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Ultra100™   TX2 User Manual

 

 

Installing Driver in Existing Windows 2000 System 

 

WARNING

: If you will be moving the boot drive containing the existing 

Windows 2000 operating system to the Ultra100 TX2 card, the Ultra100 
TX2 driver MUST be loaded on to this hard drive while it is still attached 
to your existing hard drive controller. Do not attach this drive or any 

other hard drive to the Ultra100 TX2 controller card before completing this step.  

 
After installing the Ultra100 TX2 card and rebooting your system, Windows 2000 
setup will show a “New Hardware Found” dialog box.  Under Windows 2000, “PCI 
Mass Storage Controller” will be displayed.  

 

1. 

Choose “Add New Hardware Wizard” from the list, and then press “Ente r”.   

2. 

In the A:\ drive, insert the Ultra100 TX2 driver diskette. 

3. 

Choose “SCSI Controller” from the hardware list that appears on screen.  

4. 

In the “Install Drivers” dialog box, press “Have disk… ”.  

5. 

When the “Install From Disk” appears, insert the “Ultra100 TX2  Driver” 
diskette in drive A:. 

6. 

Type “A:\Win2000” in the text box. Press “Enter”.  

7. 

Choose “Win2000 Promise Ultra100 TX2™   IDE Controller” from the list that 
appears on screen, and then press the “Enter” key.  

8. 

When the "System Settings Change" dialog box appears, remove the floppy 
diskette and click on “Yes” to restart the system. Windows 2000 will then 
restart for the driver installation to take effect. 

 

Confirming Windows 2000 Installation 

 

1. 

From Windows 2000, open the Control Panel from “My Computer” followed 
by the System icon.  

2. 

Choose the “Hardware” tab, and then click the “Device Manager” tab.  

3. 

Click the “+” in front of “SCSI controllers.” Win2000 Promise Ultra100 TX2 ™  
IDE Controller” should appear.  

Summary of Contents for Ultra100 TX2

Page 1: ...User Manual...

Page 2: ...e accuracy of the content of this manual it is possible that this document may contain technical inaccuracies typographical or other errors Promise Technology assumes no liability for any error in thi...

Page 3: ...UNPACKING ULTRA100 TX2 4 CONTROLLER CARD INSTALLATION 5 HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION 6 INSTALLING DRIVERS 7 WINDOWS 2000 7 WINDOWS ME 9 WINDOWS 98 11 WINDOWS NT 4 X 13 WINDOWS 95 15 DOS WINDOWS 3 1X 16 NET...

Page 4: ...Ultra100 TX2 User Manual NOTES...

Page 5: ...consult the Troubleshooting section of the manual see page 24 if you are experiencing any difficulties with the hard drive being recognized by the card If your operating system has crashed for some re...

Page 6: ...emanding applications as r eal time video multimedia and high performance operating systems Ultra100 TX2 s two IDE connectors each support a master slave combination of IDE devices including Ultra ATA...

Page 7: ...Ultra100 TX2 User Manual 3...

Page 8: ...ltra100 TX2 package should contain the following items 1 Ultra100 TX2 controller card 1 Ultra100 TX2 User s Manual 1 diskette Ultra100 TX2 Drivers 1 80 w ire 40 pin IDE cable If any of the contents ar...

Page 9: ...gure 1 below 1 Remove the cover of your system 2 Remove the inside slot cover of an available 32 bit PCI slot on the motherboard 3 Install the Ultra100 TX2 controller card into the open slot see Figur...

Page 10: ...settings You may need to refer to your hard drive s manual for more information The instructions here assume you will be installing a single drive on to the Ultra100 TX2 card 2 Install the hard drive...

Page 11: ...oot press F6 after the message Setup is inspecting your computer s hardware configuration appears c CD ROM Install Boot from the CD ROM Press F6 after the message Press F6 if you need to install third...

Page 12: ...he A drive insert the Ultra100 TX2 driver diskette 3 Choose SCSI Controller from the hardware list that appears on screen 4 In the Install Drivers dialog box press Have disk 5 When the Install From Di...

Page 13: ...In the System window choose the Device Manager tab 6 In the hierarchical display under Other Devices is a listing for PCI Mass Storage Controller Choose it and th en press the Properties button 7 Cho...

Page 14: ...iver than the one your device is using now 4 Click on Next and from the generated choices choose Specify a location 5 Insert the Ultra100 TX2 Driver diskette in drive A 6 Type A WIN9X ME in the text b...

Page 15: ...l Panel 5 In the Control Panel window double click on the System icon 6 In the System window ch oose the Device Manager tab 7 In the hierarchical display under Other Devices is a listing for PCI Mass...

Page 16: ...n the one your device is using now 4 Click on Next and from the generated choices choose Specify a location 5 Type A WIN9X ME in the text box that appears 6 Insert the Ultra100 TX2 Driver diskette in...

Page 17: ...fy an Additional Device s 3 Press O to select Other and press the Enter key 4 Insert the Promise Technology driver diskette into drive A and press the Enter key 5 Choose WinNT Promise Ultra100 TX2 IDE...

Page 18: ...ates the SCSI Adapters dialog box 4 Choose Drivers and then press Add 5 In the Install Drivers dialog box press Have Disk 6 When the Install From Disk appears insert the Ultra100 TX2 Driver diskette i...

Page 19: ...is a listing for PCI Mass Storage Controller Choose it and then press the Properties button 8 Choose the Driver tab in the Properties window and then press the Update Driver button 9 When asked if you...

Page 20: ...you want to start your computer Be sure to remove the diskette from drive A Confirming Driver Installation in Windows 95 To confirm that the driver has been properly loaded in Win 95 98 perform the f...

Page 21: ...y For new NetWare 3 12 servers Note If your server already has NetWare 3 12 installed jump to step 8 of the next section For Existing NetWare 3 12 Servers 8 Change directory to the D NETWARE 312 ENGLI...

Page 22: ...ot the server For Existing NetWare 3 12 Servers 8 Edit STARTUP NCF and add the following lines after any set parameters but before any file loading load c SERVER 312 312ptd native start npapatch load...

Page 23: ...isting NetWare 4 11 Servers 7 Change directory to the D directory on the CD ROM drive if its drive letter is D 8 Enter install at the DOS command line Proceed through the installation of NetWare 4 11...

Page 24: ...ot the server For Existing NetWare 4 11 Servers 7 Edit STARTUP NCF and add the following lines after any set parameters but before any file loading load c update nwpa load c update nbi load c update i...

Page 25: ...this driver 9 If you need to install any additional drivers for other storage adapters choose Yes in the Do you want to select an additional st orage driver window If not choose No 10 Choose Return t...

Page 26: ...Ultra100 TX2 User Manual 22 9 Choose Yes when asked if you want to copy this driver...

Page 27: ...Ultra100 TX2 User Manual 23 Linux Please visit the Technical Support area at www promise com for updates on Linux support...

Page 28: ...D0 identifies the master drive on the primary IDE port 1 on the Ultra100 TX2 controller card NOTE if there is more than one device attached the next device will be designated as D1 and so on QUANTUM F...

Page 29: ...d appears Solution The F6 key was not pressed at the appropriate time Reboot the system and press the F6 key when the message Setup is inspecting your computer s hardwar e configuration appears or the...

Page 30: ...A OLDBIOS BIN 1 Create a bootable DOS floppy and copy the file PTIFLASH EXE and the file containing the updated BIOS to the floppy diskette 2 The file PTIFLASH EXE is a DOS program a DOS boot floppy d...

Page 31: ...Ultra100 TX2 User Manual 27 NOTES...

Page 32: ...verage on software items as expressly set above Except as expressly set forth above Promise Technology disclaims any warranties expressed or implied by statute or otherwise regarding the product inclu...

Page 33: ...ailure of the essential purpose of the foregoing remedy and regardless of whether Promise Technology has been advised of the possibility of such damages Promise Technology is not an insurer If you des...

Page 34: ...hnical Support Services Promise Online TM Web Site http www promise com tech documents drivers utilities etc USA Tech Support Center E mail Support support promise com Fax Technical Support 408 452 91...

Page 35: ...Appendix B B 2...

Page 36: ...logy Inc Attn Technical Support 2F No 30 Industry E Rd IX Science Based Industrial Park Hsin Chu Taiwan R O C China Office E mail Support support china promise com Fax Technical Support 86 0 10 6872 3...

Page 37: ...ot have an RMA number Return only the specific product covered by the warranty do not ship cables manuals diskettes etc with a copy of your proof of purchase to Promise Technology Inc Customer Service...

Page 38: ...l be under warranty for the remainder of the original warranty term from purchase date or 30 days whichever is longer Promise will pay for standard return shipping charges only You will be required to...

Page 39: ...e and will interface with your equipment without malfunction or damage You are also responsible for backing up your data before installing any product and for regularly backing up your data after inst...

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