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PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
AP-10 SCSI PCI SC2459
FCC RULES: TESTED T O COMPLY WITH 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 Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance to the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa­tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 experience radio or TV technician for help
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
(510) 657-8688
AP-10 SCSI PCI is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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November, 1997 Copyright 1997 by SIIG, Inc.
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Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Unpacking Your
AP-10 SCSI PCI.......................................
1-2
1-1.1 Static Electricity Precaution ................................. 1-2
1-1.2 Record the Serial Number .................................... 1-3
1-2 Introducing Your
AP-10 SCSI PCI .....................................
1-3
1-2.1 Key Features and Benefits .................................... 1-4
1-2.2 Software Drivers and Utilities ............................. 1-5
1-2.3 System Requirements............................................ 1-5
Chapter 2: Quick Installation
2-1 Installing Your
AP-10 SCSI PCI .........................................
2-1
2-1.1 Option for Multiple Initiators .............................. 2-4
2-2 Where to Next? ................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3: Introduction to SCSI
3-1 Intr oducing the SCSI........................................................ 3-1
3-1.1 Basic SCSI Specifications ...................................... 3-2
3-2 SCSI ID............................................................................... 3- 3
3-3 SCSI Termination .............................................................. 3-4
3-4 SCSI Cables ....................................................................... 3-6
Chapter 4: Hardware Installation
4-1 Installing your AP-10 SCSI PCI ...................................... 4-1
4-2 Connecting the SCSI Devices.......................................... 4-5
4-2.1 Internal SCSI Devices Only .................................. 4-6
4-2.2 External SCSI Devices Only ................................. 4-9
4-2.3 Internal & External SCSI Devices ...................... 4-10
4-3 Host Computer Configuration ..................................... 4-11
4-4 Where to Next? ............................................................... 4-12
Chapter 5: SCSI BIOS Setup
5-1 Power -Up Introduction ................................................... 5-1
5-2 Using the SCSI BIOS Setup Utility................................. 5-2
5-2.1 Running SCSI BIOS Setup .................................... 5-2
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Chapter 6: Software Installation
6-1 MS-DOS/Windows 3.1 Driver Installation .................. 6-1
6-1.1 For an Existing MS-DOS System ......................... 6-1
6-1.2 For an Existing Windows 3.1x System................ 6-2
6-1.3 Driver Command Line Options........................... 6-4
6-2 Windows 95 Driver Installation ..................................... 6-5
6-2.1 For an Existing Windows 95 System................... 6-5
6-2.2 Updating the Driver .............................................. 6-6
6-3 Windows NT Driver Installation.................................... 6-8
6-3.1 New Windows NT System Installation .............. 6-8
6-3.2 For an Existing Windows NT System ................. 6-9
6-4 Novell NetWare Driver Installation............................. 6-11
6-4.1 New NetWare 4.xx Installation.......................... 6-11
6-4.2 For an Existing NetWare System ....................... 6-12
6-4.3 Driver Command Line Options......................... 6-13
6-5 OS/2 Driver Installation................................................ 6-15
6-5.1 New OS/2 System Installation .......................... 6-15
6-5.2 For an Existing OS/2 System ............................. 6-16
6-5.3 Driver Command Line Options......................... 6-16
6-6 SCO UNIX Driver Installation...................................... 6-18
6-6.1 Updating Interrupts and Hardware Settings .. 6-18
6-6.2 New SCO UNIX System Installation ................ 6-18
6-6.3 For an Existing SCO UNIX System ................... 6-19
6-6.4 Setting as the Bootable Host Adapter ............... 6-19
6-7 SCO UnixWare Driver Installation............................... 6-20
6-7.1 New UnixWare System Installation .................. 6-20
6-7.2 For an Existing UnixWare System ..................... 6-21
6-7.3 Using Multiple Host Adapters .......................... 6-22
6-7.4 Removing the Driver........................................... 6-23
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting
7-1 Questions & Answers ...................................................... 7-1
7-2 DOS Space > 1GB ............................................................. 7-3
7-2.1 MS-DOS, OS/2 & Windows NT.......................... 7-3
7-2.2 NetWare 386 ........................................................... 7-3
7-2.3 SCO UNIX .............................................................. 7-4
7-2.4 Drives with Multiple Operating Systems .......... 7-4
Chapter 8: T echnical Support
8-1 Overview ........................................................................... 8-1
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8-2 Finding Technical Information ....................................... 8-1
8-3 T echnical Assistance......................................................... 8-1
8-3.1
Important Board Information ...................................
8-2 8-3.2
SIIG’s W eb Site............................................................
8-2
8-3.3 SIIG's Bulletin Board System (BBS)..................... 8-2
8-3.4 SIIG's Technical Support Department ................ 8-2
8-4 Pr oduct Return Pr ocedure............................................... 8-3
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About this Manual
The purpose of this manual is to introduce you to your AP-10 SCSI PCI board. It will guide you on how to configure and install the
board for proper operation in your computer. Please save this manual for future r eference.
This manual is comprised of the following sections:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Provides unpacking instructions and introduces the features of the AP-10 SCSI PCI.
Chapter 2: Quick Inst allation
Provides a quick reference for installing your AP-10 SCSI PCI board for proper operation in your system.
Chapter 3: Introduction to SCSI
Introduces the basic features of the SCSI bus, including SCSI ID, termination and cabling information for your AP-10 SCSI PCI.
Chapter 4: Hardware Inst allation
Provides step by step instructions on how to configur e and install the AP-10 SCSI PCI into your computer.
Chapter 5: SCSI BIOS Setup
Provides instructions on how to use the on-board SCSI BIOS Setup Utility.
Chapter 6: Software Installation
Provides procedures for installing device drivers for proper operation with key operating systems.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Provides commonly asked questions and answers, plus information specific to DOS Space >1GB issues.
Chapter 8: Technical Support
Provides instructions on how to obtain technical support and return a product.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the AP-10 SCSI PCI adapter. SIIG’s goal is to provide its customers with affordable, quality products, backed by prompt customer support.
The purpose of this comprehensive user’s manual is to:
introduce you to your AP-10 SCSI PCI features and specifications.
provide an introduction of the SCSI bus rules of ID address, termination and cabling for proper setup.
guide you through the steps for an easy, trouble-free installation of hardware and software in your system.
provide technical support information in the event of a problem.
Before installing your AP-10 SCSI PCI board, please take the time to review this chapter for unpacking instructions and an overview of the key features of this board. If you are not familiar with the SCSI bus and termination rules, please refer to Chapter 3: Introduction to SCSI. Then refer to Chapter
2: Quick Installation (for experienced users) and/or Chapter 4: Hardware Installation and Chapter 6: Software Installation, for easy to follow installation instructions. Chapter 5: SCSI BIOS Setup will guide you on the use of the on-board SCSI BIOS
Setup Utility for configuring the SCSI BIOS and device options, if needed.
Chapter 1 Introduction
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1-1 Unpacking Your AP-10 SCSI PCI
Before installing your SCSI board, verify that the following items are included in the packaging carton:
One AP-10 SCSI PCI board
One internal SCSI 50-pin ribbon cable
Drivers and utilities software
This user’s manual Please consult your dealer if any item is damaged or missing.
1-1.1 Static Electricity Precaution
One of the routine precautions you must be aware of when working with computer components is the problem of static electricity discharge.
Leave the board in its static-resistant bag until you are ready to install it.
WARNING: STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE may permanently damage your system. In order to avoid possible static electricity discharge during installation procedures, please follow the guidelines below:
Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by
touching a large grounded metal surface or the computer’s case (if plugged in), for a few seconds.
During installation procedures, avoid any contact with
internal parts. Handle boards only by their edges.
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1-1.2 Record the Serial Number
Please take a moment to record the serial number. In order for SIIG's Technical Support and Customer Service
Department to give you prompt service (if needed), you will need the following product information. The serial number
label is located on the side of the box and on the back of the board.
S/N XXXXXXXXXXXX SC-XXXXXX
Serial Number: _____________________________ Part Number: _____________________________ Date purchased: _____________________________
1-2 Introducing Your AP-10 SCSI PCI
Your AP-10 SCSI PCI is a high performance PCI-bus Bus Mastering SCSI adapter which can connect up to seven SCSI devices. It is an all-purpose SCSI adapter for users who want to take advantage of the benefits offered by SCSI technology such as multitasking, multiple device support, ease in using portable devices, better data integrity through parity checking and fast data transfer rate. Plus, it supports the most efficient Bus Mastering DMA data transfer method so you can get the maximum performance from iomega®/SyQuest® removable cartridge drives, scanners, tape drives, CD-ROMs, CD-R/RW drives, MO drives and many more.
The AP-10 SCSI PCI supports 32-bit data transfer across the PCI bus at speeds up to 133MB/sec and synchronous burst data transfer rates up to 10MB/sec on the SCSI bus.
You may be surprised to learn that hard disk drives are the only devices that can really take advantage of higher data transfer rates supported by the faster Ultra SCSI adapters
Serial No.
Part No.
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(20MB/sec for Ultra SCSI and 40MB/sec for Ultra Wide SCSI drives). To get the optimum performance from other SCSI devices such as fast SCSI hard disk drives, removable cartridge drives, scanners and tape drives, 10MB/sec synchronous data transfer rate is all you need. So, unless your requirements are for high end data-intensive applications, such as used by graphics and multi-media professionals (which could benefit from the faster Ultra SCSI hard disk drives), this “all-purpose” adapter is the ideal, affordable choice for adding SCSI devices to your system.
The AP-10 SCSI PCI can function as a primary controller (the on-board SCSI BIOS supports the INT 13h extension which allows boot up in SCSI only systems); it can also be set as a secondary controller in a system which already has a primary IDE, ESDI or MFM hard drive controller card; or it can be set to boot from a CD-ROM.
Regarding termination, your AP-10 SCSI PCI board is designed with an active termination feature, which automatically sets the proper termination of the board for you. Compared to passive termination, this built-in auto-termination provides the most accurate termination by adjusting to the actual voltage signal levels on the bus.
The AP-10 SCSI PCI also comes with a full complement of software support. Plus, a convenient on-board (ROM resident) SCSI BIOS Setup Utility allows for easy configuration and optimization of the board and peripheral devices.
1-2.1 Key Features and Benefits
Complies with PCI plug-and-play SCSI specifications
8-bit SCSI-bus supports up to 7 SCSI devices
simultaneously
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Supports a wide range of SCSI devices: jaz/zip drives,
syJet/EZ drives, hard disks, MO drives, removable drives, tape/DAT drives, scanners, printers, CD-ROM/ CD-R drives, optical drives, WORM drives, jukeboxes, etc.
10MB/sec synchronous burst data transfer rate on the
SCSI bus
Advanced scatter/gather, tagged command queuing and disconnect/reconnect features maximize system performance
Flash BIOS with built-in SCSI BIOS Setup utility for configuring SCSI bus characteristics
Active termination feature ensures error-free data transfer
64-byte FIFO buffer to manage PCI to SCSI bus structure
timing for data and command transfer
Supports slave coexistence with IDE, ESDI, and MFM hard disk controllers
Fully compatible with SCSI-1, SCSI-2 and Fast SCSI-2 devices
Assures optimum performance and supports 133MB/sec
burst data transfer rate on the PCI bus
Full multitasking and multithreading support
Plug-and-play SCAM (SCSI Configured Auto-Matically)
support for SCAM featured devices
Single-ended interface provided through two 50-pin internal and external SCSI connectors
1-2.2 Software Drivers and Utilities
Configuration/installation software
Drivers for the following operating systems: DOS, Windows
3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 (2.x and Warp), NetWare (3x, 4x), OS/2, SCO UNIX, and UNIXWARE
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1-2.3 System Requirements
One 32-bit PCI-bus slot on an Pentium computer
A 3.5" floppy drive and hard disk drive
MS-DOS v6.0 or higher (CD-ROMs require: MSCDEX.EXE which comes with MS-DOS v6.x.)
MS Windows v3.1 or higher
Minimum 640 KB of RAM
Minimum 2 MB free disk space for basic installation
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Quick Installation
Chapter 2 Quick Installation
This chapter is a quick reference guide for installing your AP­10 SCSI PCI board for proper operation in your system.
This information assumes you are familiar with SCSI device termination and installing boards in a computer. If you are a new user, or find you need more detailed information, please refer to Chapter 3: Introduction to SCSI for an overview of the SCSI bus, cabling and rules for termination, and Chapter 4: Hardware Installation, to install the SCSI board in your system.
The installation of the AP-10 SCSI PCI board is fully plug- and­play compatible. The configuration of the board is controlled by the system BIOS automatically, there are no jumpers to set.
2-1 Installing Your AP-10 SCSI PCI
Perform the following instructions to install your AP-10 SCSI PCI board:
Like all electronic equipment, your SCSI board is static sensitive. Before opening the anti-static poly bag in which it is packaged, discharge static electricity by touching the computer chassis. Keep the board in its conductive wrapping until it is ready to be installed in your system.
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1. Make a backup copy of the Driver Installation Diskettes that are included with your SCSI board.
Replacing or Adding
to Existing SCSI Boards
If the AP-10 SCSI PCI is to replace an existing SCSI host adapter, remove that board first, as well as any software device drivers for that board.
If you are simply adding the AP-10 SCSI PCI to a system with existing SCSI or IDE controllers, there is no need to change existing boards or software.
2. Make sure all power is OFF and disconnect power cord and external cables from back of computer.
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Remove the board from its anti-static wrap.
5. Select an available PCI-bus expansion slot and remove the slot’s cover.
6. Install the AP-10 SCSI PCI in the expansion slot.
7. Secure the board with the slot cover’s retaining screw.
8. Connect all SCSI devices you want to use.
Do not use differential devices; use only single-ended devices.
SCSI ID: Ensure each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID.
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Termination: The AP-10 SCSI PCI will automatically set its own termination correctly. However, you must ensure that all other SCSI devices are properly terminated. Only the last device on the internal and/or external SCSI Bus should be terminated. All other SCSI devices should NOT be terminated. (Refer to Chapter 3.)
Always use “Active Terminators” on devices that have this feature. Refer to device documentation if necessary.
Internal Devices:
Use the 50-pin SCSI internal ribbon cable that was included with the board to connect 8-bit SCSI devices.
(If you plan to connect more than two devices, see your local dealer for a ribbon cable that supports all your devices.)
Make sure pin 1 on both connectors are matched when making the connections. (The side of the cable with the colored stripe running down its length indicates the pin 1 side of the connector.)
External Devices:
Installation of external SCSI cables can be made after the cover is replaced. Cabling is limited in length to a total of
9.8 feet. The external cable can be daisy chained to include up to 7 devices (in combination with internal devices.) Leave the power OFF. Make sure all signal and power cables are properly connected.
9. (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED cable (if present) from your computer’s front panel to the J3 pin connector on the AP-10 SCSI PCI board.
10. Replace the computer cover.
11. Reconnect all cables and power cord.
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JP1 Multiple Initiator Jumper
2-1.1 Option for Multiple Initiators
Jumper JP1 is provided to support certain conditions where the SCSI bus is configured to have more than one SCSI host adapter installed in at least two different computer systems sharing peripheral devices. For multiple initiators on a single SCSI bus, jumper JP1 can be used to set the termination ON all the time. This will ensure proper termination in case one computer is off.
The AP-10 SCSI PCI is shipped without the jumper installed and need not be changed in most cases.
Figure 2-1. AP-10 SCSI PCI Board Layout
J2 External SCSI High Density 50-Pin Connector
J3 HDD Activity LED Connector
J1 Internal SCSI 50-Pin Connector
2-2 Where to Next?
Your AP-10 SCSI PCI and its attached SCSI hard drives are ready for use. Next, refer to Chapter 5: SCSI BIOS Setup to run the SCSI BIOS Setup Utility, and Chapter 6: Software Installation to install the appropriate drivers for your OS and devices.
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Introduction to SCSI
Chapter 3 Introduction to SCSI
3-1 Introducing the SCSI
SCSI, which is the acronym for Small Computer System Interface, is a specification for a peripheral bus and command set. The SCSI specification defines a high performance interface that distributes data among peripherals independently of the host, thereby freeing the host computer for more user-oriented activities.
SCSI offers the advantage of letting you connect up to seven (15 on wide SCSI) internal and/or external SCSI devices to one host adapter card. This enables you to use the other available expansion slots for other add-on cards such as internal modem or network cards.
Another SCSI advantage over other peripheral interfaces is that SCSI is designed to keep computers in step with advancing technologies. SCSI enables host computers to connect with virtually any SCSI peripheral device without always having to overhaul system hardware and/or software. The host computer does not have to “learn” a new way to communicate every time a peripheral device is added – the conflicting issues of interrupts and COM/LPT port assignments are eliminated by the independent scheme of assigning a unique SCSI ID number to each device on the SCSI bus.
However, one important requirement (defined by the SCSI specification) is the rule of device termination:
When adding SCSI devices, you must ensure that the devices on both ends of the SCSI bus are terminated and that all devices in-between are NOT terminated.
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3-1.1 Basic SCSI Specifications
A maximum of seven SCSI devices can be attached (daisy-
chained) to an 8-bit (referred to as narrow) SCSI bus. Up to 15 devices can be attached to a 16-bit (referred to as wide) SCSI bus.
Each SCSI device on the SCSI bus must have a different ID
assigned to it.
The SCSI signals must be terminated at both ends of the
SCSI bus.
When two SCSI devices communicate on the SCSI bus, one
acts as an initiator and the other acts as a target.
Ultra SCSI specifications limit the total length of both
internal and external cables to up 3 meters (9.84 feet).
It is strongly recommended that the same length of cabling
be used between external SCSI devices.
Driver software must be installed to provide communication
between the SCSI bus and your computer.
The following table provides an overview of SCSI specifications:
Synch Bus Conn- Transfer Max. # Cable Width ectors Rate Devices* Length**
SCSI-1 8 bits 50 pins 5 MB/s 8 19.7 ft. SCSI-2 8 bits 50 pins 5 MB/s 8 19.7 ft.
Fast SCSI-2 8 bits 50 pins 10 MB/s 8 9.8 ft. Fast Wide SCSI-2 16 bits 68 pins 20 MB/s 16 9.8 ft.
Ultra SCSI 8 bits 50 pins 20 MB/s 8 9.8 ft.*** Ultra Wide SCSI 16 bits 68 pins 40 MB/s 16 9.8 ft.***
* Includes host adapter. * * Maximum combined length of all cables.
* * * 4.9 feet if more than four devices are connected.
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3-2 SCSI ID
Your AP-10 SCSI PCI controller can support up to seven SCSI peripherals in a daisy chain configuration. When connecting multiple SCSI peripherals, each device must be assigned a unique SCSI ID number on the SCSI bus. ID settings range from “0” for the first device to “7” for the seventh SCSI device. The AP-10 SCSI PCI controller itself is factory set as ID 7 on the chain. This ID positions the controller in an ideal position for a single controller environment on the SCSI bus. (Note: it can be changed to any ID position on the bus.)
Your AP-10 SCSI PCI controller can be placed in any physical position on the bus. The priority is determined by the device ID and not the device's physical location on the bus.
Check each SCSI device you are planning to connect for its factory set ID number. The device ID is typically set via jumpers or switches on most SCSI peripherals.
The following defines the basic rules for SCSI ID numbers:
The range for assigning SCSI devices is 0 to 7, with 7 having
the highest priority, 0 the lowest.
• Device priority on the SCSI bus is only used when multiple devices are trying to access the bus simultaneously.
SCSI ID 7 is normally reserved for the SCSI controller. Other devices use SCSI ID numbers from 0 to 6 (when the controller is at default ID 7).
If you have two or more SCSI hard drives installed, the drive with the lower ID will be your boot drive. SCSI ID 0 is best reserved for the boot hard disk drive; SCSI ID 1 is best reserved as the second hard disk drive.
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3-3 SCSI Termination
The SCSI bus must be properly terminated in order for its connected devices to function correctly.
Only the devices installed on each end on the daisy­chained SCSI bus should be terminated; all other SCSI devices should not be terminated.
Termination on internal mounted devices are generally configured by “resistor terminators” or jumpers. Termination on an external device usually requires simply plugging a “terminator” into the open connector which would otherwise receive the cable from the next device in the daisy chain. In some cases, a switch may be used. Please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for any device you plan to add to your system for its method of termination.
Internal Connections: one internal 50-pin connector is provided for connecting narrow (8-bit) SCSI devices. The last device on this bus should be terminated.
External Connections: one external high density 50-pin connector is provided for connecting narrow (8-bit) SCSI devices. The last device on this bus should be terminated.
AP-10 SCSI PCI Board: its Active Termination feature automatically sets the proper termination of the board for you. This guarantees proper termination of the board itself and eliminates the need to remove the computer's cover if a change is made in the SCSI bus configuration.
Figure 3-1 illustrates the correct terminations for the three possible combinations of SCSI devices on the SCSI bus.
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