SIIG SC2475 User manual

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Introducing Your Fast SCSI Pro
Your Fast SCSI Pro is a high performance, Plug-and-Play PCI-bus
master SCSI host adapter which supports connectivity to up to
sevenexternalSCSIdevices.Thesedevicesinclude:harddisks,tape
drives, removable/MO drives, optical drives, CD-ROMs, CD-R/
RWs, scanners and more.
Designed for use in PCs and MACs with PCI-bus slots. Your
Fast SCSI Pro supports 32-bit data transfer across the PCI bus at
speeds up to 133 MBytes per second. It supports synchronous data
transfer rates up to 10 MBy/sec, and is fully backward compatible
with all SCSI-1 devices.
The Fast SCSI Pro isdesignedfor addingonly externalSCSI devices
toyoursystem. Itdoesnotincludeanon-boardBIOStosupportthe
boot-up function; therefore, it must coexist with an IDE or other
hard disk controller.
Key Features and Benefits
•Supports up to 7 external SCSI devices simultaneously
including: jaz/zip drives, SyJet/ezflyer drives, CD-R/RW
drives, scanners, tape drives, MO drives, removable drives,
optical drives, WORM drives, jukeboxes and more
•Supportsburstdatatransferrates(synchronous)upto10MB/
sec
•Non-BIOS Fast SCSI-2 host adapter--designed for external
SCSI device connections
•Supports 133MB/sec burst data transfer rate on the PCI bus
•Works with various types of external Fast SCSI-2 devices
including hard disks, tape drives, removable/MO drives,
optical drives, CD-ROMs, CD-R/RWs, scanners, and more
•Full multitasking and multithreading support
•Bus Mastering achieves greater performance than PIO data
transfer method
•Advanced scatter/gather, disconnect/reconnect and tag
command queuing features maximize system performance
Fast SCSI Pro
Quick Installation Guide
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•Active termination ensures error-free data transfer
•Connector type:
- External: One high-density 50-pin
System Requirements
For PCs:
•Pentium-Class computers with one available PCI slot
•Windows 3.1x/95/98/98SE/2000/NT4.0
For MACs:
•Power MacTM G3 or Mac®computer with one available PCI
slot
•MAC OS 8.1 or higher
Software Installation
Thefollowingsectionsdescribetheproceduresforinstallingdrivers
to enable your Fast SCSI Pro to operate properly under specific
operating system environments.
The Fast SCSI Pro is designed for adding only external SCSI devices
toyoursystem. Itdoesnotincludeanon-boardBIOStosupportthe
boot-up function; therefore, it must coexist with an IDE or other
hard disk controller. Drivers support for DOS, Windows 3.1x,
Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0,
and MAC OS are provided.
Driver Installation for PC Systems
IMPORTANT
It is important that the SCSI bus hardware and
operating system are installed correctly before
proceeding further.
DOS/Windows 3.1 Driver Installation
Perform the following steps to install the driver for the MS-DOS/
Windows 3.1x operating system:
1. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
(Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive).

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2. Goto the folder "D:\AP-10_20\DOSWIN31" and copy all of the
files in that folder (except the "image" folder) onto a floppy
diskette.
3. Turn on your computer to boot to the DOS prompt.
4. Insert the floppy diskette you have just made into the floppy
drive.
5. At the a:> prompt, type: install and press <Enter>.
6. Press<Enter>tocontinueand press<Enter>again toauto intall
the driver on your hard disk.
(“Automatic Installation” is the default setting for driver
installation and is highly recommended on most cases)
Thedriverinstallationis complete. Removethedisketteand follow
the screen instruction to reboot the system.
Windows 95 Driver Installation
Follow the procedures listed below to install Windows 95 drivers:
1. WhenWindowsfirstrestartsafterinstallingtheSCSIcontroller,
it will inform you that New Hardware Found. Insert the Drivers
and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click “Next” for Update Device Driver and click on the "Other
Locations" button.
3. Type in the path: "D:\AP-10_20\WIN95" and press "Enter".
(Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive).
4. Click “OK”, type in the installation path from Step 3 again
when prompted, click on “OK”, and “Finish”.
5. Select “YES” to restart your system.
Windows 95 driver installation complete, the controller is now
ready for device connection.
Windows 98/98SE Driver Installation
Windows98and98SE willauto-detect thecontroller andinstall the
correct driver automatically. Please insert your Windows 98 CD
into your CD-ROM drive when prompted.

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Windows 2000 Driver Installation
Windows 2000 will auto-detect and install the correct driver for the
Fast SCSI Pro controller. Insert Windows 2000 CD into your CD-
ROM drive when prompted.
Restart your system if prompted by Windows. Driver installation
is complete, the controller is now ready for device connection.
Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation
Thefollowinginstructionswillguideyouthroughtheinstallationof
Windows NT driver for computer systems that boot from an IDE
drive or other SCSI host adapters.
1. Once a Windows NT session is established, perform the
following steps:
• Select “My Computer” from the Main Desktop.
• Select “Control Panel”from the My Computer group.
• Select “SCSI Adapters” from the Control Panel group.
2. Select the “Drivers” tab and click on “Add…”
3. From the Install Driver window, click “Have Disk...”.
4. Insert the Driver and Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive.
5. Type in the path: "D:\AP- 10_20\WINNT" and click "OK".
Select the driver name: "AdvanSys PCI SCSI Host Adapter"
and click "OK". Type in the path: "D:\AP-10_20\WINNT"
again and click "Continue..." to install the driver into your
Windows NT 4.0 system.
(Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive).
6. Select "Yes" to re-start your system.
Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is complete. The controller is
now ready for device connection.
Driver Installation for MAC Systems
AnubisdiskmountingandCD-ROMutilitiesareincludedtomount
the hard disks and the CD-ROMs.

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Perform the following steps to install the drives:
1. Start up your MAC computer.
2. InserttheDriversandUtilityCD-ROMintotheCD-ROMdrive.
3. Double click on "SIIG_SCSI" CD-ROM Icon
4. Double click on "Anubis Extension Installer" program icon
5. Click on "Install" to begin the installation process
6. Oncethe"Installationwassuccessful"screenisdisplayed,click
on "Quit" to complete the process
7. The installation program will prompt you to install the
AutoCache and CD-ROM Extension Installer.
- If you are attaching a CD-ROM/R/RW to the SCSI controller,
click on "Install" to continue and proceed to Step 8.
- If you are NOT attaching a CD-ROM/R/RW to the SCSI
controller, click on "Quit" and proceed to Step 10.
8. Once the "Installation was successful" screen is displayed,
click on "Quit" to complete the process.
9. TheinstallationprogramwillpromptyoutoinstalltheAcrobat
Reader Installer. Click on "Continue".
- If you already have Acrobat Reader installed, click on
"Decline" and proceed to Step 10.
- Otherwise, click on "Accept" and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete installation for Acrobat Reader.
Then proceed to the next step.
10. Double click on "SIIG_SCSI" CD-ROM icon located on your
MAC OS desktop.
11. Locate the file "AdvanSIM" and copy it to the "Extensions"
folder.
Note The"Extensions"foldercanbefoundinthe"System"folder
under your Main Hard Drive.
12. Restart the MAC computer for the new settings to take affect.
The software installation is now complete.

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Using the Utility
The following utilities are located on the "SIIG_SCSI" CD-ROM. If
you need further information on the bundled utilities, please refer
to the Anubis_Manual.pdf file.
a) AnubisUtilityv3.07-A: Thisisa fullfeaturedutilitythat allows
you to format, partition, mount, and initialize SCSI devices.
b) Anubis Mounter v3.07-A: This utility allows you to mount,
unmount, and perform limited configurations on the selected
drive or bus.
c) Reader 3.1 Installer: This utility installs the Acrobat Reader.
Connecting External SCSI Devices
You can connect up to seven external SCSI devices to your
Fast SCSI Pro board.
NOTES
•Do not connect differential SCSI devices; use only
single-ended SCSI devices. (Unless specified, SCSI
devices you see in the store are all single-ended).
•Itisimportantthatyoualwaysusehigh-qualitydouble
shielded twisted-pair external cable.
The combined length of all cables is limited to up to 6
meters (19.8 feet).
1. ConfigureeachSCSIdevice,suchasascannerorCD-R/RW
drive according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
a. Follow the rules for terminating SCSI devices. The
Fast SCSI Pro and the last device connected on the
SCSI bus chain should be terminated.
b. Verify that the default SCSI ID number set on each
device is unique. If there is a conflict, reset it to an
available ID (0-6, assuming board default of ID 7)
following by the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Attach one end of a SCSI cable to the external connector
on the Fast SCSI Pro and the other end to your SCSI
device.

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Note TheFastSCSIProrequiresacablewithamalehigh-
density50-pin (HD50)connectoron oneend.The typeof
connector on the other end depends on the external
device you plan to connect.
If you are connecting more than one device, connect the cables
between the SCSI devices in a daisy-chained configuration.
J1
ABP940
Host Adapter
Card
J2
End of SCSI Bus
TERMINATION
AUTOMATICALLY
ENABLED
End of SCSI Bus
TERMINATION
ENABLED
NO
TERMINATION
NO
TERMINATION
Maximum 7 SCSI
Periperal Devices
Installable With One
ABP940
Device
#1
Device
#2
External SCSI
Devices
Device
#7
Termination
OFF
Termination
OFF
End of SCSI Bus
Termination ON
Fast SCSI Pro
Factory Set
Termination ON
Figure 1. Connecting External Devices

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Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
SIIGwarrants totheoriginal buyerof theproduct thatthehardware is
freeof defectsin materials andworkmanship fora periodof fiveyears
from the date of purchase. If your product fails to be in good working
order during the warranty period, you may return it to SIIG for repair
or replacement at SIIG's option. To return a product:
Step 1: Call SIIG's RMA Department
Call the RMA Department at [phone] for a Return Merchandise
Authorization(RMA)number.TogetaRMAnumber,youmusthave
yourproductserialnumber.Theserialnumberislocatedontheside
of the box it came in and on the back of the product.
Step 2: Complete the RMA form
• Fill out the RMA form and include it with the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s) and
accessories that came with the original package must be included.
• ClearlywriteyourRMAnumberonthetopofthereturnedpackage
andontheaccompanyingRMAform.SIIGwillrefuseanyshipping
package,and notbe responsiblefor aproductreturnedwithouta
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
Step 3: Ship the product
You are responsible for the shipping cost to SIIG at the following
address: SIIG, Inc. RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIGwillshiptherepairedorreplacedproductviaUPSGroundor US
Mail at no cost to you.
Technical Support & RMA
Questions? SIIG’s Online Supporthas the answers! Simply visit our
web site at www.siig.com and click on the ONLINE SUPPORT icon
for instant technical support. You may also e-mail us onlineat:
http:\www.siig.com/technical_support_form.html
If you need additional help, Tech Support Specialists are available
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri., PST at [phone].
In order for SIIG’s Technical Support to give you prompt service, you
will need the following information.
Part Number: ______________________________________
Computer Configuration: ____________________________

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PRODUCTNAME MODELNUMBER
Fast SCSI Pro SC2475
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLYWITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassB digital device,pursuanttopart15ofthe FCC Rules.Theselimitsare
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormore
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperate
this equipment
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
[phone]
Fast SCSI Pro is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation .Mac is a
registered trademark of Apple Corporation. Pentium is registered trademark of Intel
Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.
May, 2000 Copyright 2000 by SIIG, Inc.

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