Adaptec 1450 - Manual

2 SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s Guide Installing the SlimSCSI 1450 Follow these steps to install the SlimSCSI 1450 and connect your SCSI devices to it: 1 Remove the SlimSCSI 1450 from its packaging. 2 Plug the 50-pin connector into the first (or only) SCSI device, as shown below. Make sure the SCSI d...

6 SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s Guide Using the SlimSCSI 1450 Hot Plugging After you install the SlimSCSI 1450 driver in your Windows 95 PC, you can insert or remove the SlimSCSI 1450 at any time except when data is being transferred on the SCSI bus. This is called hot plugging. (You can tell that da...

7 Using the SlimSCSI 1450 When you insert the SlimSCSI 1450 adapter while Windows 95 is running, Windows 95 detects the adapter and the device(s) con-nected to it. (Be sure the devices are powered before you insert the adapter!) Formatting Removable Media Many removable media drives include a format...

8 SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s Guide Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced “scuzzy”) stands for Small Computer Systems I nterface. SCSI is an industry standard computer interface for con- necting SCSI devices (such as hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners) to a common SCSI bus. A SCSI bus is a...

9 Understanding SCSI Terminating the SCSI Bus To ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, terminators must be installed (or enabled) on the devices at the physical ends of the SCSI bus. The terminators on all devices between the physical ends must be removed (or disabled). Termination on the S...

10 SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s Guide Troubleshooting Most problems with the SlimSCSI 1450 result from errors in prepar-ing and connecting the SCSI devices to it. If you have problems, check the items below. Note: If you have problems with a specific SCSI device when other SCSI devices are working c...

11 Troubleshooting Windows 95 Troubleshooting How do I determine if the Windows 95 socket is enabled and is running correctly? 1 Insert the SlimSCSI 1450 in the PC Card slot. 2 Click the Start button and click Settings. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Double click the System icon, and then select the Devic...

15 Contacting Adaptec If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec prod-uct, 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: Electronic Supp...

16 Technical and Product Support ■ For technical support and information about many of Adaptec’s electronic support services, call 800-959-7274 or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ■ To use the Adaptec Interactive Support System, call 800-959-7274 or 408-945-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a...