Adaptec 2910C - AHA Storage Controller Fast SCSI 10 MBps User Manual Download Page 7

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If you connected a new SCSI hard disk drive to your 
host adapter, you must partition and logically format 
the drive. For DOS and Windows (3.x and 95) use the 

AFDISK

 and 

FORMAT

 commands (see your com-

puter and DOS documentation). For other operating 
systems, see your operating system documentation.

Installing Multiple Adapters

You can install multiple SCSI host adapters if the sys-
tem resources are available (e.g., I/O port must be 
unique).

Each host adapter you install forms a separate SCSI 
bus with a different set of SCSI devices. 

In a system with multiple host adapters, all devices 
on each SCSI bus (attached to each host adapter) 
must have a unique SCSI ID.

Windows 95 Driver Installation

To make sure that your AHA-2910C driver software has 
been properly installed and is operating under 
Windows 95, do the following:

1

On the Win95 desktop click Start. An options menu 
appears.

2

On the options menu click on Setting and select 
Control

 Panel

3

Click on System. The System Properties window 
appears.

4

Click on Device Manager.

5

Click on the SCSI Controllers icon. 

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If the Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Controller is not 
listed, follow the instructions in the EZ-SCSI or the 
7800 Family Manager Set documentation for install-
ing driver support. 

OR

If you see a yellow exclamation point or red X in 
front of the listing for the AIC-7850 Controller, 
double-click the icon to see the error message and 
correct the problem. 

Using SCSISelect 

The SCSISelect configuration utility allows you to change 
host adapter settings without opening the computer 
case. SCSISelect also contains SCSI disk utilities that 
allow you to perform a low-level format or verify the 
disk media of your SCSI hard disk drives.

Starting the SCSISelect Utility

To enter the SCSISelect utility, insert the SCSISelect floppy 
disk and then boot your system. To select either a color or 
monochrome display, press F5 (this feature may not work 
on all monitors)

Using SCSISelect Menus

SCSISelect uses menus to list the options you can select. 
To select an option, use either the Tab key or the up/
down arrow keys to move the cursor. Then press Enter.

When you select an option by pressing Enter, the system 
may display an additional options menu. Return to the 
previous menu at any time by pressing Esc. To restore 
the original SCSISelect default values, press F6

Exiting SCSISelect

To exit SCSISelect press Esc . A message prompts you to 
exit (if you changed any host adapter settings, you are 
prompted to save the changes before you exit). At the 
prompt, select Yes to exit, then press any key to reboot 
the computer. Any changes you made in   SCSISelect take 
effect after the computer boots. 

Summary of Contents for 2910C - AHA Storage Controller Fast SCSI 10 MBps

Page 1: ...igured AutoMatically SCAM which automatically assigns SCSI IDs to SCAM compatible devices The figure below identifies the major com ponents of the AHA 2910C host adapter With the Adaptec software drivers you can use AHA 2910C host adapters in computers running DOS Windows OS 2 Windows 95 Windows NT UNIX and NetWare 50 pin Internal SCSI Connector External LED Connector EEPROM 50 pin High Density Ex...

Page 2: ...r case If necessary refer to your computer documentation Tip If you own a computer tower lay it on its side for an easier installation Step 4 Locate an unused PCI expansion slot typically white or ivory Unscrew the slot cover and set it aside Note The PCI slot must support 5 volt bus master data transfers See your computer docu mentation or contact your vendor Step 5 Position the host adapter over...

Page 3: ...ched to an internal SCSI cable The last device on the cable must be terminated Most internal SCSI devices have a jumper or switch that controls termination Refer to the device s documentation on enabling or disabling termination If you purchased your AHA 2910C as part of an Adaptec kit you can use the 50 pin internal SCSI cable to connect up to two internal SCSI devices Note Before you begin make ...

Page 4: ... power supply to the power connector on the SCSI device Step 7 Replace the computer cover Installing External SCSI Devices Connecting One Device Step 1 Plug one end of the 50 pin high density external SCSI cable into the host adapter s external SCSI connector Step 2 Plug the other end of the external SCSI cable into one of the connectors on the external SCSI device Step 3 Enable the device termina...

Page 5: ... computer Step 8 Go to Installing AHA 2910C Software Installing AHA 2910C Software Install the appropriate host adapter device driver for your operating system DOS and Windows 3 x DOS and Windows 3 x do not have embedded driver support for your AHA 2910C product so you must load the drivers yourself If your host adapter came with Adaptec s EZ SCSI software see the EZ SCSI software docu mentation f...

Page 6: ...ng requirements must be met The internal cable must be terminated with an active terminator either provided by the SCSI device at the end of the cable or by a separate termi nating plug The terminator on the AHA 2910C is an active terminator Be sure to use a high quality internal SCSI cable to ensure reliable data transfer for SCSI devices con nected to the host adapter Note Always leave parity ch...

Page 7: ...ll ing driver support OR If you see a yellow exclamation point or red X in front of the listing for the AIC 7850 Controller double click the icon to see the error message and correct the problem Using SCSISelect The SCSISelect configuration utility allows you to change host adapter settings without opening the computer case SCSISelect also contains SCSI disk utilities that allow you to perform a l...

Page 8: ... Disk Utilities on page 9 Initiate Sync Negotiation This option determines whether or not synchronous data transfer negotiation between the host adapter and a device is initiated by the host adapter The default setting is Yes Enabled Set Initiate Sync Negotiation to No for devices that do not support Sync Negotiation Maximum Sync Transfer Rate This option sets the maximum synchronous data transfer...

Page 9: ... oriented correctly Does the host adapter and each device on the SCSI bus have a unique SCSI ID Did you install your host adapter in a bus master PCI slot Refer to your computer s documentation for instructions or try another slot Are the devices at the extreme ends on the SCSI bus terminated properly Does your system CMOS setup require you to enable PCI bus parameters If so refer to your computer...

Page 10: ...ense Key information e g 06h Unit attention both the cause of the problem and its solution Listed below are some of the more common Sense Key values and their meanings 02h Not ready The media is not ready to for mat Be sure that media is inserted in the drive and that the media is spun up 03h Medium error The disk media may be defective If it is a removable media drive try using a different disk m...

Page 11: ...f and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Use a shielded a...

Page 12: ...sdictions Windows and Windows 95 are registered trade marks and Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corpora tion in the U S and other countries used under license All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners The material in this document is for information only and is sub ject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document ...

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