User’s Guide
AHA-1510A/ 1520A Series
ISA-to-SCSI Host Adapter
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Copyright
Copyright © 1994 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the
prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
Trademarks
Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA, and EZ-SCSI are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.
which may be registered in some jurisdictions.
Floptical is a trademark of Insite Peripherals which may be registered in some
jurisdictions.
All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
Changes
The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change with-
out notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this docu-
ment to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation
and without notification to its users.
Adaptec Technical Support and Services
If you have questions about installing or using the host adapter, check this user ’s
guide first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further
assistance, please contact us. We offer the following support and information services:
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For technical support (answers to technical questions, information about the
Adaptec BBS, and access to the Interactive Fax system), call 800-959-SCSI (7274) or
408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To speak with a product support
representative, call 408-934-SCSI (7274), M–F: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time.
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For sales information, call 800-959-SCSI (7274) or 408-945-2550, M–F: 6:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Pacific Time.
The Adaptec Electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS) provides information on soft-
ware upgrades, new releases, answers to common questions, and other topics. The
BBS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 408-945-7727;
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current information about Adaptec products and services. The Adaptec Interac-
tive Fax system is available 23 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Fax system is out of
service 1 hour each day. You can call this service directly at 408-957-7150.
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To order Adaptec software and SCSI cables, call 800-442-SCSI (7274) or
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FCC Compliance Statement
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 residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with 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 interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
powered
•
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician
for additional suggestions
CAUTION: Only equipment certified to comply with Class B (computer input/ output devices,
terminals, printers, etc.) should be attached to this equipment, and must have shielded interface
cables.
Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the
grantee or manufacturer could void the user ’s authority to operate such equipment.
Each host adapter is equipped with an FCC compliance label which shows only the FCC identifi-
cation number. The full text of the associated label follows:
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.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Inside This Manual xi
Conventions xii
Advisories xiii
1 Introduction
General Product Information 1-1
Features 1-2
Fast Data Transfer 1-2
Superior Price/ Performance Value 1-2
Multitasking 1-2
Connectivity 1-2
Compatibility 1-2
Software Support 1-3
Product Specifications 1-4
Physical Dimensions 1-4
Power Requirements 1-4
Environmental Requirements 1-4
2 Host Adapter Configuration
Jumper Block Locations 2-2
Default Settings 2-3
Jumper Block J5 2-4
Jumper Block J6 2-5
Jumper Block J7 2-6
Jumper Block J8 2-6
Jumper Block J9 (AHA-1520A/ 1522A) 2-7
Jumper Block J9 (AHA-1510A) 2-8
Host Adapter Settings 2-9
SCSI Disconnection 2-9
SCSI ID 2-9
SCSI Parity Checking 2-9
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SCSI Termination 2-10
Synchronous Negotiation 2-10
Interrupt Channel 2-10
ISA Port Address 2-11
SCSI BIOS 2-11
SCSI Boot 2-11
ISA BIOS Address 2-11
Floppy Disk Controller 2-12
Optional Host Adapter Settings 2-12
Data Transfer Mode 2-12
SCSI Floptical Support 2-13
Fast SCSI 2-13
Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives
> 1 GByte 2-13
3 Hardware Installation
Host Adapter Layout 3-1
Terminating the SCSI Bus 3-2
Terminating SCSI Devices 3-2
Terminating the Host Adapter 3-2
Termination for Internal Devices Only 3-3
Termination for External Devices Only 3-4
Termination for Internal and External
Devices 3-4
Setting SCSI IDs 3-5
Inserting the Host Adapter in a Slot 3-5
Connecting SCSI Devices 3-7
Choosing SCSI Cables 3-7
Maximum Cable Lengths 3-7
Connecting Internal SCSI Devices 3-8
Connecting External SCSI Devices 3-9
Connecting Floppy Drives (AHA-1522A only) 3-11
Completing Installation 3-13
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4 Software Support
DOS/ Windows 4-1
Adaptec EZ-SCSI 4-1
Other Operating Systems 4-2
5 Troubleshooting
Operating Problems 5-1
Other Error Messages 5-5
A Support for Large Disk Drives
Extended Translation (Using MS-DOS 5.0) A-1
When to Enable Extended Translation A-1
Using Fdisk A-2
Extended Translation Questions and Answers A-2
B Floptical Drive Support
Floptical Installation B-1
Floptical Diskettes and The Host Adapter B-1
Floppy Device Drive Assignment B-2
VHD Format B-3
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List of Figures
2-1 AHA-1520A/ 1522A Jumper Blocks 2-2
2-2 AHA-1510A Jumper Block 2-2
3-1 Host Adapter Terminators 3-2
3-2 Connecting Internal Devices Only 3-3
3-3 Connecting External Devices Only 3-4
3-4 Connecting Internal and External Devices 3-4
3-5 Inserting the Host Adapter in a Slot 3-6
3-6 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter 3-8
3-7 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI
Device 3-9
3-8 Daisy Chaining External SCSI Devices 3-9
3-9 External Cable to Host Adapter 3-10
3-10 External Cable to External SCSI Device 3-10
3-11 Connecting Floppy Cable to Host Adapter 3-11
3-12 Connecting Floppy Cable to Floppy Drive 3-12
3-13 Connecting a Second Floppy Drive 3-12
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Inside This Manual
This manual explains how to install and use Adaptec
AHA-1510A/ 1520A/ 1522A host adapters. For conve-
nience, we will refer to these three host adapter mod-
els collectively as the AHA-1510A/ 20A Series.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Introduction
has general information about product features,
benefits and specifications.
Host Adapter Configuration
describes the host adapter factory defaults, optional
features, and how to change host adapter settings.
Hardware Installation
describes how to install the host adapter in your
computer.
Software Support
describes Adaptec’s EZ-SCSI software for DOS and
Windows.
Troubleshooting
has information to assist you in troubleshooting prob-
lems that may occur during installation and
configuration.
AppendixA Support for Large Disk Drives
describes Adaptec’s support for disk drives > 1GByte
under DOS.
AppendixB Floptical Drive Support
describes support for SCSI Floptical drives and how
to use this optional feature.
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Conventions
The following typographic conventions are used in
this manual.
bold
Used for keystrokes (… press the Enter key …).
Helvetica
Used for operator entry that must be typed exactly as
shown (… device=c:aspi2dos.sys …) and for mes-
sages on the screen (… Enter Password …).
Helvetica Italics
Used as a place holder for text you must determine
and type in (… enter nn for number …). Also used for
program and file names that appear in body text
(… the autoexec.bat file …).
Italics
Used for emphasis (… is only supported …) and for
document reference (… refer to Chapter 3, Hardware
Installation…).
Hexadecimal Numbers
Are followed by an ‘h’, e.g., 330h.
End Mark
The ❐symbol marks the end of the text for each
chapter.
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Preface
Advisories
Advisories are quick notes that stress an important
point or warn of a potential hazard to your system,
your data and/ or your personal safety. This manual
uses three kinds of advisories:
Note: Text set off in this way presents remind-
ers, tips or suggestions that may make it eas-
ier for you to install, configure and use your
host adapter.
Caution: Failure to observe this kind of advi-
sory could result in loss of data or damage to
your system and installed devices
WARNING: Failure to observe this kind of
advisory could result in personal injury.
Use caution when handling any electrical equipment.
Advisories in this manual can only cover the proce-
dures contained here, and not all situations may have
been addressed. Adaptec does not claim to have
included every condition or situation that might
require a Caution or Warning. You must refer to the
documentation for your computer and peripheral
devices when you are installing equipment or chang-
ing its configuration.
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1
Introduction
General Product Information
The AHA-1510A/ 20A Series consists of three host adapter models:
■ AHA-1510A: ISA-to-SCSI host adapter
■ AHA-1520A: ISA-to-SCSI host adapter with onboard BIOS
■ AHA-1522A: ISA-to-SCSI host adapter with onboard BIOS
and floppy drive controller
Adaptec’s AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters break the
price/ performance barrier with multitasking ISA-to-SCSI I/ O per-
formance. These host adapters greatly enhance the I/ O performance
of ISA-bus and EISA-bus microcomputers with the much faster SCSI
data transfer rates. AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters provide
superior data I/ O performance at an affordable price.
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters excel in single user environ-
ments (i.e., stand-alone computers or network nodes) by utilizing
the CPU’s untapped power to improve system I/ O performance.
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters support up to eight simulta-
neous I/ O tasks and can connect up to 56 devices (7 SCSI targets
with 8 logical units per target).
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters are fully compatible with
most SCSI devices and ISA-bus/ EISA-bus computers. They fully
support SCSI-1 and SCSI-2.
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters give you access to Adaptec’s
ASPI (Advanced SCSI Programming Interface) family of software.
This family includes device drivers that work with tape, disk,
CD-ROM, WORM, and DAT devices and also with operating sys-
tems such as DOS, OS/ 2, UNIX, and NetWare. The ASPI software
communicates with the operating system managers through the
common ASPI platform.
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Features
Fast Data Transfer
■ 10 MBytes/ second synchronous Fast SCSI data rate
■ 5 MBytes/ second synchronous SCSI data rate
■ 3 MBytes/ second data rate on the ISA bus, the highest speed
allowed in the Programmed I/ O (PIO) environment)
■ 2 MBytes/ second asynchronous SCSI data rate
Superior Price/Performance Value
■ High speed PIO data transfer
■ Optional high speed DMA data transfer (supported under
OS/ 2 on EISA-bus computers)
■ Minimal SCSI overhead in single-tasking environments when
utilizing disconnect/ reconnect capabilities
■ 16-bit host bus data transfer widths
Multitasking
■ Each host adapter supports up to eight simultaneous I/ O tasks
when utilizing SCSI-2 Disconnect/ Reconnect feature.
Connectivity
■ Each host adapter supports up to seven SCSI devices and up to
eight logical units (LUNs) per SCSI device.
®
■ Full SCSI Floppy/ Floptical (21 MByte) diskette supports con-
figurations of up to four floppy-type diskettes (up to two stan-
dard floppy diskettes).
■ Supports both synchronous and asynchronous devices: disk
drives, tape, CD-ROM, WORM, DAT, etc.
Compatibility
■ SCSI BIOS with boot capability and support for up to two hard
disk drives under DOS (AHA-1520A/ 1522A only)
■ Supports SCSI hard disks with capacities above 1 GByte
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■ ASPI and software driver support for all major operating sys-
tems, including DOS, OS/ 2, UNIX, and Netware
■ Compatible with a wide variety of computer systems and SCSI
devices
■ Full support of SCSI-1 and SCSI-2
■ Floppy controller option support for all standard floppy disk
drives (AHA-1522A only)
■ Optional built-in SCSI Floppy/ Floptical diskette drive support
■ Compact design; half-card size fits easily into desktop PCs, as
well as many slots in laptop computers
Software Support
■ Adaptec EZ-SCSI software automatically configures your sys-
tem and peripherals
■ Advanced SCSI features support through Adaptec’s ASPI
Manager software
■ aspi2dos ASPI manager (included in Adaptec EZ-SCSI)
enables optimal performance in DOS/ Windows environment
■ Modular software driver structure allows for an expanding
library of off-the-shelf device modules
■ Pass-through interface available to third-party software
developers
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Product Specifications
Physical Dimensions
■ Length:
6.875"
■ Width:
4.18"
■ Thickness: 0.5"
Power Requirements
■ 5.25 V to 4.75 V tolerance on the ISA power supply
Environmental Requirements
o
o
■ Temperature (operating or storage) 0-55 C (32-131 F)
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Host Adapter
Configuration
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters are designed to operate as
shipped in most ISA-bus and EISA-bus computer systems.
This chapter explains the default and optional settings for the
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapter. You will learn when to change
the default settings and how to do so.
Some AHA-1510A/ 20A Series configuration parameters, such as
SCSI ID and termination, are pre-set at the factory. These default set-
tings are listed on page 2-3. Most of the configuration parameters are
set with onboard jumpers. Some AHA-1510A parameters are set
with jumpers, and some are set with command line switches in the
config.sys file.
Caution: You should not change the default jumper set-
tings unless you thoroughly understand the conse-
quences of the change.
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Jumper Block Locations
AHA-1520A host adapters have four jumper blocks, labeled J5, J6, J8
and J9. (These labels are printed on the board next to the jumper
blocks.) AHA-1522A host adapters have an additional jumper block,
J7, to enable or disable the floppy controller. Figure 2-1 shows the
location of these jumper blocks.
AHA-1522A
only
Floppy connector
J5
Internal SCSI connector
Terminators
J6
Floppy
controller
Host adapter
BIOS
AIC-6360
J7
J8
J9
External SCSI
connector
Figure 2-1. AHA-1520A/1522A Jumper Blocks
The AHA-1510A host adapter has only one jumper block, J9, which
is described on page 2-8. Figure 2-2 shows its location.
Internal SCSI connector
Terminators
AIC-6360
J9
External SCSI
connector
Figure 2-2. AHA-1510A Jumper Block
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Host Adapter Configuration
Default Settings
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters have the default setting
shown in the following table. These settings are appropriate for
most computer systems. If you want to change any of these settings,
see the descriptions of each setting in the following sections.
Host Adapter Settings
SCSI Disconnection
SCSI ID
Default Value
Enabled
7
SCSI Parity
Enabled
Terminators
Installed
Synchronous Negotiation
Interrupt host adapter
ISA Port Address
ISA BIOS Address
Floppy Disk Controller
Data Transfer Mode
SCSI Floppy/Floptical
Fast SCSI
Enabled
11
340h
DC000h,Enabled
Enabled (AHA-1522A)
Programmed I/O
Disabled
Disabled
> 1 GByte Translation
Disabled
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Jumper Block J5
DT BT M0 M1SN DN R- R-
Default Setting
Pin Pair
Description
DT
Set data transfer mode
DMA enabled = jumper
PIO (programmed I/O)✱ = no jumper
DMA transfer mode is not supported under
DOS or Windows. It is supported under
OS/2 on EISA-bus computers.
BT
Enable/disable boot from host adapter BIOS
Boot from host adapter BIOS✱ = jumper
Do not boot from host adapter = no jumper
M0
M1
No jumper
Enable/disable Fast SCSI
Fast SCSI on = jumper
Fast SCSI off✱ = no jumper
SN
DN
Enable/disable synchronous negotiation
Synchronous negotiation on✱ = jumper
Synchronous negotiation off = no jumper
Enable/disable SCSI target disconnect
Permit Disconnects✱ = jumper
Do not permit Disconnect = no jumper
R-
R-
Enable/disable SCSI Floppy/Floptical support
SCSI Floppy/Floptical on = jumper
Floppy/Floptical off✱ = no jumper
Enable/disable greater than 1 GB translation
> 1 GByte Translation on = jumper
> 1 GByte Translation off✱ = no jumper
✱ Default setting
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Jumper Block J6
Extra Jumper
SD SD SD IC IC DC DC SP
Default Setting
Pin Pair
Description
Set host adapter SCSI ID
SD
= ID 7✱
= ID 6
= ID 4
= ID 2
= ID 0
SD SD SD
SD SD SD
SD SD SD
SD SD SD
SD SD SD
SD SD SD
SD SD SD
SD SD SD
= ID 5
= ID 3
= ID 1
IC
Set host adapter IRQ host adapter
= IRQ 9
= IRQ 10
IC IC
IC IC
= IRQ 11✱
= IRQ 12
IC IC
IC IC
You must also set pin pairs on jumper block J9
Set host adapter DMA (only if DMA enabled on J5)
DC
= Channel 0✱
= Channel 6
= Channel 7
DC DC
DC DC
= Channel 5
DC DC
DC DC
You must also set pin pairs on jumper block J8
SP
Enable/disable parity checking
Parity enabled✱ = no jumper
Parity disabled = jumper
✱ Default setting
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Jumper Block J7
The host adapter floppy controller is enabled when the jumper is
installed on jumper block J7.
= Floppy
Enabled✱
= Floppy
Disabled
✱ Default setting
Caution: If the host adapter floppy controller is
enabled, you must disconnect all other floppy con-
trollers to avoid system hang.
Jumper Block J8
This jumper block is used only when DMA is enabled on jumper
block J5 pin pair DT.
1
DR D6 D5 D0 DA D6 D5 D0
Default Setting
DMA Channel
Set DMA channel
Set J8
Pin Pairs
D0, D0
D5, D5
D6, D6
DR,DA
Channel 0
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7
You must also select the same interrupt
channel with the DC pin pairs on jumper
block J6.
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Jumper Block J9 (AHA-1520A/1522A)
I2 I1 I0 I9 AL J6 J4 BE
Default Setting
Pin Pair
Description
I2, I1,
I0, I9
Set host adapter IRQ channel
IRQ 12 = jumper I2
IRQ 11✱ = jumper I1
IRQ 10 = jumper I0
IRQ 9
= jumper I9 (not recommended
with Windows 3.x)
You must also set the corresponding IC pin
pairs on jumper block J6.
AL
Set port address
340h ✱ = no jumper
140h = jumper (extra jumper provided)
The host adapter BIOS supports booting only
for the default port address of 340h.
J6, J4
Set BIOS address location
= C8000h-
CBFFFh
= CC000h-
CFFFFh
J6 J4
J6 J4
J6 J4
= D8000h-
DBFFFh
= DC000h-
DFFFFh✱
J6 J4
BE
Enable/disable host adapter BIOS
Host adapter BIOS disabled = no jumper
Host adapter BIOS enabled✱ = jumper
✱ Default setting
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I2 I1 I0 I9 AL
Default Setting
Pin Pair
Description
Set host adapter IRQ channel
I2, I1,
I0, I9
IRQ 12 = jumper I2
IRQ 11✱= jumper I1
IRQ 10 = jumper I0
IRQ 9 = jumper I9 (not recommended with Windows 3.x)
One and only one of these pairs must be selected for proper operation of
the software.
AL
Set port address
340h ✱ = no jumper
140h = jumper
An extra jumper is provided in case you want to install it on the pin pair to
change the port address.
✱Default setting
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Host Adapter Configuration
Host Adapter Settings
SCSI Disconnection
This setting determines whether the host adapter allows a SCSI
device to disconnect from the SCSI bus (sometimes called Discon-
nect/ Reconnect). Enabling disconnection allows the host adapter to
perform other operations on the SCSI bus while the SCSI device is
temporarily disconnected.
When disconnection is allowed, which is the default setting, the SCSI
device may disconnect from the SCSI bus. The SCSI device may choose
not to disconnect, however, even if permitted by the host adapter (this
can usually be configured on the SCSI device). Leave Enable Discon-
nection at its default value if the host adapter connects to two or more
SCSI devices. This optimizes SCSI bus performance. If the host
adapter connects to only one SCSI device, set Enable Disconnection to
no to achieve slightly better performance.
SCSI ID
Each host adapter on the host adapter has the default SCSI ID of 7,
which gives the host adapter the highest priority on the SCSI bus.
We recommend that you leave each host adapter ID at 7. For more
information on SCSI IDs, see Setting SCSI IDs on page 3-5.
SCSI Parity Checking
SCSI parity checking is a procedure used by the host adapter to ver-
ify the accuracy of data transfer on the SCSI bus. By default, parity
checking is enabled on all host adapter host adapters. Disable parity
checking for a host adapter if any SCSI device on the host adapter
does not support SCSI parity. Most currently available SCSI devices
support SCSI parity. If you are not sure whether a device supports
SCSI parity, consult the documentation for the device.
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SCSI Termination
The default termination setting AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters
is enabled. Disable termination for the host adapter if you attach SCSI
devices to both the internal and external connectors. For more infor-
mation on host adapter termination, see Terminating the SCSI Bus on
page 3-2.
Synchronous Negotiation
Synchronous negotiation is a SCSI feature that allows the SCSI host
adapter and its attached SCSI devices to transfer data in synchro-
nous mode. Synchronous data transfer is faster than asynchronous
data transfer.
The Initiate Synchronous Negotiation setting determines whether
the host adapter initiates synchronous negotiation with the SCSI
device. At the default setting, yes, the host adapter initiates synchro-
nous negotiation with the SCSI device. If you change the setting to
no, the host adapter does not initiate synchronous negotiation; how-
ever, the host adapter always responds to synchronous negotiation if
the SCSI device initiates it. If neither the host adapter nor the SCSI
device negotiates for synchronous data transfers, data is transferred
in asynchronous mode.You should normally leave the default set-
ting because most SCSI devices support synchronous negotiation
and because it allows for faster data transfer.
Some older SCSI-1 devices do not support synchronous negotiation.
This may cause your computer to operate erratically or hang if Ini-
tiate Synchronous Negotiation is enabled. Set Initiate Synchronous
Negotiation to no for these devices.
Interrupt Channel
Host adapters and other option cards in your computer may not
share IRQ settings. If you are installing two SCSI host adapters,
make sure they each have unique IRQ settings.
■ The same IRQ channel must be selected on both jumper blocks
J6 and J9.
■ Note that some operating systems may not run properly if you
assign IRQ 9 to the host adapter.
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ISA Port Address
You probably will not need to change the port address, unless you
are installing more than one SCSI host adapter, or you know that the
current host adapter port address is in conflict with other devices.
Your host adapter must not share its ISA port address with any other
device on the computer. The default host adapter ISA port address is
340h. The alternate address is 140h. If you change the ISA port
address, refer to Chapter 4, Software Support, for information on
modifying your ASPI Manager device driver.
SCSI BIOS
SCSI BIOS is enabled by default on the AHA-1520A/ 1522A host
adapters. This means the SCSI host adapter intercepts all hardware
interrupt 13 calls. If the SCSI BIOS is successfully installed, it can sup-
port up to two SCSI hard disks. Non-SCSI interrupt 13 calls are passed
to the motherboard BIOS.
SCSI Boot
SCSI boot capability is enabled by default (J5 pin pair BT jumper
on). This means the host adapter intercepts hardware interrupt 19
during the boot process. If the SCSI boot process is successful, your
system boots from your SCSI hard disk set at SCSI ID 0. If not, hard-
ware interrupt 19 is passed either to another SCSI host adapter or to
the motherboard BIOS.
Caution: If you are using two AHA-1520A/ 1522A host
adapters, only one can have its SCSI boot enabled. If
both host adapters have SCSI boot enabled, your sys-
tem will hang.
ISA BIOS Address
You probably will not need to change the port address, unless you
are installing more than one SCSI host adapter, or you know that the
current host adapter BIOS address is causing a conflict in the system.
The default host adapter BIOS address is DC000. Three alternate
addresses are shown in Jumper Block J9 (AHA-1520A/1522A) on page
2-7. Each host adapter must have a unique ISA BIOS address. In
addition, SCSI BIOS must be enabled as described in Jumper Block J5
on page 2-4.
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Floppy Disk Controller
The floppy controller is enabled by default on the AHA-1522A. Stan-
dard floppy drives connected to the AHA-1522A onboard floppy
connector are not part of the SCSI bus. These drives are controlled
by the non-SCSI floppy controller on the host adapter.
WARNING: Be sure to disable any other floppy control-
lers in your system, such as the controller on the
motherboard or non-SCSI controllers. Enabling more
than one floppy controllers can cause your system to
hang.
Optional Host Adapter Settings
AHA-1520A/ 1522A host adapters also have the following optional
configuration settings, which you should not change unless you
thoroughly understand the consequences of doing so:
■ Data transfer mode
■ SCSI Floppy/ Floptical
■ Fast SCSI
■ Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte
Data Transfer Mode
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters use Programmed I/ O (PIO)
by default. If you must use the DMA data transfer mode, note the
following:
■ DMA must be enabled by setting pin pair DT on jumper block
J5
■ The DMA channel must be selected on both jumper blocks J6
and J8.
■ The DMA channel selected for J6 and J8 must be identical.
SCSI Floptical Support
This setting enables support for SCSI floppy/ floptical drives. This
option is available on the AHA-1520A and the AHA-1522A, since
SCSI floptical support is provided by the host adapter BIOS. See
Appendix B, Floptical Drive Support, for more detailed information.
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Fast SCSI
This setting determines the maximum synchronous data transfer
rate for the host adapter. The Fast SCSI maximum is
10.0 MBytes/ sec. Some older SCSI-1 devices, however, do not sup-
port Fast SCSI data transfer rate. This may cause your computer to
operate erratically or hang. Do not enable Fast SCSI for these
devices.
If the host adapter is set not to negotiate for synchronous data trans-
fer (i.e., Initiate Synchronous Negotiation is disabled), then the value
selected here is the maximum rate at which the host adapter accepts
data from the device during negotiation. (This is standard SCSI
protocol.)
Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte
This setting enables or disables extended translation for SCSI hard
disks with a capacity greater than 1 GByte (up to 8 GBytes). When
enabled, which is the default setting, the following translation
schemes are used:
■ SCSI hard disks ≤ 1 GByte use a translation scheme of
64 heads, 32 sectors per track.
■ SCSI hard disks > 1 GByte use a translation scheme of
255 heads, 63 sectors per track.
See Appendix A, Support for Large Disk Drives, for more information
on extended translation.
Note: The setting for Extended BIOS Translation
for DOS Drives > 1 GByte is valid only if the host
adapter BIOS is enabled.
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3
Hardware
Installation
This chapter explains how to physically install the AHA-1510A/ 20A
Series host adapter in your computer and connect SCSI devices to it.
The chapter takes you through each of the following steps:
■ Terminating the SCSI bus
■ Changing the SCSI IDs of devices that have duplicate IDs
■ Installing the host adapter in your computer
■ Connecting the SCSI devices to the host adapter
See your computer hardware documentation for more information.
AHA-1510A/ 20A host adapters are configured to provide optimum
performance for most systems. Read Chapter 2, Host Adapter Config-
uration, to learn about changing host adapter configuration.
Note: You cannot change the configuration of the
host adapter after it is installed unless you physically
remove it from your computer.
Host Adapter Layout
The major AHA-1520A/ 1522A components, including the internal
and external SCSI connectors, are shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2.
The major AHA-1510A components are shown in Figure 2-2 on page
2-2. You may find it helpful to refer to these diagrams while install-
ing the host adapter and attaching the cables.
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Terminating the SCSI Bus
A set of resistors called terminators must be either installed in or
enabled on the first and last physical devices on each host adapter
channel; otherwise, the devices will not operate properly. You may
need to change the termination setting on some SCSI devices when
you install them. In general, the procedure for terminating the SCSI
bus is as follows:
1
Determine which two SCSI devices (including the host
adapter) are at the two ends of the SCSI bus. Terminate these
devices, if they are not already terminated.
2
Disable termination on all other devices on the SCSI bus, if it is
not already disabled.
Terminating SCSI Devices
Most SCSI disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and other SCSI devices
have a jumper or a switch close to the SCSI connector that controls
SCSI termination. Other devices have resistor modules that you can
physically remove or insert. Read the device documentation if you
are not sure how to determine the termination setting or how to
enable or disable termination.
Terminating the Host Adapter
The three host adapter terminators are just below the internal SCSI
connector, as shown in Figure 3-1
Terminators
Figure 3-1. Host Adapter Terminators
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The table below shows how termination must be set on the host
adapter for the three possible configurations of devices on the SCSI
bus. If you need to change the termination setting, follow the
instructions in Terminating the SCSI Bus on page 3-2.
Devices Connected to Host Adapter
Host Adapter Terminators
All three installed
Internal devices only
(host adapter at end of cable)
External devices only
(host adapter at end of cable)
All three installed
All three removed
Internal and external devices
(host adapter in the middle)
The following sections explain each of the three configurations.
Termination for Internal Devices Only
When only internal devices are connected to the host adapter, the
last device connected to the ribbon cable should be terminated and
the host adapter should be terminated, as shown in Figure 3-2.
Internal device
Internal device
No termination
Termination enabled
Host adapter
Terminators installed
Figure 3-2. Connecting Internal Devices Only
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Termination for External Devices Only
When only external devices are connected to the host adapter, the
last device on the external chain of devices should be terminated
and the host adapter should be terminated, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Host adapter
Terminators
installed
External device
External device
External device
No termination
No termination
Termination enabled
Figure 3-3. Connecting External Devices Only
Termination for Internal and External Devices
When both internal and external devices are connected to the host
adapter, the last external device and the last internal device should
be terminated, and you should remove the three terminators (i.e., dis-
able termination) on the host adapter, as shown in Figure 3-4.
Internal device
No termination
Internal device
Termination
enabled
Host adapter
Terminators removed
External device
No termination
External device
No termination
External device
Termination enabled
Figure 3-4. Connecting Internal and External Devices
Caution: If you replace the host adapter terminators,
make sure you maintain correct orientation. The dot
on the upper left corner of the resistor must align
with pin 1 of the socket.
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Setting SCSI IDs
Each device on the SCSI bus, including the host adapter, must have a
unique SCSI ID. The ID uniquely define each device on the SCSI bus
and determine which device controls the bus when two or more
devices try to use it at the same time. ID 7 has the highest priority,
and ID 0 has the lowest.
Setting SCSI IDs is a two-step process:
1
Determine the ID of each device on the SCSI bus.
The default ID for the AHA-1510A/ 20A is ID 7. To determine
the IDs of disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and other devices, read
their documentation and examine their switch settings or
jumper settings.
2
Change the IDs (if needed) so that no IDs are duplicated on the
same host adapter. We recommend the following IDs:
– Leave the AHA-1510A/ 20A at the default, SCSI ID 7.
– If you are installing Floptical drives, set them to SCSI IDs 2
through 6.
– If you want to boot your computer from a SCSI hard disk
drive, set the drive ID to 0.
See the SCSI device documentation for instructions on changing the
SCSI ID.
Inserting the Host Adapter in a Slot
WARNING: Be sure the power is turned OFF before
you continue. Also, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted surface on the computer chassis before
you open the computer case.
1
2
3
Remove the cover from the computer case.
Locate an unused, unobstructed expansion slot.
Remove the corresponding expansion slot cover from the back
of the computer chassis. (The slot cover is the metal strip that
covers the opening through which the host adapter ’s external
connector extends.) Keep the screw that held the metal strip in
place; you will need it later.
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5
6
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted surface on the com-
puter chassis, then carefully remove the host adapter from its
package.
Position the host adapter directly over the slot. If your com-
puter has a card guide to align the host adapter, be sure to
insert the end of the board in the card guide.
Carefully press the bus connector on the bottom of the host
adapter down into the slot, as shown in Figure 3-5, until the
metal contacts on the bottom of the host adapter are securely
seated in the slot.
Figure 3-5. Inserting the Host Adapter in a Slot
7
Attach the host adapter bracket to the computer chassis with
the screw from the expansion slot cover that you removed.
Note: Do not put the computer cover back on or
reconnect the power yet!
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Connecting SCSI Devices
SCSI devices are connected by cables in one continuous line called
the SCSI bus. Each host adapter on the AHA-1510A/ 20A imple-
ments a separate SCSI bus, supporting up to seven 8-bit devices.
AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapters have an internal and external
SCSI connector to which you can attach up to seven SCSI devices.
This section explains how to connect both internal and external SCSI
devices to the host adapter connectors.
Caution: AHA-1510A/ 20A host adapters support
only single-ended SCSI devices. Differential SCSI
devices may be damaged if you connect them to the
host adapter bus. Most SCSI devices are single-
ended. Read your SCSI device documentation if you
are not sure whether a device is single-ended or dif-
ferential.
Choosing SCSI Cables
Always use high-quality SCSI cables to connect the host adapter to
devices on the SCSI bus. Poor-quality cables can cause data corrup-
tion, parity errors, and other problems. High-quality cabling is
especially critical if you use Fast SCSI data transfer rates.
The round cables used for external SCSI devices vary widely in
quality and electrical characteristics. Be sure that external SCSI
cables meet SCSI-2 standards (your cable vendor can tell you this).
Here are some guidelines for external SCSI cables:
■ Use cables with a single-ended impedance range of 80-110 ohms.
■ Do not use cables shorter than 30 cm (11.8 inches) between any
two SCSI devices.
Adaptec sells high-quality internal and external SCSI-2 cables, which
you can purchase by calling Adaptec at the number listed on page ii.
Maximum Cable Lengths
To assure reliable operation, the total length of the SCSI bus, includ-
ing both internal and external cabling, should not exceed
■ 6 meters (19.7 feet) if you are using asynchronous or synchro-
nous data transfer rates
■ 3 meters (9.8 feet) if you are using Fast SCSI data transfer rates
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Connecting Internal SCSI Devices
To connect an internal SCSI device to the host adapter, you need a
50-connector SCSI ribbon cable with a 50-pin internal connector. If
you are attaching more than one internal device, the ribbon cable
must have additional connectors.
Follow these steps to connect internal SCSI devices to the internal
connector on the host adapter:
1
Obtain a SCSI ribbon cable that has enough connectors to
accommodate all of the internal SCSI devices. If you need to
physically install the SCSI device inside your computer before
attaching the cables, follow the installation instructions in the
device documentation.
2
Plug the SCSI connector at one end of the ribbon cable into the
host adapter’s internal SCSI connector, as shown in Figure 3-6.
Colored
stripe
SCSI ribbon
cable
Pin 1
Internal SCSI
connector
Figure 3-6. Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter
3
4
The colored stripe on one side of the ribbon cable must match
up with the number 1 printed on the host adapter board
beneath the connector. This is called maintaining proper pin-1
orientation. Maintain pin-1 orientation throughout the SCSI
bus, or your SCSI devices will not work properly.
Plug the last connector on the ribbon cable into the SCSI
connector on the internal SCSI device.
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To connect other internal SCSI devices, plug the devices into the
other connectors on the ribbon cable, as shown in Figure 3-7.
Pin 1
Colored stripe
Internal SCSI
device
Figure 3-7. Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI Device
Connecting External SCSI Devices
You can daisy chain up to seven external SCSI devices to the external
connector on the host adapter. Daisy chaining means connecting mul-
tiple devices in a series, as shown in Figure 3-8. A cable runs from
the external host adapter connector to the first external device; a sec-
ond cable connects the first external device with the second external
device; and so on.
Host adapter
Terminators
installed
External device
External device
External device
No termination
No termination
Termination enabled
Figure 3-8. Daisy Chaining External SCSI Devices
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Follow these steps to connect external SCSI devices:
1
Attach the external SCSI cable to the external SCSI connector,
as shown in Figure 3-9. External cable orientation is automatic
since connectors can be plugged in only one way.
External SCSI Connector
External SCSI Cable
Figure 3-9. External Cable to Host Adapter
2
Attach the connector at the other end of the external cable to
either one of the SCSI connectors on the external SCSI device,
as shown in Figure 3-10.
External
External SCSI Device
SCSI Cable
Figure 3-10. External Cable to External SCSI Device
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Daisy chain other external SCSI devices, if any, to the previous
device until all devices are connected, as shown in Figure 3-8.
Connecting Floppy Drives (AHA-1522A only)
The AHA-1522A floppy connector uses a 34-pin floppy ribbon cable
with a 34-pin header connector. Be sure to maintain pin-1 orienta-
tion, as described in Connecting Internal SCSI Devices on page 3-8.
1
Connect the non-split end of the 34-pin floppy ribbon cable to
the floppy connector, as shown in Figure 3-11.
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Connect the split end of the 34-pin floppy ribbon cable to the
connector on the first floppy drive (A), as shown in Figure 3-12.
Pin 1
Colored stripe
First floppy drive
Figure 3-12. Connecting Floppy Cable to Floppy Drive
3
To connect a second floppy drive, plug the middle connector of
the floppy ribbon cable to the connector on the second floppy
drive (B), as shown in Figure 3-13.
Pin 1
Colored stripe
To host
Second floppy drive
adapter
To 1st
floppy drive
Figure 3-13. Connecting a Second Floppy Drive
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Hardware Installation
Completing Installation
Before you reassemble your computer, be sure that
■ The host adapter is firmly seated and secured in the slot
■ The devices on each SCSI bus are properly terminated
■ Each SCSI device on the SCSI bus has a unique SCSI ID
■ Internal and external SCSI devices are firmly connected to the
host adapter, and pin-1 orientation is correct
■ Only one floppy controller is enabled (AHA-1522A only)
Many computers have floppy controllers on the motherboard
or on a non-SCSI controller.
Follow these steps to complete installation:
1
2
Replace and secure the cover of the computer case.
Reconnect the power cords to all external SCSI devices and the
computer.
3
4
Turn ON the power to all devices.
Boot the computer.
See Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, if you encounter any problems during
installation.
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Software Support
DOS/Windows
When you are using AHA-1520A/ 1522A host adapters under DOS,
you can connect up to two SCSI hard disk drives per host adapter
without additional software. AHA-1510A host adapters always
need additional device drivers because they have no onboard BIOS.
You need additional software if you want to do any of the following
with your AHA-1520A/ 1522A host adapter:
■ Support more than two SCSI hard disk drives
■ Remove or switch removable media (for example, Bernoulli
cartridges) while your computer is running
■ Support CD-ROM drives
■ Support devices other than CD-ROM drives and disk drives–
for example, SCSI tape drives, scanners, plotters, or WORM
drives
■ Disable the BIOS on the AHA-1520A/ 1522A host adapter
Adaptec EZ-SCSI
If you are running under DOS or Windows, Adaptec EZ-SCSI soft-
ware makes driver installation easier than ever before. Adaptec
EZ-SCSI is a menu-driven software package that configures your
operating environment automatically.
Adaptec EZ-SCSI includes a number of software applications, such
as an audio CD player for DOS and Windows, a tape backup pro-
gram, and a data transfer benchmarking utility. It includes DOS and
Windows formatting utilities for SCSI disk devices. Adaptec
EZ-SCSI also includes ASPI device drivers that support most models
of CD-ROM drives and SCSI disk devices.
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To provide support for SCSI devices other than fixed disk devices
and CD-ROM drives, check the hardware documentation for those
devices. If the device requires ASPI support, you first need to run
Adaptec EZ-SCSI to install an ASPI manager, and then install any
other software provided with the device. If the device is designed to
interface directly with the host adapter, then no ASPI manager is
required.
See the Adaptec EZ-SCSI User’s Manual for instructions on installing
and running Adaptec EZ-SCSI software.
Other Operating Systems
Adaptec also provides embedded or floppy-based software support
for NetWare, OS/ 2, and UNIX. For installation instructions, refer to
the documentation provided with the specific software.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter explains what to do if you have problems with your
system after installing an AHA-1510A/ 20A Series host adapter.
If the information in this chapter does not solve your problems, con-
tact your reseller for support. You can also leave questions on the
Adaptec Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at the phone number listed in
the front of this manual.
Operating Problems
Problem
The system will not boot from the standard floppy drive or hard
drive after initial hardware installation. (1520A/ 1522A only)
Action
1
2
3
The LED on the host adapter should light up briefly when you
power up the system. If the host adapter detects an internal
failure, a message is displayed on the screen. Return the board
to the place where you bought it for repair or replacement.
If the host adapter and SCSI drive LEDs always remain on, the
pin-1 orientation of the SCSI cable is probably reversed
between the host adapter and the drive. Fix the cable orienta-
tion. (See Connecting Internal SCSI Devices on page 3-8.)
If the host adapter BIOS message is not displayed on the
screen, the system does not recognize the BIOS.
a Check for BIOS address conflicts between the host adapter
and other option boards.
b Try a different BIOS address. Refer to jumper block J9 in
Chapter 2, Host Adapter Configuration.
c
Make sure the host adapter BIOS is enabled. The jumper on
pin pair BE of jumper block J9 must be installed (factory
default).
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d If two AHA-1520A/ 1522A host adapters are installed,
make sure only one has its BIOS enabled.
4
If you see the message Host Adapter Not Found At Port 340h,
check the ISA port address jumper setting. Refer to jumper
block J9 in Chapter 2, Host Adapter Configuration.
5
6
Make sure that the floppy disk drive is cabled correctly.
Make sure only one floppy controller is enabled in the system.
Problem
No software driver is installed for the host adapter. The system will
not boot from the SCSI hard disk drive, and the Adaptec logo does
not appear on the screen during booting (AHA-1520A/ 1522A only).
This problem indicates that the host adapter BIOS is not running.
Action
1
Make sure the jumper is installed on pin pair BE of jumper
block J9. (This factory default setting enables the BIOS.)
2
3
Make sure that the host adapter is firmly seated in the slot.
Make sure that there is no SCSI ID addressing conflict. Check
the jumpers for proper installation.
4
Make sure that the SCSI hard drives set up as the first two hard
drives in the system are set to Not Installed or No Drives
Installed in your CMOS Setup program.
5
6
7
If necessary, back up all data on the desired boot hard disk and
perform a high-level or low-level format on it.
If your system is running under DOS, be sure that the intended
boot disk has an active DOS partition and a DOS format.
If your system is attempting to boot from the SCSI hard drive,
make sure that the address of the hard drive you want to boot
from is set to SCSI ID 0:0.
8
9
Make sure that SCSI parity is consistently enabled or disabled
on all devices on the SCSI bus.
Make sure that SCSI termination is set correctly on the host
adapter and the peripherals. (See Terminating the SCSI Bus on
page 3-2.)
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Troubleshooting
Problem
The aspi2dos ASPI manager is installed. The system will not boot
from the SCSI hard disk drive, and the aspi2dos logo does not
appear on the screen.
Action
1
Make sure that aspi2dos.sys is in the root directory of the boot
drive.
2
Make sure that your config.sys file contains this line:
device=aspi2dos.sys /d
Additional command line options are required for AHA-1510A
host adapter boards. See the EZ-SCSI User’s Manual for details.
Problem
General difficulties using a SCSI drive as drive D with a standard
hard disk as drive C.
Action
1
Make sure that hard disk 1 (D) is set to Not Installed or No
Drive Installed with your CMOS Setup program.
2
Make sure that the SCSI drive you want to use as drive D is set
to SCSI ID 0:0. Check your drive manual for information on
setting the SCSI ID for that device.
3
4
5
Make sure that SCSI parity is consistently enabled or disabled
on all devices on the SCSI bus.
Make sure that SCSI termination is set correctly on the host
adapter and the peripherals.
If your system is running under DOS, make sure that the disk
has a DOS partition and a DOS format.
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Problem
General problems using a SCSI drive as drive D with another SCSI
drive as drive C.
Action
1
Make sure that both standard hard disks are set to Not Installed
or No Drive Installed with your CMOS Setup program.
2
Make sure that the SCSI drive that you want to use as drive D
is set to SCSI ID 1:0. Check your drive manual for information
on setting the SCSI ID for that device.
3
4
5
Make sure that SCSI parity is consistently enabled or disabled
on all devices on the SCSI bus.
Make sure that SCSI termination is set correctly on the host
adapter and the peripherals.
If your system is running under DOS, make sure that the disk
has a DOS partition and a DOS format.
Problem
The system works erratically. It hangs, or the host adapter some-
times cannot find the drives.
Action
1
2
3
4
Make sure that SCSI parity is consistently enabled or disabled
on all devices on the SCSI bus.
Make sure that SCSI termination is set correctly on the host
adapter and the peripherals.
Check cable length and integrity. The cable should be no longer
than six meters total for the entire SCSI bus.
If the host adapter and drive LEDs remain on during a hang
condition, make sure that the SCSI drive conforms to SCSI-1,
the SCSI CCS (Common Command Set) revision or SCSI-2
specifications.
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Other Error Messages
Host adapter at port address xxx failed diagnostics.
xxx = the port address. This message indicates that there is no host
adapter at that port address, that there is an address conflict, or that
the host adapter is defective. Reinstall the host adapter. Check cables
and jumpers. Check for I/ O address conflicts. Confirm that the con-
tents of the motherboard CMOS are set correctly with the Setup
program.
Failed scanning for SCSI devices.
The driver failed when scanning the SCSI bus for SCSI devices. Be
sure that the SCSI drive’s jumpers for SCSI ID and LUN are set cor-
rectly. Be sure that all SCSI devices are powered up. Check SCSI bus
termination, SCSI parity and cabling.
Get Device Type failed
Check with your drive manufacturer to ensure that you have the lat-
est firmware for your SCSI drive.
Get number of heads failed
Read SCSI drive capacity failed
If the driver is unable to determine capacity for drives 0 through 7,
contact the drive manufacturer. Low-level formatting may be
needed.
Failed to read master boot record
Failed to read boot record
This indicates problems reading records off the disk. Check SCSI
cabling.
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Support for Large
Disk Drives
Extended Translation (Using MS-DOS 5.0)
All current versions of DOS are limited to 1024 cylinders per drive.
The standard translation scheme for SCSI host adapters, using
64 heads and 32 sectors, provides a maximum accessible capacity of
1 GByte. As disk drives have recently grown beyond 1 GByte in for-
matted capacity, they have run up against the DOS 1024-cylinder
limit. To continue its support for all SCSI disk drive capacities under
DOS, Adaptec has included an extended translation scheme for
AHA-1520A/ 1522A host adapters. This feature supports disk drives
as large as 8 GBytes under DOS.
When to Enable Extended Translation
Extended translation is disabled by default. Use extended transla-
tion for > 1 GByte hard disks under DOS. Use standard translation,
not extended translation, on drives formatted with two or more par-
titions for different operating systems. Partitions for NetWare can be
larger than 1 GByte when using standard translation. For instruc-
tions on enabling extended translation, see Chapter 2, Host Adapter
Configuration.
Caution: Be sure to back up your disk drive before you
change the translation method on a disk drive. All data
is erased when you change from one translation scheme
to another.
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Using Fdisk
To install a new disk, or to repartition an existing disk, use the fdisk
DOS utility as you normally would. The cylinder size increases to
8 MBytes when you enable extended translation. The size of the par-
tition you request must therefore be a multiple of 8 MBytes. If you
request a partition size that is not a multiple of 8 MBytes, fdisk
rounds up to the nearest whole multiple of 8 MBytes.
Extended Translation Questions and Answers
What happens if I enable extended translation with SCSI drives smaller than 1 GByte?
Drives handled by the AHA-1520A/ 1522A BIOS use extended
translation if their formatted capacity is greater than 1 GByte. Drives
smaller than 1 GByte of formatted capacity use standard translation
regardless of whether extended translation is enabled.
What if I have more than two hard disk drives connected to the host adapter?
AHA-1520A/ 1522A BIOS supports up to two hard drives. With
additional software, the AHA-1520A/ 1522A can support up to 24
hard disks. See Adaptec EZ-SCSI on page 4-1.
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Floppy Device Drive Assignment
Drives A and B are reserved for floppy drives in the DOS environ-
ment and may be assigned to either standard diskette drives or
Floptical drives.
When one Floptical drive is installed, it is recognized as the first, sec-
ond, or third floppy, depending on the number of standard floppy
drives installed in the system.
A Floptical drive may be configured as the bootable A drive, with a
standard (non-SCSI) floppy drive installed as floppy B. This is possi-
ble only if your system CMOS Setup utility allows you to configure
a standard floppy as B without setting a standard A.
When two Floptical drives are installed, they are recognized by the
operating system as the first and second, second and third, or third
and fourth floppy drives, depending on the number of standard
floppy drives installed.
Note that when a Floptical drive is added to the system as the third
or fourth floppy device, the DOS logical drive designator (A, B, C,
etc.) assigned to the Floptical is dependent on the DOS version. In
general, versions of DOS prior to 5.0 map third and fourth floppy
drives before hard disk drives. DOS versions 5.0 and later map third
and fourth floppy drives after the hard disk drives.
For example, in a system with two standard floppies, one hard disk,
and one Floptical drive, drive letters are assigned as follows:
Drive
A
DOS 3.x and 4.x
First Floppy
Second Floppy
Floptical
Drive
A
DOS 5.0, 5.1, and above
First Floppy
B
B
Second Floppy
Hard Disk
C
C
D
Hard Disk
D
Floptical
Giving drive-letter assignment some thought before installation can
make computer operation easier. Some application programs as well
as statements in your config.sys and autoexec.bat files designate
source file locations with drive-letter and directory pathnames.
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Floptical Drive Support
VHD Format
Adaptec EZ-SCSI includes the DOS vhdfmt utility for formatting
Floptical VHD diskettes. The vhdfmt program is provided because
DOS 5.0 and earlier versions of DOS do not recognize VHD disk
media.
Use your standard DOS Format utility to format 720 KByte and 1.44
MByte diskettes. Vhdfmt is not intended to be used with standard
non-VHD diskettes.
See the EZ-SCSI User’s Guide for more information about vhdfmt.
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