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Page 1: Installation Guide
Installation Guide AHA-2940/2940W PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapter with SCSISelect... - Page 2 PCI bus and SCSI devices (disk drives, CD-ROM drives, scanners, tape backups, removable media drives, etc.). Collectively, both host adapters are referred to as the AHA-2940/2940W. The following figures show the major components on the AHA-2940 and AHA-2940W. 50-pin 8-bit...
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Page 3: Scsi Configuration Guidelines
SCSI ID number (0 to 7 for the AHA-2940, and 0 to 15 for the AHA-2940W). We recommend that you leave the AHA-2940/ 2940W set to its default setting of SCSI ID 7. If you need to change the AHA-2940/2940W SCSI ID, see... - Page 4 If you plan to boot your computer from a SCSI device attached to the AHA-2940/ 2940W, set the Boot Target ID setting in the SCSISelect utility to correspond to the SCSI ID of the device you are booting from (see Configuring the Host Adapter on page 8).
- Page 5 AHA-2940 termination setting, see Configuring the Host Adapter on page 8. Terminating the AHA-2940W Termination on the AHA-2940W itself is also con- trolled by software commands via the SCSISelect util- ity. The default setting is set to Low ON/High ON.
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Page 6: Installing Scsi Devices
8-bit SCSI devices to the AHA-2940, and up to 15 devices (seven 8-bit internal and eight Wide (16- bit) internal or external SCSI devices, or 15 Wide inter- nal and external SCSI devices) to the AHA-2940W. Choosing SCSI Cables The cables required to connect SCSI devices are determined by the type of devices you are installing, as described in the following table. - Page 7 Connecting Internal SCSI Devices If you are connecting internal SCSI devices, make sure you have an internal SCSI cable with enough connectors to accommodate all of your devices. Prepare each SCSI device for installation; config- ure the device SCSI ID and terminators (terminate the last internal device attached to the cable).
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Page 8: Reassembling The Computer
Configuring the Host Adapter. It may be necessary to configure the host adapter. Configuring the Host Adapter The AHA-2940/2940W includes the onboard, menu- driven SCSISelect configuration utility, which allows you to change host adapter settings without open- ing the computer or handling the board. - Page 9 BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions Applies to AHA-2940 only Applies to AHA-2940W only Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is enabled Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled. Default...
- Page 10 Exiting SCSISelect To exit SCSISelect, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any AHA-2940/2940W settings, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit). At the prompt, select Yes to exit, then press any key to reboot the computer.
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Page 11: Installing Device Drivers
AHA-2940/2940W; however, the most recent version of the driver should be installed in order for your AHA-2940/2940W to perform at its optimum level. If you purchased your AHA-2940/2940W in a kit, the kit includes the latest Adaptec EZ-SCSI and Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set software. - Page 12 Are all devices on the SCSI bus terminated properly? Does your system CMOS setup require you to enable PCI bus parameters? If so, see your computer ’s documentation. Check that IRQ channel assignment, board, and BIOS settings have been made. Did you install your host adapter in a bus master PCI slot? Refer to your computer’s documenta- tion or try another slot.
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Page 13: Adaptec Customer Support
Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this 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 14: Fcc Compliance Statement
Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 Copyright © 1995, Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, and SCSISelect are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
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