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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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... built-in SCSISelect utility if you need to 160 MBytes/sec. SpeedFlex allows the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 to be up to change the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 settings. Overview Ultra160 SCSI on page 26. 1 Ultra160 is connected, the cable length may be backwards compatible with Adaptec's SpeedFlex™ technology. Note: Read the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 Installation Guide if you need instructions on installing...
... built-in SCSISelect utility if you need to 160 MBytes/sec. SpeedFlex allows the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 to be up to change the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 settings. Overview Ultra160 SCSI on page 26. 1 Ultra160 is connected, the cable length may be backwards compatible with Adaptec's SpeedFlex™ technology. Note: Read the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 Installation Guide if you need instructions on installing...
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... sequential, as long as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or scanner) to SCSI ID 0. 2 s SCSI ID 7 has the highest priority on the SCSI bus and determines priority when two or more SCSI devices. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device connected to the SCSI adapter card. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for Small Computer Systems Interface.
... sequential, as long as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or scanner) to SCSI ID 0. 2 s SCSI ID 7 has the highest priority on the SCSI bus and determines priority when two or more SCSI devices. A SCSI ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device connected to the SCSI adapter card. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for Small Computer Systems Interface.
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...). Since the method for the first SCSI hard disk drive. s Termination on non-Ultra160 and Ultra2 internal SCSI devices usually is recommended for terminating a SCSI device can view or confirm SCSI ID assignments using the SCSISelect disk utility. SCSI ID 0 is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a.... s In Windows® 95/98, you can use SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Terminating the SCSI Bus To ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, the ends of the SCSI bus must correspond to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, the Boot Target ID setting in terminator at the end ...
...). Since the method for the first SCSI hard disk drive. s Termination on non-Ultra160 and Ultra2 internal SCSI devices usually is recommended for terminating a SCSI device can view or confirm SCSI ID assignments using the SCSISelect disk utility. SCSI ID 0 is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a.... s In Windows® 95/98, you can use SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Terminating the SCSI Bus To ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, the ends of the SCSI bus must correspond to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, the Boot Target ID setting in terminator at the end ...
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...controlled by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI device. We recommend that the device is set to be certain that you do not change this default setting. 4 Be sure to check the documentation for the device to Automatic (the preferred method). 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. s By default, termination on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 itself is correctly terminated....
...controlled by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI device. We recommend that the device is set to be certain that you do not change this default setting. 4 Be sure to check the documentation for the device to Automatic (the preferred method). 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. s By default, termination on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 itself is correctly terminated....
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... following the recommendations in the PCI expansion slot? s Are all SCSI devices turned on the SCSI bus. Note: If you have problems with a specific SCSI device when other connected SCSI devices are working correctly, please contact the manufacturer of this section. s Is the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 firmly seated and secured in the Troubleshooting Checklist below. If you...
... following the recommendations in the PCI expansion slot? s Are all SCSI devices turned on the SCSI bus. Note: If you have problems with a specific SCSI device when other connected SCSI devices are working correctly, please contact the manufacturer of this section. s Is the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 firmly seated and secured in the Troubleshooting Checklist below. If you...
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... Mode. (It may take several minutes 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 pressing the Ctrl key when you are not in Windows 95.../98 When I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is loading properly? 1 Right click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Properties from the menu. 3 Click the Device ...
... Mode. (It may take several minutes 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 pressing the Ctrl key when you are not in Windows 95.../98 When I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is loading properly? 1 Right click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Properties from the menu. 3 Click the Device ...
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... to see the device status and possible solutions. Troubleshooting 4 Double-click the SCSI controllers icon. s If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is listed as "Adaptec 19160, 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC-7892/ 7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller." It means that was included with the SCSI card. (For instructions on -screen instructions. s If the driver is listed but...
... to see the device status and possible solutions. Troubleshooting 4 Double-click the SCSI controllers icon. s If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 driver is listed as "Adaptec 19160, 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC-7892/ 7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller." It means that was included with the SCSI card. (For instructions on -screen instructions. s If the driver is listed but...
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.... Note: The 19160 will not appear on -screen instructions. 7 Select Adaptec 19160, 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC- 7892/ 7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller. If the SCSI Controller icon or the software driver do not appear, first power down the system and check that the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 is properly seated. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference What if there is no SCSI Controller icon under Device...
.... Note: The 19160 will not appear on -screen instructions. 7 Select Adaptec 19160, 29160(N), 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC- 7892/ 7899 Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller. If the SCSI Controller icon or the software driver do not appear, first power down the system and check that the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 is properly seated. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference What if there is no SCSI Controller icon under Device...
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.... 2 Verify that all cables are set by a jumper. (See the documentation for the particular SCSI device ID. See Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives on page 20. 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 the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. See Starting SCSISelect on . An unexpected time-out occurred. 1 Verify that the SCSI bus is typically set correctly. Note: The following messages appear at bootup:...
.... 2 Verify that all cables are set by a jumper. (See the documentation for the particular SCSI device ID. See Using SCSI Hard Disk Drives on page 20. 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 the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160. See Starting SCSISelect on . An unexpected time-out occurred. 1 Verify that the SCSI bus is typically set correctly. Note: The following messages appear at bootup:...
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...and leave the other devices unterminated. 2 The termination detection feature is only implemented on the narrow SE SCSI segment. Insufficient termination detected on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that more than two devices have been terminated on the devices connected to the SE connectors...devices connected to the internal and external connectors. Verify the termination on the SCSI devices between the ends of the cable. Too many devices are terminated on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that either only one or no devices have been terminated on...
...and leave the other devices unterminated. 2 The termination detection feature is only implemented on the narrow SE SCSI segment. Insufficient termination detected on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that more than two devices have been terminated on the devices connected to the SE connectors...devices connected to the internal and external connectors. Verify the termination on the SCSI devices between the ends of the cable. Too many devices are terminated on the SE connectors"2 The SCSI card BIOS has detected that either only one or no devices have been terminated on...
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... store data. Note: A low-level format destroys all data on using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and your computer is running under DOS, Windows 3.x, or Windows 95/98, you connect a SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 that device. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices This section provides useful information on using the SCSISelect format utility...
... store data. Note: A low-level format destroys all data on using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and your computer is running under DOS, Windows 3.x, or Windows 95/98, you connect a SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 that device. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices This section provides useful information on using the SCSISelect format utility...
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... SCSI connectors on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 causes the Ultra160 SCSI segment of the internal Ultra160 SCSI cable. Using Scanners If you connect a scanner to the Ultra160 SCSI connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 if you must install the scanner manufacturer's proprietary software drivers. See your non-Ultra160 SCSI devices. Connecting a nonUltra160 SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, you want Ultra160 performance (160...
... SCSI connectors on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 causes the Ultra160 SCSI segment of the internal Ultra160 SCSI cable. Using Scanners If you connect a scanner to the Ultra160 SCSI connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 if you must install the scanner manufacturer's proprietary software drivers. See your non-Ultra160 SCSI devices. Connecting a nonUltra160 SCSI hard disk drive to the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160, you want Ultra160 performance (160...
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Run CMOS Setup program. You will continue to boot from SCSI drive? When you physically install the SCSI card and SCSI devices, to use the SCSI drives for additional file storage space. If your computer's motherboard BIOS supports the BIOS Boot Specification (BBS) feature, you can select a ...14 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 a computer that boots from a non-SCSI disk drive, the computer will not be connected to the EIDE controller, and so on. No No Yes Yes...
Run CMOS Setup program. You will continue to boot from SCSI drive? When you physically install the SCSI card and SCSI devices, to use the SCSI drives for additional file storage space. If your computer's motherboard BIOS supports the BIOS Boot Specification (BBS) feature, you can select a ...14 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 a computer that boots from a non-SCSI disk drive, the computer will not be connected to the EIDE controller, and so on. No No Yes Yes...
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... on loading its drivers. 15 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices Installing Multiple SCSI Cards s You can have two or more SCSI cards and your computer boots from a SCSI disk drive, leave the SCSI card BIOS enabled on a different SCSI card (for example, each SCSI card can install multiple SCSI cards in the operating system unless the correct drivers are limited only by the available...
... on loading its drivers. 15 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 and SCSI Devices Installing Multiple SCSI Cards s You can have two or more SCSI cards and your computer boots from a SCSI disk drive, leave the SCSI card BIOS enabled on a different SCSI card (for example, each SCSI card can install multiple SCSI cards in the operating system unless the correct drivers are limited only by the available...
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... will no longer indicate disk activity on the SCSI bus. If you connect the LED cable to the LED connector on the SCSI card as shown in the diagram below, the LED on the front panel of the system case. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Connecting the LED Connector (Optional ...feature) Most computers have an LED disk activity light on host adapter 1 1 Pin 1 16 LED Cable from the LED connector on the motherboard and connect it to the SCSI card, the LED activity light ...
... will no longer indicate disk activity on the SCSI bus. If you connect the LED cable to the LED connector on the SCSI card as shown in the diagram below, the LED on the front panel of the system case. Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference Connecting the LED Connector (Optional ...feature) Most computers have an LED disk activity light on host adapter 1 1 Pin 1 16 LED Cable from the LED connector on the motherboard and connect it to the SCSI card, the LED activity light ...
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... Run SCSISelect if you need to change SCSI settings without opening the computer or handling the card. See the descriptions of your SCSI hard disk drives. SCSISelect Options Basic Host Adapter Options: Host Adapter SCSI ID SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination: LVD/SE Connector SE Connector Boot... you would like 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 run the...
... Run SCSISelect if you need to change SCSI settings without opening the computer or handling the card. See the descriptions of your SCSI hard disk drives. SCSISelect Options Basic Host Adapter Options: Host Adapter SCSI ID SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination: LVD/SE Connector SE Connector Boot... you would like 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 run the...
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...Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled. 18 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference SCSISelect Options Default Available Settings Setting SCSI Device Configuration: Sync Transfer Rate (MBytes/sec) 160.0, 80.0, 53.4, 40.0, 32.0, 26.8, 20.0, 16.0, 13.4, 10.0, ASYN 160.0 Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Enable Disconnection Yes...) Change) BIOS Multiple LUN Support Yes, No No (Disabled) Include in BIOS Scan Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Advanced Configuration Options: Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled/Disabled Enabled Display Messages dur-
...Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled. 18 Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 User's Reference SCSISelect Options Default Available Settings Setting SCSI Device Configuration: Sync Transfer Rate (MBytes/sec) 160.0, 80.0, 53.4, 40.0, 32.0, 26.8, 20.0, 16.0, 13.4, 10.0, ASYN 160.0 Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Enable Disconnection Yes...) Change) BIOS Multiple LUN Support Yes, No No (Disabled) Include in BIOS Scan Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Advanced Configuration Options: Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled/Disabled Enabled Display Messages dur-
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... the option you want to select, then press Enter. You can return to the previous menu at any key to reboot the computer. Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect Starting SCSISelect Follow these steps to exit SCSISelect: 1 Press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any settings, you are...
... the option you want to select, then press Enter. You can return to the previous menu at any key to reboot the computer. Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 19160 with SCSISelect Starting SCSISelect Follow these steps to exit SCSISelect: 1 Press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any settings, you are...