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Host adapter BIOS: When this option is disabled, the read-only memory (ROM) BIOS code on the
Expansion Card is disabled, freeing space in upper memory. The default is Disabled.
Frame size: This setting specifies the maximum frame length supported by the Expansion Card. The default
size is 2048. If you are using F-port (point-to-point) connections, use the default size for maximum
performance.
Spin up delay: When this option is enabled, the BIOS code waits up to 5 minutes to find the first drive. The
default is Disabled.
✏ NOTE
The Expansion Card settings and default values will vary, based on the version of BIOS code
installed for the expansion card.
There are specific expansion card settings that you cannot modify. Table <$elemparanumonly describes these
settings and gives examples.
✏ NOTE
See the device-driver installation instructions for the required operating- system-specific
modifications to the NVRAM.
BIOS address: The BIOS address is the Expansion card I/O address where the BIOS code is stored when you
press Ctrl+Q. This is the address of the BIOS code in ROM shadow memory.
Revision: The BIOS revision is the revision number of the loaded BIOS code on the Expansion Card.
Adapter Serial Number: This number is for manufacturing use only. It does not correlate to external labels or
to the adapter port name of the Expansion Card.
Interrupt level: The interrupt level is the interrupt that is used by the Expansion Card. The interrupt level can
change when the operating system is installed.
Adapter port name: This is the worldwide port name of the expansion card.
Selectable Boot Settings
To access this option, select Selectable Boot Settings. For more information about boot settings, contact your
Intel technical-support representative.
Restore Default Settings
This option is in the Configuration Settings menu. It restores the
Expansion Card default NVRAM settings.
Table 40. Nonmodifiable expansion card settings and examples
Setting Example
BIOS address CD400
Revision 1.25
Adapter serial number E59719
Interrupt level 3
Adapter port name 210000E08B07C703