 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 for information on how to identify the  
terminator setting of each device and how to change it.  
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The SYM22902 automatically controls SCSI bus termination for two  
different bus configurations, depending on the use of the SCSI channel  
(see Figure 2.1). The two bus configurations are:  
Termination on  
Termination off  
You can disable termination in two ways:  
Use BIOS software control, where the BIOS termination option is  
changed from Auto to Off.  
Manually place Channel A shunt DIS_A and Channel B shunt DIS_B  
on both posts of their respective jumpers.  
2.2.5.1 Internal SCSI Terminations  
If you are making internal SCSI device connections on your host adapter,  
you must terminate the last internal device on the SCSI bus. You must  
disable the termination 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.  
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Figure 2.12 Internal SCSI Device Termination  
2.2.5.2 External SCSI Terminations  
If you are making external SCSI device connections on your host  
adapter, you must terminate the last external device on the SCSI bus.  
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Termination on all other devices must be disabled. Termination on your  
host adapter is automatically enabled in this case.  
Figure 2.13 shows an example of how termination is determined for this  
SCSI bus configuration on your host adapter Channel B.  
Figure 2.13 External SCSI Device Termination  
Last Device  
on Chain -  
Termination  
Enabled  
Does Not  
End Chain -  
Termination  
Disabled  
Host Adapter  
Automatically  
Terminated  
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2.2.6 Setting SCSI IDs  
You must set each SCSI device and the host adapter to a separate SCSI  
ID. The IDs are 0 through 7 for an 8-bit bus and 0 through 15 for a 16-  
bit bus. 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 hard  
disk drive on the SCSI bus, that drive should have SCSI ID 0, or the  
lowest SCSI ID on the bus. Chapter 3, “Configuring the SYM22902 Host  
Adapter” explains how to set your host adapter ID using the Symbios  
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. No duplication of SCSI IDs is  
allowed on a SCSI bus.  
Note:  
As SCAM (SCSI Configured AutoMatically) support is off by  
default for the SYM53C896 Version 4.11.00 and above, you  
may choose to turn this on to assist in assigning SCSI IDs.  
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 and record the  
IDs for future reference. Correct any duplications at this time.  
Table 2.1 on page 2-21 is provided as a place to keep this  
record.  
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Table 2.1  
SCSI ID  
SCSI ID Record  
SCSI Device Channel A SCSI Device Channel B  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
SYM22902 (default)  
SYM22902 (default)  
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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2.2.7 Setting Interrupts  
Normally, you do not change the default interrupt routing for the  
SYM22902, since performance is usually increased by having two  
separate interrupts. However, if your system does not support two  
separate interrupts, the INTA/INTB jumper (see Figure A.1) is provided to  
change the interrupt routing. Table 2.2 explains the jumper settings.  
Table 2.2  
Setting Interrupts  
Jumper Setting  
Condition  
Jumper Out (default)  
SCSI Channel B is routed to  
INTB1 on the PCI bus  
Jumper In  
SCSI Channel B is rerouted at  
power up to INTA1 on the PCI  
bus  
1. Active low signal.  
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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, and switch on power to all devices and  
your computer.  
Step 3. Wait for your computer to boot up.  
Step 4. To change the configuration of your host adapter, refer to  
Chapter 3, “Configuring the SYM22902 Host Adapter”.  
Step 5. Refer to the LSI Logic Symbios 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.  
Completing the Installation  
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Configuring the SYM22902  
Host Adapter  
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This chapter describes configuring the SYM22902 host adapter and  
includes these topics:  
Section 3.1, “Overview of the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility,”  
page 3-1  
Section 3.2, “Starting the Configuration Utility,” page 3-2  
Section 3.3, “The Symbios SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility Menus,”  
page 3-3  
Section 3.4, “Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility,” page 3-19  
3.1 Overview of the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility  
The SYM22902 host adapter is loaded with Symbios SCSI BIOS and  
Configuration Utility Version 4.16. This chapter describes the process  
you need to follow to change the configuration settings on your board.  
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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.  
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.  
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There are four sets of configurations you can change. You make changes  
on subordinate menus called from the Main Menu, which is opened when  
you start the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility. The subordinate menus are  
listed below.  
Adapter Properties  
Device Properties  
Boot Adapter List  
Global Properties  
All these properties are controlled by menus you access through the  
configuration utility through the Main Menu. The Main Menu also gives  
an overview of some properties of installed Symbios host adapter  
boards.  
3.2 Starting the Configuration Utility  
You can see the version number of your Symbios 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:  
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Press Ctrl-C to start Symbios Configuration Utility...  
This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you  
time to start the utility. If you decide to press “Ctrl-C,” the message  
changes to:  
Please wait, invoking Symbios Configuration Utility...  
After a brief pause, your computer monitor displays the Main Menu of the  
Symbios SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility.  
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.  
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Found SCSI Controller not in following Boot Order List,  
to Add: Press Ctrl-C to start Symbios Configuration  
Utility...” appears when less than four adapters are in the boot  
order and more adapters exist than are shown.  
NonVolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is available on the  
SYM22902 host adapter. 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 SCSI BIOS 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.  
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This section describes the menu system of the Symbios SCSI BIOS  
Configuration Menu System.  
3.3.1 Using the Menus  
You make your configuration changes in the main area (central portion)  
of the menu. As in the example menus shown in the figures, it is lighter  
in color than the header or footer areas on the top and bottom of the  
menu. 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,  
while settings with white text cannot. This is true regardless of whether  
the Color or Mono setting is chosen in the Global Properties Menu  
(Figure 3.6), which is described in Section 3.3.6, “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 3.4.  
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 Menu.  
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3.3.2 Main Menu  
When you start the Symbios SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility, the Main  
Menu appears. Figure 3.1 provides an example of this menu, which  
displays a list of installed Symbios PCI to SCSI host adapters. This list  
displays up to four boards with information about each one and a series  
of other menu options.  
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  
Adapter Properties Menu described in detail on page 3-7. 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 Main Menu  
Symbios PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.XX  
<Boot Adapter List>  
<Global Properties>  
53C8XX Host Bus Adapters  
Adapter  
PCI Dev/ Port  
Bus Func Number  
IRQ  
NVM Boot  
Symbios  
Order Control  
<53C895A  
<53C896  
<53C896  
0
0
0
98> FC00  
88> F800  
58> E400  
9
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
2
3
1
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
10  
11  
F1 = Help  
↑↓= Select Item -/+ = [Change Item]  
Esc = Abort/Exit Home/End = Scroll  
F2 = Menu  
Enter== Execute <Item>  
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Table 3.2 lists the Main Menu fields and their descriptions.  
Table 3.2  
Fields  
Main Menu Fields and Descriptions  
Descriptions  
Adapter  
PCI Bus  
Indicates the specific SYM53C8XX Host Adapter.  
Indicates the PCI Bus number (range 0x00–0xFF,  
0–255 decimal) assigned by the system BIOS to an  
adapter.  
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)  
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Table 3.2  
Fields  
Main Menu Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)  
Descriptions  
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  
Symbios  
Indicates the relative boot order (0 to 3) of an adapter.  
The Symbios 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.  
Indicates whether an adapter is eligible for LSI Logic  
Symbios software control or is reserved for control by  
non-Symbios software.  
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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 Adapter Properties Menu appears. Figure 3.2 provides an example  
of this menu.  
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Figure 3.2 Adapter Properties Menu  
SYMBIOS PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.XX  
Adapter Properties SYM53C896  
<Device Properties>  
0
A0  
SCSI Parity  
Host SCSI ID  
[Yes]  
[7]  
SCSI Bus Scan Order [Low to High (0.Max)]  
Removable Media  
Support  
[None]  
CHS Mapping  
[SCSI Plug and Play Mapping]  
Spinup Delay (Secs) [2]  
Secondary Cluster  
Server  
[No]  
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Termination Control [Auto]  
<Restore Defaults>  
F1 = Help  
Esc = Abort/Exit  
↑↓== Select Item  
-/+ = [Change Item]  
Home/End = Scroll  
Enter== Execute <Item>  
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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  
Field  
Adapter Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Descriptions  
Device Properties  
SCSI Parity  
Executable  
Select this option and press Enter to view and modify  
device properties.  
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  
non-parity 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 affects drive letter  
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[Low to High (0 to  
Max) / High to Low assignment(s) if more than one device is attached to  
(Max to 0)]  
an adapter.  
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.  
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 letter assignment.  
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Table 3.3  
Field  
Adapter Properties Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Descriptions  
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.  
Note: Neither of these options has any effect after a  
disk has been partitioned using the FDISK command.  
To change the CHS Mapping on a partitioned disk,  
use FDISK to delete all partitions. Then reboot the  
system to clear memory or the old partitioning data  
will be reused, thus nullifying the previous operation.  
Caution: Use care to ensure that the correct disk is  
the target of an FDISK command.  
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 Symbios 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 termination is on. Auto  
is the default state unless termination is done  
manually, in which case, the configuration is Off. Off  
means that termination for that channel is off.  
Executable  
Press Enter to obtain default settings.  
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3.3.4 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 presented  
in two figures, 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)  
Symbios PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.XX  
Device Properties 53C896 0  
A0  
SCSI  
ID  
Device Identifier  
MB/sec MT/sec Data  
Width  
Scan  
ID  
Scan  
LUNs>0  
Disconnect  
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↑↓== Select Item  
-/+ = [Change Item]  
Esc = Abort/Exit  
Home/End = Scroll  
Enter== Execute <Item>  
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Figure 3.4 Device Properties Menu (Right Half)  
Symbios PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.XX  
Device Properties SYM53C896 0  
A0  
SCSI Device Identifier  
ID  
SCSI  
Timeout Tags  
Queue Boot  
Format  
Verify  
Restore  
Defaults  
Choice  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
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[On]  
[On]  
[On]  
[On]  
[On]  
[On]  
[On]  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
[Format] [Verify] <Defaults>  
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↑↓== Select Item  
-/+ = [Change Item]  
Esc = Abort/Exit  
Home/End = Scroll  
Enter== Execute <Item>  
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Table 3.4 lists the fields on this menu and their descriptions.  
Table 3.4  
Field  
Device Properties Fields and Descriptions  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Description  
SCSI ID  
Information  
Information  
Indicates the device’s SCSI Identifier.  
Device Identifier  
Indicates the ASCII device identifier string, as extracted  
from the device’s inquiry data.  
MB/sec  
MT/sec  
Configuration  
Indicates the maximum synchronous data transfer rate in  
megabytes per second.  
Configuration  
0 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 40 megatransfers per second.  
Indicates the maximum synchronous data transfer rate in  
Mega Xfers 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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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.  
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Field  
Device Properties Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Description  
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. By  
doing so, you will limit the scan to LUN 0.  
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 Timeout  
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[0–9999]  
Indicates the maximum allowable time for completion of  
a SCSI operation in seconds. Since time-outs provide a  
safeguard that allow 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.  
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Note: This field is executable and must be selected by  
pressing Enter. You also input the new value with the  
number keys from the keyboard, not the number pad.  
Queue Tags  
Boot Choice  
Configuration  
[On / Off]  
Indicates whether to allow a device to use queue tags.  
Currently the BIOS does not use queue tags. This item  
specifies queue tag control to higher level device drivers.  
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.  
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Table 3.4  
Field  
Device Properties Fields and Descriptions (Cont.)  
Field Type  
[Value]  
Description  
Format  
Executable  
Allows low-level formatting on a disk drive, if enabled.  
Low-level formatting completely and irreversibly erases  
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.  
3.3.5 Boot Adapter List Menu  
The Boot Adapter List Menu specifies the order in which adapters boot  
when there are multiple Symbios adapters in a system. Up to four of the  
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.  
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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 SCSI BIOS Configuration  
Utility.  
Figure 3.5 provides an example of the Boot Adapter List Menu.  
Figure 3.5 Boot Adapter List Menu  
Symbios PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.XX  
Boot Adapter List  
Insert = Add an adapter  
Delete = Remove an adapter  
Adapter  
PCI  
Bus  
Dev/  
Func  
Boot  
Order  
Current  
Status  
Next  
Boot  
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[1]  
[0]  
Off  
On  
[On]  
[Off]  
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F1 = Help  
↑↓== 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 SYM53C8XX 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 Symbios 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 Symbios  
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 Symbios SCSI BIOS ignores disabled  
adapters and their attached devices although they are  
still visible to the configuration utility.  
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3.3.6 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  
Symbios PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.XX  
Global Properties  
Pause If Boot Alert Displayed [Yes]  
Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose]  
Negotiate with devices  
Video Mode  
[Supported]  
[Color]  
<Restore Defaults>  
↑↓== Select Item  
Home/End = Scroll  
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Enter=Execute <Item>  
Esc = Abort/Exit  
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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  
[All, None,  
Supported]  
Sets the default value for synchronous and wide  
negotiations with specified devices.  
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Configuration  
[Color /  
Monochrome]  
Specifies the default video mode for the SCSI BIOS  
Configuration Utility. The monochrome setting enhances  
readability on a monochrome monitor.  
<Restore Defaults> Executable  
Press Enter to obtain default settings.  
3.4 Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility  
Since most changes only take effect after the system reboots, you must  
properly exit the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility. The proper exit  
technique is described below. It also describes exiting the subordinate  
menus.  
3.4.1 Exit Menu  
The Exit Menu for the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 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.  
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Figure 3.7 Exit Menu  
Symbios PCI SCSI Configuration Utility Version PCI 4.XX  
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  
If you are exiting Adapter Properties, Device Properties, Boot Adapter  
List, or Global Properties, the Exit Menu gives you the following options:  
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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.  
If you are exiting the Main Menu, the Exit Menu gives you the following  
options:  
Cancel exit  
This option returns you to the Main Menu.  
Exit the  
Configuration  
Utility  
This option closes the configuration utility 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  
This appendix discusses the physical environment associated with the  
SYM22902 host adapter. It includes a mechanical drawing of this board,  
which is shown in Figure A.1. It also includes these topics:  
Section A.1, “Physical Environment,” page A-1  
Section A.2, “Operational Environment,” page A-3  
Section A.3, “Subsystem ID and Subsystem Vendor ID,” page A-9  
A.1 Physical Environment  
This section discusses the physical, electrical, thermal, and safety  
characteristics of the SYM22902 host adapter board. Additionally, this  
board is compliant with electromagnetic standards set by the FCC.  
A.1.1 Physical Characteristics  
The dimensions of the SYM22902 host adapter board are approximately  
6.60 x 2.53 inches. PCI connection is made through edge connector J1.  
The component height on the top and bottom of the SYM22902 follows  
the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 standard.  
Internal 16-bit SCSI connection is made through the 68-pin high density  
connector J4 for Channel B. External SCSI connection is made through  
the 68-pin VHDCI connector J2 for Channel A.  
The J2 connector extends through the Low Profile PCI (LPPCI) or  
ISA/EISA bracket, which is attached to the face of the connector outside  
of the cabinet where the SYM22902 is installed. The J3 connector is  
used to connect the Busy LED. It is a 4-pin one row right-angle header  
for both Channel A and Channel B.  
Symbios SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Low Profile PCI Host Adapter  
A-1  
Figure A.1 SYM22902 Mechanical Drawing  
A.1.2 Electrical Characteristics  
The SYM22902 maximum power requirements that include SCSI  
TERMPWR (termination power) under normal operation are:  
Table A.1  
Maximum Power Requirements  
+5 V DC  
±5%  
±5%  
±5%  
1.3 A  
0.40 A  
0.80 A  
Over the operating range 0–55 °C  
(with SCSI TERMPWR, supplied to  
external connection)  
+5 V DC  
+3 V DC  
Over the operating range 0–55 °C  
(without SCSI TermPWR, supplied to  
external connection)  
Over the operating range 0–55 °C  
The PCI PRSNT1 and PRSNT2 pins are set to indicate a 7.5 W maximum  
configuration.  
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  
8 A is sustained no longer than 0.5 seconds before the self-resetting  
TERMPWR short circuit protection device opens.  
A-2  
Technical Specifications  
A.1.3 Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics  
The board is designed to operate in an environment, which is 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 board is designed for a storage and transit environment, which is  
defined by the following parameters:  
Temperature range: 45 °C to + 105 °C (dry bulb)  
Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing  
A.1.4 Electromagnetic Compliance  
This board is tested to and meets class B regulatory requirements for  
United States, Canadian, European, Japanese, and Australian markets  
and carries the appropriate markings (FCC, CE, VCCI, C-Tick) indicating  
such compliance.  
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.  
A.2 Operational Environment  
The SYM22902 is designed for use in PCI computer systems with either  
a standard ISA/EISA or LPPCI bracket type. The SDMS software  
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 for each channel.  
Operational Environment  
A-3  
A.2.1 The PCI Interface  
The PCI interface operates as a 32-bit or 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. The signal assignments appear in Table A.2,  
Table A.3, and Table A.4.  
Note:  
The SYM22902 board uses 3.3 V pins to run the  
SYM53C896 chip and some other parts. The 3.3 V is  
required for the board to work through the host system.  
A-4  
Technical Specifications  
Table A.2  
PCI Connector J1 (Front)1  
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin  
Signal Name  
12 V  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
C_BE22  
33 RESERVED2  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
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  
GND  
IRDY2  
34 GND  
GND  
35 C_BE62  
36 C_BE42  
37 GND  
TDO  
+3.3 V  
DEVSEL2  
GND2  
LOCK2  
PERR2  
+3.3 V  
+5 V  
+5 V  
INTB2  
INTD2  
38 AD63  
39 AD61  
40 3 V/5 V  
41 AD59  
42 AD57  
43 GND  
GND(PRSNT12)  
RESERVED  
GND(PRSNT22)  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
RESERVED  
GND  
10 SERR2  
11 +3.3 V  
12 C_BE12  
13 AD14  
14 GND  
44 AD55  
45 AD53  
46 GND  
15 AD12  
16 AD10  
17 GND  
47 AD51  
48 AD49  
49 3 V/5 V  
50 AD47  
51 AD45  
52 GND  
CLK  
GND  
REQ2  
18 KEYWAY  
19 KEYWAY  
20 AD08  
21 AD07  
22 +3.3 V  
23 AD05  
24 AD03  
25 GND  
3 V/5 V  
AD31  
AD29  
53 AD43  
54 AD41  
55 GND  
GND  
AD27  
AD25  
56 AD39  
57 AD37  
58 3 V/5 V  
59 AD35  
60 AD33  
61 GND  
+3.3 V  
C_BE32  
AD23  
26 AD01  
27 3 V/5 V  
28 ACK642  
29 +5 V  
GND  
AD21  
AD19  
30 +5 V  
62 RESERVED  
XX RESERVED  
XX GND  
+3.3 V  
AD17  
31 KEYWAY  
32 KEYWAY  
1.  
2.  
Shaded lines are not connected.  
Active low signal.  
Operational Environment  
A-5  
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Table A.3  
PCI Connector J1 (Back)1  
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin  
Signal Name  
TRST2  
+12 V  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+3.3 V  
FRAME2  
GND  
33 GND  
34 C_BE72  
35 C_BE52  
36 3 V/5 V  
37 PAR64  
38 AD62  
39 GND  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
TMS  
TDI  
TRDY2  
+5 V  
INTA2  
INTC2  
GND  
STOP2  
+3.3 V  
SDONE  
SBO2  
+5 V  
40 AD60  
41 AD58  
42 GND  
RESERVED  
3 V/5 V  
RESERVED  
KEYWAY  
KEYWAY  
RESERVED  
RST2  
10 GND  
11 PAR  
43 AD56  
44 AD54  
45 3 V/5 V  
46 AD52  
47 AD50  
48 GND  
12 AD15  
13 +3.3 V  
14 AD13  
15 AD11  
16 GND  
3 V/5 V  
GNT2  
17 AD09  
18 KEYWAY  
19 KEYWAY  
20 C_BE02  
21 +3.3 V  
22 AD06  
23 AD04  
24 GND  
49 AD48  
50 AD46  
51 GND  
GND  
RESERVED  
AD30  
52 AD44  
53 AD42  
54 3 V/5 V  
55 AD40  
56 AD38  
57 GND  
+3.3 V  
AD28  
AD26  
GND  
AD24  
25 AD02  
26 AD00  
27 3 V/5 V  
28 REQ642  
29 +5 V  
IDSEL  
+3.3 V  
AD22  
58 AD36  
59 AD34  
60 GND  
AD20  
61 AD32  
62 RESERVED  
XX GND  
XX RESERVED  
GND  
30 +5 V  
AD18  
31 KEYWAY  
32 KEYWAY  
AD16  
1.  
2.  
Shaded lines are not connected.  
Active low signal.  
A-6  
Technical Specifications  
A.2.2 The SCSI Interface  
The SCSI interface operates as two 16-bit, synchronous or asynchronous  
buses, and supports Ultra2 SCSI protocols and 16-bit arbitration. The  
interface is made through connector J2 for Channel A, which is LVD/SE.  
The interface is made through connector J4 for Channel B, which is LVD  
only.  
The J2 connector is a 68-pin VHDCI right-angle receptacle that protrudes  
through the Low Profile ISA/EISA bracket. The J4 connector is a 68-pin  
high-density vertical receptacle for internal SCSI connections.  
LVD/SE SCSI termination is provided for the external connection, and  
LVD SCSI only termination is provided for the internal connection. SCSI  
termination power is also supplied by the board. Table A.4 shows the  
signal assignments for J2 and J4.  
Operational Environment  
A-7  
Table A.4  
SCSI Interface  
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin  
Signal Name  
SD12+  
SD13+  
SD14+  
SD15+  
SDP1+  
SD0+  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SACK+  
SRST+  
SMSG+  
SSEL+  
SC_D+  
SREQ+  
SI_O+  
SD8+  
24 SD7−  
25 SDP−  
26 GND  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
27 GND  
28 TERMPWR  
29 TERMPWR  
30 N/C  
SD1+  
SD2+  
31 GND  
SD3+  
SD9+  
32 SATN−  
33 GND  
SD4+  
10 SD10+  
11 SD11+  
12 SD12−  
13 SD13−  
14 SD14−  
15 SD15−  
16 SDP1−  
17 SD0−  
18 SD1−  
19 SD2−  
20 SD3−  
21 SD4−  
22 SD5−  
23 SD6−  
SD5+  
34 SBSY−  
35 SACK−  
36 SRST−  
37 SMSG−  
38 SSEL−  
39 SC_D−  
40 SREQ−  
41 SI_O−  
42 SD8−  
43 SD9−  
44 SD10−  
45 SD11−  
46  
SD6+  
SD7+  
SDP+  
GND  
DIFFSENS  
TERMPWR  
TERMPWR  
N/C  
GND  
SATN+  
GND  
SBSY+  
A-8  
Technical Specifications  
A.2.3 The LED Interface  
The SYM22902 LED interface is a four-wire arrangement that allows you  
to connect an LED harness to the board. The GPIO0_FETCH line for  
each channel has a maximum output low voltage of 0.4 V and minimum  
output low current of 16 mA. It is driven low to complete the circuit when  
a harness with an LED is attached. The connector on the SYM22902 is  
J3 for both channels. Table A.5 lists the signal and pin numbers for the  
LED interface.  
Table A.5  
Signal Name  
A_LED+  
LED Connector J3 Pin Out  
Pin  
1
2
3
4
A_LED−  
B_LED−  
B_LED+  
A.3 Subsystem ID and Subsystem Vendor ID  
The Subsystem ID and System Vendor ID for the SYM22902 are  
provided in Table A.6. The ID numbers are contained in the SYM22902  
EEPROM. During system initialization, the IDs are loaded into the  
Subsystem Vendor ID and Subsystem ID registers in the on-board  
controller chip, the SYM53C896. For more information on the operation  
of these registers, refer to the LSI Logic Symbios SYM53C896 PCI to  
Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Multifunction Controller Technical Manual.  
Table A.6  
Subsystem ID and Subsystem Vendor ID  
Subsystem  
ID  
Subsystem Vendor ID  
Subsystem ID  
1000  
1030  
Subsystem ID and Subsystem Vendor ID  
A-9  
A-10  
Technical Specifications  
Appendix B  
Glossary of Terms and  
Abbreviations  
Active  
Termination  
The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus, which is  
composed of active voltage regulation and a set of termination resistors.  
Ultra and Ultra2 SCSI require active termination.  
Address  
A specific location memory, designated either numerically or by a  
symbolic name.  
Asynchronous  
Data Transfer  
A method of transmission which does not require a common clock, but  
separates fields of data by stop and start bits. It is slower than  
synchronous data transfer.  
BIOS  
Basic Input/Output System. Software that provides basic read/write  
capability. Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). The system BIOS on  
the mainboard of a computer is used to boot and control the system. The  
SCSI BIOS on your host adapter acts as an extension of the system  
BIOS.  
Bit  
A binary digit. The smallest unit of information a computer uses. The  
value of a bit (0 or 1) represents a two-way choice, such as on or off,  
true or false, and so on.  
Bus  
A collection of unbroken signal lines across which information is  
transmitted from one part of a computer system to another. Connections  
to the bus are made using taps on the lines.  
Bus Mastering  
A high-performance way to transfer data. The host adapter controls the  
transfer of data directly to and from system memory without bothering the  
computer’s microprocessor. This is the fastest way for multitasking  
operating systems to transfer data.  
Byte  
A unit of information consisting of eight bits.  
Chain  
A topology in which every processor is connected to two others, except  
for two end processors that are connected to only one other.  
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B-1  
CISPR  
An international committee on radio interference (Committee,  
International and Special, for Protection in Radio).  
Configuration  
Refers to the way a computer is set up; the combined hardware  
components (computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that  
make up a computer system; or the software settings that allow the  
hardware components to communicate with each other.  
CPU  
DMA  
Central Processing Unit. The “brain” of the computer that performs the  
actual computations. The term Microprocessor Unit (MPU) is also used.  
Direct Memory Access. A method of moving data from a storage device  
directly to RAM, without using the CPU’s resources.  
DMA Bus  
Master  
A feature that allows a peripheral to control the flow of data to and from  
system memory by blocks, as opposed to PIO (Programmed I/O) where  
the processor is in control and the flow is by byte.  
Device Driver  
Differential  
A program that allows a microprocessor (through the operating system)  
to direct the operation of a peripheral device.  
A hardware configuration for connecting SCSI devices. It uses a pair of  
lines for each signal transfer (as opposed to Single-Ended SCSI which  
references each SCSI signal to a common ground).  
Dword  
A double word is a group of 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 SCSI  
A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to  
10 Mbytes/s over an 8-bit SCSI bus and up to 20 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit  
SCSI bus.  
FCC  
Federal Communications Commission.  
B-2  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
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.  
IRQ  
Interrupt Request Channel. A path through which a device can get the  
immediate attention of the computer’s CPU. The PCI bus assigns an IRQ  
path for each SCSI host adapter.  
ISA  
Industry Standard Architecture. A type of computer bus used in most  
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  
LPPCI  
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.  
Low Profile Peripheral Component Interconnect. A 1U and 2U  
mechanical implementation of the PCI 2.2 specification covered in the  
Low Profile PCI mechanical addendum. The electrical specifications  
remain the same as the PCI 2.2 requirements.  
LUN  
Logical Unit Number. An identifier, zero to seven, for a logical unit.  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
B-3  
LVD  
Low Voltage Differential. LVD is a robust design methodology that  
improves power consumption, data integrity, cable lengths and support  
for multiple devices, while providing a migration path for increased I/O  
performance.  
LVD Link  
Low Voltage Differential Link allows greater Ultra2 SCSI device  
connectability and longer SCSI cables. LVD Link lowers the amplitude of  
noise reflections and allows higher transmission frequencies.  
Mbyte  
Megabyte. A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 kilobytes.  
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  
Motherboard  
Multitasking  
Multithreading  
NVRAM  
The part of a computer’s memory which is directly accessible by the CPU  
(usually synonymous with RAM).  
See Mainboard. In some countries, the term Motherboard is not  
appropriate.  
The executing of more than one command at the same time. This allows  
programs to operate in parallel.  
The simultaneous accessing of data by more than one SCSI device. This  
increases the data throughput.  
NonVolatile Random Access Memory. Actually an EEPROM  
(Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory chip) used to  
store configuration information. See EEPROM.  
Operating  
System  
A program that organizes the internal activities of the computer and its  
peripheral devices. An operating system performs basic tasks such as  
moving data to and from devices, and managing information in memory.  
It also provides the user interface.  
Parity Checking  
A way to verify the accuracy of data transmitted over the SCSI bus. One  
bit in the transfer is used to make the sum of all the 1 bits either odd or  
even (for odd or even parity). If the sum is not correct, an error message  
appears.  
PCI  
Peripheral Component Interconnect. A local bus specification that allows  
connection of peripherals directly to computer memory. It bypasses the  
slower ISA and EISA buses.  
B-4  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
Peripheral  
Devices  
A piece of hardware (such as a video monitor, disk drive, printer, or  
CD-ROM) used with a computer and under the computer’s control. SCSI  
peripherals are controlled through a SCSI host adapter.  
Pin-1  
Orientation  
The alignment of pin 1 on a SCSI cable connector and the pin-1 position  
on the SCSI connector into which it is inserted. External SCSI cables are  
always keyed to ensure proper alignment, but internal SCSI ribbon  
cables are sometimes 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 allows for increased  
throughput on the SCSI bus.  
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 current SCSI specification which adds features to the original  
SCSI-1 standard.  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
B-5  
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 ID 7 giving it priority to  
control the bus.  
SDMS  
STA  
Storage Device Management System. A LSI Logic software product that  
manages SCSI system I/O.  
SCSI Trade Association. A group of companies that cooperate to  
promote SCSI parallel interface technology as a viable mainstream I/O  
interconnect for commercial computing.  
Single-Ended  
SCSI  
A hardware specification for connecting SCSI devices. It references each  
SCSI signal to a common ground. This is the most common method (as  
opposed to differential SCSI which uses a separate ground for each  
signal).  
Synchronous  
Data Transfer  
One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus. Transfers are  
clocked with fixed frequency pulses. This is faster than asynchronous  
data transfer. Synchronous data transfers are negotiated between the  
SCSI host adapter and each SCSI device.  
System BIOS  
Termination  
Controls the low-level POST (Power On Self Test), and basic operation  
of the CPU and computer system.  
The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus,  
composed of a set of resistors and active devices. It improves the  
integrity of bus signals.  
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. STA (SCSI Trade Association) supports using the term “Ultra  
SCSI” over the term “Fast-20”.  
B-6  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
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. STA (SCSI Trade Association) supports using the term  
“Ultra2 SCSI” over the older term “Fast-40”.  
VCCI  
Voluntary Control Council for Interference.  
VHDCI  
Very High Density Cable Interconnect. A trapezoidal shielded connector  
that has a 0.8 mm pitch.  
Wide SCSI  
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 STA (SCSI Trade Association) term for SCSI bus width 16-bits, SCSI  
bus speed maximum data rate 40 Mbytes/s.  
Wide Ultra2  
SCSI  
The STA (SCSI Trade Association) 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.  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
B-7  
B-8  
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations  
Index  
detailed installation procedure 2-3 to 2-5  
device identifier  
A
description 3-13  
device properties menu 3-10 to 3-15  
device/function  
description 3-5  
disconnect  
active negation  
see TolerANT technology 1-6  
adapter  
description 3-5  
adapter properties  
CHS mapping 3-9  
host SCSI ID 3-8  
description 3-14  
DMA bus master  
32-bit or 64-bit 1-2  
removable media support 3-8  
restoring default values 3-9  
SCSI bus scan order 3-8  
SCSI parity 3-8  
E
secondary cluster server 3-9  
termination control 3-9  
alternate CHS mapping  
description 3-9  
exit menu 3-20  
external SCSI bus connections  
making 2-13  
F
B
features  
board characteristics 1-3  
board software 1-1  
boot  
board characteristics 1-3  
PCI interface 1-2  
SCSI interface 1-2  
flash BIOS 1-1  
format  
relative order 3-6  
selecting boot device 3-14  
boot adapter list menu 3-16  
boot information display mode  
description 3-19  
description 3-15  
G
bus configurations 2-17  
global properties menu 3-18  
C
H
check list  
for installation procedure 2-23  
CHS mapping  
host SCSI ID  
description 3-8  
description 3-9  
completing the installation 2-23  
configuration utility 3-1  
connecting the SCSI peripherals 2-7  
current status  
I
installation procedure  
check list 2-23  
internal SCSI bus connections  
making 2-8  
description 3-17  
D
IRQ  
interrupt request line 3-6  
data width 3-13  
descriptions  
J
low profile PCI board 1-3  
PCI interface 1-2  
jumper settings 2-22  
SCSI activity LED interface 1-4  
SCSI interface 1-2  
wide Ultra2 SCSI 1-4  
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IX-1  
SCSI bus termination 2-16  
SCSI ID 2-20  
L
description 3-13  
SCSI interface 1-2  
SCSI parity  
LED cables 2-12  
LED connector 2-12  
low profile PCI (LPPCI)  
board 1-3  
LVD Link 1-5  
benefits 1-5  
LVD peripheral devices 2-16  
description 3-8  
SCSI peripherals 2-7  
SCSI plug and play 1-3  
SCSI time-out  
description 3-14  
secondary cluster server  
description 3-9  
M
setting interrupts 2-22  
Setting SCSI IDs 2-20  
special SCSI cables 1-4  
spinup delay  
menus  
adapter properties 3-6  
boot adapter list 3-15  
global properties 3-18  
main menu 3-4  
description 3-9  
standard cables 1-5  
SYM22902 host adapter  
physical environment A-1  
N
next boot  
description 3-17  
NVM  
T
termination 2-16  
termination control  
description 3-9  
TolerANT 1-6  
nonvolatile memory 3-6  
O
technology 1-6  
benefits 1-6  
overview of the SCSI BIOS configuration utility 3-1  
transfer capability 1-3  
P
U
PCI bus  
description 3-5  
Ultra2 SCSI 1-1  
wide 1-4  
PCI interface 1-2  
peripheral devices 2-20  
physical environment A-1  
port number  
description 3-6  
preset host adapter setting  
SCSI ID 7 2-20  
V
verify  
description 3-15  
video mode  
description 3-19  
volts  
Q
3.3 V/5 V bus support 1-2  
queue tags  
description 3-14  
quick installation procedure 2-1  
R
removable media support  
description 3-8  
S
scan ID  
description 3-13  
scan LUNs  
description 3-14  
SCSI  
TolerANT technology 1-6  
SCSI activity LED interface 1-4  
SCSI BIOS configuration utility 3-1  
SCSI bus scan order  
description 3-8  
IX-2  
Index  
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B. M. Bell Microproducts,  
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http://www.bellmicro.com  
Avnet Electronics  
Colorado  
Denver  
Illinois  
North/South  
A. E.  
Michigan  
Brighton  
A. E.  
B. M.  
Tel: 303.790.1662  
Tel: 303.846.3065  
Tel: 847.797.7300  
Tel: 314.291.5350  
I. E.  
Tel: 810.229.7710  
Detroit  
A. E. Tel: 734.416.5800  
W. E. Tel: 888.318.9953  
Clarkston  
W. E. Tel: 800.933.9953  
Englewood  
Chicago  
B. M.  
W. E.  
Schaumburg  
I. E.  
I. E.  
Insight Electronics  
Tel: 847.413.8530  
Tel: 800.853.9953  
http://www.insight-electronics.com  
I. E.  
Tel: 303.649.1800  
W. E.  
Wyle Electronics  
Idaho Springs  
B. M.  
Tel: 877.922.9363  
http://www.wyle.com  
B. M.  
Tel: 303.567.0703  
Tel: 847.885.9700  
Minnesota  
Champlin  
Alabama  
Daphne  
Connecticut  
Cheshire  
Indiana  
Fort Wayne  
I. E.  
W. E.  
Indianapolis  
A. E.  
B. M.  
Tel: 800.557.2566  
I. E.  
Tel: 334.626.6190  
A. E.  
I. E.  
Tel: 203.271.5700  
Tel: 203.272.5843  
Tel: 219.436.4250  
Tel: 888.358.9953  
Eden Prairie  
Huntsville  
B. M.  
Tel: 800.255.1469  
A. E.  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 256.837.8700  
Wallingford  
W. E. Tel: 800.605.9953  
Minneapolis  
Tel: 256.705.3559  
Tel: 256.830.1222  
Tel: 800.964.9953  
Tel: 317.575.3500  
A. E.  
Tel: 612.346.3000  
W. E. Tel: 800.860.9953  
St. Louis Park  
W. E.  
Delaware  
North/South  
Iowa  
W. E.  
Cedar Rapids  
A. E.  
Tel: 612.853.2280  
I. E.  
Tel: 612.525.9999  
Alaska  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.526.4812  
Tel: 800.638.5988  
Tel: 302.328.8968  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.332.8638  
Tel: 319.393.0033  
Mississippi  
B. M.  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.633.2918  
Arizona  
Phoenix  
A. E.  
B. M.  
W. E.  
Kansas  
W. E.  
Kansas City  
A. E.  
Lenexa  
I. E.  
W. E. Tel: 856.439.9110  
W. E. Tel: 256.830.1119  
Tel: 303.457.9953  
Tel: 480.736.7000  
Tel: 602.267.9551  
Tel: 800.528.4040  
Florida  
Altamonte Springs  
Missouri  
W. E. Tel: 630.620.0969  
St. Louis  
Tel: 913.663.7900  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 407.682.1199  
Tel: 407.834.6310  
Tempe  
I. E.  
Tucson  
A. E.  
Tel: 913.492.0408  
A. E.  
I. E.  
Tel: 314.291.5350  
Tel: 314.872.2182  
Tel: 480.829.1800  
Tel: 520.742.0515  
Boca Raton  
Kentucky  
W. E.  
Central/Northern/ Western  
A. E.  
I. E.  
Tel: 561.997.2540  
Tel: 937.436.9953  
Montana  
Bonita Springs  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.526.1741  
B. M.  
Tel: 941.498.6011  
Arkansas  
Tel: 800.984.9503  
Tel: 800.767.0329  
Tel: 800.829.0146  
W. E. Tel: 801.974.9953  
Clearwater  
W. E.  
Tel: 972.235.9953  
I. E.  
Tel: 727.524.8850  
Nebraska  
Fort Lauderdale  
California  
Agoura Hills  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.332.4375  
A. E.  
Tel: 954.484.5482  
Louisiana  
W. E.  
North/South  
A. E.  
W. E. Tel: 303.457.9953  
W. E. Tel: 800.568.9953  
Miami  
B. M.  
Tel: 818.865.0266  
Tel: 713.854.9953  
Granite Bay  
Nevada  
Las Vegas  
B. M.  
Tel: 305.477.6406  
B. M.  
Irvine  
A. E.  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 916.523.7047  
Tel: 800.231.0253  
Tel: 800.231.5775  
Orlando  
A. E.  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.528.8471  
Tel: 407.657.3300  
Tel: 949.789.4100  
Tel: 949.470.2900  
Tel: 949.727.3291  
Tel: 800.626.9953  
W. E. Tel: 702.765.7117  
W. E. Tel: 407.740.7450  
Tampa  
W. E. Tel: 800.395.9953  
St. Petersburg  
Maine  
A. E.  
W. E.  
New Hampshire  
Tel: 800.272.9255  
Tel: 781.271.9953  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.272.9255  
W. E.  
W. E. Tel: 781.271.9953  
Los Angeles  
A. E.  
Tel: 727.507.5000  
Maryland  
Baltimore  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Columbia  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 818.594.0404  
Tel: 800.288.9953  
New Jersey  
North/South  
Georgia  
Atlanta  
A. E.  
Tel: 410.720.3400  
Tel: 800.863.9953  
Sacramento  
A. E.  
Tel: 201.515.1641  
Tel: 609.222.6400  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 916.632.4500  
Tel: 800.627.9953  
Tel: 770.623.4400  
Tel: 770.980.4922  
B. M.  
Mt. Laurel  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 800.673.7461  
Tel: 410.381.3131  
San Diego  
W. E. Tel: 800.876.9953  
Duluth  
I. E.  
Tel: 856.222.9566  
A. E.  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 858.385.7500  
Pine Brook  
Tel: 858.597.3010  
Tel: 800.677.6011  
Tel: 800.829.9953  
I. E.  
Tel: 678.584.0812  
Tel: 800.851.2282  
Tel: 801.365.3800  
Massachusetts  
Boston  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Burlington  
I. E.  
Marlborough  
B. M.  
Woburn  
B. M.  
B. M.  
Tel: 973.244.9668  
W. E. Tel: 800.862.9953  
Parsippany  
W. E.  
Hawaii  
A. E.  
Tel: 978.532.9808  
Tel: 800.444.9953  
San Jose  
I. E.  
Tel: 973.299.4425  
A. E.  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 408.435.3500  
Tel: 408.436.0881  
Tel: 408.952.7000  
Wayne  
W. E. Tel: 973.237.9010  
Idaho  
A. E.  
Tel: 781.270.9400  
W. E. Tel: 801.974.9953  
Santa Clara  
New Mexico  
W. E. Tel: 480.804.7000  
Albuquerque  
Tel: 800.673.7459  
W. E.  
Tel: 800.866.9953  
Woodland Hills  
Tel: 800.552.4305  
A. E.  
Tel: 818.594.0404  
A. E.  
Tel: 505.293.5119  
Westlake Village  
I. E.  
Tel: 818.707.2101  
U.S. Distributors  
by State  
(Continued)  
New York  
South Carolina  
Washington  
Hauppauge  
A. E.  
Tel: 919.872.0712  
Kirkland  
I. E.  
Tel: 516.761.0960  
W. E. Tel: 919.469.1502  
I. E.  
Tel: 425.820.8100  
Long Island  
Maple Valley  
South Dakota  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 516.434.7400  
Tel: 800.861.9953  
B. M.  
Seattle  
A. E.  
Tel: 206.223.0080  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.829.0116  
W. E. Tel: 612.853.2280  
Rochester  
Tel: 425.882.7000  
Tel: 800.248.9953  
A. E.  
I. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 716.475.9130  
Tel: 716.242.7790  
Tel: 800.319.9953  
W. E.  
Tennessee  
W. E. Tel: 256.830.1119  
East/West  
West Virginia  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.638.5988  
Smithtown  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.241.8182  
Tel: 800.633.2918  
B. M.  
Tel: 800.543.2008  
Wisconsin  
Milwaukee  
Syracuse  
A. E.  
Tel: 315.449.4927  
Texas  
Arlington  
B. M.  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 414.513.1500  
Tel: 800.867.9953  
North Carolina  
Raleigh  
Tel: 817.417.5993  
Wauwatosa  
Austin  
A. E.  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 414.258.5338  
A. E.  
I. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 919.859.9159  
Tel: 919.873.9922  
Tel: 800.560.9953  
Tel: 512.219.3700  
Tel: 512.258.0725  
Tel: 512.719.3090  
Wyoming  
I. E.  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 800.332.9326  
Tel: 801.974.9953  
W. E. Tel: 800.365.9953  
Dallas  
North Dakota  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 800.829.0116  
Tel: 612.853.2280  
A. E.  
B. M.  
Tel: 214.553.4300  
Tel: 972.783.4191  
Ohio  
Cleveland  
W. E. Tel: 800.955.9953  
El Paso  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Dayton  
A. E.  
I. E.  
Tel: 216.498.1100  
Tel: 800.763.9953  
A. E.  
Houston  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.526.9238  
Tel: 713.781.6100  
Tel: 713.917.0663  
Tel: 614.888.3313  
Tel: 937.253.7501  
Tel: 800.575.9953  
B. M.  
W. E. Tel: 800.888.9953  
Richardson  
W. E.  
Strongsville  
I. E.  
Tel: 972.783.0800  
B. M.  
Tel: 440.238.0404  
Rio Grande Valley  
Valley View  
A. E.  
Tel: 210.412.2047  
I. E.  
Tel: 216.520.4333  
Stafford  
I. E.  
Tel: 281.277.8200  
Oklahoma  
W. E.  
Tulsa  
A. E.  
I. E.  
Tel: 972.235.9953  
Utah  
Centerville  
B. M.  
Murray  
I. E.  
Salt Lake City  
A. E.  
W. E. Tel: 800.477.9953  
Tel: 918.459.6000  
Tel: 918.665.4664  
Tel: 801.295.3900  
Tel: 801.288.9001  
Oregon  
Beaverton  
B. M.  
I. E.  
Tel: 801.365.3800  
Tel: 503.524.1075  
Tel: 503.644.3300  
Portland  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Vermont  
Tel: 503.526.6200  
Tel: 800.879.9953  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.272.9255  
W. E. Tel: 716.334.5970  
Pennsylvania  
Virginia  
Mercer  
A. E.  
Tel: 800.638.5988  
I. E.  
Philadelphia  
Tel: 412.662.2707  
W. E. Tel: 301.604.8488  
Haymarket  
A. E.  
B. M.  
W. E.  
Tel: 800.526.4812  
Tel: 877.351.2355  
Tel: 800.871.9953  
B. M.  
Springfield  
B. M. Tel: 703.644.9045  
Tel: 703.754.3399  
Pittsburgh  
A. E.  
W. E.  
Tel: 412.281.4150  
Tel: 440.248.9996  
Rhode Island  
A. E.  
W. E.  
800.272.9255  
Tel: 781.271.9953  
Direct Sales  
Representatives by State  
(Component and HAB)  
E. A.  
E. L.  
GRP  
I. S.  
ION  
R. A.  
Earle Associates  
Electrodyne - UT  
Group 2000  
Infinity Sales, Inc.  
ION Associates, Inc.  
Rathsburg Associ-  
ates, Inc.  
Texas  
Austin  
ION  
Arlington  
ION  
Tel: 512.794.9006  
Tel: 817.695.8000  
Tel: 281.376.2000  
Houston  
ION  
SGY  
Synergy Associates,  
Inc.  
Utah  
Salt Lake City  
Arizona  
Tempe  
E. A.  
E. L.  
Tel: 801.264.8050  
Wisconsin  
Muskego  
Tel: 480.921.3305  
R. A.  
Saukville  
R. A.  
Tel: 414.679.8250  
California  
Calabasas  
Tel: 414.268.1152  
I. S.  
Irvine  
I. S.  
Tel: 818.880.6480  
Tel: 714.833.0300  
San Diego  
E. A.  
Tel: 619.278.5441  
Illinois  
Elmhurst  
R. A.  
Tel: 630.516.8400  
Indiana  
Cicero  
R. A.  
Ligonier  
R. A.  
Tel: 317.984.8608  
Tel: 219.894.3184  
Tel: 317.838.0360  
Plainfield  
R. A.  
Massachusetts  
Burlington  
SGY  
Tel: 781.238.0870  
Michigan  
Byron Center  
R. A.  
Tel: 616.554.1460  
Good Rich  
R. A.  
Novi  
R. A.  
Tel: 810.636.6060  
Tel: 810.615.4000  
North Carolina  
Cary  
GRP  
Tel: 919.481.1530  
Ohio  
Columbus  
R. A.  
Tel: 614.457.2242  
Dayton  
R. A.  
Tel: 513.291.4001  
Independence  
R. A.  
Tel: 216.447.8825  
Pennsylvania  
Somerset  
R. A.  
Tel: 814.445.6976  
Sales Offices and Design  
Resource Centers  
LSI Logic Corporation  
Fort Collins  
New Jersey  
Red Bank  
125 Half Mile Road  
Suite 200  
Red Bank, NJ 07701  
Tel: 732.933.2656  
Fax: 732.933.2643  
Canada  
Ontario  
Ottawa  
260 Hearst Way  
Suite 400  
Kanata, ON K2L 3H1  
2001 Danfield Court  
Fort Collins, CO 80525  
Tel: 970.223.5100  
Corporate Headquarters  
1551 McCarthy Blvd  
Milpitas CA 95035  
Tel: 408.433.8000  
Fax: 970.206.5549  
Fax: 408.433.8989  
NORTH AMERICA  
California  
Irvine  
18301 Von Karman Ave  
Suite 900  
Tel: 613.592.1263  
Florida  
Boca Raton  
2255 Glades Road  
Suite 324A  
Boca Raton, FL 33431  
Tel: 561.989.3236  
Fax: 561.989.3237  
Fax: 613.592.3253  
Cherry Hill - Mint Technology  
215 Longstone Drive  
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003  
Tel: 856.489.5530  
Fax: 856.489.5531  
INTERNATIONAL  
France  
Paris  
LSI Logic S.A.  
Immeuble Europa  
53 bis Avenue de l'Europe  
B.P. 139  
78148 Velizy-Villacoublay  
Cedex, Paris  
Irvine, CA 92612  
Tel: 949.809.4600  
Georgia  
Alpharetta  
2475 North Winds Parkway  
Suite 200  
Alpharetta, GA 30004  
Tel: 770.753.6146  
Fax: 770.753.6147  
New York  
Fairport  
550 Willowbrook Office Park  
Fairport, NY 14450  
Tel: 716.218.0020  
Fax: 716.218.9010  
Fax: 949.809.4444  
Pleasanton Design Center  
5050 Hopyard Road, 3rd Floor  
Suite 300  
Pleasanton, CA 94588  
Tel: 925.730.8800  
Tel: 33.1.34.63.13.13  
North Carolina  
Raleigh  
Phase II  
4601 Six Forks Road  
Suite 528  
Raleigh, NC 27609  
Tel: 919.785.4520  
Fax: 919.783.8909  
Fax: 33.1.34.63.13.19  
Fax: 925.730.8700  
Illinois  
Oakbrook Terrace  
Two Mid American Plaza  
Suite 800  
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181  
Tel: 630.954.2234  
Germany  
Munich  
LSI Logic GmbH  
Orleansstrasse 4  
San Diego  
7585 Ronson Road  
Suite 100  
San Diego, CA 92111  
Tel: 858.467.6981  
81669 Munich  
Fax: 630.954.2235  
Tel: 49.89.4.58.33.0  
Fax: 858.496.0548  
Fax: 49.89.4.58.33.108  
Kentucky  
Oregon  
Silicon Valley  
1551 McCarthy Blvd  
Sales Office  
M/S C-500  
Milpitas, CA 95035  
Bowling Green  
Beaverton  
15455 NW Greenbrier Parkway  
Suite 235  
Beaverton, OR 97006  
Tel: 503.645.0589  
Stuttgart  
1262 Chestnut Street  
Bowling Green, KY 42101  
Tel: 270.793.0010  
Mittlerer Pfad 4  
D-70499 Stuttgart  
Tel: 49.711.13.96.90  
Fax: 270.793.0040  
Fax: 49.711.86.61.428  
Tel: 408.433.8000  
Fax: 503.645.6612  
Fax: 408.954.3353  
Design Center  
Maryland  
Bethesda  
6903 Rockledge Drive  
Suite 230  
Bethesda, MD 20817  
Tel: 301.897.5800  
Fax: 301.897.8389  
Italy  
Milan  
Texas  
Austin  
M/S C-410  
Tel: 408.433.8000  
Fax: 408.433.7695  
LSI Logic S.P.A.  
Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo  
Orione Ingresso 1  
9020 Capital of TX Highway North  
Building 1  
Suite 150  
Austin, TX 78759  
Tel: 512.388.7294  
20041 Agrate Brianza, Milano  
Wireless Design Center  
11452 El Camino Real  
Suite 210  
San Diego, CA 92130  
Tel: 858.350.5560  
Tel: 39.039.687371  
Fax: 39.039.6057867  
Fax: 512.388.4171  
Massachusetts  
Waltham  
200 West Street  
Waltham, MA 02451  
Japan  
Tokyo  
LSI Logic K.K.  
Rivage-Shinagawa Bldg. 14F  
4-1-8 Kounan  
Plano  
Fax: 858.350.0171  
500 North Central Expressway  
Suite 440  
Tel: 781.890.0180  
Colorado  
Boulder  
4940 Pearl East Circle  
Suite 201  
Boulder, CO 80301  
Plano, TX 75074  
Fax: 781.890.6158  
Tel: 972.244.5000  
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075  
Fax: 972.244.5001  
Burlington - Mint Technology  
77 South Bedford Street  
Burlington, MA 01803  
Tel: 781.685.3800  
Fax: 781.685.3801  
Tel: 81.3.5463.7821  
Fax: 81.3.5463.7820  
Houston  
20405 State Highway 249  
Suite 450  
Houston, TX 77070  
Tel: 281.379.7800  
Tel: 303.447.3800  
Fax: 303.541.0641  
Osaka  
Crystal Tower 14F  
1-2-27 Shiromi  
Colorado Springs  
Minnesota  
Minneapolis  
8300 Norman Center Drive  
Suite 730  
Minneapolis, MN 55437  
Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-6014  
4420 Arrowswest Drive  
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  
Tel: 719.533.7000  
Fax: 281.379.7818  
Tel: 81.6.947.5281  
Fax: 81.6.947.5287  
Fax: 719.533.7020  
Tel: 612.921.8300  
Fax: 612.921.8399  
Sales Offices and Design  
Resource Centers  
(Continued)  
Korea  
Seoul  
LSI Logic Corporation of  
Korea Ltd  
10th Fl., Haesung 1 Bldg.  
942, Daechi-dong,  
Kangnam-ku, Seoul, 135-283  
Tel: 82.2.528.3400  
Fax: 82.2.528.2250  
The Netherlands  
Eindhoven  
LSI Logic Europe Ltd  
World Trade Center Eindhoven  
Building ‘Rijder’  
Bogert 26  
5612 LZ Eindhoven  
Tel: 31.40.265.3580  
Fax: 31.40.296.2109  
Singapore  
Singapore  
LSI Logic Pte Ltd  
7 Temasek Boulevard  
#28-02 Suntec Tower One  
Singapore 038987  
Tel: 65.334.9061  
Fax: 65.334.4749  
Sweden  
Stockholm  
LSI Logic AB  
Finlandsgatan 14  
164 74 Kista  
Tel: 46.8.444.15.00  
Fax: 46.8.750.66.47  
Taiwan  
Taipei  
LSI Logic Asia, Inc.  
Taiwan Branch  
10/F 156 Min Sheng E. Road  
Section 3  
Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.  
Tel: 886.2.2718.7828  
Fax: 886.2.2718.8869  
United Kingdom  
Bracknell  
LSI Logic Europe Ltd  
Greenwood House  
London Road  
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2UB  
Tel: 44.1344.426544  
Fax: 44.1344.481039  
Sales Offices with  
Design Resource Centers  

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