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  • Page 2 © 1997 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.: 511537-00, Rev. A KL 8/97...
  • Page 3 SlimSCSI 1480 Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Terminating the SCSI Bus 11 Obtaining SCSI Cables 11 Connector Types 12 Troubleshooting 13 General Hardware Troubleshooting 13 General Software Troubleshooting 14 Windows 95 Troubleshooting 14 Contacting Adaptec 19 Electronic Support 19 Technical and Product Support 19 Sales and Ordering Information 20 Contents...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Adaptec’s SlimSCSI 1480. The SlimSCSI 1480 delivers full 32-bit PCI performance at speeds up to 20 MBytes/sec., allowing your high-performance SCSI devices to operate at their maximum speed. Enjoy the same versatility and per- formance as a desktop PC, plus the convenience of instant plug-in connections and hot swapping.

  • Page 6: Installing The Slimscsi 1480

    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 User’s Guide. Connect the SlimSCSI cable to the SlimSCSI 1480, as shown...
  • Page 7 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. SCSI Connector Terminator (Optional) Connect up to two additional UltraSCSI 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.
  • Page 8 SlimSCSI 1480 User’s Guide The diagram below shows a typical SCSI device with a select- able SCSI ID switch: Terminate the last (or only) SCSI device connected to the SlimSCSI 1480. Read the device documentation if you are not sure how to terminate the device, or refer to Terminating the SCSI Bus on page 11.

  • Page 9: Installing The Slimscsi Windows 95 Driver

    Refer to the Windows 95 Device Driver Wizard Help if you have questions about installing the driver. If you see Adaptec APA-1480 CardBus SCSI Controller in the dialog box, click the Finish button. If you see a message prompting you to insert the disk that is already in the floppy drive, click OK.

  • Page 10: Using The Slimscsi Adapter

    Using the SlimSCSI Adapter Hot Plugging After you install the APA-1480 driver for the SlimSCSI 1480, you can insert or remove the SlimSCSI 1480 at any time except when data is being transferred on the SCSI bus. This is called hot plugging. (You can tell that data is being transferred if the SCSI device activity light is on.) Follow these steps to remove the SlimSCSI 1480 while...

  • Page 11: Controlling The Scam And Ultra Features

    Caution: Your PC may hang if you remove the adapter before the message appears. When you insert the SlimSCSI 1480 adapter while Windows 95 is running, Windows 95 detects the adapter and the device(s) con- nected to it. (Be sure the devices are powered before you insert the adapter!) Controlling the SCAM and Ultra Features SCAM stands for SCSI Configured AutoMatically, a feature...
  • Page 12 SlimSCSI 1480 User’s Guide Double-click SCSI Controllers. The System Properties dialog box now looks like this: Double-click Adaptec APA-1480 CardBus UltraSCSI Adapter. Select the Settings tab in the dialog box. In the Adapter Set- tings box type one of these commands:...
  • Page 13 The dialog box will now display the options you have entered, as shown below: Note: To enable an option that you previously dis- abled, return to the Adapter Settings box and delete one or both commands. Click OK. When you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Using the SlimSCSI Adapter...

  • Page 14: 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 SCSI Explorer utility to view the SCSI ID and other informa- tion about each installed SCSI device. SCAM Protocol...

  • Page 15: Terminating The Scsi Bus

    Adaptec provides high-quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use with the SlimSCSI 1480. 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 16: 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 1480. The mail-in card for the cable is inserted in this User’s Guide.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Most problems with the SlimSCSI 1480 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 18: General Software Troubleshooting

    SlimSCSI 1480 User’s Guide General Software Troubleshooting Some portable PCs have a Suspend/Resume button to save power without turning off the PC. If your PC hangs (that is, freezes, or stops responding to keystroke commands) after you use this button to resume activity, it may indicate that you need to update the pccard.vxd and cbss.vxd files.

  • Page 19: Windows 95 Troubleshooting

    Double click the System icon, and then select the Device Man- ager tab. Double-click SCSI controllers. If APA-1480 CardBus is not listed, double click Other Devices. If PCMCIA Socket is not listed, or if it is listed but has a yellow exclamation mark or a red X next to it, PCMCIA Socket has not been loaded properly or is not configured properly.
  • Page 20 If the driver is listed but has an ‘X’ inside a red circle, this indicates that it is disabled and is not loading. If the SCSI controllers icon or the APA-1480 CardBus driver is not listed, reinstall the driver (see directions on page 5.)
  • Page 21 Select No on the second screen of the wizard. Select SCSI controllers on the next screen. Select the model of your Adaptec SCSI adapter. If the SlimSCSI 1480 is not listed, you may be able to install the driver from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. To do this, follow these...
  • Page 22 SlimSCSI 1480 User’s Guide The SlimSCSI 1480 fits in the PC Card slot on my PC, but the PC cannot find the card or the devices connected to it. What is wrong? You may need a BIOS upgrade from the PC manufacturer. Follow these steps to determine if this is the case: Click the Start button, select Settings, and select Control Panel.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Sales And Ordering Information

    Pacific Time. Copyright © 1997 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 25 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. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 26 (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 27 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 28 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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