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...density Fast/Ultra-SE Connector Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N This installation guide provides instructions for • Installing the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N • Setting up to 15 SCSI devices, such as hard ...SCSI devices • Connecting SCSI devices • Installing driver software NOTE The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N is designed for computer system original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Use this product with PCI expansion slots. 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION With the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N PCI-Ultra 160 SCSI controller, you use the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N...
...density Fast/Ultra-SE Connector Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N This installation guide provides instructions for • Installing the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N • Setting up to 15 SCSI devices, such as hard ...SCSI devices • Connecting SCSI devices • Installing driver software NOTE The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N is designed for computer system original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Use this product with PCI expansion slots. 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION With the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N PCI-Ultra 160 SCSI controller, you use the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N...
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... transfer rate. However, if you attach only Ultra160 and LVD SCSI devices to the Ultra160-LVD connector, the data transfer rate for all devices will operate at a maximum of 160 MBytes/sec. 2 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM ...performance from your Ultra160 SCSI devices by electronically isolating the Ultra160 SCSI segment from the Ultra SCSI segment on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N features Adaptec SpeedFlex™ technology. With the SpeedFlex advantage, the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N can support Ultra160 SCSI devices at speeds up to 160 MBytes/sec while ...
... transfer rate. However, if you attach only Ultra160 and LVD SCSI devices to the Ultra160-LVD connector, the data transfer rate for all devices will operate at a maximum of 160 MBytes/sec. 2 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM ...performance from your Ultra160 SCSI devices by electronically isolating the Ultra160 SCSI segment from the Ultra SCSI segment on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N features Adaptec SpeedFlex™ technology. With the SpeedFlex advantage, the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N can support Ultra160 SCSI devices at speeds up to 160 MBytes/sec while ...
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512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 3 INSTALLING THE ADAPTEC SCSI CARD 29160N STEP 1 Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling your SCSI card by touching a grounded metal object (like the exposed metal parts on its side to allow for use in Step 4. WARNING Turn OFF ...Bus Mastering.) Save the slot cover screw for easier installation of your computer is a tower model, lay it on the back of the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Slot Cover Screw PCI Expansion Slots (Typically White or Ivory) Expansion Slot Cover 3 Refer to the computer and disconnect the power cord.
512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 3 INSTALLING THE ADAPTEC SCSI CARD 29160N STEP 1 Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling your SCSI card by touching a grounded metal object (like the exposed metal parts on its side to allow for use in Step 4. WARNING Turn OFF ...Bus Mastering.) Save the slot cover screw for easier installation of your computer is a tower model, lay it on the back of the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Slot Cover Screw PCI Expansion Slots (Typically White or Ivory) Expansion Slot Cover 3 Refer to the computer and disconnect the power cord.
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...driver. 4 Refer to your devices. Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N Installed in a PCI Expansion Slot SETTING UP SCSI DEVICES There are some guidelines for installation instructions, be sure to return to this document to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N: • Set the SCSI IDs • Set the termination ...device's documentation for additional information on your SCSI devices before you need to do to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N User's Reference for specific instructions. 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 4 STEP 4 Insert the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N into place, then replace the slot ...
...driver. 4 Refer to your devices. Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N Installed in a PCI Expansion Slot SETTING UP SCSI DEVICES There are some guidelines for installation instructions, be sure to return to this document to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N: • Set the SCSI IDs • Set the termination ...device's documentation for additional information on your SCSI devices before you need to do to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N User's Reference for specific instructions. 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 4 STEP 4 Insert the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N into place, then replace the slot ...
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... devices between the ends of the device. If you connect to it must have a unique SCSI ID number ranging from 0 to ID 0. No two devices can have a terminator installed (or enabled). The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N is set to ID 7 and should not be changed. Terminate the Ends To ensure reliable...with jumpers; 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 5 Check the SCSI IDs The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N and each device you boot from a SCSI hard disk, make sure the hard disk SCSI ID is preset to 0 or 1. Most SCSI hard disks come from the factory preset to 15. Terminators must be disabled...
... devices between the ends of the device. If you connect to it must have a unique SCSI ID number ranging from 0 to ID 0. No two devices can have a terminator installed (or enabled). The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N is set to ID 7 and should not be changed. Terminate the Ends To ensure reliable...with jumpers; 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 5 Check the SCSI IDs The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N and each device you boot from a SCSI hard disk, make sure the hard disk SCSI ID is preset to 0 or 1. Most SCSI hard disks come from the factory preset to 15. Terminators must be disabled...
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... devices: NOTE We recommend that you keep your Ultra160-LVD devices separate from your Ultra devices. Follow these steps to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Internal Ultra 160-LVD SCSI Connector (68-pin) Connect internal LVD and Ultra 160-LVD devices using the internal Ultra160-LVD connector. Before connecting devices, be sure to also review Setting Up...
... devices: NOTE We recommend that you keep your Ultra160-LVD devices separate from your Ultra devices. Follow these steps to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Internal Ultra 160-LVD SCSI Connector (68-pin) Connect internal LVD and Ultra 160-LVD devices using the internal Ultra160-LVD connector. Before connecting devices, be sure to also review Setting Up...
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... STEP 2 Plug the non-terminated end of the LVD SCSI cable. (Continued on the other side) 7 LVD/Ultra160-LVD SCSI Devices Terminator on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. 68-pin Internal LVD SCSI Cable 68-pin Internal Ultra160-LVD SCSI Connector STEP 3 Plug the remaining cable connectors to your... internal LVD SCSI or Ultra160-LVD devices. Proper termination is provided...
... STEP 2 Plug the non-terminated end of the LVD SCSI cable. (Continued on the other side) 7 LVD/Ultra160-LVD SCSI Devices Terminator on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. 68-pin Internal LVD SCSI Cable 68-pin Internal Ultra160-LVD SCSI Connector STEP 3 Plug the remaining cable connectors to your... internal LVD SCSI or Ultra160-LVD devices. Proper termination is provided...
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..., similar to the one shown in Step 1 below. To connect these steps to a terminated Fast SCSI or Ultra Narrow SCSI device. 8 Connect to Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N Connect to Fast/Ultra Narrow Device (Terminated) Connect to Fast/Ultra Narrow Device (Not terminated) STEP 2 Plug the long end of the cable to the ...
..., similar to the one shown in Step 1 below. To connect these steps to a terminated Fast SCSI or Ultra Narrow SCSI device. 8 Connect to Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N Connect to Fast/Ultra Narrow Device (Terminated) Connect to Fast/Ultra Narrow Device (Not terminated) STEP 2 Plug the long end of the cable to the ...
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...-density Fast/ Ultra-SE External Connector 50-pin External High Density SCSI Cable STEP 1 STEP 2 Connect one external device, terminate the device and skip to a SCSI connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to Step 4. 4 4 9 For each external device, you... are installing only one end of the cable to obtain a 50-pin external SCSI cable. The device must not be...
...-density Fast/ Ultra-SE External Connector 50-pin External High Density SCSI Cable STEP 1 STEP 2 Connect one external device, terminate the device and skip to a SCSI connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to Step 4. 4 4 9 For each external device, you... are installing only one end of the cable to obtain a 50-pin external SCSI cable. The device must not be...
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INSTALLING DRIVER SOFTWARE NOTE To use the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N, driver software must be installed for your operating system. Pre-loaded Adaptec Drivers If the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N was included as part of a computer system you purchased the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Terminated SCSI Device STEP 4 Connect power cables to all ...end of the driver software varies depending on how and where you purchased, the system already has the appropriate Adaptec driver pre-installed by connecting each device to the previous one until all internal and external devices and to install...
INSTALLING DRIVER SOFTWARE NOTE To use the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N, driver software must be installed for your operating system. Pre-loaded Adaptec Drivers If the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N was included as part of a computer system you purchased the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Terminated SCSI Device STEP 4 Connect power cables to all ...end of the driver software varies depending on how and where you purchased, the system already has the appropriate Adaptec driver pre-installed by connecting each device to the previous one until all internal and external devices and to install...
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...the computer. NOTE To ensure that you have embedded driver support for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Follow any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. and other ...the U.S. To load the embedded driver, simply install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N and SCSI devices, turn on your computer manufacturer. All other countries used under license. 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 11 Embedded Adaptec Drivers The Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®,...
...the computer. NOTE To ensure that you have embedded driver support for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Follow any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. and other ...the U.S. To load the embedded driver, simply install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N and SCSI devices, turn on your computer manufacturer. All other countries used under license. 512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 11 Embedded Adaptec Drivers The Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®,...
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... received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a residential installation. Adaptec, Inc. This device complies with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, if this equipment does ... connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. SCSI Card 29160N Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable ...
... received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a residential installation. Adaptec, Inc. This device complies with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, if this equipment does ... connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. SCSI Card 29160N Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable ...