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PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER

AP-10 SCSI PCI SC2459

FCC RULES: TESTED TO 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

ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio

frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance to the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-

tion.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioandtelevision

reception,whichcan be determined byturningthe equipment off andon,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

responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperate

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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AP-10 SCSI PCI User's Manual

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 Introducing 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

AP-10 SCSI PCI User's Manual

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: Troubleshooting

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: Technical Support

8-1 Overview ........................................................................... 8-1

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Contents

8-2 Finding Technical Information ....................................... 8-1

8-3 TechnicalAssistance ......................................................... 8-1

8-3.1

ImportantBoard Information ...................................

8-2

8-3.2

SIIG’s Web 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 Product Return Procedure............................................... 8-3

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AP-10 SCSI PCI User's Manual

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 reference.

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 Installation

Provides a quick reference for installing your AP-10

SCSI PCI board for proper operation in your system.

Chapter 3: Introduction to SCSI

Introducesthebasic featuresof the SCSIbus,including

SCSIID, terminationand cabling informationfor your

AP-10 SCSI PCI.

Chapter 4: Hardware Installation

Provides step by step instructions on how to configure

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

Providescommonly 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.

1-1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the AP-10 SCSI PCI

adapter.SIIG’sgoalistoprovideitscustomerswithaffordable,

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.

BeforeinstallingyourAP-10SCSIPCI board,pleasetakethe

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:QuickInstallation(forexperiencedusers)and/orChapter4:

Hardware Installation and Chapter 6: Software Installation, for

easytofollowinstallationinstructions.Chapter5:SCSIBIOS

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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