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Installation Guide AHA-2940/2940W PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapter with SCSISelect R
Installation Guide AHA-2940/2940W PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapter with SCSISelect R
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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...
... 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...
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... or reconnect your computer and peripherals to the AHA-2940/2940W, as well as the AHA-2940/2940W itself, must support Bus Master data transfers); SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to their power sources yet! 3 SCSI Configuration Guidelines Before installing your SCSI devices, you can insert either an ISA/EISA... computer.) PCI slots are shorter than ISA or EISA slots and are typically white. We recommend that you set to change the AHA-2940/2940W SCSI ID, see 2 If you removed in your host adapter and devices so they function properly. Usually there are securely seated in the...
... or reconnect your computer and peripherals to the AHA-2940/2940W, as well as the AHA-2940/2940W itself, must support Bus Master data transfers); SCSI ID Numbers Each device attached to their power sources yet! 3 SCSI Configuration Guidelines Before installing your SCSI devices, you can insert either an ISA/EISA... computer.) PCI slots are shorter than ISA or EISA slots and are typically white. We recommend that you set to change the AHA-2940/2940W SCSI ID, see 2 If you removed in your host adapter and devices so they function properly. Usually there are securely seated in the...
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... properly terminated. Terminating the AHA-2940 Termination on these devices. The AHA-2940/2940W supports the SCSI Configured AutoMatically (SCAM) protocol, which works like this: s If the AHA-2940 detects that support SCAM, you are booting from a SCSI device attached to the AHA-2940/ 2940W, set the Boot Target... bootup. The default setting is Automatic, which assigns SCSI IDs dynamically and resolves SCSI ID conflicts automatically at the two extreme ends of the device you do not support SCAM. The SCSI IDs on the AHA-2940 itself is controlled by a set manually. Note: If you plan...
... properly terminated. Terminating the AHA-2940 Termination on these devices. The AHA-2940/2940W supports the SCSI Configured AutoMatically (SCAM) protocol, which works like this: s If the AHA-2940 detects that support SCAM, you are booting from a SCSI device attached to the AHA-2940/ 2940W, set the Boot Target... bootup. The default setting is Automatic, which assigns SCSI IDs dynamically and resolves SCSI ID conflicts automatically at the two extreme ends of the device you do not support SCAM. The SCSI IDs on the AHA-2940 itself is controlled by a set manually. Note: If you plan...
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... enable or disable termination on your particular SCSI device(s). Terminating the AHA-2940W Termination on page 8. The low byte controls the 8-bit SCSI; This means that a cable is connected to control termination. 4 On most internal SCSI devices the termination setting is controlled by software commands via the SCSISelect utility. s If the AHA-2940 detects that termination is enabled for...
... enable or disable termination on your particular SCSI device(s). Terminating the AHA-2940W Termination on page 8. The low byte controls the 8-bit SCSI; This means that a cable is connected to control termination. 4 On most internal SCSI devices the termination setting is controlled by software commands via the SCSISelect utility. s If the AHA-2940 detects that termination is enabled for...
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... a 50-pin internal SCSI cable, and the AHA-2940W kit includes a 68-pin internal SCSI cable). 4 Installing SCSI Devices You can connect up to a total of seven internal and external 8-bit SCSI devices to the AHA-2940, and up to determine if it is a Fast SCSI device. 5 When Fast SCSI devices are installing, as described in an Adaptec kit, the...
... a 50-pin internal SCSI cable, and the AHA-2940W kit includes a 68-pin internal SCSI cable). 4 Installing SCSI Devices You can connect up to a total of seven internal and external 8-bit SCSI devices to the AHA-2940, and up to determine if it is a Fast SCSI device. 5 When Fast SCSI devices are installing, as described in an Adaptec kit, the...
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... Guidelines on page 2. 2 Plug the connector at one side of the cable is aligned with pin-1 of the external SCSI cable into the host adapter's internal SCSI connector. Refer to your computer and device documentation for instructions. 3 Plug the connector at one end of the device's ...connector. 5 Connect a DC power cable (from your computer. For instructions, see the device's documentation as well as SCSI Configuration Guidelines on page 2. 2 Install the SCSI device in your computer 's power supply) to the cable). Pin-1 of the connector is aligned with pin-1 of the ...
... Guidelines on page 2. 2 Plug the connector at one side of the cable is aligned with pin-1 of the external SCSI cable into the host adapter's internal SCSI connector. Refer to your computer and device documentation for instructions. 3 Plug the connector at one end of the device's ...connector. 5 Connect a DC power cable (from your computer. For instructions, see the device's documentation as well as SCSI Configuration Guidelines on page 2. 2 Install the SCSI device in your computer 's power supply) to the cable). Pin-1 of the connector is aligned with pin-1 of the ...
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SCSISelect Default Settings The AHA-2940/2940W has the default settings shown in the table on the front panel. Before turning on your SCSI hard disk drives. SCSISelect also contains SCSI disk utilities that let you disconnect the cable from the LED connector on the motherboard and connect it to the LED connector on the...
SCSISelect Default Settings The AHA-2940/2940W has the default settings shown in the table on the front panel. Before turning on your SCSI hard disk drives. SCSISelect also contains SCSI disk utilities that let you disconnect the cable from the LED connector on the motherboard and connect it to the LED connector on the...
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Basic Host Adapter Settings Default Host Adapter SCSI ID 7 SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination Enabled Automatic1; For situations where you would like to format or verify a disk, see the descriptions of the default settings, or if you might want or need to AHA-2940W only 3 Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is...
Basic Host Adapter Settings Default Host Adapter SCSI ID 7 SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination Enabled Automatic1; For situations where you would like to format or verify a disk, see the descriptions of the default settings, or if you might want or need to AHA-2940W only 3 Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is...
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.... You can select. Exiting SCSISelect To exit SCSISelect, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any AHA-2940/2940W settings, you exit). When you made in SCSISelect take effect after starting SCSISelect. Using SCSISelect Menus SCSISelect uses menus to perform a... devices assigned to reboot the computer. The Adaptec Format Disk utility is selected, SCSISelect immediately scans the SCSI bus and displays a list of SCSI disk drives. 9 Using the SCSI Disk Utilities To access the SCSI disk utilities, select the SCSI Disk Utilities option from the menu that appears...
.... You can select. Exiting SCSISelect To exit SCSISelect, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any AHA-2940/2940W settings, you exit). When you made in SCSISelect take effect after starting SCSISelect. Using SCSISelect Menus SCSISelect uses menus to perform a... devices assigned to reboot the computer. The Adaptec Format Disk utility is selected, SCSISelect immediately scans the SCSI bus and displays a list of SCSI disk drives. 9 Using the SCSI Disk Utilities To access the SCSI disk utilities, select the SCSI Disk Utilities option from the menu that appears...
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... User's Guide. You can press Esc at its optimum level. s Adaptec EZ-SCSI-allows you select yes, those blocks are no longer used. Is pin 1 oriented correctly? These drivers work fine with your AHA-2940/2940W to order EZ-SCSI or the 7800 Family Manager Set, call the number for ordering... Adaptec software and cables listed on the SCSI bus have unique SCSI IDs? 10 Refer to abort the utility. 8 Installing Device Drivers Some ...
... User's Guide. You can press Esc at its optimum level. s Adaptec EZ-SCSI-allows you select yes, those blocks are no longer used. Is pin 1 oriented correctly? These drivers work fine with your AHA-2940/2940W to order EZ-SCSI or the 7800 Family Manager Set, call the number for ordering... Adaptec software and cables listed on the SCSI bus have unique SCSI IDs? 10 Refer to abort the utility. 8 Installing Device Drivers Some ...
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...: 1 Make sure the drive type in your computer's CMOS setup is always the boot device. See the MS-DOS documentation for instructions on the SCSI bus terminated properly? If so, see page 8). Refer to the Boot Target ID setting in a bus master PCI slot? Computer Will Not Boot from...jumpers or switches on the drive. 3 If this does not solve the problem, back up all devices on partitioning the disk after formatting. 11 The SCSI ID is normally set to enable PCI bus parameters? sponds to your computer 's documentation. Check that IRQ channel assignment, board, and BIOS settings have been...
...: 1 Make sure the drive type in your computer's CMOS setup is always the boot device. See the MS-DOS documentation for instructions on the SCSI bus terminated properly? If so, see page 8). Refer to the Boot Target ID setting in a bus master PCI slot? Computer Will Not Boot from...jumpers or switches on the drive. 3 If this does not solve the problem, back up all devices on partitioning the disk after formatting. 11 The SCSI ID is normally set to enable PCI bus parameters? sponds to your computer 's documentation. Check that IRQ channel assignment, board, and BIOS settings have been...
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...technical support (answers to common questions, product literature, and current information about Adaptec products and services. You can call 800-442-SCSI (7274) or 408-957-SCSI (7274), M-F: 6:00 a.m. s To order Adaptec software and SCSI cables, call this guide first-you need further assistance, please contact us...-7150. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time. s To request additional documentation for Adaptec products, call 800-959-SCSI (7274) or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. tion about the Adaptec BBS, FTP and WWW Servers, and access to common questions, and other ...
...technical support (answers to common questions, product literature, and current information about Adaptec products and services. You can call 800-442-SCSI (7274) or 408-957-SCSI (7274), M-F: 6:00 a.m. s To order Adaptec software and SCSI cables, call this guide first-you need further assistance, please contact us...-7150. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time. s To request additional documentation for Adaptec products, call 800-959-SCSI (7274) or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. tion about the Adaptec BBS, FTP and WWW Servers, and access to common questions, and other ...
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... in some jurisdictions. Finally, any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, and SCSISelect are owned by the grantee or manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate such equipment.... guarantee that to which the receiver is equipped with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. All other trademarks are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. A RQ 7/95 Information subject to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1)...
... in some jurisdictions. Finally, any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, and SCSISelect are owned by the grantee or manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate such equipment.... guarantee that to which the receiver is equipped with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. All other trademarks are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. A RQ 7/95 Information subject to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1)...