HP Netserver 5971-0821 User Manual

HP Netserver
Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus Adapter
Installation and Configuration

Guide

HP Part Number 5971-0821

Printed in November 2000

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Contents

1 Installation and Setup ...............................................................1

Bus Segments on the HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter........................................... 2

Installing the HP Ultra3 S CSI Host Bus Adapter.................................................. 3

Setting Up SCSI Devices .................................................................................. 5

Choosing SCSI Cables .....................................................................................5

Connecting SCSI Devices ................................................................................ 7

HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter Driver Software ...................................................13

Preloaded Ultra3 Drivers ................................................................................13

Embedded Ultra3 Drivers ...............................................................................13

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................14

2 Configuration with SCSISelect ..............................................15

Starting SCSISelect ............................................................................................16

ExitingSCSISelect .............................................................................................17

Using SCSISelect Settings .................................................................................17

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions ....................................................................... 17

Boot Device Options .......................................................................................18

SCSI DeviceConfiguration .............................................................................18

Advanced Configuration Options ....................................................................19

Using SCSI Disk Utilities ....................................................................................22

3 Microsoft Windows NT Installation .......................................23

Installing the D river When Installing Windows NT ..............................................23

Completing a Fresh Windows NT 4.0 Installation From Floppy Disk ..............23

Completing a Fresh WindowsNT 4.0 Installation From CD-ROM ..................24

Installing the D river When Windows NT is Already Installed ..............................24

Updating Windows NT 4.0 ..............................................................................25

Using Advanced Configuration Parameters .......................................................25

Using Windows NT SCSI Parameters ............................................................26

Using Driver-specific Parameters ...................................................................27

Hot-Plug PCI Feature .....................................................................................29

Using Windows NT a nd the Host Adapter ..........................................................30

Removing a Host Adapter ...............................................................................30

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Removing a Host Adapter in Windows NT 4.0 ...............................................31

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................31

Problems and Solutions ..................................................................................31

Error Messages ..............................................................................................32

adpu160m.sys Error Messages ......................................................................33

4 Microsoft Windows 2000 Installation ....................................37

Installing the D river When Installing Windows 2000 ...........................................37

Installing the D river When Windows 2000 is Already Installed ...........................37

Upgrading an Existing Windows NT Version 4 Installation to Windows 2000 ....38

Using Advanced Configuration Parameters .......................................................39

Using Windows 2000 SCSI Parameters .........................................................39

Using Driver-specific Parameters ...................................................................41

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................42

Problems and Solutions ..................................................................................43

Error Messages ..............................................................................................43

Driver Error Mes s ages ....................................................................................44

5 Novell NetWare Installation ....................................................49

Installing the Driver When Installing NetWare ....................................................49

NetWare 3.12/3.2 ............................................................................................49

NetWare 4.12/4.2 ............................................................................................51

NetWare 5.0 ....................................................................................................52

DOS Driversfor CD-RO M Access ......................................................................53

Install CD-ROM Drivers on a DOS Bootable Hard Disk .................................53

Installing the D river When NetWare is Already Installed ....................................54

Loading the Driver at Server Bootup ..................................................................55

Using the Load Command Line Options .............................................................55

adpt160m.ham Command Line Options .........................................................56

Bit Mask Options .............................................................................................58

Sample Load Commands .... ...........................................................................59

Using NetWare and the Host Adapter ................................................................59

Using Removable Media .................................................................................59

Using the NetWare T ape Backup ...................................................................61

Using a CD-ROM with NetWare .....................................................................61

Optimizing Performance .................................................................................62

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................63

Error Messages ..............................................................................................63

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6 SCO OpenServer Installation .................................................67

Installing the Driver When Installing SCO OpenServer ......................................67

Installing SCO OpenServer 5.0.x ....................................................................67

Installing the Driver When SC O Ope nServer is Al ready Installed ......................68

Using SCO OpenServer and the Host Adap ter ..................................................73

Using Multiple Host A dapt ers .........................................................................73

Changing the Boot Disk ..................................................................................74

Using Wide SCSI Host Adapters and Devices ...............................................74

Using Tunable Parameters for the ad160 Driver ............................................74

Setting Parameters .............................................................................................74

Changing the Maximum Number of LUNs S upported ....................................75

Enabling Scatter/Gather and Tagged Queuing ...............................................75

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................76

Error Messages ..............................................................................................80

7 SCO UnixWare Installation .....................................................83

Installing the Driver When Installing UnixWare ..................................................83

Installing the Driver When UnixWare

is Already Installed .............................................................................................84

Back Up the Computer ...................................................................................85

Load the Package .. .........................................................................................85

Modify the New System File ...........................................................................86

Rebuild the UnixWare Kernel .........................................................................86

Boot the New Kernel .......................................................................................87

Using UnixWare and the Host A dapt er ...............................................................87

Using Tunable Parameters .............................................................................88

Using Multiple Host A dapt ers .........................................................................88

Removing the Driver .......................................................................................88

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................90

Problems and Solutions ..................................................................................90

Error Messages ..............................................................................................90

8 Linux Support ..........................................................................95

A Product Specifications ..........................................................97

B Troubleshooting ...................................................................101

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Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................................................101

Common Error Messages .................................................................................101

C Regulatory Information ........................................................103

Regulatory Notices - Electromagnetic Compliance ..........................................103

Notice for United States

(FederalCommunications Commission) .......................................................103

Notice for Canada (Industry Canada) ...........................................................1 05

Notice for Japan ............................................................................................105

Notice for Korea ............................................................................................106

Notice for Taiwan .......................................................................................... 1 07

D Warranty and Support ..........................................................109

Hardware Accessories Limited Warranty .........................................................109

Hewlett-Packard Hardware Accessories ......................................................109

Third-Party Hardware Products ....................................................................110

HP Repair and Telephone Support ..................................................................110

U.S. and Canada ..........................................................................................110

Other Countries ............................................................................................110

World Wide Web ...............................................................................................110

Index ...........................................................................................111

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1 Installation and Setup

The HP Ultra3 Single Channel SCSI Host Bus Adapter enables you to connect
up to 15 SCSI devices—such as hard disk drives, scanners, and CD-ROM
drives—to HP Netservers with 32-bit or 64-bit PCI e xpansion s lots. You can
connectnewer Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the two 68-pin Low Voltage
Differential/Single-Ended (LVD/SE) connectors. You can also connect legacy
SCSI devices to the 68-pin and 50-pin internal Single-Ended (SE) connectors.

68-pin Internal LVD/SE Connector

68-pin External LVD/SE Connector

Figure 1-1. HP Ultra3 Single Channel SCSI Host Bus Adapter

Although the HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus Adapter is a 64-bit PCI host bus
adapter, it also works in a 32-bitPCI slot. When installed in a 32-bit PCI slot,
the host bus adapter automatically runs in the slower 32-bit m ode. This
installationguide explains how to:

• Install the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter

• Set up SCSI devices

• Connect SCSI devices

68-pin Internal SE Connector

J2

50-pin Internal SCSI SE Controller

J6

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Bus Segments on the HP Ultra3 SCSI Host
Adapter

The HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter features technology that ensures you get
the best performance from your Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices by
electronically isolating the primary LVD/SE segment from the secondary SE
segment on the SCSI bus. This allows the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter to
support newer Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices at speeds up to 160 MBytes/sec
on the primary LVD/SE segmentwhile at the same time supportingUltra
(legacy) devices at speedsup to 40 MBytes/sec on the secondary SE segment.
The following figure shows the two SCSI segments.

Primary LVD/SE Segment

Figure 1-2. Primary and Secondary Bus Segments

Secondary LVD/SE Segment

AIC-3860

AIC-7892

NOTE If you attach Wide Ultra or Ultra SCSI devices to the LVD/SE

connector(s), the data transfer rate for all attached Ultra3 and Ultra2
SCSI devices will drop to Ultra SCSI performance levels.However, if
you attach only Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the LVD/SE
connector(s), data will be transferred at the maximum possible rate
(80 MBytes/sec for Ultra2 devices and 160 MBytes/sec for Ultra3
devices).

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Installing the HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

1. Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the SCSI host bus
adapterby touchinga groundedmetalobject(like theexposedmetalpa rts on
the back of your HP Netserver).

WARNING Turn OFF power to the HP Netserver and disconnect the

power cord.

2. After you turn off your HP Netserver and unplug the power c ord, remove the
cover from the Netserver.

32-bit PCI Slot

64-bit PCI Slot

Figure 1-3. 32-bit and 64-bit Expansion Slots

3. Locate an unused 64-bit PCI expansion slot and remove the expansion slot
cover. If the HP Netserver does not have a 64-bit slot, you can install the host
adapterin a 32-bit PCI slot. (The expansion slot must be compliant with PCI
Rev. 2.1 or higher and must support Bus Mastering.)

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Figure 1-4. Host Bus Adapter Installed in 64-bit Slot

HP Netservers m ay have vertical or horizontal expansion slots. Refer to your
HP Netserver manual to locate the PCI s lots.

NOTE Be careful when inserting the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapterin a

PCI slot. S ome 32-bit slots will not accommodate it, and the host
adapter may break if you force it into the slot.

4. Insert the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter into the PCI expansion slot; press
down firmly until the host adapter clicks into place, then replace the slot
cover screw. When installed properly, the host adapter should appear level
with the expansion slot, as shown a bove.

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Setting Up SCSI Devices

There are several things you may need to do to your SCSI de vices before you
connect them to the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter:

• Check the SCSI IDs

• Set the termination

• Connect the power cables.

Since setup can vary from device to device, always refer to the device’s
documentation for specific instructions.

Below are some guidelines for setting SCSI IDs and termination on your
devices.

Check the SCSI IDs

The HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter and each device you connect to it must
have a unique SCSI ID number ranging from 0 to 15. No two devices can have
the same ID number. The HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter is preset to SCSI ID
7 and should not be changed. If your HP Netserver will boot from a SCSI hard
disk, make sure the SCSI ID of that hard disk is set to 0. (Most SCSI hard disks
are preset to SCSI ID 0 at the factory.) The SCSI IDs for internal devices are
usually set with jumpers; SCSI IDs for external devices are usually set with a
switch on the back of the device.

Terminate the Ends

Toensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, the device at the end of
each cable, or the end of the cable itself, must have a terminator installed (or
enabled). Terminators must be removed, or termination must be disabled, on
devices between the ends of each cable.

Choosing SCSI Cables

The Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter kit does not include cables. Any Ultra3 drives
attachedtoHP Ultra3host bus adapters inside a HP Netserver require the use of
a special Ultra3 twisted pair cable. The HP Ultra3 cable upgrade kit part
number is P3469A. These cables can be purchased from an authorized
Hewlett-Packard reseller, or on HP Order Assistant (available on the Internet at
http://netserver.hp.com/netserver/)

See Table 1-1 that follows to determinethe correct cable for your HP Netserver
and SCSI configuration.

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Table 1-1. Netserver SCSI Cables

HP Netserver SCSI Devices Interface Cable Product Number

All Models HP Netserver Rack

Storage/12 (RS/12)

All Models HP SureStore H/A

TapeArray 5500

All Models HP SureStore

DLT80e/80k&DAT
40e/40k

E 800 LVD non-hot-swap

Device

LH 3000/6000 LVD non-hot-swap

Device

LH 3000/6000 LVD hot-swap Cage

(right side)

LH 3000/6000 LVD hot-swap Cage

(left side)

External D3636C - HDTS68 to

HDTS68, 2.5m

External D3637C - HDTS68 to

VHDC1, 2.5m

External C5666A – HDTS68 to

HDTS68, 0.9m
C5667A – HDTS68 to
HDTS68, 1.5m
C5699A – HDTS68 to
HDTS68, 2.5m

Internal P3469A – 47.5”

T erminated SCSI
twisted-pair*

Internal P3469A – 47.5”

T erminated SCSI
twisted-pair*

Internal P3469A – 45” Point to

point SCSI twisted-pair*

Internal Use existing twisted-pair

cable in Netserver

All Models
(except E 800,
LH 3000/6000)

All Models
(except E 800,
LH 3000/6000)

* The P3469A Cable Kit contains both Terminated and Point-to-Point SCSI cables.

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LVD n on-hot-swap
Device

LVD hot-swap Cage Internal Use existing twisted-pair

Internal Use existing twisted-pair

cable in Netserver

cable in Netserver

Connecting SCSI Devices

You can c onnect up to 15 SCSI devices to the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter.
Before connecting devices, be sure to review Setting Up SCSI Devices on
page 5.

Connecting the SCSI Host Adapter to the Common Tray

Connect internal Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the internal LVD/SE
connector on the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter. To do this, see Table 1-1 to
determine the correct cable for your HP Netserver. Follow these steps to
connect the devices:

NOTE We recommend that you keep your Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices

separate from your Ultra SCSI devices. This allows the newer Ultra3
and Ultra2 SCSI devices to transfer data at their maximum speed.
(See Bus Segments on t he HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter on page 2.)

1. Use a terminated twisted-pair SCSI cable.

2. Plug the non-terminatedendofthetwisted-pair cable to the internal LVD/SE
connector.

LVD SCSI Twisted-Pair Cable

Figure 1-5. LVD SCSI Twisted-Pair Cable

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3. Plug the internalUltra2 or Ultra3 SCSI devices to the other cableconnectors,
starting with the connector at the terminated end of the cable.

Terminated LVD SCSI Twisted-Pair Cable

Terminator

Figure 1-6. Com mon Tray Cable Connection

NOTE Internal Ultra2 and Ultra3 SCSI devices come from the fa ctory with

termination disabled and cannot be changed. Proper SCSI bus
terminationis provided by the terminator at the end of the LVD SCSI
cable.

4. Connect a power cable from your HP Netserver’s internal power supply to
each internal SCSI device.

Connecting the S CS I Host Adapter to a Hot-Plug Cage

1. Use the point-to-point twisted-pair cable.

2. Plug one end of the twisted-pair cable to the internal LVD/SE connector.

3. Plug the other end of the twisted-pair cable to t he 68-pin connector on the
hot-plug cage.

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Point-to-PointLVD Twisted-Pair SCSI Cable

Figure 1-7. Hot-Plug Cage Cable Connections

Connecting Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI Devices

Connect internal Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI de vices to the 68-pin internal SE Wide
SCSI connector.To do this, use a flat 68-pin Wide SCSI cable. Follow these
steps to connect the devices:

1. Plug one end of the cable to the Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI connector on the HP
Ultra3 SC SI host b us adapter.

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Figure 1-8. C onnecting Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI Devices

2. Plug the other end of the cable to a terminatedUltra/Fast Wide SCSI device.

3. If you have other Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI devices, attach them to the
connectors between the t wo ends of the cable. Be sure these other de vices
are unterminated.

4. Connect a power cable from your HP Netserver’s internal power supply to
each internal device.

Connecting Internal Ultra/Fast Narrow Devices

Connect internal Ultra/Fast Narrow SCSI devices that have standard 50-pin
connectors to the 50-pin internal SE Na rrow SCSI connector. To do this, use a
50-pin internal SCSI c able. Follow these steps to connect the devices:

1. Plug one end of the cable to the 50-pin internal SE Narrow SCSI connector
on the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter.

68-pin flat SCSI cable

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Figure 1-9. Connecting Ultra/Fast Narrow Devices

2. Plug the other end of the cable to a terminated Ultra/Fast Narrow SCSI
device.

3. If you have other Ultra/Fast Narrow SCSI devices, attach t hem to the
connectors between the t wo ends of the cable. Be sure these other de vices
are unterminated.

4. Connect a power cable from your HP Netserver’s internal power supply to
each internal device.

Connecting External SCSI Devices

Connect external Ultra2 and Ultra3 SCSI devices to the 68-pin external LVD/
SE SCSI connector. Each external device will require a high density 68-pin
external LVD SCSI cable.

50-pin SE Narrow SCSI cable

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NOTE We recommend that you connect only Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices

to the external SCSI connector. If you also attach older Ultra SCSI
devices, the data transfer speed of the Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices
will drop to the speed of the older devices. (See BusSegmentsonthe
HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter on page 2.)

Follow these steps to connect the e xternal devices:

1. Connect one end of the external LVD SCSI cable to the external LVD/SE
connector on the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter.

SCSI Terminator

SCSI T erminator

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Figure 1-10. Connecting External SCSI Devices

2. Connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to a SCSI connector on the
back of an external SCSI device. If you are installing only one external
device, terminate the device and skip to Step 4.

3. Connect other external devices by cabling each device to the previous one,
as shown below.

Figure 1-11. Terminating the Last External SCSI Device

4. Terminate only the device at the end of the chain. (Use of an external
multi-mode SCSI terminator is required.)

5. Connect power cables to all external devices and to the HP Netserver.

HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter Driver Software

NOTE To use the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter, driver software must be

installed for your operating system.

Preloaded Ultra3 Drivers

If the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter was included as part of a HP Netserver
you purchased, then the appropriate HP driverhas already been pre-installed by
HP and you do not need to install it.

Embedded Ultra3 Drivers

Some operating systems have embedded driver support for the HP Ultra3 SCSI
host bus adapter. To determine if t he host adapter is supported by the operating
system you are using, read the operating systemmanual orcontact the operating
system vendor for information.

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Troubleshooting

If you ha ve any problems while installing the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter,
check the following items first:

• Are all SCSI devices powered on?

• Are all SCSI cables and power cables properly connected?

• Does each de vice on the SCSI bus have a unique SCSI ID?

• Does the total SCSI cable length exceed the maximumallowablelength?

(The maximum cablelength for the Ultra3 SCSI host adapter cannot
exceed12 meters.)

• Is the SCSI bus properly terminated?

If you are still unable to resolve a problem, contact HP Technical Support for
help.

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2 Configuration with SCSISelect

SCSISelect, included with the HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus Adapter, enables you
to change SCSI settings without opening the c omputer or handling the host bus
adapter. SCSISelectalso enables you to low-level format or verify the disk
media of your SCSI harddiskdrives.The followingtable lists the availableand
default settings for each SCSISelect option.

NOTE The defaultsettingsare appropriate for most systems.RunSCSISelect

if you need to change or view current settings, or if you would liketo
run the SCSI disk utilities. See the descriptionsof eachoptionstarting

on page 17.

SCSISelect Options Available

Settings

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions:

Host Adapter SCSI ID 0-15 7
SCSI Parity Checking Enabled, Disabled Enabled
Host Adapter SCSI Termination

LVD/SE Connectors Automatic,Enabled,

Disabled

SE Connectors Automatic

Low ON/High ON
Low OFF/High OFF
Low OFF/HighON

Boot Device Options:

Boot SCSI ID 0-15 0
Boot LUN Number

SCSI Device Configuration:

Sync Transfer Rate (MBytes/sec) 160,80.0,53.4, 40.0,

1

0-7 0

32.0, 26.8, 20.0,

16.0, 13.4, 10.0,
ASYN

Default
Setting

Automatic

Automatic

160

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SCSISelect Options Available

Settings

Default
Setting

Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes, No Yes (Enabled)
Enable Disconnection Yes, No Yes (Enabled)
Send Start Unit Command Yes, No Yes (Enabled)

Enable Write Back Cache

1

BIOS Multiple LUN Support
Include in BIOS Scan

2

2

N/C (No Change)
Yes, No

N/C (No
Change)

Yes, No No (Disabled)
Yes, No Yes (Enabled)

Advanced Configuration Options:

Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled, Disabled Enabled
Display <Ctrl> <A> Messages during

Enabled, Disabled Enabled

BIOS Initialization
Extended BIOS Translation for

Enabled, Disabled Enabled

DOS Drives > 1 GByte
Verbose/Silent Mode Verbose, Silent Verbose
Host Adapter BIOS Enabled

Enabled
Disabled: Not Scan
Disabled: Scan Bus

Domain Validation

2

Support Removable Disks Under BIOS
as Fixed Disks

2

BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM
BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions

Enabled, Disabled Enabled
Disabled, Boot Only,

All Disks

2

Enabled, Disabled Enabled

2

Enabled, Disabled Enabled

Disabled

1

Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is enabled

2

Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled

Starting SCSISelect

Follow these steps to start SCSISelect:

1. Turn on or restart your system.

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During the startup process, pay careful attention to the messages that appear on
your screen.

2. When the following message appears on your screen, pre ss the Ctrl-A keys

simultaneously (this message appears for only a few seconds):

Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect (TM) Utility!

3. From the menu that appears, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the

option you want to select, then press Enter.

NOTE If you ha ve difficulty viewing the display, press F5 to toggle between

color and monochrome modes. (This feature may not work on some
monitors.)

Exiting SCSISelect

Follow these steps to exit SCSISelect:

1. Press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changedany settings,

you are prompted to save the changes before you exit).

2. At the prompt, select Yes to exit, then press any key to reboot the computer.

Any changes made in SCSISelect will take effect the next time the computer
is booted.

Using SCSISelect Settings

To select an option, use the arrow keys to move the cursor t o the option, then
press Enter.

In some cases,selecting a n option displays another menu. You can return to the
previous menu at any time by pressing Esc.

To restore the original SCSISelect default values, press F6 from the main
SCSISelect screen.

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions

• Host Adapter SCSI ID—(Default: 7) Sets the SCSI ID for the SCSI
host bus adapter. The Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus Adapter is set at 7,which

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gives it the highestpriorityon the SCSI bus. We recommend that you do
not change this setting.

• SCSI Parity Checking—(Default: Enabled)WhensettoEnabled,
verifies the accuracy of data transfer on the SCSI bus. Leave this setting
enabled unless any SCSI device connected to the Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus
Adapter does not support SCSI parity.

• Host Adapter SCSI Termination—(Default: Automatic)Determines
the termination setting for the SCSI host bus adapter. The default setting
for both the LVD/SE and SE connectors is Automatic, which allows the
SCSI host bus adapter to adjustthe termination as needed depending on
the configuration of the connected SCSI devices. We recommend that
you do not change this setting.

Boot Device Options

• Boot SCSI ID—(De fault: 0) Specifies the SCSI ID of your boot device.
We recommend that you do not change the default setting.

• Boot LUN Number—(Default: 0) Specifies which LUN (Logical Unit
Number) to boot from on your boot device. This setting is not valid
unlessMultipleLUN Support is Enabled (see “Advanced Configuration
Options” on page 19).

SCSI Device Configuration

SCSI Device Configuration options can be set individually for each connected
SCSI device.

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NOTE Toconfigure settings for a SCSI device, you must know its SCSI ID

(see “Using SCSI Disk Utilities” on page 22).

• Sync Transfer Rate—(De fault:

synchronous data transfer rate that the SCSI host adapter supports. Use
the maximum va lue of 160 MBytes/sec. If a device is not U ltra160,
select the transfer rate of the device (80, 53, 40, ...).

• Initiate Wide Negotiation—(Default: Yes)WhensettoYes, the SCSI
host bus adapter attempts 16-bit data transfer (wide negotiation). When

160) Determines the ma ximum

set t o No, the SCSI host bus adapter uses 8-bit data transfer unless the
SCSI device requests wide negotiation.

NOTE Set Initiate Wide Negotiationto No if you are using an 8-bit SCSI

device that hangs or exhibits other performance problems with 16-bit
data transfer rate enabled.

• Enable Disconnection—(Default: Yes)WhensettoYes, allows the
SCSI device to disconnect from the SCSI bus. Leave the setting at Yes if
two or m ore SCSI devices are connected to the SCSI host bus adapter. If
only one SCSI device is connected, changing the setting to No results in
slightly better performance.

• Send Start Unit Command—(Default: Yes)WhensettoYes,theStart
Unit Command is sent to the SCSI device at bootup.

The following three options have no effectwhen the SCSI host bus adapter
BIOS is disabled. (The SCSI host bus adapter BIOS is normally enabled by
default.)

• Enable Write Back Cache—(Default: N/C) Can be used to enable or
disable the write-back cache on SCSI diskdrives connected to the host
adapter. Leave this option at its defaultsettingofN/C(no change),which
usually allows for optimum drive performance.

• BIOS Multiple LU N Support—(Default: No) Leave thissetting at No if
the device does not have multiple LogicalUnit Numbers (LUNs). When
set t o Yes, the SCSI host bus adapter BIOS provides boot support for a
SCSI device with multiple LUNs (for example, a CD “juke box” device
in which multiple CDs can be accessed simultaneously).

• Include in BIOS Scan—(Default: Yes)WhensettoYes, theSCSIhost
bus adapter BIOS includes the device as part of its BIOS s can at bootup.

Advanced Configuration Options

NOTE Do not change the Advanced ConfigurationOptionsunless absolutely

necessary.

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• Reset S CSI Bus at IC Initialization—(Default: Enabled)Whensetto
Enabled,the SCSI host bus adapter generatesaSCSIbus reset during its

power-oninitialization and after a hard reset.

• Display <Ctrl> <A> Messages during BIOS Initialization—(Default:
Enabled)WhensettoEnabled,theSCSIhost bus adapter BIOS displays
the Press <Ctrl> <A> for SCSISelect (TM) Utility! message on your screen
during system bootup. If this setting is disabled, you can still invoke the
SCSISelect Utility by pressing<Ctrl> <A> after the SCSI host bus
adapter BIOS banner appears.

• Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte—(Default:
Enabled)WhensettoEnabled, provides an extended translation scheme
for SCSI hard disks with capacities greater than 1 GByte. This setting is
necessary only for MS-DOS 5.0 or above; it is not required for other
operating systems, such as NetWare or UNIX.

CAUTION Changing the translation scheme destroys all data on the

drive. Be sure to back up the data before changing the
translation scheme.

Use the MS-DOS Fdisk commandtopartitionadisklargerthan1GByte
controlled by the SCSI host bus adapter BIOS, when using DOS, Windows

3.1.x, or Windows 95/98.

• Verbose/Silent Mode—(Default: Verbose) When set Verbose, the SCSI
host bus adapter BIOS displays the host adapter model on the screen
during system bootup. When set to Silent, the message will not be
displayed during bootup.

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• Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Reserves BIOS Spa ce )—

(Default: Enabled) Enables or disables the SCSI host bus adapter BIOS.

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Leave at Enabledto allow the SCSI host bus adapter BIOS to scan and

initialize all SCSI devices.

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Set to Disabled: Not scan if the devices on the SCSI bus (for

example, CD-ROM drives) are controlled by software drivers and do not
need the BIOS, and you do not want the BIOS to scan the SCSI bus.



Set to Disabled: Scan Busif youdo not needtheBIOS, but youwantitto

scan the SCSI deviceson the bus.

The following four options have no effectwhen the SCSI host bus adapter
BIOS is disabled. (The SCSI host bus adapter BIOS is normally enabled by
default.)

• Domain Validation—(Default: Enabled) Determines the kinds of SCSI
devices connected and reduces data transfer speed when legacy SCSI
devices are detected. Displays the resulting data transfer rate.

• Support Re movable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Di sks—(Default:
Disabled) Determines which removable-media drives are supported by
the SCSI host bus adapter BIOS. Choices are a s follows:

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Disabled— No removable-media drives are treated as hard disk drives.

Software drivers are required because the drives are not controlled by the
BIOS.

CAUTION You may lose data if you remove a removable-media

cartridge from a SCSI drive controlled by the SCSI host
bus adapter BIOS while the drive is on. If you wa nt to be
able to re move the media while the drive is on, install the
removable-media software driver and set Support
Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks to
Disabled.

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Boot Only—Only the removable-media drive designated as the boot

device is treated as a hard disk drive.

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All Disks—All removable-media drives supported by the BIOS are

treated as hard disk drives.

• BIOS Supp ort for Bootable CD-ROMs—(Default: Enabled)Whenset
to Enabled, the SCSI host bus adapterBIOS allowsthecomputertoboot
from a CD-ROM drive.

• BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions—(Default: Enabled)Whensetto
Enabled,the SCSI host bus adapter BIOS supports Int 13h extensions as

required by Plug-and-Play. The setting c an be either enabled or disabled
if your s ystem is not Plug-and-Play.

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Using SCSI Disk Utilities

Toaccess the SCSI disk utilities, follow these steps:

1. Select the SCSI Disk Utilities option from the menu that appears after
starting SCSISelect.SCSISelect scans the SCSI bus (to determine the
devicesinstalled) and displays a list of all SCSI IDs and the devices assigned
to each ID.

2. Use the arrow keys to movethecursorto a specificID and device, then press
Enter.

3. A small menu appears, displaying the options Format Disk and Verify Disk
Media.

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Format Disk—Al lows you to perform a low-level format on a hard disk

drive. Most SCSI disk devices are preformatted at the factory and do not
need to be formatted again.

CAUTION A low-level format destroys all data on the drive. Be sure

to back up your data before performing this operation. You
cannot abort a low-level format once it has started.

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Verify Disk Media—Allows you to scan the media of a hard disk drive

for defects. If the utility finds bad blocks on the media, it prompts you to
reassign them; if you select yes, those blocks areno longer used. Pressing
Esc at any time aborts the utility.

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3 Microsoft Windows NT

Installation

This chapter explains how to install the HP Ultra3 Family Manager Set driver
adpu160m.sys for Windows NT.

If you are performing a first time Windows NT installation,see “Installing the
Driver When InstallingWindowsNT” in the next section. If Windows NT is
already installed in your system, see “Installing the Driver When Windows NT
is Already Installed” on pa ge 24.

Installing the Driver When Installing
Windows NT

The adpu160m.sys driver is not embedded on the Windows NT 4.0
installation disks (or CD-ROM) and must be added during Windows NT
installation.

Completing a Fresh Windows NT 4.0 Installation From Floppy
Disk

1. Start your system with the Windows NT Boot Disk in the floppy disk drive.

2. When prompted, insertdisk #2 in your floppy disk drive. After a few
moments you will see a blue screen. Tosetup WindowsNT now,pressEnter.

3. Press S to skip auto-detection of your SCSI host adapter.

4. Press S again to specify an additional device.

5. Press Enter to select Others; insert the HP Ultra3 Family Manager Set disk
for Windows NT into your floppy disk drive.

6. Using the arrow keys, select the following driver and press Enter:

Adaptec Ultra3 PCI SCSI Controller (NT4.0)

7. To add other host adapters,press S and repeat from Step 5 for each addi­tional adapter and insert the appropriate driver disk.

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8. Press Enter to continue with the Windows NT operating system setup. Fol­low the instructions on-screen and in the Windows NT documentation to
complete the installation.

Completing a Fresh Windows NT 4.0 Installation From CD-ROM

1. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Start your system. Press the F6 key when you see the following message:

“Setup is inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration...”

3. If you do not see this message, your system may not be setup to boot from a
CD-ROM. You will need to installfrom floppy disks. See “Completing a
Fresh Windows NT 4.0 Installation From Floppy Disk” on page 23.

4. When prompted, press S to specify an additional device.

5. Press Enter to select Others; insert theHP Ultra3 Family Manager Set disk
for Windows NT into your floppy disk drive.

6. Using the arrow keys, select the following driver and press Enter:

Adaptec Ultra3 PCI SCSI Controller (NT4.0)

7. To add other host adapters,press S and repeat from Step 4 for each addi­tional adapter and insert the appropriate driver disk.

8. Press Enter to continue with the Windows NT operating system setup. Fol­low the instructions on-screen and in the Windows NT documentation to
complete the installation.

Installing the Driver When Windows NT is
Already Installed

Toupdate or install the adpu160m.sys driver if Windows NT 4.0 is already
installed, follow the instructions below.

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