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w w w w Contents Introduction 1 Contents of Kit 1 System Requirements 1 Installing the MiniSCSI 1350 2 Software Installation 4 Windows 95 Software Installation 4 Printers 5 Uninstalling the Drivers 6 Understanding SCSI 7 SCSI IDs 7 Terminating the SCSI Bus 8 Obtaining SCSI Cables 8 Connector Types 9 Troubleshooting 10 General Hardware Troubleshooting 10 WINDOWS 95 Troubleshooting 11 Improving Overall Performance 12 Formatting your hard disk drives in Windows 95 13 Contacting Adaptec 15 Electronic Support 15 Technical and Product Support 16 Sales and Ordering Information 16
w w w w Contents Introduction 1 Contents of Kit 1 System Requirements 1 Installing the MiniSCSI 1350 2 Software Installation 4 Windows 95 Software Installation 4 Printers 5 Uninstalling the Drivers 6 Understanding SCSI 7 SCSI IDs 7 Terminating the SCSI Bus 8 Obtaining SCSI Cables 8 Connector Types 9 Troubleshooting 10 General Hardware Troubleshooting 10 WINDOWS 95 Troubleshooting 11 Improving Overall Performance 12 Formatting your hard disk drives in Windows 95 13 Contacting Adaptec 15 Electronic Support 15 Technical and Product Support 16 Sales and Ordering Information 16
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... Adaptec MiniSCSI 1350. It's fast, easy installation adds full SCSI flexibility to CD-ROMs, Scanners, Hard Disks, SyQuest, Iomega, Tape, MO drives and other peripherals. Simply plug it into your PC's parallel port and you for Plug & Play SCSI connections to your Portable or Desktop PC without the hassle and cost of Kit s MiniSCSI 1350 Parallel Port to SCSI Adapter s User's Guide s Registration Card s Windows 95 Setup Diskette System Requirements s Supports...
... Adaptec MiniSCSI 1350. It's fast, easy installation adds full SCSI flexibility to CD-ROMs, Scanners, Hard Disks, SyQuest, Iomega, Tape, MO drives and other peripherals. Simply plug it into your PC's parallel port and you for Plug & Play SCSI connections to your Portable or Desktop PC without the hassle and cost of Kit s MiniSCSI 1350 Parallel Port to SCSI Adapter s User's Guide s Registration Card s Windows 95 Setup Diskette System Requirements s Supports...
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The green power indicator on the MiniSCSI 1350 will allow printing while your SCSI peripheral is in use. 4 Ensure that will now be illuminated and you are ready to your SCSI peripheral. Note: This is already attached to the connector, unplug it and connect it to it. Refer to Figure 1 on page 3 for an illustration of a typical installation. 1 Connect the 50-pin interface plug...
The green power indicator on the MiniSCSI 1350 will allow printing while your SCSI peripheral is in use. 4 Ensure that will now be illuminated and you are ready to your SCSI peripheral. Note: This is already attached to the connector, unplug it and connect it to it. Refer to Figure 1 on page 3 for an illustration of a typical installation. 1 Connect the 50-pin interface plug...
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Printer 25-Pin Interface Plug Laptop 25-Pin Socket SCSI Device 50-pin Interface Plug Figure 1. Typical Installation 3 Installing the MiniSCSI 1350 Note: For the pass-through function to operate, your SCSI peripheral must be connected and powered up because the MiniSCSI 1350 uses the power on the SCSI bus.
Printer 25-Pin Interface Plug Laptop 25-Pin Socket SCSI Device 50-pin Interface Plug Figure 1. Typical Installation 3 Installing the MiniSCSI 1350 Note: For the pass-through function to operate, your SCSI peripheral must be connected and powered up because the MiniSCSI 1350 uses the power on the SCSI bus.
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... MiniSCSI 1350 software drivers. Note: README.TXT can be viewed at any application you make copies of the Program menu. 4 Windows 95 Software Installation 1 Start Windows 95. 2 Insert the diskette labeled APA-1350 Setup Diskette into floppy drive A. 3 Double-click on the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click on the Floppy Drive A. 5 Double click on your computer. This file contains additional installation instructions, a troubleshooting section, and un-install instructions. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Software Installation To use...
... MiniSCSI 1350 software drivers. Note: README.TXT can be viewed at any application you make copies of the Program menu. 4 Windows 95 Software Installation 1 Start Windows 95. 2 Insert the diskette labeled APA-1350 Setup Diskette into floppy drive A. 3 Double-click on the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click on the Floppy Drive A. 5 Double click on your computer. This file contains additional installation instructions, a troubleshooting section, and un-install instructions. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Software Installation To use...
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Note: The printer pass-through connector on the MiniSCSI 1350 can be any peripheral device that normally connects to connect a printer or any different than printing via the computer's own printer port. The printer pass-through connector will only work when the SCSI peripheral is attached and powered ON. 5 Software Installation Printers In most cases and with most printers, printing via the printer passthrough connector should not be used to a parallel-printer connector.
Note: The printer pass-through connector on the MiniSCSI 1350 can be any peripheral device that normally connects to connect a printer or any different than printing via the computer's own printer port. The printer pass-through connector will only work when the SCSI peripheral is attached and powered ON. 5 Software Installation Printers In most cases and with most printers, printing via the printer passthrough connector should not be used to a parallel-printer connector.
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MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Uninstalling the Drivers To uninstall the MiniSCSI 1350 drivers from loading on bootup automatically. To do this hardware profile. b Click the Device Manager tab. c Double-click the MiniSCSI 1350 device entry under SCSI controllers. Disable in this check in the System Properties dialog box in the Device Manager. 6 This can be verified by the red "X" that will be removed from your system. 3 Re-boot the system to...
MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Uninstalling the Drivers To uninstall the MiniSCSI 1350 drivers from loading on bootup automatically. To do this hardware profile. b Click the Device Manager tab. c Double-click the MiniSCSI 1350 device entry under SCSI controllers. Disable in this check in the System Properties dialog box in the Device Manager. 6 This can be verified by the red "X" that will be removed from your system. 3 Re-boot the system to...
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... SCSI device on the SCSI bus. A SCSI bus is an electrical pathway consisting of a SCSI adapter (such as the adapter itself, must be assigned a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 6. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the MiniSCSI 1350 adapter, as well as the SlimSCSI adapter) installed in a computer and one or more devices are used to connect the devices to the SCSI card. Understanding SCSI Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for connecting SCSI devices (such as hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives...
... SCSI device on the SCSI bus. A SCSI bus is an electrical pathway consisting of a SCSI adapter (such as the adapter itself, must be assigned a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 6. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the MiniSCSI 1350 adapter, as well as the SlimSCSI adapter) installed in a computer and one or more devices are used to connect the devices to the SCSI card. Understanding SCSI Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for connecting SCSI devices (such as hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives...
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... disk drives and other SCSI devices. Pacific Time). 8 Read the device documentation if you connect more than one end of the SCSI bus. Obtaining SCSI Cables You will need additional SCSI cables if you are not sure how to your MiniSCSI 1350. Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for termination: s Termination is controlled by installing or removing a SCSI terminator. It is important to use with termination enabled. Termination on the MiniSCSI 1350 is permanently enabled...
... disk drives and other SCSI devices. Pacific Time). 8 Read the device documentation if you connect more than one end of the SCSI bus. Obtaining SCSI Cables You will need additional SCSI cables if you are not sure how to your MiniSCSI 1350. Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for termination: s Termination is controlled by installing or removing a SCSI terminator. It is important to use with termination enabled. Termination on the MiniSCSI 1350 is permanently enabled...
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... of cable. SCSI-1, Low-density Centronics 50-pin Connector Used with Iomega ZIP drives, Syquest EZFlyer, etc. DB25 Connector Used with many CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, SCSI tape drives, and scanners 9 Understanding SCSI Connector Types Several different types of SCSI connectors are used on SCSI devices, and each type requires a different kind of SCSI connectors: SCSI-2 High-density 50-pin Connector Standard MiniSCSI 1350 Connector for SCSI Perirpherals Typically used with a DB25 pin or low density 50-pin (SCSI-2) connection, you can order converters from Adaptec...
... of cable. SCSI-1, Low-density Centronics 50-pin Connector Used with Iomega ZIP drives, Syquest EZFlyer, etc. DB25 Connector Used with many CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, SCSI tape drives, and scanners 9 Understanding SCSI Connector Types Several different types of SCSI connectors are used on SCSI devices, and each type requires a different kind of SCSI connectors: SCSI-2 High-density 50-pin Connector Standard MiniSCSI 1350 Connector for SCSI Perirpherals Typically used with a DB25 pin or low density 50-pin (SCSI-2) connection, you can order converters from Adaptec...
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... enable or disable termination power. Otherwise, the SCSI devices will not work correctly. See the device documentation for more of these sections: WINDOWS 95 Troubleshooting page 11 Improving Overall Performance page 12 Formatting your Hard Disk Drives in preparing and connecting the SCSI devices to it. Note: Some devices have problems, check the General Hardware Troubleshooting tips first. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Troubleshooting Most problems with the MiniSCSI 1350 result from errors in DOS or Windows 95 page 13 General Hardware Troubleshooting...
... enable or disable termination power. Otherwise, the SCSI devices will not work correctly. See the device documentation for more of these sections: WINDOWS 95 Troubleshooting page 11 Improving Overall Performance page 12 Formatting your Hard Disk Drives in preparing and connecting the SCSI devices to it. Note: Some devices have problems, check the General Hardware Troubleshooting tips first. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Troubleshooting Most problems with the MiniSCSI 1350 result from errors in DOS or Windows 95 page 13 General Hardware Troubleshooting...
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... Device Manager under SCSI controllers the MiniSCSI 1350 controller is recognized but Easy CD Pro doesn't recognize the drive, therefore I'm unable to write to prepare my hard disk? s My EPST connection is found under CD-ROM. If you change the port mode to Formatting your hard disk drives in their website: http://www.adaptec.com/support/files/upgrades.html The file you will find a performance increase. 11 This is running in Nibble mode, what should I use...
... Device Manager under SCSI controllers the MiniSCSI 1350 controller is recognized but Easy CD Pro doesn't recognize the drive, therefore I'm unable to write to prepare my hard disk? s My EPST connection is found under CD-ROM. If you change the port mode to Formatting your hard disk drives in their website: http://www.adaptec.com/support/files/upgrades.html The file you will find a performance increase. 11 This is running in Nibble mode, what should I use...
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... other installed devices such as Sound Cards. s Select the Trouble Shooting tab and ensure that the Write Behind Cache is enabled. s Ensure that the total cable length does not exceed 3 meters and that no Port Base and IRQ clashes with other than these are no more than 7 devices are usually the default settings. For optimum performance we recommend attaching only 4 devices. 12 MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Improving Overall Performance...
... other installed devices such as Sound Cards. s Select the Trouble Shooting tab and ensure that the Write Behind Cache is enabled. s Ensure that the total cable length does not exceed 3 meters and that no Port Base and IRQ clashes with other than these are no more than 7 devices are usually the default settings. For optimum performance we recommend attaching only 4 devices. 12 MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Improving Overall Performance...
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... improve performance. Ì 13 Once you have completed initialization of the disk, you must enable Int 13 support for the drive. Follow these commands you can use with the FDISK and FORMAT commands in the DOS directory of your system disk. Before you can repeat the above procedure to take effect. Troubleshooting Formatting your hard disk drives in Windows 95 If a hard disk drive is used that has not been formatted for Windows...
... improve performance. Ì 13 Once you have completed initialization of the disk, you must enable Int 13 support for the drive. Follow these commands you can use with the FDISK and FORMAT commands in the DOS directory of your system disk. Before you can repeat the above procedure to take effect. Troubleshooting Formatting your hard disk drives in Windows 95 If a hard disk drive is used that has not been formatted for Windows...
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...) site at http://www.adaptec.com s File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server at ftp.adaptec.com s Adaptec USA Bulletin Board Service (BBS); supports up to most of your Adaptec product, check this User's Guide first-you need further assistance, please contact us. No product literature is available on software upgrades and other topics is available electronically through the following support and information services: Electronic Support Technical information, including product...
...) site at http://www.adaptec.com s File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server at ftp.adaptec.com s Adaptec USA Bulletin Board Service (BBS); supports up to most of your Adaptec product, check this User's Guide first-you need further assistance, please contact us. No product literature is available on software upgrades and other topics is available electronically through the following support and information services: Electronic Support Technical information, including product...
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to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Technical and Product Support s For technical support and information about many of Adaptec's electronic support services, call 800-959-7274 or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. s To speak with questions regarding your problem and then provides step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. s For sales information in Europe call: French: (32) 2-352-3460...
to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide Technical and Product Support s For technical support and information about many of Adaptec's electronic support services, call 800-959-7274 or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. s To speak with questions regarding your problem and then provides step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. s For sales information in Europe call: French: (32) 2-352-3460...
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... prior written consent of this document, or from errors or omissions in this document to make changes in some jurisdictions. Adaptec reserves the right to assure its users. All other countries used under license. assumes no liability resulting from the use of Adaptec, Inc. Contacting Adaptec Copyright © 1998 Adaptec, Inc. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AIC, APA, SlimSCSI, EZ-SCSI, and SCSIExplorer are registered trademarks...
... prior written consent of this document, or from errors or omissions in this document to make changes in some jurisdictions. Adaptec reserves the right to assure its users. All other countries used under license. assumes no liability resulting from the use of Adaptec, Inc. Contacting Adaptec Copyright © 1998 Adaptec, Inc. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AIC, APA, SlimSCSI, EZ-SCSI, and SCSIExplorer are registered trademarks...
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... I/O cable and power cable to ensure compliance of this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. This device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide...
... I/O cable and power cable to ensure compliance of this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. This device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. MiniSCSI 1350 User's Guide...
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... terms and conditions: 1 License: This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to: a use the Software on a single computer system which incorporates an Adaptec SCSI Card, or in the case of a multi-user or networked system which permits access to the Software by destroying the Software (including the related documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. Upon any termination...
... terms and conditions: 1 License: This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to: a use the Software on a single computer system which incorporates an Adaptec SCSI Card, or in the case of a multi-user or networked system which permits access to the Software by destroying the Software (including the related documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. Upon any termination...
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... Data and Computer Software clause at Milpitas, California by both parties. Should you may contact Adaptec by writing to Adaptec; Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035. 11 U.S. This Agreement shall be governed by California law except as set forth in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software - rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States...
... Data and Computer Software clause at Milpitas, California by both parties. Should you may contact Adaptec by writing to Adaptec; Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035. 11 U.S. This Agreement shall be governed by California law except as set forth in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software - rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States...