Common Error Messages - Adaptec 39160 Manual

Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User's Reference

Common Error Messages

Here is what you should do if the following messages appear on the
screen at bootup:
"Device connected, but not ready"
The host computer received no answer when it requested data from
an installed SCSI device.
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1
Run SCSISelect and set the Send Start Unit Command to Yes
for the particular SCSI device ID. See Starting SCSISelect on
page 18.
2
Ensure that the device is set to spin up when the power is
switched on. The spin up option is typically set by a jumper.
(See the documentation for the device.)
"Start unit request failed"
The SCSI card BIOS was unable to send a Start Unit Command to
one of the installed SCSI devices. Run SCSISelect and disable the
Send Start Unit Command for the device.
"Time-out failure during..."
An unexpected time-out occurred.
1
Verify that the SCSI bus is properly terminated.
2
Verify that all cables are properly connected.
Try disconnecting the SCSI device cables from the SCSI card and
then starting the computer. If the computer successfully restarts, one
of the SCSI devices may be defective.
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