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®DB15-000320-00LSIU80ALVDPCI to Ultra2 SCSIHost AdapterUSER’SGUIDEAugust 2004Version 2.0

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Contents xiTables2.1 SCSI Bus Widths and Speeds 2-72.2 SCSI Bus Lengths 2-82.3 SCSI ID Record 2-233.1 Global Default Settings 3-13.2 Device Default Se

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LSIU80ALVD PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter 1-1Chapter 1Using the LSIU80ALVDThis chapter describes the LSIU80ALVD PCI to Ultra2 SCSI HostAdapter board

1-2 Using the LSIU80ALVD1.2 FeaturesThis section provides a high level overview of the PCI Interface, the SCSIInterface, and Board Characteristics for

Interface Descriptions 1-3• Performs complex SCSI bus sequences without interrupts, includingrestore data pointers• Serial EEPROM for user configuratio

1-4 Using the LSIU80ALVD1.3.2 The SCSI InterfaceThe SCSI functionality for the LSIU80ALVD is contained within theLSI53C895A. The LSI53C895A connects d

Interface Descriptions 1-51.3.3 Ultra2 SCSI TechnologyThe LSIU80ALVD fully supports Ultra2 SCSI. Ultra2 SCSI is an extensionof the SCSI Parallel Inter

1-6 Using the LSIU80ALVD1.3.4.1 Benefits of LVDlinkThe LSI53C895A supports LVD for SCSI, which is a signaling technologythat increases the reliability

LSIU80ALVD PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter 2-1Chapter 2Installing theLSIU80ALVDThis chapter provides instructions on how to install the LSIU80ALVD and

iiElectromagnetic Compatibility NoticesThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. Thi

2-2 Installing the LSIU80ALVDStep 4. Locate the slots for installing a PCI plug-in board. TheLSIU80ALVD requires a PCI slot that allows bus masteroper

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-32.2 Detailed Installation ProcedureThis section provides step-by-step instructions for installing theLSIU80ALVD, an

2-4 Installing the LSIU80ALVD2.2.2 Inserting the Host AdapterFor safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied withyour computer and

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-5Figure 2.1 Hardware Connections for the LSIU80ALVDStep 6. Carefully insert edge connector J1 (see Figure 2.1) of th

2-6 Installing the LSIU80ALVDFigure 2.2 Inserting the Host AdapterStep 7. The bracket around connector J3 (see Figure 2.1) should fitwhere you removed

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-72.2.3 Connecting the SCSI PeripheralsSCSI bus connections to the LSIU80ALVD inside your computer can bemade with an

2-8 Installing the LSIU80ALVDYou can connect up to four devices if they are evenly spaced on a3-meter Ultra SCSI cable (0.75 m between devices). Your

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-9Figure 2.3 SCSI Cables68-pinSCSI Cable for Internal Connections68-pinSCSI Cable for External Connections68-pinTermi

2-10 Installing the LSIU80ALVD2.2.4 Making Internal SCSI Bus ConnectionsThis section provides step-by-step instructions about making internalSCSI bus

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-11Step 2. Plug the 68-pin connector on the other end of the internal SCSIribbon cable into the SCSI connector on you

iiiThis document contains proprietary information of LSI Logic Corporation. Theinformation contained herein is not to be used by or disclosed to third

2-12 Installing the LSIU80ALVDStep 3. To plug in additional internal SCSI devices, use an internalSCSI ribbon cable with the required number of 68-pin

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-13Figure 2.7 Multiple Internal SCSI Devices Chained Together

2-14 Installing the LSIU80ALVDMost PC cabinets are designed with a front panel LED. You may connectthe LED cable to connector J4 on the host adapter,

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-152.2.5 Making External SCSI Bus ConnectionsThis section provides step-by-step instructions about making externalSCS

2-16 Installing the LSIU80ALVDStep 2. Plug the 68-pin connector on the other end of the shieldedexternal SCSI cable into the SCSI connector on your ex

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-17Step 3. To connect more than one external SCSI device to the hostadapter, you must chain them together with shield

2-18 Installing the LSIU80ALVD2.2.6 SCSI Bus TerminationThe devices making up the SCSI bus are connected serially (chainedtogether) with SCSI cables.

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-192.2.7 Internal Bus ConnectionsIf you have only internal SCSI device connections to your host adapter,you must term

2-20 Installing the LSIU80ALVD2.2.8 External Bus ConnectionsIf you have only external SCSI device connections to your host adapter,you must terminate

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-212.2.9 Internal and External Bus ConnectionsIf internal and external SCSI device connections to your host adapterha

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2-22 Installing the LSIU80ALVD2.2.10 Setting SCSI IDsYou must set each SCSI device and the host adapter to a separate SCSIID 0 through 15. SCSI ID 7 i

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-23Table 2.3 SCSI ID RecordSCSI ID SCSI Device151413121110987 LSIU80ALVD (default)6543210

2-24 Installing the LSIU80ALVD2.3 Completing the InstallationBefore replacing the cover on your computer, review this installationprocedure check list

LSIU80ALVD PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter 3-1Chapter 3Configuring theLSIU80ALVDThis chapter describes configuring the LSIU80ALVD and includes thesetopi

3-2 Configuring the LSIU80ALVD3.2 Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration UtilityIf you have LSI Logic SCSI BIOS Version 4.XX, and it includes theLSI Logic

Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-3NonVolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is available on theLSIU80ALVD. Changes can be made and stored

3-4 Configuring the LSIU80ALVDFigure 3.1 Main MenuBelow the list of host adapters on the Main Menu display, you see eightoptions. They are described in

Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-5Figure 3.2 Change Status on Next Boot MenuTo change an adapter's status, select it and press Enter

3-6 Configuring the LSIU80ALVD3.2.1.3 Additional Adapter ConfigurationAdditional Adapter Configuration allows the user to configure an adapterthat is not

Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-73.2.1.7 HelpThe Help option displays a help screen with information about the MainMenu.3.2.1.8 QuitThe

Preface vPrefaceThis book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSIU80ALVDPCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter. It contains a complete function

3-8 Configuring the LSIU80ALVDFigure 3.6 Adapter Setup MenuThe settings in this menu are global settings that affect the selected hostadapter and all S

Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-9Host SCSI ID – This option refers to the host adapter’s SCSI ID, whichis a unique number used to identi

3-10 Configuring the LSIU80ALVDCHS Mapping – This option defines the cylinder head sector (CHS)values that will be mapped onto a disk without pre-existi

Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-113.2.3 Device Selections MenuWhen you select the Device Selections option, the corresponding menuappear

3-12 Configuring the LSIU80ALVDFigure 3.7 Device Selections Menu (Cont.)Sync Rate (Mbytes/s) – This option defines the maximum data transferrate the hos

Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-13Read/Write I/O Time-Out (seconds) – This option sets the amount oftime the host adapter waits for a re

3-14 Configuring the LSIU80ALVDRestore Default Setup – This option resets all device selections back totheir optimal settings. Select this option to re

LSIU80ALVD PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter A-1Appendix ATechnicalSpecificationsThe section discusses the physical environment associated with theLSIU80

A-2 Technical SpecificationsFigure A.1 LSIU80ALVD Mechanical DrawingA.1.2 Electrical CharacteristicsThe LSIU80ALVD maximum power requirement, including

Physical Environment A-3The PCI PRSNT1/ and PRSNT2/ pins are set to indicate a 7.5 Wmaximum configuration.A.1.3 Thermal, Atmospheric CharacteristicsThe

vi PrefaceRelated PublicationsPCI Storage Device Management System SDMS™ 4.0 User’s Guide,Document DB15-000099-01Revision RecordRevision Date Remarks2

A-4 Technical SpecificationsA.2 Operational EnvironmentThe LSIU80ALVD is designed for use in PCI computer systems. TheSDMS operates the board, but the

Operational Environment A-5Table A.2 PCI Connector J1 (Front)Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin−12 V 1 GND 22 SERR/ 42TCK 2 AD27 23 +3.3

A-6 Technical SpecificationsTable A.3 PCI Connector J1 (Back)Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name PinTRST/ 1 AD28 22 GND 42+12 V 2 AD26 23 PAR 4

Operational Environment A-7A.2.2 The SCSI InterfaceThe SCSI interface conforms to ANSI X 3T10.11/1142.The SCSI interface operates as 16-bit, synchrono

A-8 Technical SpecificationsTable A.4 Internal SCSI Connector J2Signal Name Pin Signal Name PinSD12+ 1 SD12− 35SD13+ 2 SD13− 36SD14+ 3 SD14− 37SD15+ 4

Operational Environment A-9Table A.5 External SCSI Connector J3Signal Name Pin Signal Name PinSD12+ 1 SMSG+ 26SD13+ 2 SSEL+ 27SD14+ 3 SCD+ 28SD15+ 4 S

A-10 Technical SpecificationsA.2.3 On-Board LEDOn-board LEDs are used to indicate the status of the SCSI bus.The SCSI Activity LED lights when the SCSI

LSIU80ALVD PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter B-1Appendix BGlossary of Terms andAbbreviationsActiveTerminationThe electrical connection required at each

B-2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviationsmake up a computer system; or the software settings that allow thehardware components to communicate with each

B-3File A named collection of information stored on a disk.Firmware Software that is permanently stored in ROM. Therefore, it can beaccessed during bo

Contents viiContentsChapter 1Using the LSIU80ALVD1.1 General Description 1-11.2 Features 1-21.2.1 PCI Interface 1-21.2.2 SCSI Interface 1-21.2.3 Board

B-4 Glossary of Terms and AbbreviationsMain Memory The part of a computer’s memory which is directly accessible by the CPU(usually synonymous with RAM

B-5PIO Programmed Input/Output. A way the CPU can transfer data to and frommemory using the computer’s I/O ports. PIO is usually faster than DMA,but r

B-6 Glossary of Terms and AbbreviationsSCSI Bus A host adapter and one or more SCSI peripherals connected by cablesin a linear chain configuration. The

B-7Ultra SCSI A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to20 Mbytes/s over an 8-bit SCSI bus and up to 40 Mbytes/s over a 16

B-8 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

LSIU80ALVD PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter IX-1IndexAadapter boot order menu 3-5adapter setup menuCHS mapping 3-10host SCSI ID 3-9parity 3-8removable

IX-2 Indexlogical units (LUNs) 3-13LVDlink technology 1-5Mmain menu display 3-3main menu optionsdisplay mode 3-6esc key 3-7help 3-7language 3-6mono/co

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viii ContentsChapter 3Configuring the LSIU80ALVD3.1 When to Configure the LSIU80ALVD 3-13.2 Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-23.2.1 Configur

Contents ixFigures2.1 Hardware Connections for the LSIU80ALVD 2-52.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-62.3 SCSI Cables 2-92.4 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable t