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Installation Guide AHA-2940/2940W PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapter with SCSISelect R Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
Installation Guide AHA-2940/2940W PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapter with SCSISelect R Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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... following figures show the major components on the AHA-2940 and AHA-2940W. 50-pin 8-bit Internal LED Connector Host Adapter LED SCSI Connector 50-pin 8-bit External SCSI Connector Host Adapter BIOS AIC-78xx SCSI Protocol Chip Adaptec AHA-2940 68-pin 16-bit Internal SCSI Connector 50-pin 8-bit Internal SCSI Connector Host Adapter LED 68-pin 16-bit...
... following figures show the major components on the AHA-2940 and AHA-2940W. 50-pin 8-bit Internal LED Connector Host Adapter LED SCSI Connector 50-pin 8-bit External SCSI Connector Host Adapter BIOS AIC-78xx SCSI Protocol Chip Adaptec AHA-2940 68-pin 16-bit Internal SCSI Connector 50-pin 8-bit Internal SCSI Connector Host Adapter LED 68-pin 16-bit...
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...can insert either an ISA/EISA board or a PCI board.) 4 Insert the AHA-2940/2940W in the PCI expansion slot. SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to the AHA-2940/2940W, as well as the AHA-2940/2940W itself, must support Bus Master data transfers); Do not replace the computer ...cover or reconnect your computer and peripherals to 15 for the AHA-2940, and 0 to their power sources yet! 3 SCSI Configuration Guidelines Before installing your SCSI devices, you set to change the AHA-2940/2940W SCSI ID, see 2 Downloaded from the computer case. 3 Locate an unused 32-bit...
...can insert either an ISA/EISA board or a PCI board.) 4 Insert the AHA-2940/2940W in the PCI expansion slot. SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to the AHA-2940/2940W, as well as the AHA-2940/2940W itself, must support Bus Master data transfers); Do not replace the computer ...cover or reconnect your computer and peripherals to 15 for the AHA-2940, and 0 to their power sources yet! 3 SCSI Configuration Guidelines Before installing your SCSI devices, you set to change the AHA-2940/2940W SCSI ID, see 2 Downloaded from the computer case. 3 Locate an unused 32-bit...
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... automatically at the two extreme ends of the SCSI bus. To change the SCSI ID on your computer from (see Configuring the Host Adapter on page 8). SCSI Terminators To ensure reliable communication, the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. Configuring the Host Adapter on the AHA-2940 itself is controlled by a set the Boot Target ID setting...
... automatically at the two extreme ends of the SCSI bus. To change the SCSI ID on your computer from (see Configuring the Host Adapter on page 8). SCSI Terminators To ensure reliable communication, the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. Configuring the Host Adapter on the AHA-2940 itself is controlled by a set the Boot Target ID setting...
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.... This means that termination is installed or removed to its terminators (the AHA-2940 lies between the ends of the SCSI bus). the low and high bytes together control 16-bit Wide SCSI. The following table lists the termination configurations. On other internal SCSI devices you must physically remove or install resistor module(s). If you are...
.... This means that termination is installed or removed to its terminators (the AHA-2940 lies between the ends of the SCSI bus). the low and high bytes together control 16-bit Wide SCSI. The following table lists the termination configurations. On other internal SCSI devices you must physically remove or install resistor module(s). If you are...
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... purchased your AHA-2940/2940W in an Adaptec kit, the kit includes an internal SCSI cable that allows you are connecting more than two internal SCSI devices, you must not exceed 6 meters (19.7 ft). If your device's documentation to determine if it is a Fast SCSI device. 5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When Fast SCSI devices are...
... purchased your AHA-2940/2940W in an Adaptec kit, the kit includes an internal SCSI cable that allows you are connecting more than two internal SCSI devices, you must not exceed 6 meters (19.7 ft). If your device's documentation to determine if it is a Fast SCSI device. 5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When Fast SCSI devices are...
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... page. 3 Plug the connector at the other external SCSI devices, daisy- It may be necessary to configure the host adapter. 7 Configuring the Host Adapter The AHA-2940/2940W includes the onboard, menudriven SCSISelect configuration utility, which... allows you do not need to run SCSISelect. The default settings are OFF, then replace the computer chassis cover and reconnect the power cables to change host adapter settings without opening the computer or handling the board. Before turning on page 10...
... page. 3 Plug the connector at the other external SCSI devices, daisy- It may be necessary to configure the host adapter. 7 Configuring the Host Adapter The AHA-2940/2940W includes the onboard, menudriven SCSISelect configuration utility, which... allows you do not need to run SCSISelect. The default settings are OFF, then replace the computer chassis cover and reconnect the power cables to change host adapter settings without opening the computer or handling the board. Before turning on page 10...
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... ON/ High ON2 Boot Device Settings Default Boot Target ID 0 Boot LUN Number3 0 SCSI Device Settings Default Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes (Enabled) Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 10 MBytes/sec Enable Disconnection Initiate Wide Negotiation2 Send Start Unit SCSI Command4 Yes (Enabled) Yes (Enabled) No (Disabled) Advanced Host Adapter Settings Default Plug...BIOS Support for More Than 2 Drives4 Enabled BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM4 Enabled BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions4 Enabled 1 Applies to AHA-2940 only 2 Applies to change any of each setting in the user's guide.
... ON/ High ON2 Boot Device Settings Default Boot Target ID 0 Boot LUN Number3 0 SCSI Device Settings Default Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes (Enabled) Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 10 MBytes/sec Enable Disconnection Initiate Wide Negotiation2 Send Start Unit SCSI Command4 Yes (Enabled) Yes (Enabled) No (Disabled) Advanced Host Adapter Settings Default Plug...BIOS Support for More Than 2 Drives4 Enabled BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM4 Enabled BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions4 Enabled 1 Applies to AHA-2940 only 2 Applies to change any of each setting in the user's guide.
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... hard disk drive. When you can select. s Format Disk-This utility allows you exit). The Adaptec Format Disk utility is selected, SCSISelect immediately scans the SCSI bus and displays a list of SCSI disk drives. 9 Downloaded from the menu that appears displays the options Configure/View Host Adapter Settings...not need to be formatted again. At the prompt, select Yes to exit, then press any key to the previous menu at any AHA-2940/2940W settings, you made in SCSISelect take effect after starting SCSISelect. Any changes you are preformatted at boot time: Press for SCSISelect (...
... hard disk drive. When you can select. s Format Disk-This utility allows you exit). The Adaptec Format Disk utility is selected, SCSISelect immediately scans the SCSI bus and displays a list of SCSI disk drives. 9 Downloaded from the menu that appears displays the options Configure/View Host Adapter Settings...not need to be formatted again. At the prompt, select Yes to exit, then press any key to the previous menu at any AHA-2940/2940W settings, you made in SCSISelect take effect after starting SCSISelect. Any changes you are preformatted at boot time: Press for SCSISelect (...
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... for NetWare, OS/2, Windows NT, and UNIX. s Are all SCSI bus cables and power cables properly connected? These drivers work fine with your AHA-2940/2940W in order for ordering Adaptec software and cables listed on page 12. 9 Troubleshooting Checklist If you have unique SCSI IDs? 10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If...
... for NetWare, OS/2, Windows NT, and UNIX. s Are all SCSI bus cables and power cables properly connected? These drivers work fine with your AHA-2940/2940W in order for ordering Adaptec software and cables listed on page 12. 9 Troubleshooting Checklist If you have unique SCSI IDs? 10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If...
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...a circuit different from that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by their respective owners. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, and SCSISelect are owned by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) this device must have shielded interface ...television equipment reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with part 15 of Adaptec, Inc. If this equipment, and must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in residential installations...
...a circuit different from that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by their respective owners. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, and SCSISelect are owned by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) this device must have shielded interface ...television equipment reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with part 15 of Adaptec, Inc. If this equipment, and must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in residential installations...