Acard AEC-67162 User manual

PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter
AEC-67162
User’s Manual
Copyright © 2004 ACARD Technology Corp.
Release: January 2004
Version:1.1

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................5
1.1 Overview ................................................................ 5
1.2 Features ................................................................. 5
1.3 Specifications........................................................ 5
1.4 OS Compatibility ................................................... 6
1.5 Package.................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation........................7
2.1 Board Layout ......................................................... 7
2.2 Install the Adapter................................................. 7
2.3 Connect Internal Devices..................................... 8
2.4 Connect External Devices.................................... 8
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................10
3.1 Description of Functions.....................................11
3.1.1 Channel .......................................................................... 11
3.1.2 SCSI Devices ................................................................. 11
3.1.3 Adapter Setup................................................................ 12
3.1.3.1 SCSI Speed Setup .......................................................... 13
3.1.3.2 Additional Setup Functions........................................... 13
3.1.4 Utility............................................................................... 14
3.1.5 Load Defaults................................................................. 14
3.1.6 Exit Setup....................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 System & Driver Installation ..........16
4.1 In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003...................... 16
4.1.1 Install the Driver ............................................................ 16
4.1.2 Boot from AEC-67162 ................................................... 21
4.2 In Windows NT4.0 ............................................... 21
4.2.1 Install the Driver ............................................................ 21
4.2.2 Boot from AEC-67162 ................................................... 22
4.3 In Windows 98/ME............................................... 22
4.3.1 Install the Driver ............................................................ 22
4.3.2 Boot from AEC-67162 ................................................... 22

4.4 In Linux ................................................................ 23
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting..............................29
Appendix Make An Installation Diskette ........31
Technical Support Form....................................34

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
ACARD AEC-67162 is a high-performance, 2-channel, PCI-to-Ultra160 SCSI
adapter. It has the full features of PCI 64-bit bus master transfer capability and PCI
enhanced data transfer commands.
1.2 Features
nUltra160 2-channel adapter
nData transfer rate up to 160MB/s per channel
nPCI bus master reduces CPU’s I/O loading
nDomain validation confirms the probably highest data transfer rate
nAuto terminator control
nUpgradeable on-board flash BIOS
nDouble-edge clocking technology
nCRC for data security
nCable length up to 12 meters in LVD mode
nSupports 80MIPS RISC SCSI phase engine
nSupports 64-bit/66MHz PCI bus master
nSupports multitasking and multithreading
nSupports SCSI-1, SCSI-2, SCSI-3, Ultra Wide SCSI, Ultra2 SCSI
and Ultra160 SCSI
nConnects up to 30 SCSI devices (15 per channel)
1.3 Specifications
nPower requirement --- Voltage: 3.3V +/–2%
5V +/–2%
Current: 0.5A Max.
nEnvironment --- Operation temperature: 0oC to 60oC
Storage temperature: –20oC to 85oC
Humidity: 15% to 90%

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1.4 OS Compatibility
When you open the package, please examine the following items.
nAEC-67162 SCSI Adapter × 1
nInternal SCSI Cable ×2
nTerminator ×2
nUser’s Manual × 1
nACARD Support CD × 1
nWindows Server 2003
nWindows XP Home Edition, Professional
nWindows 2000 Professional, Server, Advanced Server
nWindows NT4.0 Workstation, Server
nWindows 98/ME
nLinux Red Hat, SuSE, Turbo
1.5 Package
nDimensions --- Width: 16.76cm
Height: 8.83cm
nConnectors --- Two 68-pin SCSI internal connectors and
one 68-pin SCSI external connector

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Board Layout
2.2 Install the Adapter
The layout of AEC-67162 board is shown as follows.
Please follow the steps given below to install the adapter AEC-67162.
(1). Power off the computer.
(2). Unplug the power cord and all connections of external devices.
(3). Remove the computer’s case (refer to your PC manual).
(4). Locate an unused PCI expansion slot. Unscrew and remove the slot cover.
(5). Insert the adapter’s PCI edge connector into the slot firmly.
(6). Screw the adapter to the PC frame.
(7). Replace the computer’s case.
Channel B Channel A
(CN3) (CN2)
Channel A (CN2): 68-pin Ultra160 LVD/SE SCSI internal connetor
Channel B (CN3): 68-pin Ultra160 LVD/SE SCSI internal connector
Channel B (CN1): 68-pin Ultra160 LVD/SE SCSI external connector
Channel B
(CN1)

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2.3 Connect Internal Devices
Connect internal devices to the adapter according to the following steps.
(1). Connect one end of the internal SCSI cable to any one of the adapter’s 2 inter-
nal connectors.
(2). Find an unused connector on the other end of the cable, and connect it to your
SCSI device.
(3). Repeat step 2 if you want to connect more than one devices.
(4). Add a terminator to the last end of the cable.
(5). Be sure that the internal devices’ ID numbers don’t conflict with one another.
2.4 Connect External Devices
Connect one external device to the adapter according to the following steps.
(1). Connect one end of the external SCSI cable to the adapter’s external connec-
tor.
(2). Connect another end of the cable to the first connector of your SCSI device.
(3). Add a terminator to the second connector of the device and enable it.

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Connect more external devices to the adapter according to the following steps.
(1). Connect one end of the external SCSI cable to the adapter’s external connec-
tor.
(2). Connect another end of the cable to the first connector of your first SCSI device.
(3). Get another external SCSI cable, and connect its one end to the second con-
nector of the first device.
(4). Connect another end of the cable to the first connector of your second SCSI
device.
(5). Repeat step 3 to step 4 when you connect more devices.
(6). Add a terminator to the second connector of the last device and enable it.
Please see the figure below for internal and external connections.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
After installing AEC-67162 and booting the system, you will see the following screen
appear shortly after the screen of motherboard.
NOTICE: If the message shows the IRQ Number : 10...ERROR, tested
UNMATCHED, it means that the PCI slot has not been assigned IRQ #.
You need to choose another PCI slot, or modify the system BIOS INT and
IRQ setting.
On the above figure press <F1> or <F10>, and you can enter the setup utility.
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2

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3.1 Description of Functions
On the BIOS screen use <á>,<â>, etc. to move the cursor, press <Enter> to
select and confirm, press <Space> to change setup, and press <Esc> to exit.
3.1.1 Channel
Figure 3-3
This figure shows that the SCSI device is connected to the SCSI bus.
3.1.2 SCSI Devices
Figure 3-4
The following figure is setting a device according to the selected channel to which
the device is connected.

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3.1.3 Adapter Setup
Figure 3-5
tHost adapter SCSI ID: Default is 7.
tHost adapter BIOS: Default is Enable.
tPCI Master-DMA Burst mode: Default is Enable.
tHost adapter SCSI termination: Activate or inactivate the SCSI terminator.
Default is Automatic.
tSupport removable disk as a fixed disk: Select the removable disk as a
fixed disk. Default is Disable.
tSupport multiple LUN: Use multiple LUN or not. Default is 0.
tSCSI parity check: Choose to support SCSI parity check or not. Default is
Disable.
tSCSI device disconnection: Choose to support SCSI device disconnection.
Default is Enable.
tExtended BIOS transfer for a drive larger than 1GB: The disabled back-
ward compatibility with AHA1542B format. Default is Enable.
tCD-ROM bootable: Enable to boot from the SCSI CD-ROM. Default is
Disable.
tInclude In Scan: Choose a needed ID number for scanning.

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3.1.3.2 Additional Setup Functions
Additional setup functions include Boot Target ID and Boot LUN Number. You can
change any of them or all of them, and press “Enter”.
Figure 3-7
3.1.3.1 SCSI Speed Setup
In SCSI Speed Setup you can choose a speed by moving the highlighted bar, and
then press “Enter”.
Figure 3-6

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3.1.4 Utility
The utility includes three items: Preformat, Verify, and Quick Erase.
Preformat is used to format a hard drive beforehand. But if the hard drive contains
important data, you had better back it up at first.
Verify is used to examine if a hard drive is sound. If there is any error, a message
will show to ask you whether to reassign or not.
Quick Erase is used to erase the contents of a hard drive completely and quickly.
Figure 3-8
3.1.5 Load Defaults
Figure 3-9
Load defaults means to load the default parameters.

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3.1.6 Exit Setup
In Exit Setup you can choose “Update Data & Exit” or “No Update, Exit”.
Figure 3-10

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Chapter 4 System & Driver Installation
Driver installation varies somewhat in different operating systems. You can install
the driver of AEC-67162 in an existing OS, or install a new OS into the hard drives
connected to AEC-67162. The latter is to boot from AEC-67162.
4.1 In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
Please follow the steps given below to install the driver of AEC-67162.
(1). After installing AEC-67162, boot the computer and enter Windows XP.
(2). The system will detect a new device and require a directory to access. Select
“Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”. Then click “Next”.
Since the operations of Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 are the same, we only take
Windows XP as an example to explain.
4.1.1 Install the Driver
Figure 4-1

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(3). Follow the wizard. Windows XP will require the driver’s location. Select
“Include this location in the search”.
(4). Select “Browse” to find the driver’s directory of AEC67162.inf such as A:\WinXP.
Figure 4-2
(5). After the wizard finds the driver, click “Next” to install it.
Figure 4-3

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(6). Click “Continue Anyway” to continue the installation.
Figure 4-4
(7). Follow the directions. The system will complete the setup automatically.
Figure 4-5

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Figure 4-6
(2). Find “View system information”, and double click it.
Figure 4-7
Now verify if AEC-67162 has been installed successfully.
(1). After setup, please boot the system again, and click “My Computer”.

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(3). In “System Properties” click “Hardware” and then “Device Manager”.
(4). Under “SCSI and RAID Controllers” double click “ACARD AEC-67162 PCI Ultra
3 LVD/SE Controller” to see if the adapter has been installed successfully.
Figure 4-8
Figure 4-9