---
name: "amd"
section: "4freebsd"
platform: "linux"
package: "freebsd-manpages"
version: "8.2-1"
release: "Debian 7 (Wheezy)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/amd/4freebsd"
---

# amd(4freebsd)

amd53c974 PCI SCSI driver

## NAME

**amd** – amd53c974 PCI SCSI driver

## SYNOPSIS

To compile this driver into the kernel, place the following lines in your kernel configuration file:

**device scbus** **device amd**

Alternatively, to load the driver as a module at boot time, place the following line in [loader.conf(5)](/loader.conf/5.md):

```
amd_load="YES"
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **amd** driver provides support for the amd53c974 based SCSI cards.

## HARDWARE

Controllers supported by the **amd** driver include:

- MELCO IFC-DP (PC-98)

- Tekram DC390

- Tekram DC390T

## SEE ALSO

[cd(4)](/cd/4.md), [ch(4)](/ch/4.md), [da(4)](/da/4.md), [intro(4)](/intro/4.md), [sa(4)](/sa/4.md), [scsi(4)](/scsi/4.md)

## AUTHORS

The **amd** driver was written and submitted to FreeBSD by Tekram, Inc.