LSI SYM8953U - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Chapter 1 Using the SYM8953U Host Adapter
1.1 General Description 1-1
1.2 Features 1-2
1.2.1 PCI Interface 1-2
1.2.2 SCSI Interface 1-2
1.2.3 Board Characteristics 1-3
1.3 Interface Descriptions 1-3
1.3.1 The PCI Interface 1-4
1.3.2 The SCSI Interface 1-4
1.3.3 Ultra2 SCSI Technology 1-5
1.3.4 LVD Link Technology 1-5
1.3.5 On-Board LED 1-6
Chapter 2 Installing the SYM8953U Host Adapter
2.1 Quick Installation Procedure 2-1
2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure 2-3
2.2.1 Before You Start 2-3
2.2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-4
2.2.3 Connecting the SCSI Peripherals 2-7
2.2.4 Making Internal SCSI Bus Connections 2-10
2.2.5 Making External SCSI Bus Connections 2-15
2.2.6 SCSI Bus Termination 2-18
2.2.7 Setting SCSI IDs 2-22
2.3 Completing the Installation 2-24
Chapter 3 Configuring the SYM8953U Host Adapter
3.1 Overview of the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-1
3.1.1 Starting the Configuration Utility 3-2
3.1.2 Exiting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility 3-3