Genesis MP
Chapter 3 – Connecting Additional Peripherals
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Before You Install Anything
Note: If the device you are installing requires device drivers (software that makes a
device work with your Genesis MP) for operation, they must be installed. Please
check the instructions that came with the unit before connecting it to your Genesis
MP. Be sure that each device driver is compatible with your Genesis MP. (If the unit
is compatible with the Mac OS and did not come with device drivers, none are needed. )
Also, when adding a new device to an existing SCSI chain, be sure that you set the
new device’s ID to one that is not currently in use by any other device on that SCSI
bus. Using two or more devices with the same ID number could cause your equip-
ment to malfunction and you could lose data. SCSI ID numbers are typically set via
a rotor push button on the rear of the SCSI device. The numbers range from 0 to 6.
Consult the documentation that came with the device for further information.
Setting the SCSI ID on a
Typical Hard Drive
Next you need the appropriate cable for attaching a SCSI device to your Genesis MP. If
the device is the first or only one you’re connecting, use a SCSI system cable (25-pin to
50-pin) to connect it to the SCSI port at the back of your Genesis MP.
Typical 25-50 pin
SCSI System Cable
Rotary SCSI ID switch
