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User Guide - Page 1
... and Setup
Installation Steps 2 - 5
Helpful Hints
Using Your Host Adapter . 6 Setting Host Adapter
Switches 7 Connecting to connect internal SCSI devices.
123 4
Pin 1
Host Adapter BIOS PROM Provides booting capabilities from a SCSI hard disk drive. Troubleshooting Checklist .11 Common Problems and
Solutions 11 Common Error Messages . .13 Contacting NEC 13
AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part...
User Guide - Page 2
...AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. A Page 2 of Your Computer
Step 2: Locate an unused 16-bit ISA expansion slot
(this slot is typically black); Step 1: Remove the cover from the computer case.
(If necessary, refer to the computer and disconnect the power cord.
Installation and Setup
WARNING: Turn OFF power to the instructions...
16-Bit ISA Expansion Slots ...
User Guide - Page 3
Refer to the device's documentation for instructions.)
Step 6: Plug one end of the host adapter's connector.
The host adapter's internal connector is also keyed to ensure the cable is aligned with pin-1 of the internal SCSI cable
into the last
internal device (this drive.
Pin 1
Internal SCSI Device
Colored Stripe
AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev...
User Guide - Page 4
... Power Supply)
Step 10: Prepare each external SCSI device for
installation: (If you plan to the device.)
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Terminating Plug
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AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. Power Input Connector on the Back of the SCSI connectors on setting the SCSI ID. On most external SCSI devices, termination is controlled by installing or removing a terminating plug (see Step 4). Termination...
User Guide - Page 5
... them yourself. When you should also install Adaptec EZ-SCSI software. For instructions on page 8. If you purchased your host adapter as part of a bundle created by a third party, you need further help, refer to SCSISelect Utility on installing embedded driver support, see the EZ-SCSI software documentation for installation instructions. Installation of your computer cover and
connect...
User Guide - Page 6
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AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. Helpful Hints
Using Your Host Adapter
s You may need to install the manufacturer's proprietary device drivers if you use SCSI devices other than hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. (See your device's documentation.)
s For all SCSI devices connected to the host adapter, make sure the Hard Disk (or Drives) setting...
User Guide - Page 7
...On
On
Host Adapter I /O address range of the computer will no longer indicate non-SCSI disk activity.
If you should choose a BIOS address range that does not conflict with...Host Adapter
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AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. s Host Adapter BIOS Address-If your system is Plug and Play, the BIOS address is set to BIOS PROM Disabled (set automatically. Since ...
User Guide - Page 8
... your system. If you want to view and/or change host adapter and SCSI settings without having to switch between color and monochrome modes, press F5 (this page.
Save this diskette. AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. Detailed descriptions of each setting begin on this feature may need it later if you ever lose access...
User Guide - Page 9
..., set automatically. If the host adapter detects that a cable is connected to both its internal and external SCSI connector, then it to Enabled.
Automatic works like this operation. AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev.
Caution: A low-level format destroys all SCSI devices if any SCSI device connected to the host adapter does not support SCSI parity...
User Guide - Page 10
... options are supported by the BIOS. s Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks-This option controls which removable-media drives are not valid unless the host adapter BIOS is on page 6). Disabled- In this option to SCSISelect. If you have access to Disabled.
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AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. To configure settings for...
User Guide - Page 11
...you still have conflicting BIOS address, I/O port address, DMA channel, and IRQ settings.
The standard translation scheme for SCSI host adapters provides a maximum accessible capacity of 8 MBytes.)
Need Assistance? AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev.
Caution: If you decide to change from errors in your host adapter, check these items first. s Extended BIOS...
User Guide - Page 12
... and contact the manufacturer. The system works erratically. The utility probably encountered a problem with SCSISelect. however, the device may be physically damaged. AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. If it is spun up after being installed. s Make sure the SCSI boot drive is set to SCSISelect). It hangs or the host adapter sometimes cannot find the...
User Guide - Page 13
.... How can I run the SCSISelect utility. The screen is an internal SCSI device, install the device at http://www.nec.com.
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AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. I cannot use my host adapter in a Plug and Play System Try setting ISA Plug and Play Support to locate a valid host adapter in the Advanced Configuration Options of...
User Guide - Page 14
...installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this device must have shielded interface cables. FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions... du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. However, there is equipped with an FCC compliance...
User Guide - Page 16
...SCSI-2 peripherals
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AHA-1520B Installation Guide Part Number: 511162-00, Rev. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in the preparation of this document, or from the use of Adaptec, Inc. Milpitas, CA 95035
Copyright © 1996, Adaptec...-00, Rev. All rights reserved. Installation Guide
AHA-1520B
ISA-to-Fast SCSI-2 Host Adapter
Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Blvd.
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