Dell 6100 User Manual

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3-2 Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 System User’s GuideConfiguration MenuThe basic host adapter settings on this menu are theSCSISelect settings most likely to require modification.• Host Adapter SCSI ID—This option sets the hostadapter’s SCSI identification (ID). The default set-ting is SCSI ID 7, which allows the host adapter tosupport narrow SCSI devices in addition to wideSCSI devices. Dell recommends that you leave thehost adapter set to SCSI ID 7.• SCSI Parity Checking—This option determineswhether the host adapter verifies the accuracy of datatransfer on the SCSI bus. The default setting isEnabled. You should disable SCSI Parity Checkingif any SCSI device connected to the host adapterdoes not support SCSI parity; otherwise, leave itenabled. Most SCSI devices support SCSI parity. Ifyou are unsure if a device supports SCSI parity, con-sult the documentation for the device.• Host Adapter SCSI Termination—This option setstermination on the host adapter. The default settingfor all Adaptec 78xx series host adapters is LowOn/High On. Dell recommends that you leave thisoption set to the default.Boot Device Options SubmenuThe boot device settings allow you to specify the devicefrom which to boot your computer.• Boot Target ID—This option specifies the SCSI IDof the device from which you wish to boot your sys-tem. The default setting is SCSI ID 0. The SCSI IDTable 3-1. Default SCSI ControllerSettingsSetting DefaultConfiguration Menu:Host Adapter SCSI ID 7SCSI Parity Checking EnabledHost Adapter SCSI Termination Low On/HighOnBoot Device Options Submenu:Boot Target ID 0Boot LUN Number 0SCSI Device Configuration Submenu:Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes (enabled)Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 40 MB/SecEnable Disconnection Yes (enabled)Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes (enabled)Send Start Unit Command Yes (enabled)Advanced Configuration Options Submenu:Host Adapter BIOS EnabledSupport Removable Disks UnderBIOS As Fixed DisksBoot OnlyExtended BIOS Translation ForDOS Drivers > 1 GBEnabledDisplay MessageDuring BIOS InitializationEnabled (Dellfactory default;Intel default isDisabled)Multiple LUN Support DisabledBIOS Support For BootableCD-ROMEnabledNOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronymused in this table, see the Glossary.BIOS Support For Int13ExtensionsEnabledSupport For Ultra SCSI Speed Enabled (Dellfactory default;Intel default isDisabled)Table 3-1. Default SCSI ControllerSettings (continued)Setting DefaultNOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronymused in this table, see the Glossary.