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- Page 1 ’ EFERENCE SCSI C 29160 DAPTEC 160 SCSI C LTRA ONTROLLER...
- Page 2 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 © 2000 Adaptec, Inc. Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Printed in Singapore STOCK NO.: 512521-03, Rev. A RAC 01/2000...
- Page 3 Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 Ultra160 SCSI Controller User’s Reference...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview 1 Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 1 Understanding SCSI 2 SCSI IDs 2 Terminating the SCSI Bus 3 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Checklist 5 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 6 Common Error Messages 10 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 and SCSI De-... - Page 6 Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 User’s Reference Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 with SCSISelect 16 Starting SCSISelect 18 Exiting SCSISelect 18 Using SCSISelect Settings 18 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions 19 Boot Device Options 19 SCSI Device Configuration 19 Advanced Configuration Options 21...
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Page 7: Overview
SCSI products, while allowing newer Ultra160 SCSI devices to operate at the higher 160 MBytes/sec rate. Although the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 is a 64-bit PCI card, it also works in a 32-bit PCI slot. When installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, the card automatically runs in the slower 32-bit mode. -
Page 8: Understanding Scsi
SCSI bus must be properly terminated. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160, as well as the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 itself, must be assigned a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 15. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device on the SCSI bus and determines priority when two or more devices are trying to use the SCSI bus at the same time. -
Page 9: Terminating The Scsi Bus
IDs, in descending order, is 6 to 0, then 15 to 8. The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 is preset to SCSI ID 7 and should not be changed. This gives it the highest priority on the SCSI bus. - Page 10 If you use a different kind of terminator plug, the data I/O rate will decrease. By default, termination on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 itself is set to Automatic (the preferred method). We recommend that you do not change this default setting.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklist Most problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 result from errors in preparing and connecting devices on the SCSI bus. If you have problems, check these items first. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting In Windows 95/98
Optimal Performance by checking the Performance tab under System Properties. (Make sure you are not in Safe Mode.) How can I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 driver is loading properly? Right click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. - Page 13 SCSI card. An “X” inside a red circle appears with the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 software driver in Device Manager. What does this mean? It means that the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 software driver is dis- abled and isn’t loading.
- Page 14 Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 User’s Reference If Windows 95/98 does not detect the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160, get the driver disk or CD included with the SCSI card and run the Add New Hardware Wizard again: Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel.
- Page 15 Troubleshooting If a resource is used by an unknown device, the resource is used but the device using the resource cannot be detected. (This condition is most common.) Click Cancel to close the windows, then close Control Panel. How do I use the Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter in Windows 95/98? Click the Start button, then click Help.
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Page 16: Common Error Messages
SCSI devices may be defective. Note: The following error message entries refer to the SCSI connectors and SCSI segments on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160. See the figure on page 13. “Attention! Too many devices are terminated on the SE connectors”... - Page 17 Troubleshooting SCSISelect termination option for the SE connector to Automatic or Enable. “Attention! Insufficient termination detected on the SE connectors” The SCSI card BIOS has detected only one terminated device, or no terminated devices, on the SE (single-ended) segment. Verify the ter- mination on both the 68-pin internal SE and 50-pin internal SE con- nectors.
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Page 18: Using The Adaptec Scsi Card 29160 And Scsi Devices
Using SCSI Devices Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives If you connect a SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 that was previously connected to a different SCSI card, you must low-level format the drive before you can use it. Back... -
Page 19: Using Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives
Ultra160 SCSI cable. Using Scanners If you connect a scanner to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160, you must install the scanner manufacturer’s proprietary software drivers. See your scanner’s documentation for details. -
Page 20: Combining Scsi And Non-Scsi Devices
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 User’s Reference Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices You can install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 in a computer that already has a non-SCSI controller, such as an EIDE controller. How- ever, you cannot cross-connect the disk drives and other devices: SCSI devices must be connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160, EIDE devices must be connected to the EIDE controller, and so on. -
Page 21: Installing Multiple Scsi Cards
Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 and SCSI Devices Installing Multiple SCSI Cards You can install multiple SCSI cards in your computer; you are limited only by the available system resources (for example, IRQ settings, I/O port addresses, BIOS addresses, and so forth). -
Page 22: Configuring The Adaptec Scsi Card 29160 With Scsiselect
Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 with SCSISelect SCSISelect, included with the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160, enables you to change SCSI settings without opening the computer or handling the card. SCSISelect also enables you to low-level format or verify the disk media of your SCSI hard disk drives. The following table lists the available and default settings for each SCSISelect option. - Page 23 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 with SCSISelect SCSISelect Options Available Settings Default Setting Enable Disconnection Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Send Start Unit Command Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Enable Write Back Cache N/C (No Change) N/C (No Yes, No Change)
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Page 24: Starting Scsiselect
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 User’s Reference Starting SCSISelect Follow these steps to start SCSISelect: Turn on or restart your system. During the startup process, pay careful attention to the mes- sages that appear on your screen. When the following message appears on your screen, press the... -
Page 25: Scsi Bus Interface Definitions
SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID—(Default: 7) Sets the SCSI ID for the SCSI card. The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 is set at 7, which gives it the highest priority on the SCSI bus. We recommend that you do not change this setting. - Page 26 Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 User’s Reference Initiate Wide Negotiation—(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, the SCSI card attempts 16-bit data transfer (wide negotiation). When set to No, the SCSI card uses 8-bit data transfer unless the SCSI device requests wide negotiation.
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Page 27: Advanced Configuration Options
Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 with SCSISelect Advanced Configuration Options Note: Do not change the Advanced Configuration Options unless absolutely necessary. Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization—(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card generates a SCSI bus reset during its power-on initialization and after a hard reset. - Page 28 Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 User’s Reference Set to Disabled: Not scan if the devices on the SCSI bus (for example, CD-ROM drives) are controlled by software driv- ers and do not need the BIOS, and you do not want the BIOS to scan the SCSI bus.
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Page 29: Using Scsi Disk Utilities
Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 with SCSISelect BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions—(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS supports Int 13h extensions as required by Plug-and-Play. The setting can be either enabled or disabled if your system is not Plug-and-Play. -
Page 30: Connecting Scsi Devices
Connecting SCSI Devices Here are some examples of how you can connect internal and exter- nal SCSI devices to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160. To achieve maximum performance, attach the first device to the end connector (furthest from the SCSI card); attach other devices to the connectors that are closer to the SCSI card. -
Page 31: Maximum Cable Lengths
Connecting SCSI Devices The following example shows two Ultra160/Ultra2 SCSI devices connected to the external connector. As in the previous diagrams, the last device on the SCSI bus must use an LVD/SE terminator plug in order to operate at its maximum speed. Terminated device Maximum Cable Lengths... - Page 33 Copyright © 2000 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. 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, CA 95035.
- Page 34 Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this User’s Reference 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 35 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...
- Page 36 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance...
- Page 37 (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC DOES NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
- Page 38 Agreement, in a writing signed by an officer of Adaptec. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to use the Software legally and responsibly. This Agreement shall be governed by California law except as to copyright matters which are covered by Federal law.