Adaptec APA-358 Installation Guide
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Installation Guide APA-358 MiniSCSI EPP Enhanced Parallel-to-SCSI Host Adapter R - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 2
1 Overview This Installation Guide explains how to physically install and configure Adaptec APA-358 MiniSCSI™ EPP Enhanced Parallel-to-SCSI host adapters. Your adapter has been designed to provide simple, flexible control of most SCSI devices. The adapter's ultra high- - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 3
s APA-358 MiniSCSI EPP Installation Guide s Software User Guide s Product Registration card s Microsoft® MSCDEX to 1 MBytes/sec. How is this achieved? Current device drivers for parallel port peripherals require several instructions to be executed for each byte of data transferred. With - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 4
Layout This diagram shows the APA-358 components. 4 Default Settings The MiniSCSi EPP operates correctly with its factory MiniSCSI EPP Does Not Function on page 7 and the Software User Guide for more details on the /M options. 5 Installation Hardware installation involves plugging the MiniSCSI - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 5
use either LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3-the MiniSCSI EPP drivers automatically detect which port is in use. the MiniSCSI EPP. If this arrangement causes any problems, either the dongle or the MiniSCSI the MiniSCSI EPP is a 50-pin Centronics-type external connector. Caution: The MiniSCSI EPP supports only - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 6
than one SCSI device to your MiniSCSI EPP simultaneously, make sure that each details on termination. Terminating the Host Adapter MiniSCSI EPP termination is set to Enabled by default . Termination Power The SCSI device(s) connected to the MiniSCSI EPP provides power to the adapter and, thus, - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 7
Installation 1 Turn ON the power for the PC and device(s). 2 Load the software as explained in the Software User Guide. In most cases your PC, MiniSCSI EPP, and peripherals are now ready to use. 6 Troubleshooting If you have a problem during installation, check the items below. Be sure to read the - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 8
the parallel port. The MiniSCSI EPP device drivers must be loaded during the low or no voltage at pin 25 indicates a problem with termination power; this condition disables the adapter. ROM driver loaded, but you are trying to work with a hard disk drive or vice versa. Each Adaptec software driver - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 9
must be set to 0 if not being used). (See Device Driver Options in the Software User Guide.) Note: For non-Intel 386SL or 486SL based computers, modify the the comp command. Check if a problem is evident, such as the file comparison failing. 2 If your MiniSCSI EPP still does not function properly, - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 10
not be compatible with your parallel port. Contact technical support. 3 If you share the MiniSCSI EPP with other systems, set up each system individually for proper performance with the MiniSCSI EPP. Be sure to follow the instructions in steps 1 and 2 to ensure compatibility. Older Sharp Laptops - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 11
40 45 42 46 44 47 46 48 48 49 50 50 8 Adaptec Customer Support Services s For information on software upgrades, new releases, technical advice, and other topics, call Adaptec's Electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS) 24 hours a day at 408-945-7727; 1200/2400/9600/14400 baud, 8 data bits - Adaptec APA-358 | Installation Guide - Page 12
Adaptec products and services, call the Interactive Fax Service 23 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 408-957-7150. s For technical assistance, call Adaptec's Technical Support accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful to operate such equipment. Each APA-358 is equipped with an FCC compliance
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Installation Guide
APA-358 MiniSCSI EPP
Enhanced Parallel-to-SCSI Host Adapter