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BusLogic 4151 Burton Drive Santa Clara, 95054
REV.Al
EVISION
Revision Change Activity Release Date 12/l 7193
Operation subject following conditions: this device cause harmful interference, this device must accept interference received, including interference that cause undesired operations.
RIGHT
Copyright 1993 BusLogic Inc. rights reserved. BusLogic makes warranty kind with regard this material, including, limited implied warranties merchantability fitness particular purpose. BusLogic liable errors contained herein incidental consequential damages connection with furnishing, performance this material. This document contains proprietary information which protected copyright. rights reserved. part this document photocopied, reproduced translated another language without prior written consent BusLogic Inc.
TRADEMARKS
VESA VL-Bus trademarks Video Electronics Standards Association. Novell NetWare trademarks Novell, Inc. MS-DOS Windows trademarks Microsoft Corporation. trademark Santa Cruz Operation Inc. UNIX trademark AT&T Bell Lab. OS/2 trademark IBM. AutoIDE trademark BusLogic Inc. (Other trademarks shown property their respective owners.)
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Section AutolDE Utility
Disk Parameter Setup .4-2 Physical Drive Information .4-3 Logical Drive Information .4-3 Setting Attributes .4-4 Track-Remap .4-6 Installed Drive Information .4-7 Controller Option Select. .4-7 Cache Line Size. .4-8 More Than Drives .4-B INT13 BIOS Selection .4-S Cache Function .4-9 Controller Port. .4-9 Floppy Controller (BT-410A BT510A only) .4-10 BIOS Address .4-10 Green Cache Mode (Power Saving Mode) .4-10 Display Drive Information. .4-11 Level Format .4-12 Mirror Initialization Repair. .4-12 Mirror Drive Verification 4-14 Disk Image Copy. .4-15 Disk Image Compare .4-15
Section Introduction
Onboard Configuration. Power Efficient Operation Support Drives Driver Support. Specifications Reference Documents Hardware Requirements Software Requirements .1-2 .1-3 .1-3 .1-5
Section Configuration Options
Hardware Configuration Options Hard Drive Connector (JPl) Mirroring Beeper (JP2) .2-2 Jumpers (for BT-910A only) (JP3) .2-3 Damping Resistor Bypass Jumpers (JDRO JDRl) Cache DRAM Installation .2-5
Section Driver Installations
WINDOWS 3.1X NETWARE 4.0X NETWARE.3.1X NETWARE.3.1 NETWARE 2.XX OS/2 v2.x UNIX .5-l .5-2 .5-2 .5-2 .5-4 .5-4 .5-4
Section Installation
Unpacking Inspection Installation Tools Pre-Installation Notes Model BT-XlOA Installation CMOS Updates Drives. System Power Address Conflicts Drive Parameters .3-l .3-5 .3-6 .3-7 .3-8
Appendix Hard Drive Types Appendix Error Messages General Troubleshooting Tips
List Figures
2-l. Interrupt Selector. 2-2. JDRO JDRl Jumper@ 3-1. Quick Installation Reference 3-2. Model BT-410A Caching Controller 3-3. Model BT510A Caching Controller 3-4. Model BT-910A Caching Controller .3-4
List Tables
l-l. Specifications
BusLogic Caching Controllers, herein referred BT-XlOA, significantly boost hard drive performance offering high speed caching relieve bottleneck between high speed interface your slower disk subsystems. Data requests first directed controller's onboard memory (Random Access Memory (RAM)) where most frequently used data stored. Hardware delays reduced since hard drive (HDD) isn't accessed data already RAM. BT-XlOA supports four drives. controller cards installed, total system support eight drives. Three versions available including BT410A Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) platforms, BT-510A Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) systems BT-910A Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) architectures. BT410A BT510A also include support floppy drives. Onboard memory, expandable from 512KB 16MB, available through SIMM memory modules.
ONBOARD
While designed "plug-and-play" installation operation, BTXlOA also provides tools further configure controller drives attached including:
Disk mirroring. This option lets drives that both always contain identical information. When enabled, controller writes both hard disks same time while your system running. system sees both drives logical drive
Introduction
space available always capacity smaller pair drives. operation transparent both user operating system. maximum mirrored pairs controller. Linked drives. This feature lets designate HDDs logical drive whose capacity total both hard drives. maximum linked pairs controller. Mirroring linking configured using BT-XlOA's onboard menudriven AutoIDEconfiguration utility. also AutoIDE following: Enable track-remapping >528MB drive support under environment Access power saving drive support options, cache line size, other settings controller Display drive information such drive model, firmware version, serial number, forth Perform level formats Initialize/repair mirroring pair drives Verify that mirroring pair identical data Copy compare disk data from source disk target disk
UPPORT Caching Controller supports four independent drives, i.e.,
physical drives these drives designated boot drive. controllers installed, primary other secondary, control eight individual drives. Refer More Than Drives option AutoIDE's Controller Option Select module (Section details.
RIVER BT-XlOA offers driver support for:
MS-DOS PC-DOS
Windows OS/2
NetWare UNIX
These drivers also support installation BT-XlOA controllers work with maximum four drives controller. Please check README Novell driver diskette further details. Depending product purchased, drivers listed included.
PECIFICATIONS
Refer table summary physical electrical specifications.
Table l-l. Specifications Performance Hardware disk mirroring support operating systems Green Cache: power saving support both controller drive(s) Effective disk seek time: msec Maximum (Disk-to-Cache): 5MB/sec Maximum (ISA Bus-to-Cache): 5MB/sec Sustained (CoreTest): BT-51 BT-41 BT-91 2.6MB/sec SMB/sec (50MHz)
FFICIENT
Caching Controller also offers efficient system operation both drive(s) board itself. When board idle, i.e., there access activity storage subsystem, clock signal generated on-board processor turned automatically, forcing remaining power-consuming components into sleeping states. resulting power saving significant. option AutoIDE, Motor Off, configures controller turn drive's motor after specific period idle time. Refer Green Cache Mode AutoIDE's Controller Option Select module (Section details.
12MB/sec (33MHz) Cache memory ratio: cache memory dependent
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Introduction
Table l-1. Specifications (continued) Technical Microprocessor: 8OC286 (BT-51 BT-41 BT-91 standard: 16-bit (BT-510A); 32-bit (VL: BT-41 PCI: BT-91 Cache DRAM: 80ns faster) 256KB/l MB/4MB SlMMs mixed Flexible cache expandability: from 512KB 16MB Maximum speed: 12MHz (BT-510A); 25-50MHz (BT-41 same motherboard clock); 33MHz (BT-9lOA) Maximum drives each controller; maximum controllers Maximum capacity drive Maximum floppy drives supported: (for BT-41 BT-51 only) addressing: on-screen selectable Functional Auto drive parameter scanning make plug-and-play installation possible Compatible with major operating systems 32-bit driver support WD-1003 emulation mode support Booting drive switched among multiple drives controlled your controller Track-remapping support drive capacity over 528MB under environment Enhanced BIOS relocation Track remapping automatic type table creation Caching algorithms: fully associated LRU, automatic read ahead, deferred write back, elevated seeking Direct replacement standard interface card without reformatting drive(s)
EFERENCE
install BT-XlOA should have following documents addition this installation guide:
Operating system installation user's guide system's installation set-up guide
ARDWARE EQUIREMENTS
While install Cache Controllers, following list assumes installing controller your host system:
available 16-bit expansion slot your host system
power internal 3.5" 5.25" drive
hard drive
40-pin 34-pin ribbon cable connect internal floppy (BT-410A BT-510A only) drives
OFTWARE EQUIREMENTS
full 32-bit addressing with BT-410A BT-910A, will need enclosed diskette which includes operating system device drivers installation. drivers required BT-510A installation under DOS. However, depending your configuration BT-510A, drivers required other operating systems.
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Introduction
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Installing Caching Controller involves following steps: Performing optional jumpering Installing memory SIMMs caching Installing board into host system Selecting correct cables making cabling connections Making configuration changes host system, needed, that system recognizes controller drives install Performing optional controller configuration AutoIDE utility This section describes options that configured before install your controller card, including board jumpering options memory requirements.
ARDWARE ONFIGURATION PTIONS
Caching Controller offers following hardware configuration options: hard drive connector warning beeper mirroring error occurs Jumpers (for BT-910A only) (`JP3) Damping resistor bypass case hard drive incompatibility
BT-XlOA Caching Controller
Configuration Options
Hard Drive Connector (JPl)
BT-XlOA allows hard disk activity front panel your system. also flashes diagnostic codes right after power-up. this option connect cable JPl. board layout illustrations Section locate this jumper. Refer your system's documentation locate unplug cable from connector system board. following shows flash frequency each fatal error condition: short flash short flashes Three short flashes Four short flashes Cache DRAM installed error SRAM error Timer error
VOADDR selects (default installed) selects selects selects (installed) Primary (IRQ14) (removed) Secondary (IRQ15) Figure 2-1. Interrupt Selector
Jumpers (for BT-91OA only) (JP3) Pins through used select four interrupt
channels located D##. specifies port address, Primary Secondary BT-910A. Note that primary port chosen, BT-910A will interrupt host IRQ14. secondary port selected, will interrupt host IRQ15. Hence selected interrupt channels, I3#/, D#must routed IRQ14 IRQ15 accordingly motherboard.
BT-XlOA supports write buck mode achieve best performance caching controller. only writes modified cache data back disk when system idle, when cache read request misses becomes necessary flush modified cache line buffers make room data. Write back mode results superior cache performance because permits caching controller combine sort write operations prior updating disk, because updating done background when system idle write time threshold reached. Caution: nature write back, must careful when powering down: power down system while this still active. Doing result loss data contents cache buffer have been completely written disk.
different motherboards have different jumper arrays corresponding check motherboard manual before selecting desired option. Based upon status BT-910A's Controller Port, choose option that maps desired Channel jumper array your motherboard.
Since default
Mirroring Beeper (JP2)
used issue warning beep through speaker when error occurs during disk mirroring process. connected speaker front panel your system another speaker complying with same specification system's speaker. board layout illustrations Section locate this connector.
jumper installed BT-XIOA Caching Controller
jumper removed
Configuration Options
Note that jumper setting l-4/ should match Selection AutoIDE's Controller Option Select module.
ACHE DRAM
NSTALLATION
Channel
Controller Port Primary Secondary
Port Address lFO- 170-
BT-XlOA uses Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) form SIMMs cache operation. must install least pair SIMMs caching. BT-XlOA four SIMM sockets, arranged separate banks. must install 256KB/lMB/4MB page mode SIMMs, with minimum rated access 8Ons faster. These mixed combination, however, SIMMs installed same bank must same size speed. Bank0 must installed with DRAM proper operation Bank1 optional.
SIMM specification: 256KB/l MB/4MB fast page mode 80ns faster (256KB 2)/(1 /(4MB BankO: (OMB 2)/(256KB 2)/(1 2)/(4MB Bank1
jumper installed
jumper removed
default
5/JP3 selects board's port. When controllers installed, this option indicate which card primary which serves secondary controller. Note that jumper setting 5/JP3 should match value Controller Port option AutoIDE's Controller Option Select module.
Damping Resistor Bypass Jumpers (JDRO JDRl)
JDRO JDRl used short (place connector over jumper) resistors associated with first secondary bus, respectively. These jumpers used avoid possible hard drive (HDD) incompatibility different noise filter implementations assorted HDDs. default setting, jumper removed, suitable most HDDs.
JDRO JDRI Jumper JDRO filtering required primary address
Jumper JDRl filtering required secondary address
Figure 2-2. JDRO JDRl Jumpering
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Configuration Options
INSTALLATION
This section describes unpacking guidelines, installation tools, controller installation, related configuration requirements troubleshooting first-time power
NPACKING
Before handling BT-XlOA, take precautions avoid damage from electrostatic discharge: either grounding strap, touch your computer metal part discharge static electricity before handling board. Always hold board edges, even after static electricity discharged. Remove BT-XlOA from protective envelope. Check that your shipment complete with cables, documentation diskette. Then verify that physical damage occurred during shipping inspecting board bent pins, loose parts, broken traces, chipped broken connectors.
NSTALLATION
following items needed assist with installing card into your system: Your host system hardware manuals Hard disk drive(s) manuals Floppy disk drive(s) manuals Small screwdriver Small needle-nosed pliers
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40-pin cable* connection
Minimum installation SIMMS Bank0 caching
ODEL BT=Xl
Before install controller card, install SIMMs cache memory. BT-910A, select correct interrupt port address values this card. Section details these hardware configuration options. Power down host system. Referring host system owner's manual, open case gain access motherboard expansion slots. computer been wait minutes until power supply case cooled down inside computer. power supply case cold, touch discharge static electricity that your clothes body. disk drive controller board installed, remove connecting cables board then lift host computer. Remove mounting screw existing bracket from rear panel behind slot that been selected insertion BTXlOA. Press BT-XlOA downward into selected slot, align mounting bracket, reinstall mounting screw. Caution: Make sure that board properly seated slot.
On-board Jumper selects IRQ14 (default, shown) Nojumperselects IRQ15
indicated colored stripe cable
Speaker cable cable connection connection
Figure 3-4. Model BT-91OA Caching Controller
PREINSTALLATION
upgrading existing hard drive subsystem, advisable complete file-by-file opposed image) backup your data removable media. BT-XlOA requires specific slot, depending which model purchased, and, most installations, treated direct replacement hard controller "paddleboard"). another controller coexist with BT-XlOA, then these controllers must primary secondary, respectively (refer AutoIDE's Controller Port module description Section Also, only controllers enable floppy; other must disabled removed. another adapter installed, have BT-XlOA's address prior that adapter.
BT-410A/BT-5ZOA Only: Connect 34-pin flat cable aligning colored edge (usually red) with CN3. Connect other floppy disk drive. Models: attaching single used drive BT-XlOA, connect drive BUS1 connector, CNl, BT-XlOA using either existing supplied 40-pin data/control cable. attaching more drives BT-XlOA, following rules before continuing. Also refer advanced installation instructions Section further details regarding mirroring linking configurations.
Installation
ET-XiOA Caching Controller
drives connected each channel mirroring desired, each drive must separate channel linking desired, each drive must same channel
more than individual drives installed, more than link/mirror pairs installed, drive types Drive will ignored handled controller. Refer More than Drives option Controller Option Select module details.
Note: After physical installation, must turn mirroring linking AutolDE's Disk Parameter Setup module (Section Insert four-pin header connector from drive activity front panel host connector BT-XlOA. most cases, this connector reversible plugged into either direction. your system user's guide more information. Insert connector from system speaker connector BT-XlOA. Verify that connections secure.
following summarizes CMOS configuration. Note that link/mirror pair treated single drive. Drive(s)
don't care Non-installed System CMOS/Drive Type (Drive C:,D:) More_Than_P_Drives Support Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled
Reattach close cover host computer described system owner's manual. Before powering system, read "CMOS Updates Drives" (below) determine need update your system's CMOS configuration.
"Controller Option Select" module
necessary, refer your motherboard system manual further instructions configuring system CMOS. Also, refer Appendix Hard Drive Types," list drive types ensure that you've correctly configured CMOS Setup Drive Table your drive type. upgrading existing drive subsystem, values previously stored system CMOS unlikely require modification.
installing more drives, update your system's CMOS that recognize devices follows: installing single drive first time, necessary configure Drive system CMOS Setup type This enables system detect BT-XlOA, where actual drive parameter tables stored. When drives linked mirrored pair seen logical drive, Drive type proper operation. individual drives link/mirror pairs installed, have both Drive type
YSTEM OWER
most single used drive installations, additional steps necessary ensure proper operation BT-XlOA with your disk subsystem. Power system ensure that system POST (Power Self-Test) functioning properly. BT-XlOA should display POST test messages immediately below after system POST test. sample screen depicted below.
Primary xxx-Bus Caching Controller BusLogic, Inc. (Vx.xx)
BT-XlOA Caching Controller
Installation
Press enter AutolDE configuration utility. 4096K bytes CACHE DRAM installed
Address Conflicts
BT-XlOA POST test messages appear, there address timing conflict between BT-XlOA other adapter cards system. Re-check address BT-XlOA (see BIOS Address option Controller Option Select display) against address other adapter cards system potential conflicts. conflict exists, adjust address other card(s). Otherwise, turn power off, pull other card(s), then power system enter AutoIDE configuration menu select proper location avoid conflict. system contains 16-bit adapter with Fast Address Decode option, disable that feature. wider address decoding range, this feature might cause some potential conflicts with BT-XlOA other cards implemented with &bit memory mapped I/O.
Some drives either respond correctly Identity Drive command, respond with physical parameters, rather than manufacturer's recommended translation parameters. such cases, BT-XlOA will issue error message similar shown below.
BUS1 drive drive drive parameter error!
AutolDE configuration menu reconfigure system.
this message, AutoIDE manually enter correct drive parameters Disk Parameter Setup module. Refer your drive manual correct parameters drive. upgrading existing used drive subsystem, drive parameters previously stored system CMOS will correct. Once have entered correct drive parameters using Disk Parameter Setup module (Section press cEso save updated parameters. system will reboot parameters will checked BTXlOA ensure they correct. correct, used drive will function exactly before, while drive ready operating system installation. error message still displayed, must verify reenter correct drive parameters.
Drive Parameters
most single used drive installations, there generally need access AutoIDE configuration utility ensure proper operation BT-XlOA with your drive. BT-XlOA obtains correct drive parameters directly from drive itself, automatically issuing Identify Drive command. upgrading single existing drive subsystem with BT-XlOA, drive will function exactly before. installing drive, drive ready operating system installation; refer your operating system manual further instructions. Note: drives arefactoy low-levelformatted. unnecessa inadvisable low-level format drive.
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Installation
AuToIDE UTILITY
AutoIDE utility BT-XlOA's setup configuration program. gives control over drive arrangements cache operations. program stored onboard EPROM EEPROM which allows save your preferences power-on defaults. access AutoIDE upon power system reset, when following message appears screen:
Primary XXX-Bus Cache Controller BusLogic, Inc. (Vx.xx) Press enter AutolDE configuration utility. 4096K bytes CACHE DRAM installed
Press [F2] [F6] access AutoIDE main menu, illustrated below.
Disk Parameter Setup Controller Option Select Display Drive Information Level Format Mirror Initialization Repair Mirror Drive Verification Disk Image Copy Disk Image Compare
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AutolDE Utility
following keystrokes moving selecting menu options:
arrow Down arrow On-line help Exit move cursor down select menu options.
Physical Drive Information
first block displays parameters (cylinders, heads sectors) each physical drive connected BT-XlOA. example, drives, with capacity 202MB 201MB, separately connected BUS1 BUS2.
Cylinders 2108 Heads Sectors Capacity
ARAMETER ETUP
This module allows install, link mirror drives. divided into three functional feature blocks, depicted below, which control, respectively, physical drive information, logical drive information, installed drive information.
Disk Parameter Setup BUS1 BUS1 BUS2 BUS2 Drive [DO] Drive [D2] Drive [Dl] Drive [D3] Cylinders 2108 Heads Heads Sectors Sectors Trk-Remap Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Capacity Capacity
BUS1 BUS1 BUS2 BUS2
Drive Drive Drive Drive
[DO] [D2] [Dl] [D3]
Capacity (Cylinders) (Heads) (Sectors) Bytes
These parameters normally read from drive automatically updated without user intervention. However, drive fails respond Identify Drive request issued BT-XlOA, need manually enter correct parameters based manufacturer's recommendations. [DO] short BUS1 Drive0 [D2] Drivel. drives connected BUS2, [Dl] short Drive [D3] Drivel. These short names will correspond next block this module further settings, such linking mirroring.
Cylinders Attribute Drive [DO] Drive [Dl] Drive [D2] Drive [D3]
Logical Drive Information
second feature block this module displays parameters four logical drives units supported BT-XlOA presented operating system. logical drive here individual drive, linking pair drives mirroring pair drives. following block shows individual drives installed:
BUS1 Drive Maxtor 7213 BUS1 Drive BUS2 Drive -ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C BUS2 Drive
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Attribute Drive [DO] Drive [Dl] Drive [D2] Drive [D3]
Cylinders Heads Sectors Trk-Remap Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
Capacity
Disk Parameter Setup BUS1 Drive [DO] BUS1 Drive [D2] BUS2 Drive [Dl] BUS2 Drive [D3] Attribute Drive mirror Drive [Non-installed] Drive [D2] Drive [D3] BUS1 Drive BUS1 Drive BUS2 Drive BUS2 Drive Cylinders 2108 Heads Sectors Capacity
Note: Drive shown this block arefor ordering purpose only related system`s drive ordering. example, 201MB drive installed BUS1 Drivel, i.e., 1021, this block will display 1021 Drive from system, sees LO21 Drive Also note that drive's cylinder number shown block greater than 1024, controller translate parameters into format that allows proper operation (see section Track Remapping).
Cylinders Heads Sectors Trk-Remap Capacity Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Maxtor 7213 -ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C
Setting Attributes
Initially, [DO] [D3] shown this column correspond those upper block. this portion Disk Parameter Setup module configure Linking Mirroring. must first pair [Non-installed] access Link/Mirror option other drive. When you've drives non-installed, will have access list attributes similar shown below:
following full screen shows [DO] [Dl] mirrored pair. linking case similar.
mirror link [Non-installed]
select proper attribute Mirroring, drives [Noninstalled], this case [Dl], then other drive mirror Dn], this case mirror Dl]. capacity shown this block will smaller two. optimize performance dual channel design, mirroring function requires work with drives connected individual buses, i.e., BUS1 BUS2. cannot mirroring linking pairs buses, either. Four mirrored pairs possible from physical drive point view: BUS1 ======> DriveIMl' [DO]
BUS2 ====z=>
Drive [Dl]
Drive [D3]
Linking configuration similar Mirroring, except that Linking requires that drives same bus, either BUS1 BUS2. there possible linking pairs each controller. capacity shown this block will summation linking drives.
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AutolDE Utility
properly attribute, boot from different drive each time. example, have drives installed with different operating systems will work with them from time time. work with beginning, setting look like this:
Attribute DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE [DOI System Boot Drive
installing previously configured drive, maintain drive type Caution: Ifdrive type data drive will destroyed
drive disk) UNIX drive disk)
drive cylinder number >1024, Track Remapping should disabled perform backup device before remapping.
installed Drive Information
bottom portion Disk Parameter Setup screen indicates physical connection drive(s) controlled BT-XlOA. following shows drives connected BUS1 BUS2, respectively. BUS1 Drive Maxtor 7213 BUS1 Drive BUS2 Drive ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C BUS2 Drive
work with UNIX next time, setting change like following. you're able change desired options, attribute(s) [Non-installed] some them. This allows more options drive want work with.
Attribute DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE
UNIX drive drive disk) disk)
System Boot Drive
ONTROLLER PTION
Controller Option Select screen gives access advanced features supported BT-XlOA:
Controller Option Select Default 0.5K Cache Line Size Default Disabled More Than Drives INTI BIOS Selection Enhanced INT13 Shadowed Default Default Enabled Cache Function Default Primary Controller Port Default Enabled Floppy Controller Default C800H BIOS Address Default Disabled Green Cache Mode
more than drives, link/mirror pair treated one, installed, have enable More Than Drives option Controller Option Select module. Note: Once have drive attributes mirroring, must initialize mirroring using AutoIDE's Mirror initialization Repair module described later this section.
Track-Remap This Track-Remapping function disabled default should
enabled only when capacity drive exceeds 528MB. Note: INT13 BIOS Selection option Controller Option Select module Enhanced INT13 (Shadowed not).
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Cache Line Size
cache line size following:
0.5K
versions BIOS, which otherwise experience timing problems with BT-XlOA (and drives generally). Enhanced INT13: functions like previous option except instructs controller handle from address reserved memory does occupy from system memory. Mainboard BIOS INT13: This option assigns handling system BIOS instead controller BIOS. Some versions BIOS also support remapping conventional memory BIOS handling routines; consult your system manual details. Note: Enhanced lNTl3 (Shadowed not) option must work with More than drives environment partition greater than 528MB drive with Trk-Remap option enabled.
(default)
While default suits most applications, select other options your specific needs. example, want choose NetWare system block size file system also 4KB.
More Than Drives
More Than Drives option allows support eight logical drives-an individual drive, linking pair mirroring pair-under above, Windows NetWare. Where BT-XZOAs installed, enable this option serving seconda controller togain access drives. Also note that:
Cache Function
This function allows cache Enabled Disabled. cache Enabled default, find necessary temporarily disable cache (e.g., when installing operating system hardware). When cache status disabled, data transfer requests commands passed directly drive itself.
INT13 BIOS Selection option this screen Enhanced INT13 (Shadowed not). support more than drive function other operating systems, have install their respective drivers.
Controller Port
There options controller port: port address (lFO-lF7) defauZt Primary Secondary port address (170-177) Seconda option useful when another card installed same system. Remember enable More Than Drives option gain access drive(s) controlled secondary controller. allowed BT-XlOA controllers system thus control eight individual drives. (For operating systems other than DOS, device drivers needed.) Note: BT-SlOA, besure thesettingforl'in-5JP3 sameas theoption here.
AutolDE Utility
INT13 BIOS Selection
BIOS allows select handler, software interrupt used control hard disk (read/write operations). Three options exist: Enhanced INT13 shadowed system (default), Enhanced INT13 Mainboard INT13. thatportionofthecontroller's which normally handles remaps conventional memory (O-640KB), where occupies (639KB-640KB). This option provided, enabled default, ensure compatibility with some early
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Floppy Controller (BT-410A BT-51OA only)
This option lets Enabled/Disabled floppy controller. Note that only floppy controller enabled system.
ISPLAY RIVE
This screen shows information about physical drives attached BTXlOA. Note that information that's displayed differs from drive drive. sample screen shown below. Press Down Arrow keys move from Drive View another:
BUS1 Drive
BIOS Address
There BIOS address options:
C800H (default) CCOOH DOOOH D400H D800H DCOOH
Select desired option moving cursor (using Down Arrow keys) desired option pressing <Enter>. When there address conflict between among add-on cards installed system, have switch addresses those cards different locations. adjust other card's address avoid conflict. other pull other card(s) first, install this module, then plug back other card(s) system operation. Also, note that BT-XlOA's address always precedes that other host adapter(s), available.
Drive model Maxtor 7213 Firmware revision .5ADF1750 Serial OF4JBS Cylinders Heads Sectors Buffer type dual port multiple sector with look ahead timing Mode cycle time Read write multiple sectors interrupt
Switch another screen view information other drive:
BUS2 Drive Drive model ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C Firmware revision FSOl Serial Cylinders .2108 Heads Sectors Buffer type dual port multiple sector with look ahead timing Mode cycle time Read write multiple. supported
Green Cache Mode (Power Saving Mode)
enabled, BT-XlOA will start monitor access activities storage subsystem. duration Idle state exceeds time limit defined this mode, BT-XlOA will then turn drive(s) controller itself into Motor Sleeping modes, respectively, order save power. Eight options available:
Disabled (default) minute minute minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes
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AutolDE Utility 4-11
LEVEL
drive formatted ready operating system installation when shipped manufacturer. Under normal circumstances, unnecessary inadvisable level format drive. event that level format seems necessary (e.g., multiple sectors), contact your dealer drive manufacturer before proceeding. Some drive manufacturers build level format routines into drive itself, supply special model-specific software programs this purpose. Warning: Performing low-level format causes information data drive lost. choose execute level format from AutoIDE, enter manufacturer's recommended drive parameters obtain parameters from Display Drive Information screen. drives normally support l-to-l, non-interleaved, operation. Note: Linked mirrored drives will formatted together. sample screen depicted below. Select desired option moving cursor (using Down Arrow keys) desired option pressing <Enter>.
Select drive level format BUS1 Drive0 Maxtor 7213AT BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C Select mirror drive initialization repair Status BUS1 Drive0 Maxtor 7213AT BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C
column indicates status mirror pair. Drive status could following:
Status
Un-Initialized Drive (before mirror initialization done) Drive (once mirror initialization repair completed) Drive Damaged (any mirror pair crashed)
mirror initialization always duplicates source disk target disk. designate source target drives pressing <Space Bar>.
Select mirror drive initialization repair Status Source Target
BUS1 Drive0 Maxtor 7213AT BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C
After Mirror Initialization completed, Status should display both mirroring drives, which signifies they ready work mirror pair.
Select mirror drive initialization repair Status Source Target
IRROR NITIALIZATION
REPAIR
Mirror Initialization Repair module initializes mirroring pair drives once attribute these drives been using Drive Parameter Setup module (This module available unless mirroring attribute been set). When initialized, system creates maintains exact duplicate source drive. This screen also used when need repair drive mirror pair restore data once mirror-pair drives trouble.
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BUS1 Drive0 Maxtor 7213AT BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C
drives mirror pair malfunctioning crashed, mirroring beeper will start issue alarms properly connected). Check cable connection, drive, power supply, etc.,
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mirroring problem. these could cause inconsistency between drives. Refer this screen check which drive damaged.
Select mirror drive initialization repair Status Source Target
This module copies data from source disk target disk
drive-to-drive basis. Select desired drive using Down Arrow keys press <Enter> execute copy.
BUS1 Drive0 Maxtor 7213AT BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C
restore mirror pair after problem been resolved, must drive marked Target marked Source. beeping alarm will stop right after mirror repair completed.
This module compares data source disk with that target disk drive-to-drive basis. Select desired drive using Down Arrow keys press <Enter> execute compare.
Select source target disks image compare
Select source target disks image copy BUS1 Drive0 Maxtor 7213AT BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C Source Target
IRROR RIVE ERIFICATION
This module performs disk comparison between drives same mirror pair. need tore-do mirror initialization incorrect data found drives. This module available unless mirroring attribute been set.
Select mirror drive Verification Status Source Target
BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C
BUS1 Drive0 Maxtor 7213AT BUS2 Drive0 ALPS ELECTRIC Co., LTD. DR312C
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AutolDE Utility 4-15
NETWARE 4.0X
subdirectory IDENV40X.DSK, contains NETWARE V4.OX device driver. following describes procedures during driver installation: After seeing message block showing "Scanning available drivers during installation, you'll find list default supported drivers. Press <Ins> install driver, IDENV40.DSK, from drive Press <F3> specify path: >A:\NETWARE.40. IDENV4O.DSK press <Enter> load this driver. Press <Return> again port address IRQ. Select
Copy BusLogic NETWARE driver, IDENW31X.DSK, from BusLogic driver diskette either NETWARE boot floppy NETWARE subdirectory your hard drive Load NETWARE. When NETWARE server prompt appears Load IDENV31 Using NETWARE Install utility, save files reflect your configuration.
Where duplexing required:
Install secondary BT-XlOA first: Remove other add-on cards that conflict with BT-XlOA's space Select this card secondary Select space BT-XlOA Disable floppy diskette
NETWARE 3.1X
subdirectory IDENV31X.DSK, contains NETWARE V3.1X device driver. installation procedures same NETWARE V3.1 below, except driver loaded here IDENV31X.DSK.
Install primary BT-XlOA: Select this card primary Select space BT-XlOA Enable floppy diskette
NETWARE
subdirectory IDENV31.DSK, contains NETWARE V3.1 device driver. installation procedures follow: card installation Install BT-XlOA: Remove other add-on cards that conflict with BT-XlOA's space Select this card primary Select space BT-XlOA Enable floppy diskette Plug another add-on card necessary
Plug another add-on card necessary Boot Copy BusLogic NETWARE driver, IDENW31X.DSK, from BusLogic driver diskette either NETWARE boot floppy NETWARE subdirectory your hard drive Load NETWARE. When NETWARE server prompt `I:" appears Load IDENV31 Using NETWARE Install utility, save files reflect your configuration.
Driver Installations
Boot
ET-XlOA Caching Controller
NETWARE 2.Xx This diskette also labeled DSK_DRV_003 files IDENV215.DSK
IDENV215.0BJ root directory used hard disk device driver NETWARE V2.15. Follow NETWARE V2.15'~ installation guide install server.
RIVE
OS/2 v2.x
install this driver: Insert BusLogic driver diskette into floppy drive Under OS/2 V2.X, install driver keying following command: [C:\] ddinstal source drive letter reflect floppy drive containing driver diskette This command copies file, OS2_32.ADD, from driver diskette C:\OS2 directory replaces file IBMlS506.ADD IBMlS506.ADD will re-named IBMlS506.1, which also resides C:\OS2 directory. Re-boot system first fifteen drive types were defined original Since then, additional types have been defined, table your machine vary. following table, these abbreviations used:
Drive type number Number cylinders Number heads Pre-compensation Landing zone Number sectors Approximate number megabytes
remove driver: Copy file, IBMlS506.1, replace file, IBMlS506.ADD. Both files same directory, C:\OS2:
[C:\OS2] COPY lBMlS506.1 IBMlS506.ADD Re-boot
system.
UNIX
installation some UNIX environments, cache must disabled. Cache must disabled BT-XlOA before install UNIX operating system. further details, refer README file supplied with product UNIX operating system documentation.
BT-XIOA Caching Controller
Hard Drive Types
1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1023 1024
1023 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1023 1024
RROR ESSAGES ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING
Error codes generated various stages Model BT-XlOA's BIOS initialization procedure. error occurs, BIOS will display message accompanied several error codes, which listed below.
Code Message Controller Failure! Description Extendedcommandenabled Query controller information Write back cache drive flush cache Disable cache Write cache DRAM Read cache DRAM Query controller information error during DRAM test DRAM error bank DRAM error bank DRAM error bank DRAM error bank DRAM installed Read EEPROM Write EEPROM
Controller Failure! Cache Operation Failure! Cache Operation Failure! Cache Operation Failure! Cache Operation Failure! Controller Failure! Cache Error Bank Cache Error Bank
Cache Error Bank Cache Error Bank
Cache Installed! Controller Failure! Controller Failure!
Controller EPROM Checksum Error! Controller EPROM checksum error
BT-XlOA Caching Controller
Error Messages General Troubleshooting Tips
powering system, Model BT-XlOA issues message Error Code with further details, four possibilities exists: Controller functional
card with "Fast Address Decode" option enabled. This cause cards that employ &bit BIOS, BT-XlOA included, recognized. Disable this option, available.
Cache DRAM installed SRAM test failure Parity error cache DRAM
Missing operating system:
Power system, wait moments then power system back Some versions BIOS issue Controller Failure message cache DRAM installed.
Could parameters scanned BT-XlOA, directly from drive itself, differ from drive supplier's. Enter CUSTOMIZED CONFIGURATION module AutoIDE parameters provided drive supplier manually. System hangs after running while:
General Troubleshooting Tips
Most controller errors traceable external factors, such conflicts with other installed cards, incorrectly configured drives, loose cables other installation errors. When problem occurs your system, always verify possible causes changing various components your system, such card, motherboard, DRAM SIMM, CPU. following general guidelines some specific error conditions. connected flashes some diagnostics right after power-up. following shows flash frequency each fatal error condition:
BIOS might "shadowed" motherboard. Check setup your motherboard disable "shadow" option BT-XlOA's address. Cabling (error condition varies). Could DIAGNOSTIC module AutoIDE check cabling O.K.
error:
Could more than enabled: make sure only enabled.
Cannot access HDD:
Check type your system's CMOS "1."
short flash: Cache DRAM installed short flashes: error Three short flashes: SRAM error
Cannot recognize HDD's parameters cannot save them correctly:
Four short flashes: Timer error BIOS message from BT-XlOA, i.e., <Press appears screen:
place jumper over JDRO, i.e., short, connected FIRST BUS. connected SECOND BUS, then short JDRl. Possible incompatible conditions default option (CTRL BIOS moved RAM) BIOS:
address conflicting with other card(s). Check addresses cards make sure there conflicts.
default option gains optimal performance. nature occupying (639KB-640KB), some software programs
Error Messages General Troubleshooting Tips
ET-XIOA Caching Controller
issue false alarms, such virus-protection software. above problems avoided choosing another option "Motherboard BIOS." same nature occupancy, default option have conflict when executing OS/2. Since OS/2 would only employ disk routines, above problem also avoided choosing another option "Motherboard BIOS" without degrading performance. Since CTRL BIOS options (Windows) related UNIX, recommended that choose "Motherboard BIOS" operate under these environments. able with Windows 32-bit driver:
RODUCT UPPORT ECORD information this page should compiled provided
your supplier writing obtain technical support assistance. This will enable your supplier respond more rapidly more appropriately your problem. About BusLogic Product: BusLogic Product Serial Number: Date Purchase: Firmware Version Number: BIOS Version Number: Purchased From: Company: Address: Purchased Name/Title: Company: Address: Telephone About System Hardware Configuration: System Manufacturer: System Model Speed: System BIOS Manufacturer: Memory System: Hard Drives System: About System Software Configuration: Operating System/Version: Application Program/Version: Detailed Description Problem:
Change INT13 BIOS/Customized Configuration option "Motherboard BIOS" install Windows 32-bit driver during setup.
ET-XIOA Caching Controller
TANDARD
BusLogic warrants that subject terms this policy Products shall free from defects faulty material workmanship part BusLogic period year from date delivery. This warranty shall apply Products have been subject misuse Customer other party; material alteration, addition, amendment, modification shall have been carried without prior written consent BusLogic; failure install operate Products accordance BusLogic's Product reference manual; failure caused improper inadequate maintenance users. BusLogic will make good repair option replacement Products which become defective within warranty period. Repairs will warranted days. Products parts replaced under this provision shall become property BusLogic. BEFORE RETURNING PRODUCT REPAIR, BUYER MUST REQUEST RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORlZATlON (RMA) NUMBER FROM BUSLOGIC. Products under warranty returned BusLogic repair shall returned Customer BusLogic's expense. Shipping costs Products returned BusLogic repair which warranty period shall Customer's expense both from BusLogic. Customer expressly prohibited from issuing Debit Memos material returned under provisions this warranty. BusLogic shall notify Customer event that Products returned repair not, BusLogic's sole opinion, within this Warranty condition and, unless disposition instructions given such Products within thirty (30) days such notification, Products will returned Customer freight collect. EXCEPT ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY, BUSLOGIC MAKES WARRANTlES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED STATUTORY, BUSLOGIC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS IMPLIED WARRANTY MERCHANTABlLlTY FlTNESS PARTICULAR PURPOSE. total liability BusLogic claim damage arising this Agreement, whether contract tort, shall exceed price individual Product(s) whose defect damage basis claim. EVENT SHALL BUSLOGIC LIABLE LOSS PROFlTS OTHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. action against BusLogic breach warranty shall commenced more than year after accrual cause action. Customer also agrees perform duties responsibilities under BusLogic's Warranty Policy, which shall updated from time time.
Addendum
KT-XlOA family Caching Controllers supports attachment ATAPI compatible devices addition supporting four hard disk drives. Other functionality controllers remain same. Connector (refer Board Diagram) used attach ATAPI compliant devices such CD-ROM tape drives using standard 40-pin data cable. install Cache Controller single system, then cannot ATAPI interface either board. This fact that each board requires primary secondary port address. Jumper used control this. With installed, secondary port address 170h used ATAPI connector. must disable jumper (remove) install XlOA cache controllers single system. Installed
ATAPI Supported
Addendum
BusLogic supplies interrupt bridge paddle board with BT-9 accommodate systems that route interrupt (INT slot. most cases BT-910A installed your system without interrupt bridge paddle board. Please refer User's Guide chapter installation instructions. your system does boot after installing BT-9 follow these instructions install interrupt bridge paddle board restart your system. Remove BT-9 from your system. Remove jumper JP3-1. Connect interrupt bridge paddle board using ribbon cable supplied (see diagram below) Reinstall BT-9 slot. Insert interrupt bridge board EISA slot nearest slot containing your BT-910A.
Removed
Disable ATAPI second cache controller
INTERRUPT BRIDGE PADDLE BOARD
Edge Connector
Edge Connecta
BT-41 Board Diagram
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