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Intro/Basic Setup
9
SCSI
The SCSI connector is a high-speed parallel interface which is used to
connect the ESI with internal or external mass storage devices such as
hard disks or magneto-optical discs. The SCSI port can be used to link
the ESI with an external computer for extremely fast file transfers. The
ESI also supports SMDI (
S CSI M usical D ata I nterchange protocol) which
allows transfer of samples over SCSI.
For more information on SCSI installation, see, “Using SCSI” in the
Appendix of this manual. Also refer to the manual that accompanies
your external SCSI device.
Following are step-by-step instructions on how to connect the ESI to a
SCSI hard disk or other SCSI storage device.
Connecting the ESI to an External, Unformatted Hard Disk
Important: Make sure that all power to the ESI and the SCSI device
is turned OFF.
1. Position the SCSI device and the ESI in a stable location . Hard
disk drives are particularly susceptible to shock and vibration. Make
sure that you position your hard disk where it won't be bumped or
moved while in use.
2. Connect the SCSI device to your ESI using a quality SCSI cable.
Make sure that the connectors are firmly mated and that the wire
“keepers” are locked in place.
NOTE: There are two type of SCSI cables in common use: the
50-pin Centronics type and the 25-pin DB connector type. ESI uses
the Centronics type connector. If your external SCSI device uses the
DB connector you can use an adaptor cable to eliminate the
mismatch.
3. Set the SCSI ID of your external SCSI device to any number
other than 5 or 0. (5 is the default ID of the ESI, 0 is used by the
floppy drive). Consult the operation manual of your SCSI device for
this procedure.
4. Turn on the external SCSI device .
5. Apply power to the ESI.
6. Make sure the hard disk really is unformatted or contains
information you no longer want. Formatting a hard disk erases all
the data on it. Press the Load button. If the display reads, “No Valid
Drives” the drive isn't formatted. Continue on to step eight.
7. Format the hard disk. Press the Master/Global button, select Disk
Utilities (7), then Format (6). The display should read, “FORMAT
DISK”. Use the Data Entry Control to select your hard disk, then
press ENTER. The display asks, “Are You Sure?” Press the Inc/Yes
button to confirm. Formatting takes a few minutes. Time to take a
break.
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Caution: NEVER connect or disconnect
the SCSI cable while power is applied to
either the ESI or the SCSI device. Doing so
may cause serious damage to both units!
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Tip: Use the “Mount Drives” utility
(Master/Global, Disk Utilities, 1) whenever
an external SCSI device does not appear in
the list of available devices.
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Tip: If you plan on expanding the
memory beyond 4 MB, a mass storage
device is almost a necessity. When dealing
with large banks of up to 128 MB, a floppy
disk drive simply doesn't cut it, even for
back-up. A hard disk is an absolute must!
Furthermore, the extremely useful “Undo”
function will not work without a hard drive
attached.