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w w w w Contents 1 Overview 1 Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 1 Understanding SCSI 2 SCSI IDs 2 Terminating the SCSI Bus 3 2 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Checklist 5 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 6 Common Error Messages 10 3 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices 12 Using SCSI Devices 12 SCSI Hard Disk Drives 12 Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives 12 Using Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives 13 Using Scanners 13 Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices 14 Installing Multiple SCSI Cards 15 Connecting the LED Connector 16 iii
w w w w Contents 1 Overview 1 Ultra160 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 1 Understanding SCSI 2 SCSI IDs 2 Terminating the SCSI Bus 3 2 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Checklist 5 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 6 Common Error Messages 10 3 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices 12 Using SCSI Devices 12 SCSI Hard Disk Drives 12 Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives 12 Using Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives 13 Using Scanners 13 Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices 14 Installing Multiple SCSI Cards 15 Connecting the LED Connector 16 iii
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Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference 4 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect 17 Starting SCSISelect 19 Exiting SCSISelect 19 Using SCSISelect Settings 19 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions 20 Boot Device Options 20 SCSI Device Configuration 20 Advanced Configuration Options 22 Using SCSI Disk Utilities 24 5 Connecting SCSI Devices 25 Maximum Cable Lengths 26 iv
Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference 4 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect 17 Starting SCSISelect 19 Exiting SCSISelect 19 Using SCSISelect Settings 19 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions 20 Boot Device Options 20 SCSI Device Configuration 20 Advanced Configuration Options 22 Using SCSI Disk Utilities 24 5 Connecting SCSI Devices 25 Maximum Cable Lengths 26 iv
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See Maximum Cable Lengths on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 The Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 supports Ultra160 SCSI devices. SpeedFlex allows the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 to be up to change the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 settings. It also explains how to use the built-in SCSISelect utility if you need to 160 MBytes/sec. This User's Reference provides information about troubleshooting, SCSI termination, and other important topics. Ultra160 is...
See Maximum Cable Lengths on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 The Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 supports Ultra160 SCSI devices. SpeedFlex allows the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 to be up to change the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 settings. It also explains how to use the built-in SCSISelect utility if you need to 160 MBytes/sec. This User's Reference provides information about troubleshooting, SCSI termination, and other important topics. Ultra160 is...
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... with ID 0, and an external SCSI device with a switch on the SCSI bus. Refer to the device's documentation to SCSI ID 0. 2 SCSI is 6 to 0, 15 to a common SCSI bus. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for connecting SCSI devices (such as the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 itself, must be changed. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, as well as a hard...
... with ID 0, and an external SCSI device with a switch on the SCSI bus. Refer to the device's documentation to SCSI ID 0. 2 SCSI is 6 to 0, 15 to a common SCSI bus. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for connecting SCSI devices (such as the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 itself, must be changed. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, as well as a hard...
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...3, 4, 5, or 6. Terminators must be removed, or termination must use the Device Manager to each installed SCSI device. Here are booting your computer from a SCSI hard disk drive connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, the Boot Target ID setting in terminator at the end of each cable, or the end of the ... to 0. s If you do not change this setting. SCSI ID 0 is recommended for internal Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch on page 17. s You can vary widely, refer to the SCSI ID of the cable itself, has a terminator installed (or...
...3, 4, 5, or 6. Terminators must be removed, or termination must use the Device Manager to each installed SCSI device. Here are booting your computer from a SCSI hard disk drive connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, the Boot Target ID setting in terminator at the end of each cable, or the end of the ... to 0. s If you do not change this setting. SCSI ID 0 is recommended for internal Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch on page 17. s You can vary widely, refer to the SCSI ID of the cable itself, has a terminator installed (or...
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However, termination on some external devices is controlled by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI device. s Some devices use automatic termination. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference s Termination on external SCSI devices usually is enabled or disabled by installing or removing a SCSI terminator. Be sure to check the documentation for the device to Automatic (the preferred method...
However, termination on some external devices is controlled by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI device. s Some devices use automatic termination. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference s Termination on external SCSI devices usually is enabled or disabled by installing or removing a SCSI terminator. Be sure to check the documentation for the device to Automatic (the preferred method...
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... you have problems, check these items first. If you still experience problems after following the recommendations in the Troubleshooting Checklist below. s Are all SCSI devices and the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 assigned unique SCSI IDs? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems can be resolved by following the recommendations, continue with PCI Rev. 2.1 or higher, and does it support...
... you have problems, check these items first. If you still experience problems after following the recommendations in the Troubleshooting Checklist below. s Are all SCSI devices and the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 assigned unique SCSI IDs? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Most problems can be resolved by following the recommendations, continue with PCI Rev. 2.1 or higher, and does it support...
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... can verify that your system is configured for Windows 95/98 to load.) 4 If the system completes the boot to an EIDE controller, shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, and restart the computer. 6 Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties. 7 Right click on the... You can force a manual fail-safe mode by pressing the Ctrl key when you are not in Windows 95/98 When I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is functional; resources, software and/or hardware conflicts need to be checked. 5 If the system still fails to boot, and the boot ...
... can verify that your system is configured for Windows 95/98 to load.) 4 If the system completes the boot to an EIDE controller, shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, and restart the computer. 6 Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties. 7 Right click on the... You can force a manual fail-safe mode by pressing the Ctrl key when you are not in Windows 95/98 When I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is functional; resources, software and/or hardware conflicts need to be checked. 5 If the system still fails to boot, and the boot ...
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... and click the Original Configuration (current) box. 7 The software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 is loading properly. s If the driver is disabled and isn't loading. s If the SCSI Controller icon or the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 software driver is not listed, reinstall the driver that the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 software driver is a ? What does this , refer to see the device status...
... and click the Original Configuration (current) box. 7 The software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 is loading properly. s If the driver is disabled and isn't loading. s If the SCSI Controller icon or the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 software driver is not listed, reinstall the driver that the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 software driver is a ? What does this , refer to see the device status...
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... option button for the type of a resource such as IRQ, Memory, or I /O) s Direct Memory Access (DMA) s Memory 8 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference What if there is no SCSI Controller icon under Device Manager, or the software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. 4 Follow the on the desktop. 2 Select Properties from the Manufacturers list. 6 Click Have Disk... If the...
... option button for the type of a resource such as IRQ, Memory, or I /O) s Direct Memory Access (DMA) s Memory 8 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference What if there is no SCSI Controller icon under Device Manager, or the software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. 4 Follow the on the desktop. 2 Select Properties from the Manufacturers list. 6 Click Have Disk... If the...
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Troubleshooting 6 The setting, and the hardware using the resource cannot be detected. (This condition is most common.) 7 Click Cancel to close the windows, then close Control Panel. s If a resource is listed more than once, the resource is used but the device using the setting, are displayed. How do I use the Hardware ...
Troubleshooting 6 The setting, and the hardware using the resource cannot be detected. (This condition is most common.) 7 Click Cancel to close the windows, then close Control Panel. s If a resource is listed more than once, the resource is used but the device using the setting, are displayed. How do I use the Hardware ...
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..."Device connected, but not ready" The host received no answer when it requested data from the SCSI card and then starting the computer. See Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. The spin up when the power is properly terminated. 2 Verify that all cables are properly ... option is typically set correctly. "Time-out failure during..." Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Common Error Messages Here is what you should do if the following error message entries refer to the SCSI connectors and SCSI segments on page 12. 10 See Starting SCSISelect on page ...
..."Device connected, but not ready" The host received no answer when it requested data from the SCSI card and then starting the computer. See Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. The spin up when the power is properly terminated. 2 Verify that all cables are properly ... option is typically set correctly. "Time-out failure during..." Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Common Error Messages Here is what you should do if the following error message entries refer to the SCSI connectors and SCSI segments on page 12. 10 See Starting SCSISelect on page ...
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... connected to the internal and external connectors. Insufficient termination detected on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that more than two devices have been terminated on the narrow SE SCSI segment. The 68-pin LVD/SE connector does not support this feature. 11 "Attention!... Troubleshooting "Attention! Too many devices are terminated on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that either only one or ...
... connected to the internal and external connectors. Insufficient termination detected on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that more than two devices have been terminated on the narrow SE SCSI segment. The 68-pin LVD/SE connector does not support this feature. 11 "Attention!... Troubleshooting "Attention! Too many devices are terminated on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that either only one or ...
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... to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 that device. If your SCSI devices. See Using SCSI Disk Utilities on page 24 for more information.) To format SCSI hard disk drives running under other operating systems, see the operating system documentation. 12 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices This section provides useful information on using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and your SCSI hard...
... to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 that device. If your SCSI devices. See Using SCSI Disk Utilities on page 24 for more information.) To format SCSI hard disk drives running under other operating systems, see the operating system documentation. 12 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices This section provides useful information on using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and your SCSI hard...
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... LVD/SE SCSI connectors on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 causes the Ultra160 SCSI segment of the internal Ultra160 SCSI cable. Proper termination is provided by the terminator at the end of the SCSI bus to drop down to Ultra SCSI performance levels (40 MBytes/sec). Connecting a nonUltra160 SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, you want Ultra160 performance (160 MBytes/sec...
... LVD/SE SCSI connectors on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 causes the Ultra160 SCSI segment of the internal Ultra160 SCSI cable. Proper termination is provided by the terminator at the end of the SCSI bus to drop down to Ultra SCSI performance levels (40 MBytes/sec). Connecting a nonUltra160 SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, you want Ultra160 performance (160 MBytes/sec...
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... file storage space. Run CMOS Setup program and select SCSI drive as an EIDE controller. You do this: No action required. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices You can install the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 in the same computer: Does computer BIOS support BBS? When you install the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI disk drives in a computer that already has a non-SCSI controller...
... file storage space. Run CMOS Setup program and select SCSI drive as an EIDE controller. You do this: No action required. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices You can install the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 in the same computer: Does computer BIOS support BBS? When you install the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI disk drives in a computer that already has a non-SCSI controller...
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Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices Installing Multiple SCSI Cards s You can install multiple SCSI cards in the operating system unless the correct drivers are limited only by the available system resources (for example, each SCSI card can be accessible in your computer boots from a SCSI disk drive, leave the SCSI card BIOS enabled on the other SCSI card(s). you are loaded. s Each SCSI card you...
Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices Installing Multiple SCSI Cards s You can install multiple SCSI cards in the operating system unless the correct drivers are limited only by the available system resources (for example, each SCSI card can be accessible in your computer boots from a SCSI disk drive, leave the SCSI card BIOS enabled on the other SCSI card(s). you are loaded. s Each SCSI card you...
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...connector on the motherboard and connect it to disconnect the cable from motherboard 2-pin LED Cable LED Connector on host adapter 1 1 Pin 1 16 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Connecting the LED Connector (Optional feature) Most computers have an LED disk activity light on the front panel of the computer will no... longer indicate disk activity on the non-SCSI disk drive. Note: If you choose to the LED connector on the SCSI card as shown in the diagram below, the LED on the front panel of the system case.
...connector on the motherboard and connect it to disconnect the cable from motherboard 2-pin LED Cable LED Connector on host adapter 1 1 Pin 1 16 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Connecting the LED Connector (Optional feature) Most computers have an LED disk activity light on the front panel of the computer will no... longer indicate disk activity on the non-SCSI disk drive. Note: If you choose to the LED connector on the SCSI card as shown in the diagram below, the LED on the front panel of the system case.
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... option starting on page 19. SCSISelect also enables you to low-level format or verify the disk media of each SCSISelect option. Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect SCSISelect, included with the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, enables you to change or view current settings, or if you would like to run the...
... option starting on page 19. SCSISelect also enables you to low-level format or verify the disk media of each SCSISelect option. Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect SCSISelect, included with the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, enables you to change or view current settings, or if you would like to run the...