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w w w w Contents Introduction 1 Where Do I Start? 1 Contents of Kit 1 System Requirements 2 Installing the SlimSCSI 1460 2 Completing the Installation 6 Updating the Windows 95 Miniport Driver 6 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows 3.1 7 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation ...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 ...
w w w w Contents Introduction 1 Where Do I Start? 1 Contents of Kit 1 System Requirements 2 Installing the SlimSCSI 1460 2 Completing the Installation 6 Updating the Windows 95 Miniport Driver 6 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows 3.1 7 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation ...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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... 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 Adaptec's SlimSCSI® 1460. Introduction Congratulations on your portable PC, including Zip drives, CD-ROM drives, hard disk...
... 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 Adaptec's SlimSCSI® 1460. Introduction Congratulations on your portable PC, including Zip drives, CD-ROM drives, hard disk...
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... 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 of the two 50-pin cables you can order a free DB25 cable 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 device....
... 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 of the two 50-pin cables you can order a free DB25 cable 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 device....
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SCSI Connector SCSI Device Terminator 3 Make sure the SCSI device is not powered. 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.
SCSI Connector SCSI Device Terminator 3 Make sure the SCSI device is not powered. 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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If any two devices have the same ID, change the SCSI ID of the device. (For more information, see SCSI IDs on page 16. 4 This is usually done by daisy- SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 5 (Optional) Connect up to 6. Read the device documentation if you are not sure how to terminate the device, or...
If any two devices have the same ID, change the SCSI ID of the device. (For more information, see SCSI IDs on page 16. 4 This is usually done by daisy- SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 5 (Optional) Connect up to 6. Read the device documentation if you are not sure how to terminate the device, or...
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... device documentation if you need 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 SlimSCSI 1460 and SCSI devices. Then power up all power cables...
... device documentation if you need 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 SlimSCSI 1460 and SCSI devices. Then power up all power cables...
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... When the next screen appears, select No and click Next. 6 When the next screen appears, select the SCSI controllers icon and click Next. (You may be able to do so; 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 is not already running, start using the new driver. 6 The Add New .... 9 When the next screen appears, click Finish. 10 Reboot your PC if Windows 95 prompts you install the SlimSCSI 1460, Windows automatically finds and installs the driver for the SlimSCSI...
... When the next screen appears, select No and click Next. 6 When the next screen appears, select the SCSI controllers icon and click Next. (You may be able to do so; 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 is not already running, start using the new driver. 6 The Add New .... 9 When the next screen appears, click Finish. 10 Reboot your PC if Windows 95 prompts you install the SlimSCSI 1460, Windows automatically finds and installs the driver for the SlimSCSI...
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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..., and press Enter. 4 Follow the instructions that you cannot remove the adapter (or other PC Cards) while Windows NT is the last (or only) SCSI device on the bus. Note: Windows NT 3.51 does not support hot plugging or hot swapping. Follow these steps if you need to install Windows...means that the SlimSCSI adapter and the devices connected to it must be sure that appear on the screen. EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by the CD-ROM drive. 8 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows NT The SlimSCSI adapter is not already installed on your...
..., and press Enter. 4 Follow the instructions that you cannot remove the adapter (or other PC Cards) while Windows NT is the last (or only) SCSI device on the bus. Note: Windows NT 3.51 does not support hot plugging or hot swapping. Follow these steps if you need to install Windows...means that the SlimSCSI adapter and the devices connected to it must be sure that appear on the screen. EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by the CD-ROM drive. 8 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows NT The SlimSCSI adapter is not already installed on your...
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... Close, and exit Setup; 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 page 13. 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...
... Close, and exit Setup; 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 page 13. 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...
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...=os2scsi.dmd 2 Copy the aha152x.add file from the \os2 directory of the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver diskette to your config.sys file. 10 If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, select a CD-ROM from the Selective Install icon. 11 When automatic installation completes, restart your PC.... The installation is now complete. 12 Continue with the next section, Using the SlimSCSI 1460. 12 The aha152x.add file is now complete. 4 Continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on your PC, and the required changes are made to \os2\boot. 3 Restart your PC. The installation...
...=os2scsi.dmd 2 Copy the aha152x.add file from the \os2 directory of the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver diskette to your config.sys file. 10 If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, select a CD-ROM from the Selective Install icon. 11 When automatic installation completes, restart your PC.... The installation is now complete. 12 Continue with the next section, Using the SlimSCSI 1460. 12 The aha152x.add file is now complete. 4 Continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on your PC, and the required changes are made to \os2\boot. 3 Restart your PC. The installation...
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...icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Hot Plugging After you install the SlimSCSI 1460 driver in your Windows 95 PC, you can tell that data is being transferred on the SCSI bus. This is called hot plugging. (You can insert or remove... the SlimSCSI 1460 at any time except when data is being transferred if the SCSI device activity light is on.) Follow these steps to the following: 2 Select Adaptec APA-1425/50/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. 3 Click the ...
...icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Using the SlimSCSI 1460 Hot Plugging After you install the SlimSCSI 1460 driver in your Windows 95 PC, you can tell that data is being transferred on the SCSI bus. This is called hot plugging. (You can insert or remove... the SlimSCSI 1460 at any time except when data is being transferred if the SCSI device activity light is on.) Follow these steps to the following: 2 Select Adaptec APA-1425/50/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. 3 Click the ...
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...3.51 PCs: Start Windows NT, and use the Disk Partitioner program found in the Adaptec SCSI program group. Caution: Your PC may hang if you see the message You may safely remove this device, remove... program group) to it. (Be sure the devices are running . SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 4 When you remove the adapter before you insert the adapter!) Disk Partitioning If you insert ...the SlimSCSI 1460 adapter while Windows 95 is not supported under the Windows 3.x or Windows 95 PCs bullet. ...
...3.51 PCs: Start Windows NT, and use the Disk Partitioner program found in the Adaptec SCSI program group. Caution: Your PC may hang if you see the message You may safely remove this device, remove... program group) to it. (Be sure the devices are running . SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User's Guide 4 When you remove the adapter before you insert the adapter!) Disk Partitioning If you insert ...the SlimSCSI 1460 adapter while Windows 95 is not supported under the Windows 3.x or Windows 95 PCs bullet. ...
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... to the SCSI devices and the SCSI adapter, and the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. s The SlimSCSI 1460 adapter is an industry standard computer interface for Small Computer Systems Interface. s If you installed Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, you can use the SCSI bus at the same time. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each installed SCSI device. 15 SCSI is preset...
... to the SCSI devices and the SCSI adapter, and the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. s The SlimSCSI 1460 adapter is an industry standard computer interface for Small Computer Systems Interface. s If you installed Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, you can use the SCSI bus at the same time. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each installed SCSI device. 15 SCSI is preset...
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... some general guidelines for termination: s Termination is usually controlled by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI bus. Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for terminating disk drives and other SCSI devices. For purchasing information, contact Adaptec at the physical ends of the SCSI bus. External SCSI Cables PCMCIA 26-pin to High-Density 50...
... some general guidelines for termination: s Termination is usually controlled by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI bus. Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for terminating disk drives and other SCSI devices. For purchasing information, contact Adaptec at the physical ends of the SCSI bus. External SCSI Cables PCMCIA 26-pin to High-Density 50...
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...EZFlyer, etc. 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.) 6 m (19.7 ft.) 17 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 and Play devices. If you have a SCSI device with a DB25 connector, you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec to connect it...
...EZFlyer, etc. 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.) 6 m (19.7 ft.) 17 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 and Play devices. If you have a SCSI device with a DB25 connector, you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec to connect it...
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... information. General Hardware Troubleshooting s Be sure all SCSI cables and power cables are properly connected and all SCSI devices are working correctly, contact the manufacturer of the problem device for more information.) The SlimSCSI 1460 terminates itself but does not provide termination power to...Click the Start button and click Settings. 18 Note: If you have a switch to the SCSI bus. s Be sure at least one SCSI device connected to the SlimSCSI 1460 supplies termination power to enable or disable termination power. Windows 95 Troubleshooting How do I determine if...
... information. General Hardware Troubleshooting s Be sure all SCSI cables and power cables are properly connected and all SCSI devices are working correctly, contact the manufacturer of the problem device for more information.) The SlimSCSI 1460 terminates itself but does not provide termination power to...Click the Start button and click Settings. 18 Note: If you have a switch to the SCSI bus. s Be sure at least one SCSI device connected to the SlimSCSI 1460 supplies termination power to enable or disable termination power. Windows 95 Troubleshooting How do I determine if...
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... is listed but has a yellow exclamation mark or a red "X" next to it is listed as Adaptec APA-1450/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. How can verify that the SlimSCSI 1460 is functioning normally? 1 Start or restart your Windows 95 documentation for the SlimSCSI adapter is loaded properly.... 2 Click the Start button and click Settings. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Double-click the System icon, then select the Device Manager tab. 5 Double-click SCSI controllers. The driver for more information. ager tab. 5 Double-click SCSI controllers. When I start so I determine if the SlimSCSI Windows 95...
... is listed but has a yellow exclamation mark or a red "X" next to it is listed as Adaptec APA-1450/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. How can verify that the SlimSCSI 1460 is functioning normally? 1 Start or restart your Windows 95 documentation for the SlimSCSI adapter is loaded properly.... 2 Click the Start button and click Settings. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Double-click the System icon, then select the Device Manager tab. 5 Double-click SCSI controllers. The driver for more information. ager tab. 5 Double-click SCSI controllers. When I start so I determine if the SlimSCSI Windows 95...
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Follow these steps to have Windows search for Adaptec products are available on the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com An "X" inside a red circle appears with other hardware using the same resources.) s If the driver is listed but has an exclamation mark inside a red... there is not loading. It means that it is disabled and is not loading. s If the SCSI controllers icon or the APA™-1460 driver is not listed, reinstall the driver (see directions on page 6). If the SCSI controllers icon or the software driver does not appear: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in a ...
Follow these steps to have Windows search for Adaptec products are available on the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com An "X" inside a red circle appears with other hardware using the same resources.) s If the driver is listed but has an exclamation mark inside a red... there is not loading. It means that it is disabled and is not loading. s If the SCSI controllers icon or the APA™-1460 driver is not listed, reinstall the driver (see directions on page 6). If the SCSI controllers icon or the software driver does not appear: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in a ...