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  • Page 1 IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter User’s Guide OPTIONS by IBM...
  • Page 2 Appendix F, ″Product warranties and notices″ on page F-1. First Edition (August 2000) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    . B-1 Appendix C. Configuring multiple SCSI adapters . C-1 Appendix D. Problem solving . . D-1 Appendix E. Help and service information . . E-1 Appendix F. Product warranties and notices . . F-1 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 4 IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: About This Book

    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM. Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you.
  • Page 6 IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information. IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety: Read First

    Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 8 Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. viii IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Part 1: Quick Installation Guide

    The IBM Safety Information Book This section contains abbreviated installation instructions. If you are familiar with SCSI products and are experienced in installing options, use these instructions. For a description of the SCSI adapter and more detailed information about how to install it see “Part 2: Installation and user’s guide”...
  • Page 10 With this setting, the adapter detects the bus cables attached and sets proper termination settings. If you want to manually set the termination for the SCSI adapter, see “Appendix B. Using SCSISelect” on page B-1. IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 95, Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ® ® ® Workstation, Novell NetWare, IBM OS/2 , SCO UNIX , and UnixWare operating systems might already contain device drivers for your SCSI adapter. If this is the case, your operating system will recognize the device after installation and will use the appropriate device drivers.
  • Page 12 Read the README.TXT file in the directory for your operating system for detailed installation instructions and additional configuration and usage information. IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Part 2: Installation And User's Guide

    Part 2: Installation and user’s guide Product description The IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter is designed to attach SCSI devices to a computer that has an available peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion slot. You can connect up to 15 SCSI devices to the adapter (disk drives, CD drives, scanners, and other devices) in a daisy-chain fashion.

  • Page 14: Choosing Scsi Cables

    ID assignments. To determine existing SCSI ID assignments, use one of the following. – For most IBM computers, press the F1 key during start up after the memory check completes. – Use the SCSI utility programs which came with your SCSI devices.
  • Page 15 v ID 7 is the highest priority ID on the SCSI bus. Make sure ID 7 is assigned to the SCSI adapter. Do not use the SCSISelect utility program to change the ID assignment of the SCSI adapter. The priority of the other IDs in descending priority order are 6 to 0 and 15 to 8.
  • Page 16 Step 4. Inserting the adapter into the PCI slot 1. Locate an available 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot. These slots are shorter than ISA or EISA slots as shown in the illustration. The PCI bus IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 connectors (inside the computer) are colored white. 2. Remove the bracket screw and metal expansion slot cover. 3. If you have a newer, lower-profile computer, you will need to use the smaller mounting bracket that comes with the adapter. To install it do the following: a.
  • Page 18 SCSI cable. Remove termination from the other devices on each cable. Step 6. Terminating the SCSI adapter Termination on the SCSI adapter is controlled by software commands using the SCSISelect. The initial termination setting is Automatic. IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 With the Automatic termination setting, the adapter detects if SCSI cables are connected to any of the two SCSI connectors. The adapter then sets termination as needed. If you need to manually set the SCSI adapter termination, see “Appendix B. Using SCSISelect” on page B-1 for more information. Step 7.
  • Page 20 Plug a second external SCSI cable into the second connector on the first device. 3. Plug the other end of the second external SCSI cable into the next device, and continue in this fashion until all external devices are connected. IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 PCI configuration options. Some configuration options apply to specific PCI bus slots. Be sure to change configuration options for the PCI bus slot in which the SCSI adapter is installed. Read your computer documentation if you are not sure which slot corresponds to each number.
  • Page 22 Step 13. Installing device drivers and utility software The Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, Linux, Novell NetWare, IBM OS/2, SCO Unix, and UnixWare operating systems might already contain device drivers for your SCSI adapter. If this is the case, your operating system will recognize the device after installation and will use the appropriate device drivers.
  • Page 23 3. Read the README.TXT file in your operating system directory for detailed installation instructions and additional configuration and usage information. 2-11 Part 2: Installation and user’s guide...
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  • Page 25: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    Height: 11.18 mm (.44 in.) v Width: 64.5 mm (2.54 in.) Power requirements v Voltage: +5.0 V dc ±0.25 V v Current: .65 Amps maximum Temperature requirements Operation and Storage: 0°C (32°F) to 55°C (131°F) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 26 IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Appendix B. Using Scsiselect

    SCSI disk utilities. SCSISelect uses menus to list options you can select. v To select an option, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to move the cursor to the option;...
  • Page 28 LUN to start up from on your startup device. The initial setting is LUN 0. (You can set the multiple LUN support in the “Advanced SCSI adapter settings” on page B-4.) IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 For these devices, set this option to No. – When this options is set to No, 8-bit data transfer is used unless the SCSI device itself requests Wide negotiation. v Maximum sync transfer rate - This option sets the maximum synchronous data transfer rate that the SCSI adapter supports.
  • Page 30 SCSI adapter BIOS. The initial setting is Boot Only. The Boot Only setting is only valid only if the SCSI adapter BIOS is set to Enabled. The choices are as follows: IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 – Boot Only: Only the removable-media drive designated as the startup device is treated as a hard disk. – All Disks: All removable-media drives supported by the BIOS are treated as hard disks. – Disabled: No removable-media drives are treated as hard disk drives. In this situation, device drivers are needed because the drives are not controlled by the BIOS.

  • Page 32: Scsi Disk Utilities

    2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to a specific ID and device, then press Enter. 3. A small menu appears, displaying the options Format Disk and Verify Disk Media. v Format Disk - This program enables you to perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive.

  • Page 33: Appendix C. Configuring Multiple Scsi Adapters

    If you are starting up from the SCSI adapter, you might have to install the ® startup adapter in the lowest numbered PCI bus slot. (Most IBM and Intel based PCI computers do not have this requirement.) Refer to your computer documentation to determine the PCI bus slot number.
  • Page 34 IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Appendix D. Problem Solving

    3. From the menu that is displayed, select Safe Mode. (It may take several minutes for Windows 95 or Windows 98 to load.) 4. If the system completes the boot to the desktop, the core software is functional; resources, software conflicts, and/or hardware need to be checked. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 36: Other Problems And Solutions

    03h - Medium error: The disk media might be defective. If it is a removable-media drive, IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Bios Startup Messages

    try using a different disk media. If it is a hard disk drive, the disk might be physically damaged. Verify and format the media with the SCSISelect. 04h - Hardware error: The disk drive might be defective. Consult the hardware documentation and contact the manufacturer.
  • Page 38 SCSI bus termination and cable connections. One of the devices on the SCSI bus might be defective. Also check SCSI device jumper setting. IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter: User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Appendix E. Help And Service Information

    During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
  • Page 40 HelpCenter phone list on the IBM support Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support If the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.

  • Page 41: Appendix F. Product Warranties And Notices

    Country-unique Terms.The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1.The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term ″Machine″ means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 42 If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 43 To obtain warranty service for the Machine, contact your reseller or IBM. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-772-2227. In Canada, call IBM at 1-800-565-3344. (In Toronto, call 416-383-3344.) You may be required to present proof of purchase. IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service, either at your location or at a service center, to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their Specifications.
  • Page 44 IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges. Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason.
  • Page 45 If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 46 Machine set-up and installation, will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for the Machine, contact your reseller or IBM. You may be required to present proof of purchase. IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service, either at your location or at a service center, to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their Specifications.
  • Page 47 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 48 Specified Operating Environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible. Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the...
  • Page 49 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 50 EGYPT: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: 2. as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 51 ITALY: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence in the first paragraph: In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM is liable for no more than: (item 1 unchanged) 2) as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving non-performance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s liability, will be limited to the total amount you paid for the...
  • Page 52 The following replaces the second paragraph of this Section: Unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not liable for any of the following: (items 1 and 2 unchanged) 3) indirect damages, even if IBM or your reseller is informed of their possibility.
  • Page 53 IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 54 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: HelpCenter Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
  • Page 55 Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
  • Page 56 89/336/EEC du Conseil de l’UE sur le rapprochement des lois des États membres en matière de compatibilité électromagnétique. IBM ne peut accepter aucune responsabilité pour le manquement aux exigences de protection résultant d’une modification non recommandée du produit, y compris l’installation de cartes autres que les cartes IBM.
  • Page 57 Le prove effettuate sul presente prodotto hanno accertato che esso rientra nei limiti stabiliti per le le apparecchiature di informatica Classe B ai sensi del CISPR 22/Norma Europea EN 55022. I limiti delle apparecchiature della Classe B sono stati stabiliti al fine di fornire ragionevole protezione da interferenze mediante dispositivi di comunicazione in concessione in ambienti residenziali tipici.
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  • Page 60 Part Number: 00N7958 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber. (1P) P/N: 00N7958...

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