HP OmniBook 900 User Manual page 28

Using the Dock
Before connecting a SCSI device
Before connecting a SCSI device to your dock, assign an unused SCSI address to the
device. The dock supports 8-bit (narrow) SCSI addresses from 0 to 6. SCSI address 7
is reserved for the integrated SCSI controller. Both the SCSI port on the rear of the
dock and the PC device bay SCSI cable are on a single SCSI bus. All SCSI devices
must have a unique address. Refer to the installation guide provided with the device
for information on selecting a SCSI address.
Some SCSI devices may have termination resistors that must be removed or disabled
before connecting to the dock. Refer to the device's installation guide for details.
When using external SCSI devices, the last device on the SCSI bus must be
terminated. All other external SCSI devices must not be terminated.
Note
Some SCSI hard drives have delayed spinup. The SCSI address determines the
length of the delay. Drives with addresss 0 and 1 spin up immediately. For drives
with addresses 2 though 6, the delay is the address times the delay interval.
To connect a SCSI device
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1. Undock the OmniBook, if docked.
2. Attach the SCSI cable to the device and to the dock.
3. Connect the device to power and turn it on.
4. Dock the OmniBook in the dock.
5. Install your SCSI device driver. See your Windows or device manual for
instructions.