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... using - Windows® 95 (page 6), Windows® 3.1 (page 7), Windows NT™ (page 8), or OS/2 (page 11). 3 (Optional) Install Adaptec EZ-SCSI software by following the instructions in the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Quick Reference. (EZ-SCSI is not required to operate the SlimSCSI 1460.) Contents of Kit s SlimSCSI 1460 PC Card-to-SCSI Adapter s Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2 driver diskettes s SlimSCSI 1460 User's Guide s 50-pin high-density cable and 50-pin low-density cable s Adaptec...
... using - Windows® 95 (page 6), Windows® 3.1 (page 7), Windows NT™ (page 8), or OS/2 (page 11). 3 (Optional) Install Adaptec EZ-SCSI software by following the instructions in the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Quick Reference. (EZ-SCSI is not required to operate the SlimSCSI 1460.) Contents of Kit s SlimSCSI 1460 PC Card-to-SCSI Adapter s Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2 driver diskettes s SlimSCSI 1460 User's Guide s 50-pin high-density cable and 50-pin low-density cable s Adaptec...
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... these steps to install the SlimSCSI 1460 and connect your SCSI devices to it: 1 Remove the SlimSCSI 1460 from Adaptec by sending in the card included in this , see which cable connector (high-density or lowdensity) fits the SCSI connector on the back of the two 50-pin cables you will use to your SCSI device has a DB25 (25-pin) connector, you can order a free DB25 cable from its packaging...
... these steps to install the SlimSCSI 1460 and connect your SCSI devices to it: 1 Remove the SlimSCSI 1460 from Adaptec by sending in the card included in this , see which cable connector (high-density or lowdensity) fits the SCSI connector on the back of the two 50-pin cables you will use to your SCSI device has a DB25 (25-pin) connector, you can order a free DB25 cable from its packaging...
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... able to do so; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 5 Click Next. if there is no prompt, you wish to achieve better data I/O performance by installing the updated driver from the diskette included with the SlimSCSI 1460. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Completing the Installation Updating the Windows 95 Miniport Driver Windows 95 has built-in order to do this: 1 If Windows 95 is not already highlighted, and...
... able to do so; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 5 Click Next. if there is no prompt, you wish to achieve better data I/O performance by installing the updated driver from the diskette included with the SlimSCSI 1460. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Completing the Installation Updating the Windows 95 Miniport Driver Windows 95 has built-in order to do this: 1 If Windows 95 is not already highlighted, and...
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... Run dialog box appears, type a:\setup, and click OK. 5 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 6 When EZ-SCSI is installed and your PC does not recognize the SlimSCSI adapter and SCSI devices, there may be a resource allocation problem. Note: If your PC recognizes the SlimSCSI adapter, continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on page 18. 7 Review the General Hardware Troubleshooting on page 13.
... Run dialog box appears, type a:\setup, and click OK. 5 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 6 When EZ-SCSI is installed and your PC does not recognize the SlimSCSI adapter and SCSI devices, there may be a resource allocation problem. Note: If your PC recognizes the SlimSCSI adapter, continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on page 18. 7 Review the General Hardware Troubleshooting on page 13.
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... support hot plugging or hot swapping. If Windows NT Is Not Installed on Your PC If Windows NT is the last (or only) SCSI device on Your PC. EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by the CD-ROM drive. 8 This means that you need to install Windows NT from a CD-ROM drive connected to your PC, install it now and then continue with the instructions in a PC Card slot, connect...
... support hot plugging or hot swapping. If Windows NT Is Not Installed on Your PC If Windows NT is the last (or only) SCSI device on Your PC. EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by the CD-ROM drive. 8 This means that you need to install Windows NT from a CD-ROM drive connected to your PC, install it now and then continue with the instructions in a PC Card slot, connect...
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.... 4 Select Options from the Adapter window. 7 Insert the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver diskette (included with your PC to verify that appear on the screen. A drive letter should now be assigned to your CD-ROM drive. 6 Insert the Windows NT installation CD in a PC Card slot and that the CD-ROM drive is connected to it and click Remove. 5 Click Add, then click OK to...
.... 4 Select Options from the Adapter window. 7 Insert the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver diskette (included with your PC to verify that appear on the screen. A drive letter should now be assigned to your CD-ROM drive. 6 Insert the Windows NT installation CD in a PC Card slot and that the CD-ROM drive is connected to it and click Remove. 5 Click Add, then click OK to...
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.... 10 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 8 Select APA-1425/50/60 SCSI Host Adapter, for NT 3.51 from the list and click OK to add it to the list of SCSI adapters and click Install. then restart your PC when you are prompted to install EZ-SCSI. 15 When Adaptec EZ-SCSI is installed, continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on the list. 11 Click Close, and exit Setup; Note...
.... 10 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 8 Select APA-1425/50/60 SCSI Host Adapter, for NT 3.51 from the list and click OK to add it to the list of SCSI adapters and click Install. then restart your PC when you are prompted to install EZ-SCSI. 15 When Adaptec EZ-SCSI is installed, continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on the list. 11 Click Close, and exit Setup; Note...
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... cannot remove the adapter (or other PC Cards) while OS/2 is running under OS/2 versions 2.x, 3.0, or 4.0 (Warp). 1 Be sure that the SlimSCSI adapter is inserted in a PC Card slot and that the SCSI disk drive and/or other SCSI devices are turned ON. 2 Start OS/2. 3 Open the OS/2 System icon, then open the System Setup icon. OS/2 does not support installation from a CD-ROM drive connected to complete installation...
... cannot remove the adapter (or other PC Cards) while OS/2 is running under OS/2 versions 2.x, 3.0, or 4.0 (Warp). 1 Be sure that the SlimSCSI adapter is inserted in a PC Card slot and that the SCSI disk drive and/or other SCSI devices are turned ON. 2 Start OS/2. 3 Open the OS/2 System icon, then open the System Setup icon. OS/2 does not support installation from a CD-ROM drive connected to complete installation...
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... required changes are installing a CD-ROM drive, select a CD-ROM from the \os2 directory of the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver diskette to your config.sys file. 10 If you are made to \os2\boot. 3 Restart your PC. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 8 Open the OS/2 System icon, and then open the System Setup folder. Note: In version 4.0 (Warp), select the Install/Remove icon. 9 Click Change...
... required changes are installing a CD-ROM drive, select a CD-ROM from the \os2 directory of the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver diskette to your config.sys file. 10 If you are made to \os2\boot. 3 Restart your PC. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 8 Open the OS/2 System icon, and then open the System Setup folder. Note: In version 4.0 (Warp), select the Install/Remove icon. 9 Click Change...
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... want to use a new, unpartitioned SCSI drive with the afdisk.exe utility. (This utility is installed in the \scsi directory when you install EZ-SCSI.) If you cannot partition a SCSI drive connected to the SlimSCSI adapter while OS/2 is not supported under the Windows 3.x or Windows 95 PCs bullet. 2 Partition and format the drive on another PC first. 14 Disk Partitioner is running. Caution: Your PC may safely remove this device, remove the...
... want to use a new, unpartitioned SCSI drive with the afdisk.exe utility. (This utility is installed in the \scsi directory when you install EZ-SCSI.) If you cannot partition a SCSI drive connected to the SlimSCSI adapter while OS/2 is not supported under the Windows 3.x or Windows 95 PCs bullet. 2 Partition and format the drive on another PC first. 14 Disk Partitioner is running. Caution: Your PC may safely remove this device, remove the...
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... 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, and scanners) to a common SCSI bus. s If you installed Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, you can use the Device Manager to view the SCSI ID and other information about each installed SCSI device. s In Windows 95, you can use the SCSI Explorer utility to view...
... 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, and scanners) to a common SCSI bus. s If you installed Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, you can use the Device Manager to view the SCSI ID and other information about each installed SCSI device. s In Windows 95, you can use the SCSI Explorer utility to view...
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...). Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for terminating disk drives and other SCSI devices. External SCSI Cables PCMCIA 26-pin to High-Density 50-pin Cable PCMCIA 26-pin to Centronics 50-pin Cable PCMCIA 26-pin to DB25 Cable1 1 See the free cable offer on all devices between the physical ends must be removed (or disabled). SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Terminating the SCSI Bus To ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, terminators must be installed...
...). Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for terminating disk drives and other SCSI devices. External SCSI Cables PCMCIA 26-pin to High-Density 50-pin Cable PCMCIA 26-pin to Centronics 50-pin Cable PCMCIA 26-pin to DB25 Cable1 1 See the free cable offer on all devices between the physical ends must be removed (or disabled). SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Terminating the SCSI Bus To ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, terminators must be installed...
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... following table: Maximum Devices Supported 3 3 Maximum Cable Lengths Data Transfer Rate Fast SCSI (10 MBytes/sec) 5 MBytes/sec asynchronous or synchronous Maximum Cable Length 3 m (9.8 ft.) 6 m (19.7 ft.) 17 The total length of cabling on SCSI devices, and each type requires a different kind of cable. SCSI-1, Low-density Centronics 50-pin Connector Used with many CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, SCSI tape drives, and scanners DB25 Connector Used with high-performance CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, Jaz drives, and Plug...
... following table: Maximum Devices Supported 3 3 Maximum Cable Lengths Data Transfer Rate Fast SCSI (10 MBytes/sec) 5 MBytes/sec asynchronous or synchronous Maximum Cable Length 3 m (9.8 ft.) 6 m (19.7 ft.) 17 The total length of cabling on SCSI devices, and each type requires a different kind of cable. SCSI-1, Low-density Centronics 50-pin Connector Used with many CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, SCSI tape drives, and scanners DB25 Connector Used with high-performance CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, Jaz drives, and Plug...
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... is enabled and is terminated. Note: If you have problems with the SlimSCSI 1460 result from errors in the PC Card slot. s Be sure the SlimSCSI 1460 is firmly seated in preparing and connecting the SCSI devices to draw this power from the portable PC's battery, which would not be desirable). SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Troubleshooting Most problems with a specific SCSI device when other devices on the SCSI bus is...
... is enabled and is terminated. Note: If you have problems with the SlimSCSI 1460 result from errors in the PC Card slot. s Be sure the SlimSCSI 1460 is firmly seated in preparing and connecting the SCSI devices to draw this power from the portable PC's battery, which would not be desirable). SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Troubleshooting Most problems with a specific SCSI device when other devices on the SCSI bus is...
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... Windows logo is loading prop- How do I get the system to load.) 4 Verify that the SlimSCSI 1460 software driver is displayed. Troubleshooting 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Double click the System icon, and then select the Device Man- s If the driver is listed, this means it , PCMCIA Socket has not been loaded properly or is listed as Adaptec APA-1450/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter...
... Windows logo is loading prop- How do I get the system to load.) 4 Verify that the SlimSCSI 1460 software driver is displayed. Troubleshooting 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Double click the System icon, and then select the Device Man- s If the driver is listed, this means it , PCMCIA Socket has not been loaded properly or is listed as Adaptec APA-1450/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter...
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... software driver does not appear: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Device Manager. 2 Under the General tab, check the Original Configuration (cur- Note: Software upgrades (including downloadable drivers) for the SlimSCSI 1460. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Follow these steps to have Windows search for Adaptec products are available on page 6). If Windows 95 does not detect the SlimSCSI 1460, run the Add New Hardware Wizard again: 1 Double-click Add New Hardware in the Control...
... software driver does not appear: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Device Manager. 2 Under the General tab, check the Original Configuration (cur- Note: Software upgrades (including downloadable drivers) for the SlimSCSI 1460. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Follow these steps to have Windows search for Adaptec products are available on page 6). If Windows 95 does not detect the SlimSCSI 1460, run the Add New Hardware Wizard again: 1 Double-click Add New Hardware in the Control...
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... is used but the device using the resource cannot be able to install the driver from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Troubleshooting 3 Select SCSI controllers on the next screen. 4 Click the Have Disk button, then click the Browse button. 5 Look in the \drivers\storage directory of the CD-ROM and select the model of your Adaptec SCSI adapter. To do I /O)? 1 Click the Start button, point to check...
... is used but the device using the resource cannot be able to install the driver from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Troubleshooting 3 Select SCSI controllers on the next screen. 4 Click the Have Disk button, then click the Browse button. 5 Look in the \drivers\storage directory of the CD-ROM and select the model of your Adaptec SCSI adapter. To do I /O)? 1 Click the Start button, point to check...
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... this problem occurs, disable suspend mode. Ì 22 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 4 Follow the step-by opening Administrative Tools and then opening Event Viewer. OS/2 Troubleshooting Your SCSI subsystem and SCSI devices may become unstable when your laptop PC enters suspend mode (APM). (This is a device or resource problem. You can also check for errors in loading drivers by -step instructions in the Help topic. Windows NT Troubleshooting...
... this problem occurs, disable suspend mode. Ì 22 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 4 Follow the step-by opening Administrative Tools and then opening Event Viewer. OS/2 Troubleshooting Your SCSI subsystem and SCSI devices may become unstable when your laptop PC enters suspend mode (APM). (This is a device or resource problem. You can also check for errors in loading drivers by -step instructions in the Help topic. Windows NT Troubleshooting...
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... liability resulting from errors or omissions in the product design without reservation and without notice. Windows, Windows NT, and Windows 95 are owned by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc. Changes The material in this document to make changes in this document, or from the use of this document is for information...
... liability resulting from errors or omissions in the product design without reservation and without notice. Windows, Windows NT, and Windows 95 are owned by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc. Changes The material in this document to make changes in this document, or from the use of this document is for information...
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... used in accordance with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Adaptec...
... used in accordance with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Adaptec...