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Installation Guide AHA-2940/2940W PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapter with SCSISelect R
Installation Guide AHA-2940/2940W PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapter with SCSISelect R
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... Host Adapter BIOS AIC-78xx SCSI Protocol Chip Adaptec AHA-2940 68-pin 16-bit Internal SCSI Connector 50-pin 8-bit Internal SCSI Connector Host Adapter LED 68-pin 16-bit External SCSI Connector LED Connector Host Adapter BIOS AIC-78xx SCSI Protocol Chip Adaptec AHA-2940W 1 1 Introduction The Adaptec AHA®-2940 and AHA-2940W PCI-toFast SCSI host adapters provide a powerful multitasking interface...
... Host Adapter BIOS AIC-78xx SCSI Protocol Chip Adaptec AHA-2940 68-pin 16-bit Internal SCSI Connector 50-pin 8-bit Internal SCSI Connector Host Adapter LED 68-pin 16-bit External SCSI Connector LED Connector Host Adapter BIOS AIC-78xx SCSI Protocol Chip Adaptec AHA-2940W 1 1 Introduction The Adaptec AHA®-2940 and AHA-2940W PCI-toFast SCSI host adapters provide a powerful multitasking interface...
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... the cover from the computer case. 3 Locate an unused 32-bit PCI expansion slot (the slot must have a unique SCSI ID number (0 to 7 for the AHA-2940W). We recommend that the contacts are typically white. Do not replace the computer cover or reconnect your computer and peripherals to ...EISA board or a PCI board.) 4 Insert the AHA-2940/2940W in your SCSI devices, you need to the AHA-2940/2940W, as well as the AHA-2940/2940W itself, must support Bus Master data transfers); SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to change the AHA-2940/2940W SCSI ID, see 2 If you should understand the ...
... the cover from the computer case. 3 Locate an unused 32-bit PCI expansion slot (the slot must have a unique SCSI ID number (0 to 7 for the AHA-2940W). We recommend that the contacts are typically white. Do not replace the computer cover or reconnect your computer and peripherals to ...EISA board or a PCI board.) 4 Insert the AHA-2940/2940W in your SCSI devices, you need to the AHA-2940/2940W, as well as the AHA-2940/2940W itself, must support Bus Master data transfers); SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to change the AHA-2940/2940W SCSI ID, see 2 If you should understand the ...
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... Host Adapter on these devices, refer to the device's documentation. The SCSI IDs on page 8. Termination is controlled by a set the Boot Target ID setting in use, however, do not need to manually assign SCSI IDs to these devices. The AHA-2940/2940W supports the SCSI Configured AutoMatically (SCAM) protocol, which works like this: s If the...
... Host Adapter on these devices, refer to the device's documentation. The SCSI IDs on page 8. Termination is controlled by a set the Boot Target ID setting in use, however, do not need to manually assign SCSI IDs to these devices. The AHA-2940/2940W supports the SCSI Configured AutoMatically (SCAM) protocol, which works like this: s If the...
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... page 8. If you must change the termination setting from the default setting. On most internal SCSI devices the termination setting is controlled by software commands via the SCSISelect utility. Terminating the AHA-2940W Termination on the AHA-2940W itself is also controlled by a jumper or a switch. The default setting is set to Low ON/High ON. Devices...
... page 8. If you must change the termination setting from the default setting. On most internal SCSI devices the termination setting is controlled by software commands via the SCSISelect utility. Terminating the AHA-2940W Termination on the AHA-2940W itself is also controlled by a jumper or a switch. The default setting is set to Low ON/High ON. Devices...
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... Type 8-bit Internal SCSI 8-bit External SCSI 16-bit Internal Wide SCSI 16-bit External Wide SCSI AHA-2940 50-pin internal SCSI cable 50-pin high-density external SCSI cable - - AHA-2940W 50-pin internal SCSI cable - 68-pin internal SCSI cable 68-pin external SCSI cable If you purchased your reseller does not stock these cables, call Adaptec directly at the...
... Type 8-bit Internal SCSI 8-bit External SCSI 16-bit Internal Wide SCSI 16-bit External Wide SCSI AHA-2940 50-pin internal SCSI cable 50-pin high-density external SCSI cable - - AHA-2940W 50-pin internal SCSI cable - 68-pin internal SCSI cable 68-pin external SCSI cable If you purchased your reseller does not stock these cables, call Adaptec directly at the...
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... on the motherboard and connect it to change host adapter settings without opening the computer or handling the board. It may be necessary to your SCSI hard disk drives. SCSISelect Default Settings The AHA-2940/2940W has the default settings shown in the table on the following section, Configuring the Host Adapter.
... on the motherboard and connect it to change host adapter settings without opening the computer or handling the board. It may be necessary to your SCSI hard disk drives. SCSISelect Default Settings The AHA-2940/2940W has the default settings shown in the table on the following section, Configuring the Host Adapter.
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...Settings Default Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes (Enabled) Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 10 MBytes/sec Enable Disconnection Initiate Wide Negotiation2 Send Start Unit SCSI Command4 Yes (Enabled) Yes (Enabled) No (Disabled) Advanced Host Adapter Settings Default Plug and Play SCAM Support Disabled Host Adapter... change the settings, see Starting the SCSISelect Utility on page 9 to start the utility. For situations where you might want or need to AHA-2940W only 3 Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is enabled 4 Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled. 8 If...
...Settings Default Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes (Enabled) Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 10 MBytes/sec Enable Disconnection Initiate Wide Negotiation2 Send Start Unit SCSI Command4 Yes (Enabled) Yes (Enabled) No (Disabled) Advanced Host Adapter Settings Default Plug and Play SCAM Support Disabled Host Adapter... change the settings, see Starting the SCSISelect Utility on page 9 to start the utility. For situations where you might want or need to AHA-2940W only 3 Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is enabled 4 Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled. 8 If...
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...to the option, then press Enter. When you made in SCSISelect take effect after starting SCSISelect. The Adaptec Format Disk utility is selected, SCSISelect immediately scans the SCSI bus and displays a list of SCSI disk drives. 9 To select an option, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to move...an option displays another menu. Exiting SCSISelect To exit SCSISelect, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any AHA-2940/2940W settings, you are preformatted at any key to list options you can select. To restore the original SCSISelect default values, press F6. Starting...
...to the option, then press Enter. When you made in SCSISelect take effect after starting SCSISelect. The Adaptec Format Disk utility is selected, SCSISelect immediately scans the SCSI bus and displays a list of SCSI disk drives. 9 To select an option, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to move...an option displays another menu. Exiting SCSISelect To exit SCSISelect, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any AHA-2940/2940W settings, you are preformatted at any key to list options you can select. To restore the original SCSISelect default values, press F6. Starting...
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... however, the most recent version of the driver should be installed in a kit, the kit includes the latest Adaptec EZ-SCSI and Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set software. These drivers work fine with your AHA-2940/2940W to perform at any time to abort the utility. 8 Installing Device Drivers Some operating systems embed (include) the...
... however, the most recent version of the driver should be installed in a kit, the kit includes the latest Adaptec EZ-SCSI and Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set software. These drivers work fine with your AHA-2940/2940W to perform at any time to abort the utility. 8 Installing Device Drivers Some operating systems embed (include) the...
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... installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which may be attached to Part 15 of Adaptec, Inc. Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Blvd. All other trademarks are designed to change without notice. 13 Each host adapter is powered ...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, and SCSISelect are trademarks of the FCC rules. These limits are owned by their respective owners. which can radiate...
... installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which may be attached to Part 15 of Adaptec, Inc. Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Blvd. All other trademarks are designed to change without notice. 13 Each host adapter is powered ...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, and SCSISelect are trademarks of the FCC rules. These limits are owned by their respective owners. which can radiate...