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USER'S REFERENCE ADAPTEC SCSI CARD 29160LP ULTRA160 SCSI CONTROLLER - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 2
R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 © 2000 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Printed in Singapore STOCK NO.: 512591-03, Rev. A DR 05/2000 (SRC: 512591-00, Ver. AA) - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 3
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Ultra160 SCSI Controller User's Reference R - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 4
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Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP 1 Understanding SCSI 1 SCSI IDs 2 Terminating the SCSI Bus 3 Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting Checklist 4 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 5 Common Error Messages 9 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP and SCSI Devices 10 Using SCSI Devices 10 SCSI Hard - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 6
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Connecting SCSI Devices 22 Maximum Cable Lengths 23 iv - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 7
troubleshooting, SCSI termination, and other important topics. It also explains how to use the built-in SCSISelect utility if you need to change the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP settings. Note: Read the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Installation Guide if you need instructions on installing the SCSI Card - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 8
SCSI adapter card. For the SCSI bus to function properly, a unique SCSI ID must be assigned to the SCSI card and each SCSI device connected to it, and the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, as well as the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 9
a SCSI device can vary widely, refer to the device's documentation for instructions on on non-Ultra160 and Ultra2 internal SCSI devices usually is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch the back of the SCSI device. I By default, termination on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP itself is - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 10
the rest of this section. Troubleshooting Checklist Most problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP result from errors in preparing and connecting devices on the SCSI bus. If you have problems, check these items first: I Are all SCSI devices turned on? I Are all SCSI cables and power cables - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 11
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 When I start Windows 95/98, the system locks up when the Windows logo is displayed. How can I get the system to start so that I can verify that the SCSI card , shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, and restart the computer. 6 - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 12
Device Manager tab. 4 Double-click the SCSI Controller icon. The software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP is listed as 29160, 29160N, and Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller. I If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP driver is loading properly. I If the driver is listed but has an - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 13
3 Select the Yes (recommended), and Next to have Windows search for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. If Windows 95/98 does not detect the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, obtain the driver from the computer manufacturer and run the Add New Hardware Wizard again: 1 Double - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 14
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference 5 On the View Resources tab, click the , double-click Troubleshooting. (In Windows 98, click Troubleshooting and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooting.) 3 Double-click if you have a hardware conflict. 4 Follow the step-by-step instructions in Windows Help - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 15
Troubleshooting Common Error Messages Here is what you should do if the following messages appear at bootup: "Device connected, but not ready" The host received no answer when it requested data from an installed SCSI "Start unit request failed" The SCSI card BIOS was unable to send a Start Unit - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 16
about a specific device, refer to the documentation for that device. Using SCSI Devices SCSI Hard Disk Drives I If you connect a SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP that was previously connected to a different SCSI card, you may need to low-level format the drive before you can - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 17
devices separate from your single embeded devices. If you connect a legacy SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP LVD/SE connectors, the Ultra160 SCSI hard disk drives will slow to Ultra SCSI performance levels (40 MBytes/ sec). 68-pin Internal LVD/SE Connector 68-pin External VHDCI - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 18
you cannot cross-connect the disk drives and other devices: SCSI devices must be connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, EIDE devices must be connected to the EIDE controller, and so on. When you install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP and SCSI hard disk drives in a computer that boots from a non - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 19
Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP and SCSI Devices Installing Multiple SCSI Cards I You can install multiple SCSI cards in your computer; you are limited only by the available system resources (for example, IRQ settings, I/O port addresses, BIOS addresses, and so forth). I Each SCSI card you - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 20
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP with SCSISelect SCSISelect, included with the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, enables you to change SCSI settings without opening the computer or handling the card. SCSISelect also enables you to low-level format or - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 21
Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP with SCSISelect SCSISelect Options BIOS Multiple LUN Support 2 Include in BIOS Scan 2 Available Settings Yes, No Yes, No Default Setting No (Disabled) Yes (Enabled) Advanced Configuration Options: Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled, Disabled - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 22
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Starting SCSISelect Follow these steps to start SCSISelect: 1 Turn on or restart your system. During the startup process, pay careful attention to - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 23
accuracy of data transfer on the SCSI bus. Leave this setting enabled unless any SCSI device connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP does not support SCSI parity. I Host Adapter SCSI Termination-(Default: Automatic) Determines the termination setting for the SCSI card. The default setting for the - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 24
SCSI card uses 8-bit data transfer unless the SCSI device requests wide negotiation. Note: Set Initiate Wide Negotiation to No if you are using an 8-bit SCSI device that hangs or exhibits other performance problems to Yes, the SCSI card BIOS provides boot support for a SCSI device with multiple LUNs - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 25
Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP with SCSISelect Advanced Configuration Options Note: Do not change the Advanced Configuration Options unless absolutely necessary. I Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization-(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card generates a SCSI bus reset during - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 26
as Fixed Disks- (Default: Disabled) Determines which removable-media drives are supported by the SCSI card BIOS. Options are as follows: I Disabled- No removable-media drives are treated as hard disk drives. Software drivers are required because the drives are not controlled by the BIOS. Caution - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 27
the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP with SCSISelect I BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROMs-(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS allows the computer to boot from a CD-ROM drive. I BIOS Support for Int 13h Extensions-(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS supports Int - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 28
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Connecting SCSI Devices Here are some examples of how you can connect internal and external SCSI devices to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. To achieve maximum performance, attach the first device to the end connector (furthest from the SCSI card); attach - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 29
Data Transfer Rate Maximum Devices Supported 25 m (82 ft) Ultra160 SCSI (160 MBytes/sec) 1 Ultra2 SCSI (80 MByte/sec) 12 m (39.4 ft) Ultra160 SCSI (160 MBytes/sec)1 15 Ultra2 SCSI (80 MByte/sec) 3 m (9.8 ft) Fast SCSI (10 MBytes/sec) 7 3 m (9.8 ft) Ultra SCSI 4 (40 MBytes/sec for 16 - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 30
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information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 32
more efficient service by accurately identifying your product and support status. The TSID is required when contacting Technical Support. I Affix your TSID label here: Support Options I Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at http://ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 33
, Monday-Friday 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Eastern Australia Time. To expedite your service, have your computer in front of you. Hong Kong and China I Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. I To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +852 2869 7200, Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. I Fax - Adaptec 1863700 | User Reference - Page 34
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
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