Checklist for SCSI

If a recommended feature is implemented, it must meet the PC 98 requirements for that feature as defined in this document.

1. Host controller supports bus mastering

Required

2. Option ROMs support Int 13h Extensions

Required

3. Option ROMs support virtual DMA services

Required

4. Bus type is clearly indicated on connectors for all adapters, peripherals, and terminators

Required

5. Differential devices support DIFFSENS as defined in SCSI-3

Required

6. Automatic termination circuit meets SCSI-3 specification

Required

7. SCSI terminator built onto internal cables meets SCSI-3 specification

Required

8. Terminator power is supplied to the SCSI bus, with over-current protection

Required

9. High-density external connector meets SCSI-2 specification

Required

10. Internal terminator is close as possible to the last peripheral on the cable

Recommended

11. SCSI bus parity signal meets SCSI-2 specification

Required

12. Cables meet SCSI-3 Clause 6 requirements

Required

13. User cannot incorrectly plug in cables for internal connections

Required

14. Internal SCSI peripherals do not terminate the SCSI bus

Recommended

15. External connectors use automatic termination or an accessible on-board termination switch

Required

16. High-density, shielded device connector meets SCSI-2 specification

Recommended

17. Removable media includes media status notification support

Recommended

18. All components comply with Plug and Play SCSI specifications

Required

19. Each device has a Plug and Play device identifier

Required

20. Automatic resource assignment and dynamic disable capabilities are supported for all devices

Required

21. Bus and device meet PC 98 power requirements

Required

22. Hardware supports the STOP/START UNIT command as defined in SCSI-2

Required

23. STOP/START UNIT command can be used to decrease power consumption

Recommended