Inside This Manual - Adaptec AHA-1540C User Manual

Preface
Inside This Manual
This manual provides complete instructions on how to install and
use the Adaptec AHA-1540C and AHA-1542C ISA-to-SCSI
Advanced Host Adapters.
Chapter One, Introduction, provides general information about
the Adaptec AHA-1540C/1542C and its features and capabilities.
It also tells you how to contact Adaptec Technical Support.
Chapter Two, Getting Started, has the information experienced
users need to quickly install and configure a host adapter. The
chapter includes cross-references to more detailed information in
other chapters.
Chapter Three, Stepping Through Installation, provides in-
depth, step-by-step instructions on physically installing the adapt-
er in your computer, and connecting it to various combinations of
SCSI peripherals. The chapter also includes a detailed description
of SCSI termination.
Chapter Four, Using the Configuration Software, explains how
to run the built-in Configuration Software and use its features to
view the host adapter settings and change them as needed. The
chapter also describes the built-in SCSI disk utilities and the host
adapter diagnostics.
Chapter Five, I/O Operating Environment Software, tells you
how to determine whether you need to install additional software
on your system in order to use all the features of the AHA-
1540C/1542C.
Appendix A, Specifications, lists technical specifications and
switch block setting information that may be of use to the
advanced user or technician.
Appendix B, Troubleshooting, has information to assist you in
troubleshooting problems that may occur during installation and
configuration.
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