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USER'S REFERENCE ADAPTEC SCSI CARD 19160 ULTRA160 SCSI CONTROLLER
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R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 © 1999 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.: 512488-03, Rev. A KrL 12/99 (SRC: 512488-00, Ver. AA)
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1 Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 1 Understanding SCSI 2 SCSI IDs 2 Terminating the SCSI Bus 3 2 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Checklist 5 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 6 Common Error Messages 10 3 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices 12 Using SCSI Devices 12 SCSI
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SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference 4 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect 17 Starting SCSISelect 19 Exiting SCSISelect 19 Using SCSISelect Settings 19 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions 20 Boot Device Options 20 SCSI Device Configuration 20 Advanced Configuration Options 22 Using SCSI
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about 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 19160 settings. Note: Read the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 Installation Guide if you need instructions on installing the SCSI Card
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devices (such as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or scanner) to a common SCSI bus. A SCSI bus is an electrical pathway that consists of a SCSI adapter card (such as the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160) installed in a computer and one or more SCSI devices. SCSI cables are used to connect the devices to the
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SCSI devices, they must use SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. SCSI ID 0 is recommended for the first SCSI hard disk drive. s If you are booting your computer from a SCSI hard disk drive connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 Ultra160 and Ultra2 internal SCSI devices usually is controlled by manually
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automatic termination. Be sure to check the documentation for the device to be certain that the device is correctly terminated. s By default, termination on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 itself is set to Automatic (the preferred method). We recommend that you do not change this default setting. 4
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SCSI devices and the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 assigned unique SCSI IDs? s Are all SCSI devices terminated properly? Note: If you have problems with a specific SCSI device when other connected SCSI devices are working correctly, please contact the manufacturer of the problem device for troubleshooting
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tab. 10 Verify that your system is configured for optimal performance. (Make sure you are not in Safe Mode.) How can I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is loading properly? 1 Right click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Properties from the menu. 3 Click the Device
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Troubleshooting 4 Double-click the SCSI controllers icon. The software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 is listed as "Adaptec 19160, 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC-7892/ 7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller." s If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is loading properly. s If
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is selected from the Manufacturers list. 6 Click Have Disk... and follow the on-screen instructions. 7 Select Adaptec 19160, 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC- 7892/ 7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller. How can I check the status of a resource such as IRQ, Memory, or I/O? 1 Right click the My Computer
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Windows 95/98? 1 Click the Start button, then click Help. 2 From the Contents tab, 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. 9
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the SCSI device cables from the SCSI card and then starting the computer. If the computer successfully restarts, one of the SCSI devices may be defective. Note: The following error message entries refer to the SCSI connectors and SCSI segments on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. See Using SCSI Hard
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Troubleshooting "Attention! Too many devices are terminated on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that more than two devices have been terminated on the narrow SE SCSI segment. Verify the termination on the devices connected to the internal and external connectors. Terminate only
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Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices This section provides useful information on using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and your SCSI devices. For information about a specific device, refer to the documentation for that device. Using SCSI Devices
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changed. Proper termination is provided by the terminator at the end of the internal Ultra160 SCSI cable. Using Scanners If you connect a scanner to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, you must install the scanner manufacturer's proprietary software drivers. See your scanner's documentation for details. 13
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However, you cannot cross-connect the disk drives and other devices: SCSI devices must be connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, EIDE devices must be connected to the EIDE controller, and so on. When you install the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI disk drives in a computer that boots from a non
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on the SCSI card to which the boot disk drive is connected. Disable the SCSI card BIOS on the other SCSI card(s). Note: Drives not under SCSI BIOS control will not be accessible in the operating system unless the correct drivers are loaded. See the SCSI card's documentation for instructions on
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Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Connecting the LED Connector (Optional feature) Most computers have an LED disk activity light on the front panel of the system case. If
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Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect SCSISelect, included with the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, enables you to change SCSI settings without opening the computer or handling the card. SCSISelect also enables you to low-level
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Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference SCSISelect Options Default Available Settings Setting SCSI Device Configuration: Sync Support for Bootable CD-ROMs2 BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions2 Enabled/Disabled Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled 1 Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support
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Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect Starting SCSISelect Follow these steps to start SCSISelect: 1 Turn on or restart your system. During the startup process, pay careful attention to the
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accuracy of data transfer on the SCSI bus. Leave this setting enabled unless any SCSI device connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 does not support SCSI parity. s SCSI card SCSI Termination-(Default: Automatic) Determines the termination setting for the SCSI card. The default setting for both the
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Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect s Sync Transfer Rate-(Default: 160) Determines the maximum synchronous data transfer rate that the SCSI device supports. Use the maximum value of 160 MBytes/sec. If a device is not Ultra160, select the transfer rate of the device (80, 53, 40,
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Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Advanced Configuration Options Note: Do not change the Advanced Configuration Options unless absolutely necessary. s Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization-(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card generates a SCSI bus reset during its power-on
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as Fixed Disks- (Default: Disabled) Determines which removable-media drives are supported by the SCSI card BIOS. Choices are as follows: s 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
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Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference s All Disks-All removable-media drives supported by the BIOS are treated as hard disk drives. s 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. s BIOS Support for
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internal and external SCSI devices to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. To achieve maximum performance, attach the first device to the end connector (furthest from the SCSI card); attach other devices to the connectors that are closer to the SCSI card. The following example shows SCSI devices connected
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Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference The following example shows two Fast/Ultra Narrow SCSI devices connected to the external connector. As in the previous diagrams, the last device on the SCSI bus must use an SE terminator plug. Terminated T device Maximum Cable Lengths The total length of
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this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users. Disclaimer IF THIS PRODUCT DIRECTS YOU TO COPY MATERIALS, YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER
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about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this installation guide first-you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, please contact us. We offer the following support and information services. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number s The
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with the instruction manual, may cause Adaptec, Inc. ASC-19160 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives: EMC Directive
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Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance 30
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to: a use the Software on a single computer system which incorporates an Adaptec SCSI Card, or in the case of a multi-user or networked system which permits workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC DOES NOT AND CANNOT
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you agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between Adaptec and you which supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any terms of this Agreement or any different terms will be enforceable

Section	Page
User’s	1
Reference	1
Adaptec SCSI Card 19160	1
Ultra160 SCSI Controller	1
Adaptec SCSI Card 19160	3
Ultra160 SCSI Controller	3
User’s Reference	3
Contents	5
1 Overview1	5
2 Troubleshooting5	5
3 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices12	5
4 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect17	6
5 Connecting SCSI Devices25	6
Overview	7
Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160	7
Understanding SCSI	8
SCSI IDs	8
Terminating the SCSI Bus	9
Troubleshooting	11
Troubleshooting Checklist	11
Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98	12
When I start Windows 95/98, the system locks up when the Windows logo is displayed. How can I get...	12
1 Start or restart your computer.	12
2 (For Windows95:) You can force a manual fail-safe mode by pressing the F8 function key when yo...	12
3 From the boot menu, select Safe Mode. (It may take several minutes for Windows 95/98 to load.)	12
4 If the system completes the boot to the desktop, the core software is functional; resources, so...	12
5 If the system still fails to boot, and the boot drive is connected to an EIDE controller, shut ...	12
6 Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties.	12
7 Right click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.	12
8 Select Properties from the menu.	12
9 Click the Performance tab.	12
10 Verify that your system is configured for optimal performance. (Make sure you are not in Safe ...	12
How can I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is loading properly?	12
1 Right click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.	12
2 Select Properties from the menu.	12
3 Click the Device Manager tab.	12
4 Double-click the SCSI controllers icon. The software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 is ...	13
An “X” inside a red circle appears with the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 software driver in Device Man...	13
1 Double-click the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 software driver in Device Manager.	13
2 Select the General tab and click the Original Configuration (current) box.	13
What if there is no SCSI Controller icon under Device Manager, or the software driver for the Ada...	14
1 Open Control Panel and double-click the Add New Hardware icon.	14
2 Click Next to begin installing your new hardware.	14
3 Select Yes (Recommended), and click Next to have Windows search for the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160.	14
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. If Windows 95/98 does not detect the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160...	14
5 Click Next again to continue to the Manufactures/Models lists.	14
6 Click Have Disk… and follow the on-screen instructions.	14
7 Select Adaptec 19160, 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC- 7892/ 7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller.	14
How can I check the status of a resource such as IRQ, Memory, or I/O?	14
1 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop.	14
2 Select Properties from the menu.	14
3 Click the Device Manager tab.	14
4 Double-click the Computer icon.	14
5 On the View Resources tab, click the option button for the type of resource you want to check:	14
6 The setting, and the hardware using the setting, are displayed.	15
7 Click Cancel to close the windows, then close Control Panel.	15
How do I use the Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter in Windows 95/98?	15
1 Click the Start button, then click Help.	15
2 From the Contents tab, double-click Troubleshooting. (In Windows 98, click Troubleshooting and...	15
3 Double-click If you have a hardware conflict.	15
4 Follow the step-by-step instructions in Windows Help.	15
Common Error Messages	16
Device connected, but not ready”	16
1 Run SCSISelect® and set the Send Start Unit Command to Yes for the particular SCSI device ID. S...	16
2 Ensure that the device is set to spin up when the power is switched on. The spin up option is t...	16
Start unit request failed”	16
Time-out failure during...”	16
1 Verify that the SCSI bus is properly terminated.	16
2 Verify that all cables are properly connected.	16
3 Verify that SCSISelect’s Device Configuration options are set correctly. See SCSI Device Config...	16
Attention! Too many devices are terminated on the SE connectors”	17
Attention! Insufficient termination detected on the SE connectors”2	17
Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices	18
Using SCSI Devices	18
SCSI Hard Disk Drives	18
Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives	18
Using Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives	19
Using Scanners	19
Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices	20
Installing Multiple SCSI Cards	21
Connecting the LED Connector	22
Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect	23
Starting SCSISelect	25
1 Turn on or restart your system.	25
2 When the following message appears on your screen, press the Ctrl-A keys simultaneously (this m...	25
3 From the menu that appears, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the option you want to sel...	25
Exiting SCSISelect	25
1 Press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any settings, you are prompted to...	25
2 At the prompt, select Yes to exit, then press any key to reboot the computer. Any changes made ...	25
Using SCSISelect Settings	25
SCSI Bus Interface Definitions	26
Boot Device Options	26
SCSI Device Configuration	26
Advanced Configuration Options	28
Using SCSI Disk Utilities	30
1 Select the SCSI Disk Utilities option from the menu that appears after starting SCSISelect. SC...	30
2 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to a specific ID and device, then press Enter.	30
3 A small menu appears, displaying the options Format Disk and Verify Disk Media.	30
Connecting SCSI Devices	31
Maximum Cable Lengths	32
Adaptec Customer Support	34
Sales and Ordering Information	34
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement	35
European Union Compliance Statement	35
Australian/New Zealand Compliance Statement	35
Canadian Compliance Statement	36
Japanese Compliance	36
1 License: This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to:	37
a use the Software on a single computer system which incorporates an Adaptec SCSI Card, or in the...	37
b make one copy of the Software in machine readable form solely for back-up purposes provided you...	37
2 Restrictions: You may not distribute copies of the Software to others or electronically transfe...	37
3 Ownership of Software: As Licensee, you own the media upon which the software is fixed, but Ada...	37
4 Confidentiality: You agree to maintain the Software in confidence and to not disclose the Softw...	37
5 Term: This license is effective until January 1, 2042, unless terminated earlier. You may termi...	37
6 Limited Warranty: Adaptec warrants only that the media upon which the Software is furnished wil...	37
7 Limitation of Liability: IN NO EVENT WILL ADAPTEC BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL DAMAGES, INC...	37
8 Limitation of Remedies: Adaptec’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be:	37
a the replacement of any media not meeting Adaptec’s limited warranty which is returned to Adapte...	37
b if Adaptec or its distributor is unable to deliver replacement media which is free of defects i...	37
9 Export: You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States restrict the export ...	38
10 U.S. Government Restricted Rights Legend for Units of the DoD: Use, duplication or disclosure ...	38
11 U.S. Government Restricted Rights Legend for Civilian Agencies: Use, reproduction or disclosur...	38

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