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4.3.7.5 Send Start Unit Command
This option determines whether the Start Unit Command (SCSI command 1B) is sent to the SCSI
device (most devices do not require this). Enabling this item reduces the load on the system power
supply by allowing the SCSI controller to power up SCSI devices one at a time upon booting.
the . Most devices require you to set a jumper
bef they can respond to this command.
Wh set to Yes, the S system boot. When set to
No, each SCSI device powers up in the n e.
O rwise, all the devices power up at the same time
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en tart Unit Command is sent to the SCSI device at
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host adapter BIOS is enabled.
If this s sent first to the
devic Start Unit
Command is sent to the next highest SCSI ID with a setting of Yes. The process continues until all
suppo
If ma depending on how
long it takes each drive to spin up.
The Send Start Unit Command setting is valid only if
option is enabled for more than one SCSI device, the Start Unit Command i
e with the lowest SCSI ID. When this device responds to the SCSI controller, the
rted devices respond to the SCSI controller.
ny drives are set to Yes for Send Start Unit Command, the boot time varies