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...SCSI Bus 4 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Checklist 5 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 6 Common Error Messages 10 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 and SCSI Devices 11 Using SCSI Devices 11 Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives 11 Using Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives 12 Using Scanners 12 Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices 13 Installing Multiple SCSI Cards 14 Connecting the LED Connector 14 Overriding SCSI Termination Settings 15 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 with SCSISelect 16 Starting SCSISelect 18 Exiting SCSISelect 18 Using SCSISelect Settings 19 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions 19 Boot Device...
...SCSI Bus 4 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Checklist 5 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 6 Common Error Messages 10 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 and SCSI Devices 11 Using SCSI Devices 11 Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives 11 Using Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives 12 Using Scanners 12 Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices 13 Installing Multiple SCSI Cards 14 Connecting the LED Connector 14 Overriding SCSI Termination Settings 15 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 with SCSISelect 16 Starting SCSISelect 18 Exiting SCSISelect 18 Using SCSISelect Settings 19 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions 19 Boot Device...
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Overview Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 The Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 enables you to connect up to 25 meters (82 feet). 1 This allows you to operate Ultra160 and Ultra2 devices at their max- 1 When only one Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI device is a new generation of high-performance HDDs, external storage subsystems, clustered configurations, Ultra160 hard disk drives, scanners, and CD-ROM drives-to 30 SCSI devices-such as very large arrays of SCSI technology that you...
Overview Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 The Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 enables you to connect up to 25 meters (82 feet). 1 This allows you to operate Ultra160 and Ultra2 devices at their max- 1 When only one Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI device is a new generation of high-performance HDDs, external storage subsystems, clustered configurations, Ultra160 hard disk drives, scanners, and CD-ROM drives-to 30 SCSI devices-such as very large arrays of SCSI technology that you...
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... utility if you need to change the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 settings. The Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 has two independent SCSI buses (channels). A SCSI bus is a 64-bit PCI card, it , and the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. 2 Although the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 is an electrical pathway that consists of a SCSI adapter card (such as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or scanner) to a common SCSI bus. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference imum speed on Channel B while at the same time using non-LVD SCSI devices on installing the SCSI Card...
... utility if you need to change the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 settings. The Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 has two independent SCSI buses (channels). A SCSI bus is a 64-bit PCI card, it , and the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. 2 Although the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 is an electrical pathway that consists of a SCSI adapter card (such as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or scanner) to a common SCSI bus. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference imum speed on Channel B while at the same time using non-LVD SCSI devices on installing the SCSI Card...
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... SCSI hard disk drive. s If you can use the Device Manager to determine which SCSI ID is set to be sequential, as long as the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 itself, must be changed. s In Windows® 95/98, you are booting. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. Refer to the device's documentation to use SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Here are some general guidelines for each of the device from which you can have 8-bit...
... SCSI hard disk drive. s If you can use the Device Manager to determine which SCSI ID is set to be sequential, as long as the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 itself, must be changed. s In Windows® 95/98, you are booting. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. Refer to the device's documentation to use SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Here are some general guidelines for each of the device from which you can have 8-bit...
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... a SCSI device can vary widely, refer to the device's documentation for instructions on how to Automatic (the preferred method). s Termination on Wide SCSI, Narrow SCSI, and Ultra SCSI devices usually is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch on the device, or by physically removing or installing one or more resistor modules on most external SCSI devices is accomplished when the device at the end of the cable itself is enabled or disabled by setting...
... a SCSI device can vary widely, refer to the device's documentation for instructions on how to Automatic (the preferred method). s Termination on Wide SCSI, Narrow SCSI, and Ultra SCSI devices usually is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch on the device, or by physically removing or installing one or more resistor modules on most external SCSI devices is accomplished when the device at the end of the cable itself is enabled or disabled by setting...
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...the SCSI bus. s Are all SCSI cables and power cables properly connected? If you connected SCSI devices to all three connectors, disconnect devices from errors in the PCI expansion slot? s Is the PCI expansion slot compliant with the rest of the three SCSI Channel A connectors? If you have problems, check these items first. Note: If you have problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 result from one connector! s Are all SCSI devices terminated properly? 5 s Are all SCSI devices turned on each SCSI bus assigned unique SCSI IDs? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
...the SCSI bus. s Are all SCSI cables and power cables properly connected? If you connected SCSI devices to all three connectors, disconnect devices from errors in the PCI expansion slot? s Is the PCI expansion slot compliant with the rest of the three SCSI Channel A connectors? If you have problems, check these items first. Note: If you have problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 result from one connector! s Are all SCSI devices terminated properly? 5 s Are all SCSI devices turned on each SCSI bus assigned unique SCSI IDs? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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... boot drive is connected to an EIDE controller, shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160, and restart the computer. 6 Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties. 7 Under the Control Panel, verify that the operating system is set to Optimal Performance by checking the Performance tab under System Properties. (Make sure you are not in Windows 95/98 When I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 driver...
... boot drive is connected to an EIDE controller, shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160, and restart the computer. 6 Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties. 7 Under the Control Panel, verify that the operating system is set to Optimal Performance by checking the Performance tab under System Properties. (Make sure you are not in Windows 95/98 When I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 driver...
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... does this , refer to have Windows search for the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 does not appear under Device Manager? rent) box. Troubleshooting 4 Double-click the SCSI Controller icon. Double-click the icon to see the device status and possible solutions. s If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 driver is disabled and isn't loading. To enable the driver 1 Double-click the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 software driver in Control Panel. 2 Click Next to begin installing your new hardware. 3 Select Yes...
... does this , refer to have Windows search for the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 does not appear under Device Manager? rent) box. Troubleshooting 4 Double-click the SCSI Controller icon. Double-click the icon to see the device status and possible solutions. s If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 driver is disabled and isn't loading. To enable the driver 1 Double-click the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 software driver in Control Panel. 2 Click Next to begin installing your new hardware. 3 Select Yes...
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... Disk... Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference If Windows 95/98 does not detect the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160, get the driver disk or CD included with the SCSI card and run the Add New Hardware wizard again: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel. 2 Click Next to begin installing your new hardware. 3 Select No and click Next to select the type of hardware you want to install the driver software. 6 Select 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC-7892/7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller...
... Disk... Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference If Windows 95/98 does not detect the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160, get the driver disk or CD included with the SCSI card and run the Add New Hardware wizard again: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel. 2 Click Next to begin installing your new hardware. 3 Select No and click Next to select the type of hardware you want to install the driver software. 6 Select 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC-7892/7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller...
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... cables are properly connected. Try disconnecting the SCSI device cables from an installed SCSI device. 1 Run SCSISelect® and set by a jumper. (See the documentation for the device. "Time-out failure during..." Run SCSISelect and disable the Send Start Unit Command for the device.) "Start unit request failed" The SCSI card BIOS was unable to send a Start Unit Command to Yes for the particular SCSI device ID. The spin up when the power is switched on. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference Common Error...
... cables are properly connected. Try disconnecting the SCSI device cables from an installed SCSI device. 1 Run SCSISelect® and set by a jumper. (See the documentation for the device. "Time-out failure during..." Run SCSISelect and disable the Send Start Unit Command for the device.) "Start unit request failed" The SCSI card BIOS was unable to send a Start Unit Command to Yes for the particular SCSI device ID. The spin up when the power is switched on. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference Common Error...
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... performance levels of 160 MBytes/sec or 80 MBytes/sec. Using Scanners If you combine LVD and non-LVD SCSI devices on the same SCSI channel, the data transfer rate of the LVD SCSI devices will drop down to nonLVD SCSI performance levels of the internal LVD SCSI cable. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference SCSI hard disk drives running under other operating systems, see the operating system documentation. Or you can connect LVD SCSI devices to the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160...
... performance levels of 160 MBytes/sec or 80 MBytes/sec. Using Scanners If you combine LVD and non-LVD SCSI devices on the same SCSI channel, the data transfer rate of the LVD SCSI devices will drop down to nonLVD SCSI performance levels of the internal LVD SCSI cable. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference SCSI hard disk drives running under other operating systems, see the operating system documentation. Or you can connect LVD SCSI devices to the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160...
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... controller. No Yes Run CMOS Setup program. from SCSI drive? Yes No No action required. However, you cannot cross-connect the disk drives and other devices: SCSI devices must be connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160, EIDE devices must be connected to None or No Drives Installed (see computer docu- Then do this: No No No action required. mentation). Change primary Hard Disk set- Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 and SCSI Devices Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices You can install the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160...
... controller. No Yes Run CMOS Setup program. from SCSI drive? Yes No No action required. However, you cannot cross-connect the disk drives and other devices: SCSI devices must be connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160, EIDE devices must be connected to None or No Drives Installed (see computer docu- Then do this: No No No action required. mentation). Change primary Hard Disk set- Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 and SCSI Devices Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices You can install the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160...
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...; Connecting the LED Connector (Optional feature) Most computers have a device with a different set of SCSI devices. LED Cable from the LED connector on the motherboard and connect it to disable the host adapter BIOS on the other SCSI cards. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference Installing Multiple SCSI Cards s You can be reused as long as shown in your computer boots from a SCSI disk drive, leave the host adapter BIOS enabled on the SCSI card to a device on the front panel of the system case. SCSI IDs can install multiple SCSI cards in the diagram...
...; Connecting the LED Connector (Optional feature) Most computers have a device with a different set of SCSI devices. LED Cable from the LED connector on the motherboard and connect it to disable the host adapter BIOS on the other SCSI cards. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference Installing Multiple SCSI Cards s You can be reused as long as shown in your computer boots from a SCSI disk drive, leave the host adapter BIOS enabled on the SCSI card to a device on the front panel of the system case. SCSI IDs can install multiple SCSI cards in the diagram...
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... the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 with SCSISelect SCSISelect Options Available Settings Default Setting SCSI Device Configuration: Sync Transfer Rate (MBytes/sec) 160, 80.0, 53.4, 40.0, 160 32.0, 26.8, 20.0, 16.0, 13.4, 10.0, ASYN Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Enable Disconnection Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Send Start Unit Command Enable Write Back Cache 2 BIOS Multiple LUN Support 2 Include in BIOS Scan 2 Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Yes, No, N/C (No N/C (No Change) Change) Yes, No No (Disabled) Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Advanced Configuration Options: Reset SCSI Bus at...
... the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 with SCSISelect SCSISelect Options Available Settings Default Setting SCSI Device Configuration: Sync Transfer Rate (MBytes/sec) 160, 80.0, 53.4, 40.0, 160 32.0, 26.8, 20.0, 16.0, 13.4, 10.0, ASYN Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Enable Disconnection Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Send Start Unit Command Enable Write Back Cache 2 BIOS Multiple LUN Support 2 Include in BIOS Scan 2 Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Yes, No, N/C (No N/C (No Change) Change) Yes, No No (Disabled) Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Advanced Configuration Options: Reset SCSI Bus at...
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Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 with SCSISelect Using SCSISelect Settings To select an option, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the previous menu at 7, which LUN (Logical Unit Number) to both SCSI channels. The Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 is connected to (if the computer boots from a SCSI device). Boot Device Options s Boot Channel-(Default: A First) Specifies which allows the SCSI card to both SCSI channels. We recommend that you do not change automatically applies to the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 does...
Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 with SCSISelect Using SCSISelect Settings To select an option, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the previous menu at 7, which LUN (Logical Unit Number) to both SCSI channels. The Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 is connected to (if the computer boots from a SCSI device). Boot Device Options s Boot Channel-(Default: A First) Specifies which allows the SCSI card to both SCSI channels. We recommend that you do not change automatically applies to the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 does...
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... the host adapter. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference SCSI Device Configuration Options SCSI Device Configuration options can be used to enable or disable the write-back cache on page 24). s Initiate Wide Negotiation-(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, sends the Start Unit Command to Yes, the SCSI card attempts 16-bit data transfer (wide negotiation). s Send Start Unit Command-(Default: Yes) When set to the SCSI device at its SCSI ID (see Using SCSI Disk Utilities on SCSI disk drives connected to No if you are connected to disconnect from the SCSI bus. If...
... the host adapter. Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference SCSI Device Configuration Options SCSI Device Configuration options can be used to enable or disable the write-back cache on page 24). s Initiate Wide Negotiation-(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, sends the Start Unit Command to Yes, the SCSI card attempts 16-bit data transfer (wide negotiation). s Send Start Unit Command-(Default: Yes) When set to the SCSI device at its SCSI ID (see Using SCSI Disk Utilities on SCSI disk drives connected to No if you are connected to disconnect from the SCSI bus. If...
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Advanced Configuration Options Note: Do not change automatically applies to Enabled, provides an extended translation scheme for DOS Drives > 1 GByte- (Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card generates a SCSI bus reset during its BIOS scan at No if the device does not have multiple Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs). message on your disk drives before changing the translation scheme. 21 If this setting is necessary only for SCSISelect (TM) Utility! This setting is disabled, you change this setting at bootup...
Advanced Configuration Options Note: Do not change automatically applies to Enabled, provides an extended translation scheme for DOS Drives > 1 GByte- (Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card generates a SCSI bus reset during its BIOS scan at No if the device does not have multiple Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs). message on your disk drives before changing the translation scheme. 21 If this setting is necessary only for SCSISelect (TM) Utility! This setting is disabled, you change this setting at bootup...
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s Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Reserves BIOS Space)-(Default: Enabled) Enables or disables the SCSI card BIOS. Displays the resulting data transfer rate. If you change this setting, the change automatically applies to both SCSI channels. No removable-media drives are not controlled by the SCSI card BIOS, when using DOS, Windows 3.1.x, or Windows 95/98. If you want the BIOS to scan the SCSI bus. s Set to Disabled: Not scan if the devices on the SCSI bus (for each device on the screen during bootup. Software drivers are...
s Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Reserves BIOS Space)-(Default: Enabled) Enables or disables the SCSI card BIOS. Displays the resulting data transfer rate. If you change this setting, the change automatically applies to both SCSI channels. No removable-media drives are not controlled by the SCSI card BIOS, when using DOS, Windows 3.1.x, or Windows 95/98. If you want the BIOS to scan the SCSI bus. s Set to Disabled: Not scan if the devices on the SCSI bus (for each device on the screen during bootup. Software drivers are...
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... the removable-media drive designated as Fixed Disks to Disabled. s BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM-(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS allows the computer to boot from a SCSI drive controlled by the SCSI card BIOS while the drive is on . The setting can be able to remove the media while the drive is on , install the removable-media software driver and set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS supports Int 13h extensions as required by the BIOS are treated as a hard disk drive. Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160...
... the removable-media drive designated as Fixed Disks to Disabled. s BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM-(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS allows the computer to boot from a SCSI drive controlled by the SCSI card BIOS while the drive is on . The setting can be able to remove the media while the drive is on , install the removable-media software driver and set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS supports Int 13h extensions as required by the BIOS are treated as a hard disk drive. Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160...
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....adaptec.com/ support/webmail.html. Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about Adaptec's support options, call 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number s The TSID is available for your product. to the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server at 800-416-8066. The TSID is available through the following support and information services. s Connect to place an order for Adaptec...
....adaptec.com/ support/webmail.html. Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about Adaptec's support options, call 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number s The TSID is available for your product. to the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server at 800-416-8066. The TSID is available through the following support and information services. s Connect to place an order for Adaptec...