Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460A User manual

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Introduction
This document explains how to install and use the Adaptec SlimSCSI®
- the Universal SCSI Connection (model APA™-1460A). The SlimSCSI
PC Card-to-SCSI adapter allows you to easily connect most SCSI
devices to portable PCs using any of several popular operating sys-
tems. The SlimSCSI adapter includes the following features:
■High-speed operation
■Ability to connect up to seven SCSI devices
■50-pin high-density and 50-pin low-density SCSI connectors,
which can be used with almost any SCSI-compatible device
The following software is included with the SlimSCSI adapter:
■Adaptec EZ-SCSI®4.0 software, providing SlimSCSI adapter sup-
port for most SCSI devices running under Windows®3.1,
Windows®95, and Windows NT™. Adaptec EZ-SCSI includes an
audio CD player, a tape backup utility, an online tutorial, and other
programs.
■Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver diskette
■CardWizard Pro (for Windows 3.1) and CardWizard Pro for
Windows 95 software, which can be installed, if necessary, to
resolve resource conflicts on PCs running under these operating
systems.
Where Do I Start?
■First, follow the instructions in Installing the SlimSCSI Adapter on
page 2.
■When you have installed the SlimSCSI adapter and SCSI devices,
turn to Completing the Installation on page 3. Install the software by
following the instructions for the operating system you are
using—Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, or OS/2.
Contents
Installing the SlimSCSI
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . 2
Completing the
Installation . . . . . . . 3
Completing the Installation
in Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . 3
Completing the Installation
in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . 4
Completing the Installation
in Windows NT . . . . . . . . 5
Completing the Installation
in OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the SlimSCSI
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disk Partitioning . . . . . . . . . 7
Need Assistance? . . . . 8
Troubleshooting Checklist . 8
Troubleshooting with
CardWizard Pro . . . . . . . . 9
Contacting Adaptec . . . . . .10

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Installing the
SlimSCSI Adapter
Follow these steps to install the SlimSCSI adapter and
connect your SCSI devices to it:
1Determine which SlimSCSI cable you needto connect
the SlimSCSI adapter to the first (or only) SCSI
device. The SlimSCSI kit includes a cable with a
50-pin high-density connector and another cable with
a 50-pin low-density connector.
Note: If your SCSI device has a DB25 (25-pin)
connector, send in the coupon included with
your SlimSCSI adapter to receive a free cable
with a DB25 connector.
2Connect the SlimSCSI cable to the SlimSCSI adapter,
as shown below:
3Insert the SlimSCSI adapter in a PC Card (PCMCIA)
Type II or Type III slot, or a Toshiba Type IV slot on
your portable PC as shown above.
4Plug the 50-pin connector on the other end of the
SlimSCSI cable into the first (or only) SCSI device, as
shown below. The 50-pin low-density connector is
shown here:
5(Optional) Connect up to seven additional SCSI
devices by daisy-chaining them as shown below. You
need an additional external SCSI cable for each
device:
6Terminate the last (or only) SCSI device connected to
the SlimSCSI adapter.
Usually, you terminate the device by setting a jumper
or switch near the SCSI connector on the back of the
device. See the device documentation for more
information. The last device on the bus must provide
termination power for itself, because the SlimSCSI
adapter does not provide termination power to the
devices connected to it. (See General Troubleshooting
on page 8 for more information about termination
power requirements.)
SlimSCSI Adapter
PCMCIA Type II or Type III Slot
(or Toshiba Type IV Slot)
SlimSCSI Connector
SlimSCSI Adapter
(male) Connector
Terminator
SCSI Device
Terminator
SCSI Devices

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7Be sure that each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID,
rangingfrom 0 to 6. (The SlimSCSI adapter uses SCSI
ID 7.)
The SCSI ID is usually set with jumpers or switches
on the back of the device. See the device documenta-
tion for more information.
This completes the installation of your SlimSCSI adapter
and SCSI devices. Now you need to install the drivers
and other software. To do this, continue with the next
section, Completing the Installation.
Completing the
Installation
See one of the following sections to install software for
the operating system you are using on your PC:
■Completing the Installation in Windows 3.1, immedi-
ately following
■Completing the Installation in Windows 95 on page 4
■Completing the Installation in Windows NT on page 5
■Completing the Installation in OS/2 on page 6
Completing the Installation in
Windows 3.1
1Insert the SlimSCSI adapter in a PC Card slot, connect
the SCSI device(s) to it, and turn the device(s) ON. Be
sure the last (or only) device on the SCSI bus is
terminated.
2Start Windows 3.1.
3Insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the PC’s
floppy disk drive.
4Select File/Run from the Program Manager menu.
5When the Run dialog box appears, type a:\setup and
click OK.
6Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
7When Adaptec EZ-SCSI is installed and your PC rec-
ognizes the SlimSCSI adapter, continue withUsing the
SlimSCSI Adapter on page 7.
Note: If your PC does not recognize the
SlimSCSI adapter and SCSI devices, there may
be a resource allocation problem. Review the
Troubleshooting Checklist on page 8. If the
adapter is still not recognized, install
CardWizard Pro software (included with your
SlimSCSI adapter) by following the directions in
Troubleshooting with CardWizard Pro on page 9.

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Completing the Installation in
Windows 95
If Windows 95 Is Not Installed on Your PC
If Windows 95 is not already installed on your PC, install
it now and then continue with the instructions in the
next section, If Windows 95 Is Installed on Your PC.
Follow these steps if you need to install Windows 95
from a CD-ROM drive connected to your SlimSCSI
adapter:
1Insert the SlimSCSI adapter in a PC Card slot, connect
the CD-ROM drive to it, and turn the drive ON.
Be surethe CD-ROM drive is terminated, if it is the last
(or only) SCSI device on the bus. Also, be sure that
you have installed your PC’s version of DOS Card
and Socket Services.
2Boot the PC to DOS and insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI
diskette #2 in the PC’s floppy drive.
3At the DOS prompt, change to the drive letter of the
floppy drive (usually a:), type dosinst, and press
Enter.
4Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by your
CD-ROM drive.
5When EZ-SCSI DOS installation is complete, remove
the diskette and reboot your PC. Be sure the
CD-ROM drive is still powered ON when you do this.
6Insert the Windows 95 installation CD in the
CD-ROM drive, and follow the installation instruc-
tions that appear on the screen.
7When Windows 95 is installed on your PC, continue
with the following section, If Windows 95 Is Installed
on Your PC.
If Windows 95 Is Installed on Your PC
1Start Windows 95 on your PC, if it is not already
running.
2To ensure that the correct Card and Socket Services
are installed, open the Control Panel and double-click
PC Card (PCMCIA). Then follow the instructions
that appear on the screen.
3If the SlimSCSI adapter is not already inserted in the
slot, insert it now. If no prompt appears, continue
with step 4.
If a New Hardware Found dialog box appears, select
Driver from disk provided by hardware manufac-
turer and click OK. Then insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI
diskette #1 in the floppy drive. Select the drive letter
of your floppy drive and click OK, and then follow
the instructions that appear on the screen. (This step
ensures that the most up-to-date versions of drivers
are installed.)
4Insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the floppy
disk drive.
5Click the Start button and select Run.
6Type a:\setup and click OK.
7Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
8When Adaptec EZ-SCSI is installed and your PC rec-
ognizes the SlimSCSI adapter, continue withUsing the
SlimSCSI Adapter on page 7.
Note:If your Windows 95 PC does not recognize
the SlimSCSI adapter and SCSI devices at this
point, there may be a resource allocation prob-
lem. Follow these steps:
1Review the Troubleshooting Checklist on page 8.
2If the SlimSCSI adapter is still not recognized, insert
the CardWizard Pro for Windows 95 diskette in the
floppy disk drive.
3Type a:\setup and click OK.
4Follow the directions that appear on the screen.
(Choose the defaults for a “typical” installation.)

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Completing the Installation in
Windows NT
The SlimSCSI adapter is supported under Windows NT
version 3.51 and higher.
Note: Windows NT 3.51 does not support hot
plugging or hot swapping. This means that the
SlimSCSI adapter and the devices connected to
it must be plugged in and powered ON before
you start Windows NT and that you cannot
remove the adapter (or other PC Cards) while
Windows NT is running.
If Windows NT Is Not Installed on Your PC
If Windows NT is not already installed on your PC,
install it now and then continue with the instructions in
the next section, If Windows NT Is Installed on Your PC.
Follow these steps if you need to install Windows NT
from a CD-ROM drive connected to your SlimSCSI
adapter:
1Insert the SlimSCSI adapter in a PC Card slot, connect
the CD-ROM drive to it, and turn the drive ON.
Be surethe CD-ROM drive is terminated, if it is the last
(or only) SCSI device on the bus. Also, be sure that
you have installed your PC’s version of DOS Card
and Socket Services.
2Boot the PC to DOS and insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI
diskette #2 in the PC’s floppy drive.
3At the DOS prompt, change to the drive letter of the
floppy drive (usually a:), type dosinst, and press
Enter.
4Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
EZ-SCSI will install the drivers required by the
CD-ROM drive.
5When EZ-SCSI installation is complete, remove the
diskette and reboot your PC to DOS. A drive letter
should now be assigned to your CD-ROM drive.
6Insert the Windows NT installation CD in the
CD-ROM drive and change to the
\i386 directory on
the CD.
7At the DOS prompt, type winnt /b and press Enter.
8Install Windows NT by following the instructions
that appear on the screen.
9When Windows NT is installed, continue with the
next section, If Windows NT Is Installed on Your PC.
If Windows NT Is Installed on Your PC
You must complete all steps in this section, even though
Windows NT is already installed on your PC. These
steps ensure that the required Windows NT registry
changes are made.
1Be sure that the SlimSCSI adapter is inserted in a
PC Card slot and that the CD-ROM drive is con-
nected to it and is turned ON.
2Start Windows NT on your PC.
3Double-click the Windows NT Setupprogram icon in
the Main group.
4Select Options from the Setup menu bar, then select
Add/Remove SCSI Adapters. A list of all currently
installed SCSI adapters will appear.
Note: If Adaptec 151x/152x/AIC-6260/6360
appears on the list, select it and click Remove.
5Click Add, then click OK to verify that you want to
add an adapter.
6When the Select SCSI Adapter Option dialog box
appears, select Other from the Adapter window.
7Insert the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver
diskette (included with your SlimSCSI adapter) in the
PC’s floppy drive. Type a:\winnt in the dialog box and
click OK.
8Select APA-1425/50/60 SCSI Host Adapter, for
NT 3.51 from the list and click OK to add it to the list
of SCSI adapters.
9Select APA-1425/50/60 SCSI Host Adapter, for
NT 3.51 from the list of SCSI adapters and click
Install. Follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.

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10 When the Setup program displays an updated list of
currently installed host adapter types, verify that
APA-1425/50/60 SCSI Host Adapter, for NT 3.51
appears on the list.
11 Click Close, and exit Setup; then restart your PC
when you are prompted to do so.
12 When Windows NT starts again, insert the Adaptec
EZ-SCSI diskette #1 in the floppy disk drive.
13 Select Run from Program Manager’s File menu.
Note: If you are using Windows NT 4.0, click the
Start button, and select Run.
14 Type a:\setup and click OK to install Adaptec
EZ-SCSI.
15 When Adaptec EZ-SCSI is installed, continue with
Using the SlimSCSI Adapter on page 7.
Completing the Installation in OS/2
Here is some important information about using the
SlimSCSI adapter in computers running under OS/2:
■OS/2 must already be installed on the PC before you
begin these installation steps. OS/2 does not support
installation from a CD-ROM drive connected to a
PC Card such as the SlimSCSI adapter.
■OS/2 does not support hot-plugging. This means that
the SlimSCSI adapter and the devices connected to it
must be plugged in and powered ON before you start
OS/2 and that you cannot remove the adapter (or
other PC Cards) while OS/2 is running.
Follow these steps to complete installation of the
SlimSCSI adapter under OS/2 versions 2.x, 3.0, or
4.0 (Warp).
1Be sure that the SlimSCSI adapter is inserted in a
PC Card slot and that the SCSI disk drive and/or
other SCSI devices are connected to it and are turned
ON.
2Start OS/2.
3Open the OS/2 System icon, then open the System
Setup icon. Double-click the Selective Install icon.
4Click PCMCIA Support, select the PCMCIA system
appropriate to your PC, and click OK.
5Click Install and follow the instructions that appear
on the screen. (You willbe instructed to insert a series
of OS/2 diskettes.)
6When the installation procedure is completed, click
OK.
7Insert the Windows NT/OS2/Windows 95 Driver
diskette in drive A.
8Open the OS/2 System icon, and then open the Sys-
tem Setup folder. Double-click the Device Driver
Installation icon.
9Click Change, double-click the OS2 directory, and
click Install. The
aha152x.add file is now installed on
your PC, and the required changes are made to your
config.sys file.