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... on Your PC 8 If Windows NT Is Installed on Your PC 9 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in OS/2 11 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 13 Hot Plugging 13 Disk Partitioning 14 Understanding SCSI 15 SCSI IDs 15 Terminating the SCSI Bus 16 Obtaining SCSI Cables 16 Connector Types 17 Troubleshooting 18 General Hardware Troubleshooting 18 Windows 95 Troubleshooting...
... on Your PC 8 If Windows NT Is Installed on Your PC 9 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in OS/2 11 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 13 Hot Plugging 13 Disk Partitioning 14 Understanding SCSI 15 SCSI IDs 15 Terminating the SCSI Bus 16 Obtaining SCSI Cables 16 Connector Types 17 Troubleshooting 18 General Hardware Troubleshooting 18 Windows 95 Troubleshooting...
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SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Contacting Adaptec 23 Electronic Support 23 Technical and Product Support 24 Sales and Ordering Information 24 iv
SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Contacting Adaptec 23 Electronic Support 23 Technical and Product Support 24 Sales and Ordering Information 24 iv
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... by following the instructions in the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Quick Reference. (EZ-SCSI is not required to operate the SlimSCSI 1460.) Contents of Adaptec's SlimSCSI® 1460. Where Do I Start? 1 Follow the instructions for installing the SlimSCSI 1460 and connecting your SCSI devices to your purchase of Kit s SlimSCSI 1460 PC Card-to-SCSI Adapter s Windows 95, Windows NT, and...
... by following the instructions in the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Quick Reference. (EZ-SCSI is not required to operate the SlimSCSI 1460.) Contents of Adaptec's SlimSCSI® 1460. Where Do I Start? 1 Follow the instructions for installing the SlimSCSI 1460 and connecting your SCSI devices to your purchase of Kit s SlimSCSI 1460 PC Card-to-SCSI Adapter s Windows 95, Windows NT, and...
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... Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11, DR DOS, OS/2 version 2.x, or OS/2 Warp Installing the SlimSCSI 1460 Follow these steps to install the SlimSCSI 1460 and connect your SCSI devices to it: 1 Remove the SlimSCSI 1460 from its packaging. 2 Determine which cable connector (high-density or lowdensity) fits the... SCSI connector on the back of the two 50-pin cables you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec by ...
... Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11, DR DOS, OS/2 version 2.x, or OS/2 Warp Installing the SlimSCSI 1460 Follow these steps to install the SlimSCSI 1460 and connect your SCSI devices to it: 1 Remove the SlimSCSI 1460 from its packaging. 2 Determine which cable connector (high-density or lowdensity) fits the... SCSI connector on the back of the two 50-pin cables you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec by ...
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Make sure the SCSI device is not powered. SCSI Connector SCSI Device Terminator 3 Installing the SlimSCSI 1460 3 Connect the SlimSCSI cable to the SlimSCSI 1460, as shown below: PC Card Slots SlimSCSI 1460 SlimSCSI Connector 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the first (or only) SCSI device, as shown below.
Make sure the SCSI device is not powered. SCSI Connector SCSI Device Terminator 3 Installing the SlimSCSI 1460 3 Connect the SlimSCSI cable to the SlimSCSI 1460, as shown below: PC Card Slots SlimSCSI 1460 SlimSCSI Connector 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the first (or only) SCSI device, as shown below.
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... two devices have the same ID, change the SCSI ID of the device. (For more information, see SCSI IDs on page 15.) The diagram below : SCSI Devices Terminator 6 Be sure that each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID ranging from 0 to 6. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 5 (Optional) Connect up... to six additional SCSI devices by changing a switch on the back...
... two devices have the same ID, change the SCSI ID of the device. (For more information, see SCSI IDs on page 15.) The diagram below : SCSI Devices Terminator 6 Be sure that each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID ranging from 0 to 6. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 5 (Optional) Connect up... to six additional SCSI devices by changing a switch on the back...
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Then power up all power cables to the SCSI devices. Next, you are not sure whether the SCSI device provides termination power. 9 Connect all the devices. 10 Insert the SlimSCSI 1460 into one external SCSI device provides SCSI bus termination power or that at least one of your operating system. 5 This completes the physical installation of your...
Then power up all power cables to the SCSI devices. Next, you are not sure whether the SCSI device provides termination power. 9 Connect all the devices. 10 Insert the SlimSCSI 1460 into one external SCSI device provides SCSI bus termination power or that at least one of your operating system. 5 This completes the physical installation of your...
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...select the SCSI controllers icon and click Next. (You may be able to do so; if there is not already running, start using the new driver. 6 Type a: if it does not already appear on the screen, and click OK. 8 When the next screen appears, select APA-1460B PCMCIA SCSI Host ...Adapter, if it now. 2 Insert the Windows 95 drivers diskette in order to scroll down before you install the SlimSCSI 1460, Windows automatically finds and installs the driver for the SlimSCSI 1460. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. ...
...select the SCSI controllers icon and click Next. (You may be able to do so; if there is not already running, start using the new driver. 6 Type a: if it does not already appear on the screen, and click OK. 8 When the next screen appears, select APA-1460B PCMCIA SCSI Host ...Adapter, if it now. 2 Insert the Windows 95 drivers diskette in order to scroll down before you install the SlimSCSI 1460, Windows automatically finds and installs the driver for the SlimSCSI 1460. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. ...
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... on page 13. Review the General Hardware Troubleshooting on page 18. 7 Completing the Installation Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows 3.1 1 If Windows 3.1 is not already running, start it now. 2 Insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the PC's floppy disk drive. 3 Select File/Run from the Program Manager menu. 4 When the Run dialog...
... on page 13. Review the General Hardware Troubleshooting on page 18. 7 Completing the Installation Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows 3.1 1 If Windows 3.1 is not already running, start it now. 2 Insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the PC's floppy disk drive. 3 Select File/Run from the Program Manager menu. 4 When the Run dialog...
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This means that the SlimSCSI adapter and the devices connected to it must be sure that you have installed your PC's version of DOS Card and Socket Services. 2 Boot the PC to DOS and insert the EZ-SCSI diskette #2 in the PC's floppy drive. 3 At the DOS prompt, change to the drive letter... drive is terminated, if it , and turn the drive ON. EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by the CD-ROM drive. 8 Note: Windows NT 3.51 does not support hot plugging or hot swapping. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in a PC Card slot, connect the CD-ROM drive to...
This means that the SlimSCSI adapter and the devices connected to it must be sure that you have installed your PC's version of DOS Card and Socket Services. 2 Boot the PC to DOS and insert the EZ-SCSI diskette #2 in the PC's floppy drive. 3 At the DOS prompt, change to the drive letter... drive is terminated, if it , and turn the drive ON. EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by the CD-ROM drive. 8 Note: Windows NT 3.51 does not support hot plugging or hot swapping. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in a PC Card slot, connect the CD-ROM drive to...
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... connected to DOS. These steps ensure that the required Windows NT registry changes are made. 1 Be sure that the SlimSCSI adapter is inserted in the PC's floppy drive. Completing the Installation 5 When EZ-SCSI installation is complete, remove the diskette and reboot your PC to it and click Remove. 5 Click Add, then... drive. 6 Insert the Windows NT installation CD in this section, even though Windows NT is turned ON. 2 Start Windows NT on your PC. Note: If Adaptec 151x/152x/AIC-6260/6360 appears on the list, select it and is already installed on Your PC.
... connected to DOS. These steps ensure that the required Windows NT registry changes are made. 1 Be sure that the SlimSCSI adapter is inserted in the PC's floppy drive. Completing the Installation 5 When EZ-SCSI installation is complete, remove the diskette and reboot your PC to it and click Remove. 5 Click Add, then... drive. 6 Insert the Windows NT installation CD in this section, even though Windows NT is turned ON. 2 Start Windows NT on your PC. Note: If Adaptec 151x/152x/AIC-6260/6360 appears on the list, select it and is already installed on Your PC.
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...to do so. 12 When Windows NT starts again, insert the EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the floppy disk drive. 13 Select Run from the list of SCSI adapters and click Install. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 10 When the Setup program displays an updated list of currently installed host ... select Run. 14 Type a:\setup and click OK 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; 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 do so. 12 When Windows NT starts again, insert the EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the floppy disk drive. 13 Select Run from the list of SCSI adapters and click Install. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 10 When the Setup program displays an updated list of currently installed host ... select Run. 14 Type a:\setup and click OK 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; 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 ...
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... Driver diskette in a PC Card slot and that you start OS/2 and that the SCSI disk drive and/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 drive A. 11 s OS/2 does not support hot-plugging. ate... to your PC, and click OK. 5 Click Install and follow the instructions that appear. (You will be installed before you cannot remove the adapter (or other SCSI devices are connected to it ...
... Driver diskette in a PC Card slot and that you start OS/2 and that the SCSI disk drive and/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 drive A. 11 s OS/2 does not support hot-plugging. ate... to your PC, and click OK. 5 Click Install and follow the instructions that appear. (You will be installed before you cannot remove the adapter (or other SCSI devices are connected to it ...
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...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. The installation is now complete. 4 Continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on your PC, and the required changes are installing a CD-ROM drive, select...11 When automatic installation completes, restart your PC. The aha152x.add file is now complete. 12 Continue with the next section, Using the SlimSCSI 1460. 12 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 8 Open the OS/2 System icon, and then open the System Setup folder. The installation is now installed on...
...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. The installation is now complete. 4 Continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on your PC, and the required changes are installing a CD-ROM drive, select...11 When automatic installation completes, restart your PC. The aha152x.add file is now complete. 12 Continue with the next section, Using the SlimSCSI 1460. 12 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 8 Open the OS/2 System icon, and then open the System Setup folder. The installation is now installed on...
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... data is being transferred if the SCSI device activity light is running 1 Click on the SCSI bus. You will see a dialog box similar to remove the SlimSCSI 1460 while Windows 95 is on.) Follow these steps to the following: 2 Select Adaptec APA-1425/50/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. 3 Click the Stop button.... 13 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Hot Plugging After you can tell that data is being transferred on the small PC Card (PCMCIA) icon...
... data is being transferred if the SCSI device activity light is running 1 Click on the SCSI bus. You will see a dialog box similar to remove the SlimSCSI 1460 while Windows 95 is on.) Follow these steps to the following: 2 Select Adaptec APA-1425/50/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. 3 Click the Stop button.... 13 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Hot Plugging After you can tell that data is being transferred on the small PC Card (PCMCIA) icon...
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... 3.1, use the Disk Administrator program (in the Administrative Tools program group) to DOS and partition the drive with your SlimSCSI adapter, you cannot partition a SCSI drive connected to another PC first. 14 s Windows NT 3.51 PCs: Start Windows NT, and use the Disk ... before the message appears. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 4 When you remove the adapter before you insert the adapter!) Disk Partitioning If you want to use a new, unpartitioned SCSI drive with the afdisk.exe utility. (This utility is installed in the Adaptec SCSI program group. Follow these instructions...
... 3.1, use the Disk Administrator program (in the Administrative Tools program group) to DOS and partition the drive with your SlimSCSI adapter, you cannot partition a SCSI drive connected to another PC first. 14 s Windows NT 3.51 PCs: Start Windows NT, and use the Disk ... before the message appears. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 4 When you remove the adapter before you insert the adapter!) Disk Partitioning If you want to use a new, unpartitioned SCSI drive with the afdisk.exe utility. (This utility is installed in the Adaptec SCSI program group. Follow these instructions...
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... the SlimSCSI 1460 adapter, as well as hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners) 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 a common SCSI bus. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. s If you installed Adaptec EZ-SCSI software...
... the SlimSCSI 1460 adapter, as well as hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners) 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 a common SCSI bus. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. s If you installed Adaptec EZ-SCSI software...
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... general guidelines for termination: s Termination is controlled by installing or removing a SCSI terminator. s Most SCSI devices come from 6 a.m. It is always at the physical ends of the SCSI bus. to do this User's Guide 16 Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for terminating disk drives and other SCSI devices. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Terminating the...
... general guidelines for termination: s Termination is controlled by installing or removing a SCSI terminator. s Most SCSI devices come from 6 a.m. It is always at the physical ends of the SCSI bus. to do this User's Guide 16 Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for terminating disk drives and other SCSI devices. SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Terminating the...
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... kind of cable. If you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec to connect it to the SlimSCSI 1460. The mail-in card for the cable is inserted in the 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...
... kind of cable. If you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec to connect it to the SlimSCSI 1460. The mail-in card for the cable is inserted in the 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...
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... or disable termination power. Note: If you have problems, check the items below. Otherwise, the SCSI devices will not work correctly. (Some devices have problems with the SlimSCSI 1460 result from the portable PC's battery, which would not be desirable). If you have a switch... the problem device for troubleshooting information. s Be sure at least one SCSI device connected to the SlimSCSI 1460 supplies termination power to other SCSI devices are powered. s Be sure each SCSI device has a different SCSI ID. Windows 95 Troubleshooting How do I determine if the Windows 95 ...
... or disable termination power. Note: If you have problems, check the items below. Otherwise, the SCSI devices will not work correctly. (Some devices have problems with the SlimSCSI 1460 result from the portable PC's battery, which would not be desirable). If you have a switch... the problem device for troubleshooting information. s Be sure at least one SCSI device connected to the SlimSCSI 1460 supplies termination power to other SCSI devices are powered. s Be sure each SCSI device has a different SCSI ID. Windows 95 Troubleshooting How do I determine if the Windows 95 ...