ESI ESI2000 Operation Manual page 247

ESI
TRANSPOSE DIGITAL PROC SAMPLE MGT MASTER/GLOBAL
I O MIDI CHANNEL: 01
Volume: 115
MULTIMODE PRESET MGT DYNAMIC PROC PRESET DEF Pan: -01
000 Synth Flute
VOLUME
DRIVE SELECT LOAD SAVE AUDITION TRIGGER MODE
PHONES
Internal SCSI ID
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!
Caution: Use the Install File System
option #8 (see Master, Format) when
formatting Iomega Zip drive cartridges.
The normal format procedure will not work
and corrupts the disk.
Using Multiple Samplers on the SCSI Bus
ESI version 2.0 software adds arbitration to the SCSI protocol so that
multiple "Master" devices can share the bus without a system crash. Two
ESI's (an EIIIX, an e-64, or an E-IV) can share the same sound library,
without having to duplicate the storage media.
When connecting your system for use with multiple ESI's, be sure to
observe the following rules:
• NEVER try to write to two devices at the same time or write to
one device while loading from another. Designate one unit as the
Master which is the ONLY unit allowed to write. Turn Undo Off on
all units except the Master. Simultaneous reads are OK.
• Keep SCSI cable lengths as short as possible (Under 12 feet total).
• Make sure that each SCSI device has its own unique ID number.
(Remember that the ESI and EIIIX each use up an ID number in
addition to their internal hard disks.)
• Make sure the system is correctly terminated - The ESI's should
normally be on the ends of the SCSI chain.
1 2 3
INC/YES
4 5 6
DEC/NO
7 8 9
ENTER
0
ESCAPE
MIDI
SCSI ID 5
SCSI ID 4
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SCSI Problems
In diagnosing SCSI problems the first rule is: Don't panic, Experiment!
If you have several SCSI devices hooked up, try disconnecting one of the
devices and maybe change the order of the units on the line. The follow-
ing checklist may help you find the solution to your unique SCSI setup.
1. Make sure the drive is mounted. Mount the drives using the
Mount Drive utility (Master/Global, Disk Utilities, 1).
2. Check the SCSI ID numbers. No two numbers can be the same.
3. Read the documentation again. Learn all you can about your
peripheral devices. The answer may be right in front of you.
4. Play with the order in which devices are powered up. Nor-
mally the "Big Bang" method works best (turn everything on at
once), but another order may work better in your unique system.
5. Always suspect the cable when something doesn't work on
the SCSI bus. Remember: The shorter the cables are, the better.
6. Simplify the situation. Disconnect one or more drives until you
get the system to work.
7. Are the ends of the SCSI bus terminated?
8. If all else fails, call us at 408-438-1921. Telephone support
hours are 9:00 to 5:00 PST, Monday through Friday.
External HD
TRANSPOSE DIGITAL PROC
I O
MULTIMODE PRESET MGT
VOLUME
PHONES
Internal SCSI ID
ESI
1 2 3
SAMPLE MGT MASTER/GLOBAL
INC/YES
MIDI CHANNEL: 01
Volume: 115 4 5 6
DEC/NO
DYNAMIC PROC PRESET DEF Pan: -01
000 Synth Flute
7 8 9
ENTER
0
DRIVE SELECT LOAD SAVE AUDITION TRIGGER MODE
ESCAPE
MIDI
SCSI ID 6
TERMINATED
Appendix
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