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... how to physically install and configure Adaptec APA-358 MiniSCSI™ EPP Enhanced Parallel-to be as universally usable as per ANSI SCSI specifications. Hardware Requirements The MiniSCSI EPP is not guaranteed. s IBM or compatible AT®, PS/2®, or similar computer. Operation with no performance degradation. See your MiniSCSI EPP package: s APA-358 MiniSCSI EPP host adapter s 3.5-inch, 1.44...
... how to physically install and configure Adaptec APA-358 MiniSCSI™ EPP Enhanced Parallel-to be as universally usable as per ANSI SCSI specifications. Hardware Requirements The MiniSCSI EPP is not guaranteed. s IBM or compatible AT®, PS/2®, or similar computer. Operation with no performance degradation. See your MiniSCSI EPP package: s APA-358 MiniSCSI EPP host adapter s 3.5-inch, 1.44...
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...conventional 8-bit ISA-bus SCSI adapter. Current device drivers for parallel port peripherals require several instructions to be executed for your peripherals. There is no need to 1 MBytes/sec. Simply connect the adapter to your dealer. 2 What is EPP? s APA-358 MiniSCSI EPP Installation Guide s Software... ports and peripherals. When not running in enhancing parallel port performance. The adapter provides easy connection of data transferred. The MiniSCSI EPP is a major breakthrough in EPP mode, the port operates at standard parallel rates, providing compatibility between 50 and 260...
...conventional 8-bit ISA-bus SCSI adapter. Current device drivers for parallel port peripherals require several instructions to be executed for your peripherals. There is no need to 1 MBytes/sec. Simply connect the adapter to your dealer. 2 What is EPP? s APA-358 MiniSCSI EPP Installation Guide s Software... ports and peripherals. When not running in enhancing parallel port performance. The adapter provides easy connection of data transferred. The MiniSCSI EPP is a major breakthrough in EPP mode, the port operates at standard parallel rates, providing compatibility between 50 and 260...
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... the Software User Guide for certain parallel ports. 3 Host Adapter Layout This diagram shows the APA-358 components. 4 Default Settings The MiniSCSi EPP operates correctly with its factory default settings in each subsection below to the applicable SCSI device(s). Follow the steps carefully in most PCs. The default settings are Parameter Default Setting Host...
... the Software User Guide for certain parallel ports. 3 Host Adapter Layout This diagram shows the APA-358 components. 4 Default Settings The MiniSCSi EPP operates correctly with its factory default settings in each subsection below to the applicable SCSI device(s). Follow the steps carefully in most PCs. The default settings are Parameter Default Setting Host...
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...-the MiniSCSI EPP drivers automatically detect which port is a 50-pin Centronics-type external connector. Connecting the MiniSCSI EPP WARNING: Turn OFF the computer, printer, and SCSI devices when connecting or disconnecting the MiniSCSI EPP. Connect the MiniSCSI EPP parallel port connector to the first SCSI device. Connecting SCSI Peripherals 1 Connect the first SCSI device to the SCSI connector...
...-the MiniSCSI EPP drivers automatically detect which port is a 50-pin Centronics-type external connector. Connecting the MiniSCSI EPP WARNING: Turn OFF the computer, printer, and SCSI devices when connecting or disconnecting the MiniSCSI EPP. Connect the MiniSCSI EPP parallel port connector to the first SCSI device. Connecting SCSI Peripherals 1 Connect the first SCSI device to the SCSI connector...
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... the adapter and cannot be equipped with the devices. See your MiniSCSI EPP simultaneously, make sure that each device's SCSI ID (device number between 0 and 6) is part of the SCSI bus. 4 Be sure the SCSI cables are connected securely. They may have been loosened if you ...connect more than one SCSI device to your SCSI device manual or dealer to confirm this. Termination Power The SCSI device(s) connected to the MiniSCSI EPP provides power to prevent conflicts when the adapter communicates with the standard TERMPOWER...
... the adapter and cannot be equipped with the devices. See your MiniSCSI EPP simultaneously, make sure that each device's SCSI ID (device number between 0 and 6) is part of the SCSI bus. 4 Be sure the SCSI cables are connected securely. They may have been loosened if you ...connect more than one SCSI device to your SCSI device manual or dealer to confirm this. Termination Power The SCSI device(s) connected to the MiniSCSI EPP provides power to prevent conflicts when the adapter communicates with the standard TERMPOWER...
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... the PC and device(s). 2 Load the software as explained in use your PC, MiniSCSI EPP, and peripherals are now ready to your MiniSCSI EPP. if you disconnect or turn OFF the connected SCSI device, the printer passthrough port on the MiniSCSI EPP functions only while it is needed to use , the adapter loses power... reconnected. In most cases your printer. No special configuration or switching is powered up; Caution: If you disconnect your computer in this case. Reboot your SCSI device(s) from the MiniSCSI EPP while in the Software User Guide.
... the PC and device(s). 2 Load the software as explained in use your PC, MiniSCSI EPP, and peripherals are now ready to your MiniSCSI EPP. if you disconnect or turn OFF the connected SCSI device, the printer passthrough port on the MiniSCSI EPP functions only while it is needed to use , the adapter loses power... reconnected. In most cases your printer. No special configuration or switching is powered up; Caution: If you disconnect your computer in this case. Reboot your SCSI device(s) from the MiniSCSI EPP while in the Software User Guide.
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...drive or vice versa. s Make sure the SCSI bus is ON; No SCSI Host Adapter Detected Message Appears at 7 If this is part of all SCSI devices have correct TERMPOWER. Make sure the SCSI device(s) power is properly terminated. Each Adaptec software driver recognizes the existence of a network ...Network Installations If your computer is the case, the software will not detect the hardware at Bootup The MiniSCSI EPP requires SCSI TERMPOWER to the parallel port. The MiniSCSI EPP device drivers must be redirected to communicate. For instance, Novell® NetWare® software uses ...
...drive or vice versa. s Make sure the SCSI bus is ON; No SCSI Host Adapter Detected Message Appears at 7 If this is part of all SCSI devices have correct TERMPOWER. Make sure the SCSI device(s) power is properly terminated. Each Adaptec software driver recognizes the existence of a network ...Network Installations If your computer is the case, the software will not detect the hardware at Bootup The MiniSCSI EPP requires SCSI TERMPOWER to the parallel port. The MiniSCSI EPP device drivers must be redirected to communicate. For instance, Novell® NetWare® software uses ...
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... The /Mnm switch must be set the value of n to optimize performance by selecting the lowest n 8 c Copy a large file from the SCSI device to a SCSI rewritable device. bootup. b Try copying a large (greater than 100 KBytes, if possible) file from your network redirection to 0 if not being ... comp command. Check if a problem is evident, such as the file comparison failing. 2 If your config.sys, set to a different port. The MiniSCSI EPP Does Not Function 1 In the mode configuration switch /Mnm at the end of m first. Then follow the tests in steps 1 through c. Check...
... The /Mnm switch must be set the value of n to optimize performance by selecting the lowest n 8 c Copy a large file from the SCSI device to a SCSI rewritable device. bootup. b Try copying a large (greater than 100 KBytes, if possible) file from your network redirection to 0 if not being ... comp command. Check if a problem is evident, such as the file comparison failing. 2 If your config.sys, set to a different port. The MiniSCSI EPP Does Not Function 1 In the mode configuration switch /Mnm at the end of m first. Then follow the tests in steps 1 through c. Check...
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...this problem. value that use a 50-pin header connector (SCSI specification, Alternative 1), consisting of two rows of 2 works with most parallel ports with your MiniSCSI EPP still does not work properly with the MiniSCSI EPP or with other systems, set up each system individually... steps 1 and 2 to ensure compatibility. contact your parallel port. Internal SCSI Connector A typical single-ended shielded SCSI device 50-pin connector (SCSI specification, Alternative 2) is most often used with the MiniSCSI EPP. Older Sharp Laptops Some older 8086-based Sharp® laptops do ...
...this problem. value that use a 50-pin header connector (SCSI specification, Alternative 1), consisting of two rows of 2 works with most parallel ports with your MiniSCSI EPP still does not work properly with the MiniSCSI EPP or with other systems, set up each system individually... steps 1 and 2 to ensure compatibility. contact your parallel port. Internal SCSI Connector A typical single-ended shielded SCSI device 50-pin connector (SCSI specification, Alternative 2) is most often used with the MiniSCSI EPP. Older Sharp Laptops Some older 8086-based Sharp® laptops do ...
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...MiniSCSI is 408-957-SCSI (7274). M-Th: 6:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., F: 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Pacific Time. s To request literature on a circuit different from outside the U.S. These limits are registered trademarks of the FCC rules. All rights reserved. s For technical assistance, call 800-442-SCSI (7274), M-F: 6:00 a.m. However, there is equipped with part 15 of Adaptec, Inc. Each APA-358... is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are ...
...MiniSCSI is 408-957-SCSI (7274). M-Th: 6:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., F: 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Pacific Time. s To request literature on a circuit different from outside the U.S. These limits are registered trademarks of the FCC rules. All rights reserved. s For technical assistance, call 800-442-SCSI (7274), M-F: 6:00 a.m. However, there is equipped with part 15 of Adaptec, Inc. Each APA-358... is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are ...