Software Installation; Introduction - Adaptec ACB-232XB User Manual

ACB-2322B
The controller has four cable connectors: J1, J3, J4, and J5. Their function, suggested
connector plugs and maximum cable length are described in Table 2-6.
TABLE 2-6. ACB-2322B CONTROLLER CONNECTOR DEFINITIONS
Connector Signals
J1 Control/Data
J3 Data
J4 Data
J5 Control
Connector Recommended Plug
J1 3M Part #3414
J4 3M Part #3421
J3 3M Part #3421
J5 3M Part #3414
ACB-2320B
The controller has three cable connectors: J1, J2, and J3. Their function, suggested
connector plugs and maximum cable length are described in Table 2-7.
TABLE 2-7. ACB-2320B CONTROLLER CONNECTOR DEFINITIONS
Connector Signals
J1 Data
J2 Data
J3 Control
Connector Recommended Plug
J1 3M Part #3421
J2 3M Part #3421
J3 3M Part #3414
Attach the cables to the controller, making sure that the pin 1 indicator on the cable goes
to pin 1 on the controller.
Now the controller must be installed into a 16-bit slot on the PC AT motherboard. Next,
mount the drive(s) in any available drive bay in the AT. Consult your PC AT owner's
manual for details of performing the installation of options into the motherboard expansion
slots and for instructions on mounting a hard disk and floppy disk in the system.

3.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

3.1 Introduction

To prepare a new hard disk for use, you must complete the primary-format and then install
your operating system.
First, the primary-format is done using Adaptec's built-in BIOS. The procedure is described
in this chapter with details describing the actual menu screens. If you run into problems
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ACB-232XB User's Manual
Cable
34-pin flat ribbon cable. Connected to both floppy drives 0 and 1.
20-pin flat ribbon cable. Connected to ESDI drive 2.
20-pin flat ribbon cable. Connected to ESDI drive 1.
34-pin flat ribbon cable. Connected to both ESDI drives 1 and 2.
Maximum Length
20 feet (6 meters)
20 feet (6 meters)
20 feet (6 meters)
20 feet (6 meters)
Cable
20-pin flat ribbon cable. Connected to ESDI drive 1.
20-pin flat ribbon cable. Connected to ESDI drive 2.
34-pin flat ribbon cable. Connected to both ESDI drives 1 and 2.
Maximum Length
20 feet (6 meters)
20 feet (6 meters)
20 feet (6 meters)
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