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=    Adaptec Aic7xxx Fast -> Ultra160 Family Manager Set v6.2.10   =
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The following information is available in this file:

  1. Supported Hardware
  2. Command Line Options
  3. Contacting Adaptec

1. Supported Hardware

   The following Adaptec SCSI Chips and Host Adapters are supported by
   the aic7xxx driver. 

   Chip    MIPS  Host Bus  MaxSync  MaxWidth  SCBs  Notes
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   aic7770  10    EISA/VL   10MHz    16Bit      4   1
   aic7850  10    PCI/32    10MHz    8Bit       3
   aic7855  10    PCI/32    10MHz    8Bit       3
   aic7856  10    PCI/32    10MHz    8Bit       3
   aic7859  10    PCI/32    20MHz    8Bit       3
   aic7860  10    PCI/32    20MHz    8Bit       3
   aic7870  10    PCI/32    10MHz    16Bit      16
   aic7880  10    PCI/32    20MHz    16Bit      16
   aic7890  20    PCI/32    40MHz    16Bit      16      3 4 5 6 7 8
   aic7891  20    PCI/64    40MHz    16Bit      16      3 4 5 6 7 8
   aic7892  20   PCI/64-66  80MHz    16Bit      16      3 4 5 6 7 8
   aic7895  15    PCI/32    20MHz    16Bit      16    2 3 4 5
   aic7895C 15    PCI/32    20MHz    16Bit      16    2 3 4 5     8
   aic7896  20    PCI/32    40MHz    16Bit      16    2 3 4 5 6 7 8
   aic7897  20    PCI/64    40MHz    16Bit      16    2 3 4 5 6 7 8
   aic7899  20   PCI/64-66  80MHz    16Bit      16    2 3 4 5 6 7 8

   1.   Multiplexed Twin Channel Device - One controller servicing two
        busses.
   2.   Multi-function Twin Channel Device - Two controllers on one chip.
   3.   Command Channel Secondary DMA Engine - Allows scatter gather list
        and SCB prefetch.
   4.   64 Byte SCB Support - Allows disconnected, unttagged request table
        for all possible target/lun combinations.
   5.   Block Move Instruction Support - Doubles the speed of certain
        sequencer operations.
   6.   `Bayonet' style Scatter Gather Engine - Improves S/G prefetch
	performance.
   7.   Queuing Registers - Allows queuing of new transactions without
	pausing the sequencer.
   8.   Multiple Target IDs - Allows the controller to respond to selection
        as a target on multiple SCSI IDs.

   Controller      Chip   Host-Bus    Int-Connectors  Ext-Connectors  Notes
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   AHA-274X[A]    aic7770   EISA        SE-50M          SE-HD50F
   AHA-274X[A]W   aic7770   EISA        SE-HD68F	SE-HD68F
				 	SE-50M
   AHA-274X[A]T   aic7770   EISA       2 X SE-50M	SE-HD50F
   AHA-2842       aic7770    VL          SE-50M		SE-HD50F
   AHA-2940AU     aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M		SE-HD50F
   AVA-2902I      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AVA-2902E      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AVA-2906       aic7856   PCI/32       SE-50M		SE-DB25F
   APC-7850       aic7850   PCI/32       SE-50M			      1
   AVA-2940       aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AHA-2920B      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AHA-2930B      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AHA-2920C      aic7856   PCI/32       SE-50M		SE-HD50F
   AHA-2930C      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AHA-2930C      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AHA-2910C      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AHA-2915C      aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M
   AHA-2940AU/CN  aic7860   PCI/32       SE-50M		SE-HD50F
   AHA-2944W      aic7870   PCI/32     HVD-HD68F	HVD-HD68F
				        HVD-50M
   AHA-3940W      aic7870   PCI/32     2 X SE-HD68F	SE-HD68F        2
   AHA-2940UW     aic7880   PCI/32       SE-HD68F
					 SE-50M		SE-HD68F
   AHA-2940U      aic7880   PCI/32       SE-50M		SE-HD50F
   AHA-2940D      aic7880   PCI/32
   AHA-2940 A/T   aic7880   PCI/32
   AHA-2940D A/T  aic7880   PCI/32
   AHA-3940UW     aic7880   PCI/32     2 X SE-HD68F	SE-HD68F          3
   AHA-3940UWD    aic7880   PCI/32     2 X SE-HD68F   2 X SE-VHD68F       3
   AHA-3940U      aic7880   PCI/32     2 X SE-50M	SE-HD50F          3
   AHA-2944UW     aic7880   PCI/32      HVD-HD68F	HVD-HD68F
					 HVD-50M
   AHA-3944UWD    aic7880   PCI/32     2 X HVD-HD68F  2 X HVD-VHD68F      3
   AHA-4944UW     aic7880   PCI/32
   AHA-2930UW     aic7880   PCI/32
   AHA-2940UW Pro aic7880   PCI/32      SE-HD68F	SE-HD68F            4
					 SE-50M
   AHA-2940UW/CN  aic7880   PCI/32
   AHA-2940UDual  aic7895   PCI/32
   AHA-2940UWDual aic7895   PCI/32
   AHA-3940UWD    aic7895   PCI/32
   AHA-3940AUW    aic7895   PCI/32
   AHA-3940AUWD   aic7895   PCI/32
   AHA-3940AU     aic7895   PCI/32
   AHA-3944AUWD   aic7895   PCI/32     2 X HVD-HD68F  2 X HVD-VHD68F
   AHA-2940U2B    aic7890   PCI/32      LVD-HD68F	LVD-HD68F
   AHA-2940U2 OEM aic7891   PCI/64
   AHA-2940U2W    aic7890   PCI/32      LVD-HD68F	LVD-HD68F
				        SE-HD68F 
					 SE-50M
   AHA-2950U2B    aic7891   PCI/64      LVD-HD68F	LVD-HD68F
   AHA-2930U2     aic7890   PCI/32      LVD-HD68F	SE-HD50F
					 SE-50M 
   AHA-3950U2B    aic7897   PCI/64
   AHA-3950U2D    aic7897   PCI/64
   AHA-29160      aic7892   PCI/64-66
   AHA-29160 CPQ  aic7892   PCI/64-66
   AHA-29160N     aic7892   PCI/32      LVD-HD68F	SE-HD50F
					 SE-50M
   AHA-29160LP    aic7892   PCI/64-66
   AHA-19160      aic7892   PCI/64-66
   AHA-29150LP    aic7892   PCI/64-66
   AHA-29130LP    aic7892   PCI/64-66
   AHA-3960D      aic7899   PCI/64-66  2 X LVD-HD68F  2 X LVD-VHD68F
					 LVD-50M
   AHA-3960D CPQ  aic7899   PCI/64-66  2 X LVD-HD68F  2 X LVD-VHD68F
					 LVD-50M
   AHA-39160      aic7899   PCI/64-66  2 X LVD-HD68F  2 X LVD-VHD68F
					 LVD-50M

   1. No BIOS support
   2. DEC21050 PCI-PCI bridge with multiple controller chips on secondary bus
   3. DEC2115X PCI-PCI bridge with multiple controller chips on secondary bus
   4. All three SCSI connectors may be used simultaneously without
      SCSI "stub" effects.

2. Command Line Options

        WARNING: ALTERING OR ADDING THESE DRIVER PARAMETERS
                 INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
                 USE THEM WITH CAUTION. 

   Edit the file "modules.conf" in the directory /etc and add/edit a
   line containing 'options aic7xxx=[command[,command...]]' where
   'command' is one or more of the following:
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              Option: verbose
          Definition: enable additional informative messages during
                      driver operation.
     Possible Values: This option is a flag
       Default Value: disabled
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              Option: debug:[value]
          Definition: Enables various levels of debugging information
     Possible Values: 0x0000 = no debugging, 0xffff = full debugging
       Default Value: 0x0000
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              Option: no_reset
          Definition: Do not reset the bus during the initial probe
                      phase
     Possible Values: This option is a flag
       Default Value: disabled
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              Option: extended
          Definition: Force extended translation on the controller
     Possible Values: This option is a flag
       Default Value: disabled
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              Option: periodic_otag
          Definition: Send an ordered tag periodically to prevent
                      tag starvation.  Needed for some older devices
     Possible Values: This option is a flag
       Default Value: disabled
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              Option: reverse_scan
          Definition: Probe the scsi bus in reverse order, starting
                      with target 15
     Possible Values: This option is a flag
       Default Value: disabled
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	      Option: global_tag_depth
          Definition: Global tag depth for all targets on all busses.
		      This option sets the default tag depth which
		      may be selectively overridden vi the tag_info
		      option.
     Possible Values: 1 - 253
       Default Value: 32
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              Option: tag_info:{{value[,value...]}[,{value[,value...]}...]}
          Definition: Set the per-target tagged queue depth on a
		      per controller basis.  Both controllers and targets
		      may be ommitted indicating that they should retain
		      the default tag depth.
            Examples: tag_info:{{16,32,32,64,8,8,,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32}
			On Controller 0
			  specifies a tag depth of 16 for target 0
			  specifies a tag depth of 64 for target 3
			  specifies a tag depth of 8 for targets 4 and 5
			  leaves target 6 at the default
		          specifies a tag depth of 32 for targets 1,2,7-15
			All other targets retain the default depth.

		      tag_info:{{},{32,,32}}
			On Controller 1
			  specifies a tag depth of 32 for targets 0 and 2
			All other targets retain the default depth.
			
     Possible Values: 1 - 253
       Default Value: 32
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              Option: seltime:[value]
          Definition: Specifies the selection timeout value
     Possible Values: 0 = 256ms, 1 = 128ms, 2 = 64ms, 3 = 32ms
       Default Value: 0
   -----------------------------------------------------------------

   Example: 'options aic7xxx=verbose,no_probe,tag_info:{{},{,,10}},seltime:1"
	enables verbose logging, Disable EISA/VLB probing,
	and set tag depth on Controller 1/Target 2 to 10 tags.

3. Contacting Adaptec

   A Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number is required for 
   Adaptec technical support.
    - The 12-digit TSID can be found on the white barcode-type label
      included inside the box with your product. The TSID helps us 
      provide more efficient service by accurately identifying your 
      product and support status.
   Support Options
    - Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at
      http://ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and
      frequently asked questions for your product.
    - For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's 
      Technical Support Specialists at http://ask.adaptec.com.
     
   North America
    - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.
    - To speak with a Fibre Channel/RAID/External Storage Technical
      Support Specialist, call 1-321-207-2000,
      Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., PST.
      (Not open on holidays)
    - For Technical Support in all other technologies including 
      SCSI, call 1-408-934-7274,
      Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., PST.
      (Not open on holidays)
    - For after hours support, call 1-800-416-8066 ($99/call, 
      $149/call on holidays)
    - To order Adaptec products including software and cables, call
      1-800-442-7274 or 1-408-957-7274. You can also visit our 
      online store at http://www.adaptecstore.com

   Europe
    - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec-europe.com.
    - English and French: To speak with a Technical Support 
      Specialist, call one of the following numbers:
        - English: +32-2-352-3470
        - French:  +32-2-352-3460
      Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:30 CET 
             Friday, 10:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 CET
    - German: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist,
      call +49-89-456-40660
      Hours: Monday-Thursday, 09:30 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 CET
             Friday, 09:30 to 12:30, 13:30 to 15:00 CET
    - To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables:
        - UK: +0800-96-65-26 or fax +0800-731-02-95
        - Other European countries: +32-11-300-379

   Australia and New Zealand
    - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.au.
    - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call 
      +612-9416-0698
      Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., EAT
      (Not open on holidays)

   Japan
    - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call 
      +81-3-5308-6120 
      Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to
      6:00 p.m. TSC

   Hong Kong and China
    - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call 
      +852-2869-7200
      Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 17:00.
    - Fax Technical Support at +852-2869-7100.

   Singapore
    - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call 
      +65-245-7470
      Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 17:00.
    - Fax Technical Support at +852-2869-7100

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