ment if you need help in finding the proper device drivers for use with your SCSI
interface board.
Another source of device drivers for your CD-ROM drive is the growing number of
ASPI driver programs such as Future Domain’s POWER SCSI, Adaptec’s EZ- SCSI and
Corel’s CorelSCSI. These drivers are sold in retail packaging at many computer stores.
If your SCSI interface board manufacturer provided you with an ASPI Manager (which
comes on a floppy disk; most boards shipped in recent years included one) at the time
of purchase, you can make use of an ASPI driver. In addition to CD-ROM drivers,
these programs typically include drivers for many other SCSI peripherals (hard disks,
WORM drives, MO drives, scanners, etc.) as well as several useful software utilities.
Below we have provided as examples the device driver installation sequence for a
common SCSI interface board (Future Domain TMC-1610) and a popular Mac
CD-ROM device driver (FWB). If you are installing another type of device driver, your
installation sequence probably will be different. The manual that came with your SCSI
interface board or Mac CD-ROM device driver contains detailed instructions for
performing the driver installation. Unless you have performed this procedure before,
you should refer to that manual for step-by-step instructions.
Before starting this section, check that all the cable connections between your
CD-ROM drive and PC or Mac are correct, and that all switches, dials and terminators
are set properly. If you are using a PX-45CH external drive, turn its power switch OFF.
FUTURE DOMAIN TMC-1610M
Quick Start Installation Procedure
NOTE:
These instructions pertain only to TMC-1610M boards that are purchased
in the same box as a 4PleX drive. If you purchase a TMC-1610 board
separately, your instructions may differ slightly.
You can find complete instructions and a troubleshooting guide in the
‘‘Multimedia and CD-ROM Software’’ manual that is included with the
TMC-1610M boards that Plextor ships.
1) Open the package and verify that all the components are included. The
‘‘READ ME FIRST’’ sheet included in the package will list the components
you should find.
2) The TMC-1610M default configuration uses interrupt (IRQ) 11. This setting
is usually available. If you know of a conflict, you should change the board
now to another setting. If you have no idea what we are talking about,
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