Mylex BT-930 Guide d'installation

FlashPoint™ LTPCI to SCSI Host AdapterBT-930Installation Guide andUser ManualPart Number 3000863 Rev. D © Copyright 1997 Mylex Corporation.All Rights

Configuration1-2 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualConfigurationPlug and Play Operation. FlashPoint adapter configuration is handled by the PCI mothe

IntroductionManual No. 3000863 1-3Hardware RequirementsYour PCI computer needs:• One available PCI bus master expansion slot for each FlashPoint being

Software Requirements1-4 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualSoftware RequirementsYou may need the following software:• Software for hard drive setup t

IntroductionManual No. 3000863 1-5PC-DOS, MS-DOS and Windows. Your host adapter’s onboard BIOS allows you to attach up to seven SCSI disk drives witho

Reference Documents1-6 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualReference DocumentsYou should have the following documents on hand during installation:• The

Manual No. 3000863 2-1Chapter 2InstallationThis section details hardware installation. See Chapter 3 for information on using AutoSCSI to configure ad

Installation Tools2-2 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualWarranty InformationIf damage to the board has occurred, return it in the protective envelope

InstallationManual No. 3000863 2-3SCAM SupportThe FlashPoint adapter supports SCAM Levels 1 and 2. If your peripheral device supports SCAM, the FlashP

Installing Your FlashPoint2-4 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manualwork properly. To overcome this problem, the FlashPoint adapters provide an AutoSCSI

InstallationManual No. 3000863 2-5☛Note The FlashPoint adapter can only be installed in a busmaster slot. Refer to your system documentation to determ

NoticeThis Manual describes the Mylex FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 PCI to SCSI Host Adapter. Although reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accurac

Installing Your FlashPoint2-6 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFigure 2-3. Installing Internal Devices and CablesWhen installing one internal device

InstallationManual No. 3000863 2-7Figure 2-4. Installing the Optional LED CableStep 4: Install external devices and cablesFigure 2-5. Installing Exter

Installing Your FlashPoint2-8 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualConnect one end of the SCSI cable to the adapter’s SCSI connector and the other end t

InstallationManual No. 3000863 2-9Figure 2-6. SCSI Bus Ends• Illegal Configuration (see Figure 2-7)Illegal configuration involves connecting the Flash

Installing Your FlashPoint2-10 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualMaximum SCSI BUS Lengths The SCSI bus may not exceed the maximum lengths listed in T

InstallationManual No. 3000863 2-11Step 5: Power up the SystemOnce the adapter is installed, power up the system. As the system powers on, the BIOS pe

Installing Your FlashPoint2-12 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manual

Manual No. 3000863 3-1Chapter 3Adapter and DeviceConfiguration☛NoteHost adapter configuration is optional. Under normal operating conditions, you prob

Adapter Configuration3-2 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFigure 3-1. AutoSCSI Adapter Selection ☛NoteWhen you exit AutoSCSI after making configurat

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-3Figure 3-2. Adapter Configuration OptionsThe functions menu appears on the display. You can sele

Class B ComplianceTHIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAU

Adapter Configuration3-4 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFigure 3-3. View or Modify Device Configuration WindowAdapter Configuration FieldsThe left

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-5When there are multiple adapters, the adapter with the highest BIOS address controls the process

Adapter Configuration3-6 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manual(see Figure 3-4) and press the <Enter> key to accept the selected value.3. For examp

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-7Table 3-2. Adapter Configuration Option DescriptionsOption Value DescriptionAdapter SCSI ID 0-7

Adapter Configuration3-8 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualPress the <Esc> key to exit the display. If you make any configuration changes, Auto

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-9Figure 3-5. Locating the Adapter 2. When you have found the adapter, press any key to return to

SCSI Device Configuration3-10 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFigure 3-7. Factory Defaults Warning MessageSCSI Device ConfigurationTo perform devic

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-11• Scan SCSI Bus causes AutoSCSI to perform a SCSI inquiry scan of the bus. When the scan comple

SCSI Device Configuration3-12 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFigure 3-10. Unscanned Devices Display3. Press <Esc> to return to the device li

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-13Figure 3-11. Switch Settings WindowSee Table 3-3 for a list of the switch settings and their va

Declaration of ConformityManufacturer’s Name: Mylex CorporationManufacturer’s Address: 34551 Ardenwood Blvd.Fremont, CA94555-3607USADeclares that the

SCSI Device Configuration3-14 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualDisconnectionON OFFUse this option to enable or disable SCSI disconnection for each t

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-15To change the configuration parameters, do the following:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a c

SCSI Device Configuration3-16 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFigure 3-13. Scanned Bus DisplayViewing SCSI Device HandshakeTo view the SCSI device

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-17Figure 3-14. SCSI Device Handshake Window3. Press <Esc> to exit the window and return to

SCSI Device Configuration3-18 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFigure 3-15. Device Configuration Menu2. Highlight View/Modify Configuration and pres

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-19The left side of the screen shows the static characteristics of the selected device. These char

SCSI Device Configuration3-20 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manualdesired entry and press the <Spacebar>. A popup menu appears listing the select

Adapter and Device ConfigurationManual No. 3000863 3-212. Select Continue to perform the device verification operation. Select Cancel to cancel the op

SCSI Device Configuration3-22 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manual

Manual No. 3000863 4-1Chapter 4TroubleshootingTroubleshooting GuidelinesIf you experience a problem with adapter operation when all the installation s

Community of EuropeCE mark is rated for the FlashPoint LT BT-930 PCI to SCSI Host Adapter as follows: CISPR 22 Radiated EmissionEN55022, EN5082-1 Gen

Troubleshooting Guidelines4-2 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualFor example, you have installed the ASPI DOS driver in the CONFIG.SYS file and are at

TroubleshootingManual No. 3000863 4-3information is displayed without error, then the adapter is properly communicating with the SCSI devices.Figure 4

Troubleshooting Startup4-4 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualNO BIOS BANNER IS DISPLAYEDThe system does not find the adapter. Make sure the adapter i

TroubleshootingManual No. 3000863 4-5unique SCSI ID.• The SCSI bus may be improperly terminated. Verify that the bus is terminated properly.BIOS INITI

Troubleshooting Startup4-6 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manual

Manual No. 3000863 Q&A-1Questions & AnswersQ. Why does the “NO ROM BASIC” message appear when booting up?A. The DOS partition may not be activ

Q&A-2 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualQ. How can I use a CDROM drive with Mylex controller card in MS-DOS?A. In DOS, make sure the SCSI ID for

Manual No. 3000863 Q&A-3Q. I am connecting a removable drive to the Mylex adapter in DOS. What device drivers do I need to load?A. In DOS, you nee

Q&A-4 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualQ. Why does my system lock up on bootup after connecting to an external SCSI device?A. Double check for p

Manual No. 3000863 A-1Appendix ASmall Computer SystemInterface (SCSI)This appendix describes the Small Computer System Interface terms. It is provided

About This ManualThis installation guide covers information necessary to install and configure the Mylex FlashPoint LT PCI to SCSI Host Bus Adapter.Co

What is the SCSI bus?A-2 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manual• SCSI-3 adds more features including Ultra SCSI, SCAM, optional P-cable, the Wide SCSI bu

Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)Manual No. 3000863 A-3What is a Daisy Chain Configuration?A daisy chain is where the bus is created by attaching

What are SCSI Cables and Connectors?A-4 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualInternal devices may be terminated using cable terminators, however it is m

Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)Manual No. 3000863 A-5Each device needs to be examined to determine what type of connector is required. SCSI cab

What are SCSI Cables and Connectors?A-6 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manual

Manual No. 3000863 B-1Appendix BMylex Customer SupportMylex provides a number of services for customer convenience. These services include the followi

Product Support RecordB-2 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualProduct Support RecordThe information on this page should be compiled and provided to you

Mylex Warranty - Customer PolicyThank you for purchasing this Mylex product for your computer system. In addition to this high-quality product,your pu

Manual No. 3000863 viiContentsChapter 1IntroductionConfiguration ...

Returned Merchandise ProceduresIf you suspect that there is a defect in the material or workmanship of this PRODUCT, you should contact the per-son or

viii FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s ManualModifying Adapter Configuration ....3-5Locating an Adapter ...

Manual No. 3000863 1-1Chapter 1IntroductionThe Mylex FlashPoint™ LT PCI Host Adapter is a single channel host adapter offering device driver support f