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  • Page 1 User’s Guide SCSI 1460 A DAPTER...
  • Page 2 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 Copyright © 1998, 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.: 511605-00, Rev. B BKB 2/98...
  • Page 3 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 1 Where Do I Start? 1 Contents of Kit 1 System Requirements 2 Installing the SlimSCSI 1460 2 Completing the Installation 6 Updating the Windows 95 Miniport Driver 6 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows 3.1 7 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows NT 8 If Windows NT Is Not Installed on Your PC 8 If Windows NT Is Installed on Your PC 9 Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in OS/2 11...
  • Page 6 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide Contacting Adaptec 23 Electronic Support 23 Technical and Product Support 24 Sales and Ordering Information 24...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Windows NT (page 8), or OS/2 (page 11). (Optional) Install Adaptec EZ-SCSI software by following the instructions in the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Quick Reference. (EZ-SCSI is not required to operate the SlimSCSI 1460.) Contents of Kit SlimSCSI 1460 PC Card-to-SCSI Adapter Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2 driver diskettes SlimSCSI 1460 User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    SCSI connector on the back of the device. Note: If your SCSI device has a DB25 (25-pin) connec- tor, you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec by sending in the card included in this kit.
  • Page 9 Connect the SlimSCSI cable to the SlimSCSI 1460, as shown below: PC Card Slots SlimSCSI 1460 SlimSCSI Connector Plug the other end of the cable into the first (or only) SCSI device, as shown below. Make sure the SCSI device is not powered.
  • Page 10 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide (Optional) Connect up to six additional SCSI devices by daisy- chaining them to the first device, as shown below: SCSI Devices Be sure that each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID ranging from 0 to 6. If any two devices have the same ID, change the SCSI ID of one device.
  • Page 11 Be sure that at least one external SCSI device provides SCSI bus termination power or that the last device on the bus sup- plies termination power to itself. Read the device documenta- tion if you are not sure whether the SCSI device provides termination power.

  • Page 12: Completing The Installation

    SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide Completing the Installation Updating the Windows 95 Miniport Driver Windows 95 has built-in software support for the SlimSCSI 1460. This means that when you install the SlimSCSI 1460, Windows auto- matically finds and installs the driver for it. However, you may be able to achieve better data I/O performance by installing the updated driver from the diskette included with the SlimSCSI 1460.

  • Page 13: Completing The Slimscsi Installation In Windows 3.1

    Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows 3.1 If Windows 3.1 is not already running, start it now. Insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the PC’s floppy disk drive. Select File/Run from the Program Manager menu. When the Run dialog box appears, type a:\setup, and click OK.

  • Page 14: Completing The Slimscsi Installation In Windows Nt

    SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in Windows NT The SlimSCSI adapter is supported under Windows NT version 3.51 and higher. Note: Windows NT 3.51 does not support hot plugging or hot swapping. This means that the SlimSCSI adapter and the devices connected to it must be plugged in and powered before you start Windows NT and that you cannot remove the adapter (or other PC Cards) while Windows NT is...

  • Page 15: If Windows Nt Is Installed On Your Pc

    Add/Remove SCSI Adapters. A list of all currently installed SCSI adapters will appear. Note: If Adaptec 151x/152x/AIC-6260/6360 appears on the list, select it and click Remove. Click Add, then click OK to verify that you want to add an adapter.
  • Page 16 Select Run from Program Manager’s File menu. Note: If you are using Windows NT 4.0, click the Start button, and select Run. Type a:\setup and click OK to install EZ-SCSI. When Adaptec EZ-SCSI is installed, continue with Using the SlimSCSI 1460 on page 13.

  • Page 17: Completing The Slimscsi Installation In Os/2

    Completing the SlimSCSI Installation in OS/2 Here is some important information about using the SlimSCSI adapter in computers running under OS/2: OS/2 must already be installed before you begin these installa- tion steps. OS/2 does not support installation from a CD-ROM drive connected to a PC Card such as the SlimSCSI adapter.
  • Page 18 SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide Open the OS/2 System icon, and then open the System Setup folder. Double-click the Device Driver Installation icon. Note: In version 4.0 (Warp), select the Install/Remove icon. Click Change, double-click the OS2 directory, and click Install. The aha152x.add file is now installed on your PC, and the required changes are made to your config.sys file.

  • Page 19: Using The Slimscsi 1460

    Click on the small PC Card (PCMCIA) icon in the lower right corner of the screen. You will see a dialog box similar to the following: Select Adaptec APA-1425/50/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. Click the Stop button. Using the SlimSCSI 1460...

  • Page 20: Disk Partitioning

    \scsi directory when you install EZ-SCSI.) If you are running Windows 3.1, use the Disk Partitioner pro- gram found in the Adaptec SCSI program group. Disk Parti- tioner is not supported under Windows 95. Windows NT 3.51 PCs: Start Windows NT, and use the Disk Administrator program (in the Administrative Tools program group) to partition the drive.

  • Page 21: Understanding Scsi

    In Windows 95, you can use the Device Manager to view the SCSI ID and other information about each installed SCSI device. If you installed Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, you can use the SCSI Explorer utility to view the SCSI ID and other informa- tion about each installed SCSI device.

  • Page 22: Terminating The Scsi Bus

    Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use with the SlimSCSI 1460. For purchasing information, contact Adaptec at 1-800-442-7274, Monday to Friday, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). External SCSI Cables...

  • Page 23: Connector Types

    Used with Iomega ZIP drives, Syquest EZFlyer, etc. If you have a SCSI device with a DB25 connector, you can order a free DB25 cable from Adaptec to connect it to the SlimSCSI 1460. The mail-in card for the cable is inserted in this User’s Guide.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide Troubleshooting Most problems with the SlimSCSI 1460 result from errors in prepar- ing and connecting the SCSI devices to it. If you have problems, check the items below. Note: If you have problems with a specific SCSI device when other SCSI devices are working correctly, contact the manu- facturer of the problem device for troubleshooting information.
  • Page 25 Click Control Panel. Double-click the System icon, then select the Device Manager tab. Double-click SCSI controllers. The driver for the SlimSCSI adapter is listed as Adaptec APA-1450/60 PCMCIA SCSI Adapter. If the driver is listed, this means it is loaded properly. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 26 (see directions on page 6). Note: Software upgrades (including downloadable drivers) for Adaptec products are available on the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com An “X” inside a red circle appears with the SlimSCSI 1460 software driver in Device Manager. What does this mean? It means that the software driver is disabled and is not loading.
  • Page 27 Select SCSI controllers on the next screen. Select the model of your Adaptec SCSI adapter. If the SlimSCSI 1460 is not listed, you may be able to install the driver from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. To do this, follow these...

  • Page 28: Windows Nt Troubleshooting

    SlimSCSI 1460 Adapter User’s Guide Follow the step-by-step instructions in the Help topic. Windows NT Troubleshooting Follow these steps if CD-ROM drives or hard disk drives do not appear in File Manager or in Disk Administrator: Open Control Panel, then open Devices. Look at the scsidisk and scsicdrm devices.

  • Page 29: Contacting Adaptec

    Contacting Adaptec If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec prod- uct, check this User’s 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:...

  • Page 30: Technical And Product Support

    For sales information, call 800-959-7274 or 408-945-2550, M–F, 6:00 . to 5:00 ., Pacific Time. To order Adaptec software and SCSI cables, call 800-442-7274 or 408-957-7274, M–F, 6:00 To request additional documentation for Adaptec products, call 800-934-2766 or 510-732-3829, M–F, 6:00 Pacific Time.
  • Page 31 Copyright © 1998 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro- duced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, elec- tronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
  • Page 32 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards...
  • Page 33 (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC DOES NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 34 Agreement, in a writing signed by an officer of Adaptec. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to use the Software legally and responsibly. This Agreement shall be governed by California law except as to copyright matters which are covered by Federal law.
  • Page 35 Limited 5-Year Warranty Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product, provided it is deliv-...

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