Adaptec AHA-1510 Installation Manual

SOFlWARE INSTALLATION
Copy 1he flies from the ASW-1210 Program diskette to
1he root directory of drive C using 1he DOS COPY
command. In order for
the
ASPI DOS Manager flies to
be
loaded whenever
the
system is booted, the
CONFIG.SYS file must contain
the
following DEVICE=
commands:
DEVICE
=
ASPI2DOS.SYS/Z
DEVICE
=
ASPIDISK.SYS
Using any ASCII file editor, add the individual device
driver commands to an existing CONFIG.SYS file, or
follow 1he Instructions in
the
DOS Operations Refer-
ence Manual to create a new CONFIG.SYS file.
FAILURE TO LOAD ALL THE DEVICE DRIVERS IN THE
CORRECT ORDER CAUSES THE PROGRAM TO NOT BE
INSTALLED. 1he following command line options may
be added to 1he device drivers in 1he CONFIG.SYS file.
(Refer to the User's Manual for details.)
DEVICE = ASPl2DOS.SYS(/Z) CID) (/P<port address) C/L)
(/X<speed>) (/A<DMA channel>)(/H<SCSI ID>)
(/Q<interrupt channel>).
If a hard disk is attached to the AHA-1510,
ASPIDISK.SYS must be used to access 1he disk and
AFDISK must
be used
to format and partition SCSI
disks.
When starting AFDISK program, it must be run from the
root directory of drive C or the AFDISK
dl~ctory
if an
AFDISK directory was created. When r;bdy,
type:
AFDISK (at the DOS prompt)
and press ENTER. The AFDISK utility is menu driven.
Follow the directions on the screen to partition and
format 1he selected SCSI devices. The AFDISK utility
also includes an on-line
HELP
file which
is
accessed by
pressing the
Fl
key. The AFDISK may be exited at any
time without executing by pressing the ESC key.
When the SCSI device(s) are successfully partitioned
and formatted, reboot the system. This saves any
changes made and allows use of the newly installed
disk(s) or partltlons(s).
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F.C.C. CERTIFICATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency, and if not
installed and used properly. that is, In strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B computing device In accordance with the
specifications in 'Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules', which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such Inter-
ference in a residential installation. However. there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur In a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio ortelevision reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. the
user is encouraged to try to correct the Interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient receiving antenna.
Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.
Move the computer away from the receiver.
Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may
find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful.
'How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.' This
booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Wash-
ington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
COPYRIGHT
©
Copyright 1991 by Adaptec. Inc. All rights reseNed. No part of this
publication may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system. or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying. recording. or otherwise, without the prior written
consent of Adaptec, Inc.. 691 South Milpitas Blvd .. Milpitas,
California 95035.
CHANGES
The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to
change without notice. Adaptec reseNes the right to make changes
in the product design without reseNation and without notification to
its users.
Details are available in the AHA-1510 User's Manual. Questions can
be answered via the Adaptec Bulletin Board (8 data bits, l stop bit.
no parity, 1200 or 2400 baud) at: (408) 945-7727.
If you are not satisfied with the functionality of the AHA-1510, please
contact the distributor from which you purchased the product.
adaptec, 691 south milpitas blvd. milpitas. califomia 95035
510151-00 Rev. A TH 1/91
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adaptec
AHA-1510
Installation Guide