Avago Technologies LSI20160 - Manual (Page 128)

6-2 DOS Device Driver Installation
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Figure 6.1 illustrates how SDMS DOS drivers communicate.
Figure 6.1 How SDMS DOS Drivers Communicate
6.1.1.1 ASPI8XX.SYS
This device driver is an Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI)
manager. It provides standard ASPI compatibility between the SCSI host
adapter hardware and ASPI compatible applications. See
Section 6.3,
“About the ASPI8XX.SYS Driver,” page 6-5 for more detailed information.
6.1.1.2 SYMDISK.SYS
This device driver is for non-INT13h SCSI disk drives and removable
media devices, and it works through the ASPI manager. See
Section 6.4,
“About the SYMDISK.SYS Driver,” page 6-12 for more detailed
information.
6.1.1.3 SYMCD.SYS
This device driver is for CD-ROM drives, and it works through the ASPI
manager. See
Section 6.5, “About the SYMCD.SYS Driver,” page 6-18 for
more detailed information.
You may also download the current DOS drivers from the LSI Logic web
site at:
http://www.lsilogic.com. After you are connected to this
web site, place your cursor on the Get Drivers option in the menu bar.
ASPI8XX
SYMDISK SYMCD
LSI Logic SCSI Chip