Adaptec 1450 User's Guide

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4SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s Guide6Be sure that at least one external SCSI device provides SCSI bus termination power or that the last device on the

5Updating the Windows 95 Miniport DriverUpdating the Windows 95 Miniport DriverWindows 95 has built-in software support for the SlimSCSI 1450. This me

6SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s GuideUsing the SlimSCSI 1450Hot PluggingAfter you install the SlimSCSI 1450 driver in your Windows 95 PC, you can insert

7Using the SlimSCSI 1450When you insert the SlimSCSI 1450 adapter while Windows 95 is running, Windows 95 detects the adapter and the device(s) con-ne

8SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s GuideUnderstanding SCSISCSI (pronounced “scuzzy”) stands for Small Computer Systems Interface. SCSI is an industry stand

9Understanding SCSITerminating the SCSI BusTo ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, terminators must be installed (or enabled) on the devices

10SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s GuideTroubleshootingMost problems with the SlimSCSI 1450 result from errors in prepar-ing and connecting the SCSI devic

11TroubleshootingWindows 95 TroubleshootingHow do I determine if the Windows 95 socket is enabled and is running correctly?1Insert the SlimSCSI 1450 i

12SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s GuideHow do I determine if the SlimSCSI Windows 95 miniport driver is working correctly?1Insert the SlimSCSI 1450 into

13TroubleshootingWhat if there is no SCSI controllers icon under Device Manager, or the SlimSCSI 1450 software driver does not appear under Device Man

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iii▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ContentsIntroduction 1Contents of Kit 1System Requirements 1Installing the SlimSCSI 1450 2Updating the Windows 95 Miniport Driver 5Us

1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of Adaptec’s SlimSCSI® 1450, which is designed specifically for use with Microsoft Windows®95. The SlimS

2SlimSCSI 1450 Adapter User’s GuideInstalling the SlimSCSI 1450Follow these steps to install the SlimSCSI 1450 and connect your SCSI devices to it:1Re

3Installing the SlimSCSI 14503(Optional) Connect up to two additional SCSI devices by daisy-chaining them to the first device, as shown below:4Be sure