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- Page 1 Fast and Ultra SCSI Host Adapter User Manual 3307-0042 Rev.1 Products: Ultra: ASB3940UA ABP3980UA (4-CHL) Fast: ASB3902 ASB3905 ABP3922 ABP3925...
- Page 2 ConnectCom Solutions. Trademarks AdvanSys and ConnectCom Solutions are trademarks of ConnectCom Solutions Inc., registered in the U.S., and other countries. Novell and NetWare are trademarks of Novell Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
- Page 3 FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference with radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specification in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules &...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Quick Installation — Hardware .....1-5 AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter ......1-5 Connecting Internal SCSI Devices . - Page 6 SCSI Installer Software CD ....4-1 AdvanSys SCSI Installer Software CD ....4-2 SuperInstall Instructions .
- Page 7 Table of Contents Naming Scheme ........5-8 Installation .
- Page 8 Table of Contents Host Queue Size ........6-5 Device Queue Size .
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Page 9: Overview And Quick Installation
Cards that provide highly integrated solutions for attaching SCSI devices and operating them with your PC or Mac. This manual is for the AdvanSys Fast/Ultra SCSI products listed on the cover. All AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapters and software are installed in the same basic way. Any installation or setup differences between the host adapters, hardware or software are indicated wherever they apply. -
Page 10: Quick Installation - Software
Quick Installation — Software Quick installation assumes that the system has a functional CD-ROM to read the AdvanSys CD. See Chapter 5, Software Driver Installation for directions to install a SCSI CD-ROM and/or to make installation diskettes from the AdvanSys CD. -
Page 11: Mac Os 7.X, 8.X, 9.X
Utility”, is used to configure the card to boot these machines. Execute this utility and follow the on screen instructions. The firmware is configured and/or updated with a file like Advfb.BN Update.bin. If possible, it is always a good idea to check the AdvanSys web site at http://www.connectcom.net/macuw.html for the latest firmware updates. -
Page 12: Other Operating Systems
Overview and Quick Installation Other Operating Systems Install your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter before loading drivers in Novell NetWare. Drivers are located in various subdirectories of d:\advansys\drivers (assuming your CD-ROM is in drive d:\). The instructions are located either in those subdirectories or... -
Page 13: Quick Installation - Hardware
Quick Installation — Hardware Quick Installation — Hardware AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter Use the following steps to install your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter in a PCI slot: • Shut down the computer. • Turn the computer power off. • Remove the PC chassis cover to access the expansion slot and expansion slot covers. -
Page 14: Connecting External Scsi Devices
• Replace the chassis cover before powering up the computer. Connecting External SCSI Devices Use the following steps when connecting external SCSI devices to your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter: • Attach the external SCSI cable connector to the external SCSI connector of the host adapter (pin 1 orientation is predetermined, since external cables can only be attached one way.) -
Page 15: Host Adapter Specifications
Fast and Ultra SCSI Host Adapter User Manual Chapter 2 Host Adapter Specifications This chapter lists the features of the AdvanSys Fast/Ultra SCSI Host Adapters. Product Features The following table lists the Fast SCSI and the Ultra SCSI features. Ext. -
Page 16: Host Adapter Pci-Bus Interface
CD-ROM drives, tape backup units, MOs, CD-ROMs, printers, and scanners. Compatibility The AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter is compatible with all types of host systems, operating systems, and SCSI peripherals. Compatibility has been established through extensive testing. The AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter includes support for many operating systems. -
Page 17: Reliability
AdvanSys builds SCSI Host Adapters to the highest quality standards in ISO-9002 certified facilities. High-level integration ensures superior reliability and makes it possible for AdvanSys to offer the first limited lifetime guarantee in the industry. For registered owners, if anything goes wrong with your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter within 5 years of initial purchase, ConnectCom, will replace it. -
Page 18: Temperature And Humidity Specifications
Chapter Host Adapter Specifications Temperature and Humidity Specifications Temperature and Humidity Specification Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C -40°C to 75°C Storage Temperature: Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing Certification and Compliance Certification and Compliance Specification FCC Certification: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device Compliance to ANSI C63.4-1992 CE Compliance: EN 50081-1:1992 Emissions, EN 50082-... -
Page 19: Connectcom Contact Information
Product Features The following list matches the new Ultra SCSI part numbers to the replaced part numbers: New Ultra SCSI Part Numbers Replaced Part Numbers ASB3940UA ABP930UA, ABP940UA, ABP970UA, ASB3980UA ABP980UA ConnectCom Contact Information ConnectCom Solutions 1150 Ringwood Court, San Jose, CA 95131 Telephone: 408-383-9400 Tech Support Telephone: 408-467-2930 Monday –... - Page 20 Chapter Host Adapter Specifications Fast and Ultra SCSI Host Adapter User Manual...
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Page 21: Hardware Installation
While installation of host adapters is generally the same, differences are described as they apply. Host Adapter Kit Contents Before you install and configure your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter, make sure that your system meets the minimum hardware requirements, and you have the following items: •... -
Page 22: Hardware Requirements
Before you install and configure your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter, make sure that your system meets the minimum hardware requirements. To install your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter in a PC you will need the following: • An IBM PC (486 or higher) or compatible •... -
Page 23: Fast/Ultra Scsi Host Adapter Overview
Fast/Ultra SCSI Host Adapter Overview Fast/Ultra SCSI Host Adapter Overview This chapter guides you through the process of installing your AdvanSys Fast/Ultra SCSI Host Adapter. Please see Figure 3 - 1, the Fast/Ultra Host Adapter Layout Connectors illustration. Pin 1... -
Page 24: Scsi Device Installation
The devices at both ends of the bus must be properly terminated, so signals can be transmitted properly across the SCSI bus. The AdvanSys host adapter has automatic termination control for the host adapter end of the bus cable; however, you must ensure that the terminator at the other end (the last peripheral device only) of the bus cable is enabled. - Page 25 ENABLED ABP9X0U Host Adapter Card Device Device Device TERMINATION Connector TERMINATION Maximum 7 SCSI External SCSI AdvanSys SCSI Expansion Periperal Devices Devices Host Adapter Slots Installable With One End of SCSI Bus TERMINATION ABP9X0U ENABLED Power Figure 3-3: Termination With External Devices Only...
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Page 26: Scsi Id Assignment
Each and every SCSI peripheral device connecting to the same AdvanSys host adapter, including the host adapter itself, must be assigned its own unique SCSI ID. SCSI IDs are numbered from 0 to 7. The default setting for the AdvanSys host adapter is SCSI ID 7. - Page 27 SCSI ID Assignment Figure 3 - 6 shows how to attach the internal SCSI cable to the host adapter card. Connect one end of the internal 50-pin flat SCSI ribbon cable to connector J2 of the SCSI host adapter card, and the other end to any internal device. Be sure to connect the colored edge of the ribbon cable to the side of J2 marked with an arrow (pin # 1).
- Page 28 SCSI Connector Pin 1 LED Conn J3 Figure 3-7: Connecting the SCSI Bus Busy LED NOTE: The J3 connector and SCSI Bus Busy LED are not available on all AdvanSys host adapters. Fast and Ultra SCSI Host Adapter User Manual...
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Page 29: Scsi Installer Software Cd
This chapter guides you through the AdvanSys drivers installation using the AdvanSys SCSI Installer Software CD. After completing installation of Windows 95/ 98 or Windows 2000, refer to Chapter 3: Hardware Installation, for AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter installation instructions. Fast and Ultra SCSI Host Adapter User Manual... -
Page 30: Advansys Scsi Installer Software Cd
(or view) the manuals, install the Adobe Acrobat reader for your operating system from the AdvanSys CD and then, from the Adobe Acrobat reader, open the manual pdf file, of interest, from the AdvanSys CD. You can print the entire manual or selected pages. - Page 31 ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***** Note: Unlike the driver software for other operating systems, the AdvanSys drivers for Windows 95/ 98 and Windows 2000 are installed before the Host Adapter Card, using the AdvanSys SuperInstall utility on the SCSI Installer Software CD. Follow the instructions in this chapter to install Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 drivers first.
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Page 32: Superinstall Instructions
Chapter SCSI Installer Software CD SuperInstall Instructions Auto Insert Notification Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 comes with Auto insert notification activated. If you have disabled it, make certain that it is activated before attempting installation by performing the following steps: •... -
Page 33: Superinstall Installation
AdvanSys SCSI Installer Software CD SuperInstall Installation Insert the AdvanSys SCSI Installer Software CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the SuperInstall AutoRun window to appear (see Figure 4-2: AutoRun SuperInstall Window from SCSI Installer Software CD). Figure 4-2: AutoRun SuperInstall Window from SCSI Installer Software CD If it does not appear after a few seconds, open My Computer by double clicking its icon. -
Page 34: Installation From Diskette
Diskette Creation In general, driver subdirectories for each supported operating system can be found under the d:\Superscsi\Advansys\drivers\wide\ subdirectory, assuming the CD-ROM drive is D. See Figure 4-3: Location of Drivers for Various Operating Systems for the drivers subdirectory location on the SCSI Installer Software CD. -
Page 35: Superview
Exit SCSI BIOS setup. • Put AdvanSys CD in CD-ROM and reboot. • PC should boot from AdvanSys CD and offer a menu to make installation diskettes for the various operating systems supported. • Make the desired Installation Diskettes, following the various menu instructions. - Page 36 Chapter SCSI Installer Software CD Fast and Ultra SCSI Host Adapter User Manual...
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Page 37: Software Driver Installation
Chapter 5 Software Driver Installation This chapter guides you through AdvanSys driver installation. Refer to Chapter 4, SCSI Installer Software CD for instructions to create installation diskettes for your operating system. For operating systems not covered in this chapter, create installation diskettes and follow customary procedures for installing peripherals and associated drivers on the PCI bus. -
Page 38: Windows 95/98 And Windows 2000 Driver Installation
Install the driver software BEFORE installing your AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter (see Chapter 3, Hardware Installation). Use SuperInstall Autorun from the AdvanSys SCSI Installer Software CD to install drivers for the Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 as described in Chapter 4, SCSI Installer Software CD. -
Page 39: Dos 6.X, Driver Installation
You can use arrow keys to highlight selections, if necessary. When the program ends (and you are back at the command prompt), remove the AdvanSys CD and press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to reboot the system, so that the newly installed drivers can take effect. - Page 40 CONFIG.SYS file: DEVICE=ADVASPI.SYS To minimize possible confusion, it is a good idea to create a \ADVSCSI directory to hold all of the AdvanSys software files. In this case, the directory path would be: DEVICE=C:\ADVSCSI\ADVASPI.SYS The automatic install programs use this method.
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Page 41: Command Line Options
DOS 6.x, Driver Installation Command Line Options Command line options (separated by forward slashes and containing no spaces) can be added on the same line as the command. For example: DEVICE=ADVASPI.SYS /P/V Several command line options can be used with ADVASPI.SYS. Most installations will not require any of these, but there are circumstances for which one or more may be necessary. -
Page 42: Mac Powerpc Os 7.X, 8.X And 9.X Driver Installation
OS are built into the SCSI card. However, to provide boot capability from an attached SCSI device with the new G3 or newer Macs, the AdvanSys Mac flash utility will be required to configure the SCSI card to enable this capability. Anubis disk-mounting and CD-ROM AutoCache utilities are included to mount the disk and CD-ROMs, or use your favorite Mac-mounting utility, since most mounting utilities will work. -
Page 43: Windows Nt Driver Installation
When prompted, insert the installation diskette. • When the AdvanSys driver you desire is found on the diskette, highlight its name. Once the driver is loaded, it will search for the AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter installed in the system. •... -
Page 44: Novell Netware Driver Software Installation
NetWare installation procedures. • You will need to use the driver diskette to load the AdvanSys driver during installation. NetWare will automatically detect AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapters and assign a unique slot number. When the system prompts with a slot number, press Enter to accept it and continue installation. -
Page 45: Advhmxxx.ddi Installation Information File
Novell NetWare Driver Software Installation ADVHMXXX.DDI Installation Information File The ADVHMXXX.DDI file that accompanies the HAM driver is used for automatic hardware detection during installation of NetWare 4.11. This DDI file contains driver descriptions that specify configurable driver parameters, the input required from the user, and the format of the required output. -
Page 46: Sco Openserver Driver Installation
Type link at the Boot: prompt. SCO dynamically links the AdvanSys driver to the install kernel. The AdvanSys driver is a BTLD (Boot Time Loadable Driver). Type asc, which is the name of the AdvanSys BTLD driver package, when the install program asks you what package to link. -
Page 47: After Sco Openserver Installation
After SCO OpenServer Installation • Create an AdvanSys driver diskette as described previously. Label the diskette AdvanSys SCO BTLD. Be sure to include the version of the driver on the label. • Type the command installpkg from the SCO UNIX command line. -
Page 48: Installing The Solaris X86 Driver
Software Driver Installation Installing the Solaris x86 Driver The AdvanSys Solaris driver (ASC) supports the AdvanSys Ultra/Fast SCSI Host Adapter for Solaris 2.6 and 2.7. Earlier versions of Solaris are not supported. The Solaris directory includes the image files listed below. If the date listed in the solaris.txt file indicates that it is more than a few months old, please check the... -
Page 49: Installing The Asc Driver During Solaris Installation
At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to insert the ASCITU and other Driver Update Diskette(s) again. 10. The installation procedure automatically adds the AdvanSys driver to the installed system. There is no need to re-add the driver after completing the installation. -
Page 50: Installing Scsi Devices Under Solaris
Chapter Software Driver Installation For Solaris 2.6: # /mnt/DU/sol_26/i86pc/Tools/install.sh -i For Solaris 2.7: # /mnt/DU/sol_27/i86pc/Tools/install.sh -i Unmount the diskette if the install.sh script exits. # umount /mnt Reboot your Solaris system and use the boot command b -r at the boot prompt to reconfigure the system. -
Page 51: Sco Unixware Installation
The UNIXWARE directory includes the following files. The latest versions of these files are contained on the AdvanSys web site. If the date listed in the UNIXWARE.TXT file is more than a few months old, please check the web site for a newer version of the driver. -
Page 52: Creating The Asc Universal Driver Diskette From Unixware
The file unixbtld.Z is a compressed image of an UnixWare s5 file system. To make an ASC Universal Driver HBA Diskette, copy the image to a 3.5" diskette. Copy the file unixbtld.Z from the AdvanSys DOS diskette containing the directory UNIXWARE to a UnixWare system. -
Page 53: Converting Asc Driver To A Loadable Driver
Install the loadable module with the command modadmin -l ASC. Checking the Software and Hardware Configuration The ASC driver software and hardware configuration may be queried using the command dcu. This command will list all the installed AdvanSys adapters and their hardware settings. Installing SCSI Devices Under UnixWare SCSI devices will automatically be detected at boot time and device files for the devices will be created. - Page 54 Chapter Software Driver Installation 5-18 Fast and Ultra SCSI Host Adapter User Manual...
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Page 55: Bios Setup Values
Check the BIOS version shown in the banner to verify that it is the latest by comparing version number to those offered on the AdvanSys web site support area. Press Ctrl+A to interrupt the booting process and display the system values. The port address, IRQ (interrupt request), SCSI ID of the host adapter, BIOS address, and Serial number appear in the banner. -
Page 56: The Main Menu
The Main Menu allows you to configure the host adapter, detect which peripherals are on the SCSI bus, reformat a hard drive, and implement or discard changes. AdvanSys SCSI PCI Ultra Host Adapter Setup # Copyright (c) 1999 Port:D000 IRQ 10 SCSI ID:7 BIOS:C800 Rev: C... -
Page 57: Adapter Configuration
Adapter Configuration When you select Adapter Configuration from the main menu, the Adapter Configuration menu appears. AdvanSys SCSI PCI Host Adapter Setup # Copyright (c) 1999 Port:D000 IRQ 12 SCSI ID:7 BIOS:C800 Rev: C Adapter Configuration Host SCSI ID Start-up Delay Time ..... -
Page 58: Host Scsi Id
SCSI Parity The Enabled (default) or Disabled value determines whether the BIOS scans for any errors on the SCSI chain. AdvanSys highly recommends that this setting always be Enabled so that a warning will appear if an error is found. -
Page 59: Host Queue Size
Host Queue Size The numbered (16 is normal) value determines how many commands a host adapter may hold in its queue at a time. Device Queue Size The numbered (8 is normal) value determines how many commands a peripheral may hold in its queue at a time. -
Page 60: Scsi Device Id
The Yes or No (default) value determines whether the host and peripherals can accept multiple command queues. Most peripherals do not implement command queuing, so AdvanSys recommends setting this option to No. If you assign Yes for Command Queuing, you must specify the values for Host Queue Size and Device Queue Size through the Adapter Configuration menu, discussed later in this chapter. -
Page 61: Scsi Bus Scan
Restore Factory Defaults Selecting Restore Factory Defaults from the Main Menu immediately restores the AdvanSys default setup configuration values for the host adapter and SCSI. Restore Previous Settings When you select Restore Previous Settings from the Main Menu, the previously saved configuration values are immediately restored. -
Page 62: Save Changes And Continue
Chapter BIOS Setup Values Save Changes and Continue When you select Save Changes and Continue from the Main Menu, a question appears: “Do you want to save changes and continue?” If you select Yes and press Enter, all changes you made will be saved to EEPROM, and the computer system resumes booting up. - Page 63 AdvanSys DOS Driver 5-3 BTLD (Boot Time Loadable Driver) 5-10 AdvanSys Fast/Ultra Host Adapters btld.dat 5-15 features 2-1 AdvanSys Mac flash utility 5-6 AdvanSys NetWare HAM Driver 5-8 cabling AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter for external devices attached to Ultra SCSI host...
- Page 64 4-6 5-10 create 1-2 installation program Quick installation 1-2 DOS 1-2 installing AdvanSys SCSI Host Adapter 1-5 RAWRITE.EXE 5-12 SCSI Host Adapters 1-1 Relative Humidity Specification 2-4 software 1-1 Restore Factory Defaults installing peripherals 5-1 configuration values 6-7...
- Page 65 Serial number 6-1 watchdog timer 2-2 slot number 5-8 White G3 SOLARIS.EXE 5-12 SCSI driver 1-3 SOLARIS.TXT 5-12 Windows NT AdvanSys Driver Specify Additional Drivers 5-7 diskette 5-7 Start Unit Command 6-6 WINNT.TXT 5-7 STARTUP.NCF 5-8 Storage Temperature 2-4 Superflash box 5-2...
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