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2. cd etc conf cf d ENTER e lnk unix ENTER 5 You have completed the link procedure for the Initio device driver Exit and reboot the system 6 For further information regarding removing the Initio driver for SCO Unix please refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting in this User s Manual Changing to the INI 9100U 9100UW as the bootable host adapter CAUTION If you have not already done do backup all files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures 1 Insert the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER INSTALLATION DISK 2 diskette into floppy drive 2 installpkg under command prompt and press ENTER A system screen similar to that of figure 10 5 will be shown e i91u ENTER 3 Change the mscsi file e cd etc conf cf d lt ENTER gt e 105 5 mscsi bak lt ENTER gt e vi mscsi lt ENTER gt In the example below The XXXX would be replaced with i91u 10 6 ha attach number ID lun XXXX Stp 0 2 0 XXXX Sdsk 0 0 0 XXXX Srom 0 5 0 Rebuild the UNIX kernel e link unix lt ENTER gt You have completed the link procedure for the Initio device driver Exit and reboot the system For further information regarding removing the Initio driver for SCO Unix please refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting in this User s Manual 10 7 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SCO UnixWare This Chapter
3. 8 This completes loading the Host Adapter Driver follow the directions on screen to complete the NetWare installation Device driver command line options The Initio device drivers support command line switches to optimize driver performance Device drivers normally once installed require no further 8 8 information to work effectively however in certain situations some driver optimization may be advantageous to system performance NetWare offers two means of entering command line switches One method is for session usage and needs to be entered each time the system is rebooted Load Pathname ini910u Driver Config Option The second method listed is for permanent installation In startup ncf you can include the following statement Load Pathname ini910u Driver Config Option Driver Config Options IN IN L AL T Xxxx B b dd B b Q q WR WR IR D Verbose Mode provides detail information about driver on system command line when driver is initialized Non Verbose Mode default Driver assumes that all targets have more than one LUN Driver assumes that all targets only have LUN 0 default Target enable mask WORD Default scan all targets Scan device only on PCI BUS b PCI DEVICE dd Scan all the devices on PCI BUS b from 0 to 7 Specifies maximum number of tag commands per target default 4 No tag Read after write hardware verify Not verified default Support
4. Installation eei ti tert te ce Pee oe lus He Ee Sauce Eo Pe ES PRAE sd New Windows 95 installation Adding the Initio Driver to an existing Windows 95 system Updating the Initio device driver eeeeem MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT eeeeeeeee eese eere 77 OVERVIE We te IRAE 7 2 Tins tal ata Onis 2 6 LR 7 2 New Windows NT 1 5 7 3 Adding or updating the Initio driver to an existing Windows NT system 7 6 Installing a new Windows NT system and Initio driver without floppy disks 7 9 OVEN EW a tet Me cuts Meo foe cito e a Me dt ets dts esset Me idee Installation nonsi ei itte esee Pee deed ea ec Fee EQ Pe New OS 2 installation Gi TO AUI MERERI T E cect ba Installation vi OVERVIEW ae tet ien dbi tet entes 11 2 Tans teal ata Oth i case ee eI v eie e ce Ree dee PEE EE tech 11 2 Updating interrupts and hardware settings esee 11 2 Installing the Initio driver in a new UnixWare system 11 3 Adding the Initio driver to an existing UnixWare 11 6 Using multiple Host Adapters seeseeeeeeeeeeen emen 11 7 Removing the Initio driver from a UnixWare system esses 11 8 As Troubleshootmg oir Pede aee AUS
5. INI910U DSK INITIO INI 9100U 3100UW Disk Device Driver for NetWare 4 x I I Product Options Install Reconfigure Pro Other Options Other Optional Install Loaded Drivers INI910U Select multiple disk driver F5 Load a driver listed lt Enter gt Unload a driver lt Del gt Scroll help window FT 0 F8 Dn Change Lists lt F2 gt Help lt 1 gt Previous Screen lt Esc gt Abort Install lt Alt gt lt F10 gt figure 8 3 Select the Initio Driver Once you have selected the driver the Loaded Drivers Window below the list of Available Drivers will be updated with the Initio driver name you have selected To continue with installation press lt ENTER gt This completes loading the Host Adapter Driver Follow the on screen directions to complete the Novell NetWare installation 8 6 Adding the Initio driver to an existing NetWare system CAUTION If you have not already done do backup all files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures A 1 To begin the installation you will need to change the directory to the location of the server and initialize the network server e g e Type CD NWSERVER lt ENTER gt e SERVER lt ENTER gt 2 At the NetWare prompt Type LOAD INSTALL lt ENTER gt A screen similar to the following will be displayed see figure 8 4 Nov
6. lt Fl Help gt Press ALT to activate menus N00003 001 figure 9 1 Edit CONFIG SYS file 4 Insert the Installation Diskette into drive A and turn on your computer This will begin the OS 2 installation and establish an OS 2 bootable hard drive 5 When prompted insert the OS 2 Diskette 1 for INI 9100U 9100UW Follow the on screen instructions to continue 6 You have completed the Initio device driver installation for OS 2 Follow the on screen instructions and OS 2 manual for a complete description of OS 2 installation Adding the Initio driver to an existing OS 2 system For computer systems using other SCSI host adapters or an IDE device to provide the system boot routines these instructions will guide you through INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter driver installation The OS 2 driver will be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 It is important that the SCSI bus hardware and OS 2 are installed correctly before proceeding further 9 4 7 S CAUTION If you have not already done do backup all files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures E 1 Once an OS 2 session is established insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into your floppy drive 2 By using your installed mouse or by using the appropriate key strokes select DEVICE DRIVER INSTALL from the SYSTEM SETUP group figure 9 2 Add OS 2
7. 12 2 B DOS Space gt IGB cedat tenete 12 4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK viii Inside this manual This manual explains how to install Initio INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter hardware and software drivers in most popular computer systems The drivers are provided on diskette and support Novell NetWare V3 1x V4 x IBM OS 2 MS DOS SCO UNIX Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows NT Support for MS DOS and Microsoft Windows 3 1x is on board the BIOS The INI 9100U 9100UW should be physically installed in the host computer before attempting to install the driver for your computing environment The following headings briefly describe each of the chapters in this manual Introduction A description of the product features and the capabilities of the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW Getting Started Identification of what information and equipment is required to setup a SCSI bus system Hardware Installation A description of how to install and setup the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter hardware Host Adapter Setup Provides an explanation of Initio s SCSI setup utilities adding another dimension to SCSI bus versatility Provides an explanation of how to customize the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter for special system requirements ix MS DOS Windows For MS DOS operation the INI 9100U 9100UW has built in driver support for hard disk operation If peripherals other than disks are used such as CD ROM or tape
8. Device Driver 3 Select CHANGE source directory to read as the root directory 4 Select OS2 and select SET 5 Select DESTINATION DIRECTORY 9 5 10 Select CHANGE destination directory to any existing OS 2 directory or accept the default Select SET From the DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION GROUP select INSTALL System Setup Icon View Select the device drivers to be installed INITIO INF 9100U 9100UW Device Driver for OS 2 figure 9 3 Select OS 2 Driver Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW Device Driver for OS 2 select Select EXIT to install the OS 2 device driver Exit and reboot the system to activate the device driver UN You may need to remove your previous SCSI device driver Refer to your original SCSI host adapter documentation for further instructions on driver removal s T 9 6 Device driver command line options The Initio device drivers support command line switches to optimize driver performance Device drivers normally require no further information to work effectively However in certain situations some driver optimization may be advantageous to system performance From inside the CONFIG SYS file use the following format to edit the file The standard format for command line switches is BASEDEV INI910U ADD Driver Config Option Driver Config Options IN Verbose Mode provides detail information about driver on system command
9. INSTALL HOST BUS ADAPTER DRIVERS see figure 11 2 insert the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 into drive A press lt Enter gt UnixWare 2 01 includes a diekette labled Host Bue Adapter Drivers This diskette contains common device drivers for popular Host Bus Adapters HBAJ vendors may provide additional HBA diskettes HBA diskette s to determine the you mus ettes the UnixWare Installation Handbook tor 1 more information If HBA dieketta e are needed or if you are not eure 1 Remove the Install Diskette from the drive 2 Insert the first diskette and press ENTER If yeu are not sure that your system does not need any HBA diskettes Remove the Install Diskette from the drive z Select Continus Installation and prese ENTER Choices Install Host Bue Adapter Driver Continus Installation up down arrow keys and ENTER to select Fl Kelp figure 11 2 Install Host Bus Adapter Drivers 3 When prompted to INSTALL ANOTHER HBA DISKETTE see figure 11 3 press lt ENTER gt to continue If you have additional HBA diskettes 1 Insert the next HRA diskette and press ENTER If you do not need to use additional HRA diskettes 1 Remove the Install Diskette from the drive 2 Select Continue Installation and press ENTER Choices Install Another HRA Diskettes Continue Installation Use up down arrow keys and ENTER to select Fl Help figure 11 3 Inst
10. Internal UltraSCS Connector External UltraSCSI Connector figure 1 1 INI 9100U Host adapter External UltraWide SCSI Connector Jumper JP1 2 LZ Tr Internal UltraWide SCSI Connector Pin 1 J1 Internal UltraSCS Connector figure 1 2 INI 9100UW Host adapter Application and peripheral support The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW supports most operating systems with the addition of dedicated software drivers The most popular operating system environments currently supported include MS DOS Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows NT Novell NetWare IBM OS 2 SCO UNIX SCO UnixWare All of the commonly available peripheral devices used on the SCSI bus are supported by the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapters 1 3 Plug and Play installation The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter has been designed to take advantage of plug and play specifications and simplify installation This once complex task is accomplished in the host adapter with on board read only memory ROM that provides the necessary configuration mechanism for installation and booting without user intervention in PCI plug and play compliant systems Product features PCI Compatibility Plug and Play 133 MBytes per second PCI burst mode Hard Drives to 8 Gigabytes per drive capacity 40 MBytes per second Ultra Wide SCSI transfers with the INI 9100UW 20 MBytes per second Ultra SCSI transfers with the INI 9100U The PCI Bus is a 32 bit bu
11. Systems It is mandatory that the same head mapping be used across multiple operating systems on one drive However you can use different head mappings on different drives with the exception of SCO UNIX It is recommended that you enable DOS Space gt 1GB option if the capacity of your SCSI hard disk has more than 1 GByte Glossary This Chapter Is About e Common terms and definitions 13 1 Definitions of Terms active I O process byte connection current I O process disconnect host adapter initiator process An I O process that is presently in execution not queued This term indicates an 8 bit construct An initial connection or reconnection A connection can only occur between one initiator and one target The I O process that is presently connected on the SCSI bus The action that occurs when an SCSI device releases control of the SCSI bus allowing it to go to the BUS FREE phase A device which connects between a host system and the SCSI bus The device usually performs the lower layers of the SCSI protocol and normally operates in the initiator role This function may be integrated into the host system A SCSI device that requests an I O process to be performed by another SCSI device a target An I O process consists of one initial connection and zero or more reconnections all pertaining to a single command or a group of linked commands More specifically the connection s pertain t
12. drivers during a new installation of NetWare from CD ROM The driver is loaded during the NetWare Server Installation procedure The NetWare installation program will prompt you for the required parameters as the installation procedure progresses It is highly recommended that you have a copy of the Novell Netware Installation and Upgrade Manual for reference 1 At the MS DOS prompt for CD ROM installation change directories to where the installation files are located e g d netware4 0 english ENTER 2 Type INSTALL ENTERc to initialize the installation routine A screen similar to the following will be displayed see figure 8 1 8 3 Novell Server Installation v4 01 NetWare Loadable Module Select an Installation Method Install a new v4 x server Display Information README File Select an installation method Enter Help F1 Abort INSTALL lt ALT gt lt F10 gt figure 8 1 Novell 4 x Installation Select Install new NetWare v4 x from the window by using the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the highlight to the option you want press lt ENTER gt Follow the instructions in the NetWare User s Manual for partitioning the hard drives and naming the system Follow the directions on screen until you come to a window titled Load Disk Driver e Press the lt Ins gt key to insert a new device driver e Press the lt F3 gt key to specify a different source drive directory
13. e edit the file by adding the line static immediately following version2 e Rebuild the UnixWare kernel by completing the following steps at the command prompt e etc conf bin idbuild B ENTER e cp etc conf cf d unix stand unix ENTER e cd ENTER e shutdown g0 0 is Zero ENTER e Y ENTER 4 If the INI 9100U 9100UW is NOT intended to be the bootable host adapter these instructions will guide you through changing the current software settings for UnixWare to establish the INI 9100U 9100UW as a non bootable host adapter for your device e At the system command prompt type e Jetc conf bin idbuild M 19100 ENTER e cd ENTER e shutdown g0 0 is Zero lt ENTER gt e Y ENTER 5 Exit the UnixWare program and reboot your system to initialize the new device driver to control INI 9100U 9100UW Using multiple Host Adapters UnixWare is capable of supporting up to eight SCSI busses If you choose to use multiple host adapters in your system verify that each host adapter shared interrupt level is set to IRQ10 Please refer to your system documentation to set the interrupt levels Space for each INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter in the system is configured and allocated by a separate line in the file ETC CONF SDEVICE D I910U 1 Verify that Y is selected in the second field at the line starting at I910u in the file ETC CONF SDEVICE D I910U for each INI 9100U 9100UW in the system UnixWare will aut
14. for additional information When prompted by the following screen see figure 10 3 insert the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 diskette into your floppy drive Press ENTER d fd 160 Memory sizing Memory found OK 640K 1m 16m Loading kernel fd 64 unix text kernel fd 64 unix data Please insert the fd 60 i91u volume and press lt RETURN gt or q to quit figure 10 3 Insert Initio INI 9100U 9100UW Driver Disk 2 10 4 4 Please refer to the SCO UNIX documentation for additional information You have completed the installation of the SCO UNIX driver Adding the Initio driver to an existing SCO UNIX system CAUTION If you have not already done do backup alll files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures 1 Insert the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 diskette into your floppy drive 2 Type installpkg under the command prompt ENTER 3 The following system screen will be displayed figure 10 5 Installation in progress do not remove the floppy disk The following packages are on this disk NAME DESCRIPTION i91u Initio INI 9100U 9100UW Device Driver for SCO UNIX system Please enter the names of the packages you wish to install or q to quit figure 10 5 SCO UNIX install package e i91u lt ENTER gt 10 5 4 Change the directory and rebuild the UNIX kernel
15. hardware installation section of this manual Question On boot up the message SCSI BIOS Installed is displayed but my system hangs Answer Verify that the CMOS interrupt structure is set to INTA and the CMOS IRQ level matches the jumper settings on the motherboard Refer to your PC user manual Question On boot up not all the peripherals are scanned and recognized Answer Verify that each of the SCSI devices on the bus has its own distinct SCSI ID number and all peripherals are receiving power Refer to your peripheral manual for information regarding changing SCSI ID s Verify the SCSI Termination is set correctly Make sure the last peripheral on the SCSI bus has termination See the peripheral manual for proper termination information After the above steps are executed if you are still not recognizing all attached peripherals configure the host adapter to operate in an Asynchronous Transfer mode by changing its setting under the SCSI Devices Setup section of the SmartSCSI Setup Utility This feature is discussed thoroughly in the chapter entitled Host Adapter Setup Question On boot up the message Missing Operating System is displayed The boot drive is greater than 1 gigabyte Answer Verify the DOS SPACE 1 GB is enabled in the INI 9100U 9100UW SmartSCSI Setup Utility Question Under SCO UnixWare the system displays a panic message or crashes during bootup Answer Reboot the system and veri
16. is important that the SCSI bus hardware and Windows NT are installed and configured before proceeding further CAUTION If you have not already done do backup all files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures 1 Once a Windows NT session is established use your installed mouse or the appropriate key strokes to select MY COMPUTER from the Main Desktop Execute the following steps e Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER group e Select SCSI ADAPTERS from within the CONTROL PANEL group 5 My Computer zCowoPamt Select the DRIVERS tab from within the SCSI ADAPTERS group e Inthe DRIVERS window select ADD Asta My Computer Contrat Paner 7 48PM In the INSTALL DRIVER window select HAVE DISK In the INSTALL FROM DISK window that is displayed enter the Initio Driver path name e Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A e A WINNT select OK 7 7 Click the driver you want to install and then click OK l aa ne ee ee ee ish Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive selected and then click OK Copy manufacturer s files from i stat My Computer sr Control Panel 7 37 PM Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW Host Adapter select OK to install the INI910U SYS driver onto your hard disk drive In the WINDOWS NT SET
17. line when driver is initialized Non Verbose Mode default ET Driver assumes that all targets have more than one LUN Driver assumes that all targets only have LUN 0 default T hhhh Target enable mask WORD Default scan all targets in hex format B b dd Scan device only on PCI BUS b DEVICE dd in decimal format B b Scan all the devices on PCI BUS b from 0 to 7 A n Assigns adapter number based on BIOS address DM t t t Enable direct access storage device DASD support DM t t t Disable DASD manager support SM t t t Enable SCSI manager support SM t t t Disable SCSI manager support Q q Specifies maximum number of tag commands per target No tag THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 9 8 SCO UNIX This Chapter Is About Setting interrupts Installing the Initio driver in a new SCO UNIX installation Adding the Initio driver to an existing SCO UNIX system Changing to INI 9100U 9100UW as the bootable host adapter 10 1 SCO UNIX Driver Installation Overview The Initio SCO UNIX device driver will support SCO UNIX System V 386 Release 3 2v4 0 or later SCO Open Desktop v2 0 v3 0 or later and SCO Open Server Release 3 0 and 5 0 The device driver is transferred from the floppy diskette to the hard drive where it s loaded during system initialization The installation of Initio device drivers to support SCO UNIX include the following software files and may be found on the INITIO
18. linked with the INI 9100U and up to fifteen devices can be linked with the INI 9100UW on the SCSI bus The host adapter can be placed in any physical position on the bus SCSI devices communicate on the bus using bus arbitration Bus arbitration gives each device an opportunity to use the bus based on the device priority on the bus This is determined by the device ID and not the device s physical location The INI 9100U 9100UW s ID is set at the factory with ID 7 This ID positions the host adapter in an ideal position for single adapter environment on the SCSI bus SCSI bus preparation Each peripheral device that will be attached to the SCSI bus is either an internal or external device Each peripheral will have a specific device ID commonly referred to as a SCSI ID which is set at the factory Please refer to your peripheral documentation to determine switch or jumper settings for SCSI ID s A key point to remember is no two devices can have the same ID The device ID uniquely defines the device to the SCSI bus When assigning a SCSI ID it is recommended to have the host adapter ID set at ID 7 this is the factory default setting for the INI 9100U 9100UW The exact physical location of the device on the bus has no relationship to the SCSI ID of the device If you plan to boot your system from a SCSI disk drive set that boot drive at ID 0 for best operation with most operating systems A second drive if used can be set to ID 1 with additi
19. may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 SCO UnixWare Software drivers are provided for the operation with SCO UnixWare The drivers allow the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW bus master to function at an optimum level of performance The installation procedure is explained in detail and examples of screen displays are provided to simplify installation for the SCO UnixWare driver The driver may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 Notational Conventions The following conventions are used to provide you with common working procedures throughout this manual Convention Description UPPERCASE Used to indicate the name files lt UPPERCASE gt Used to indicate names of keys BOLD Used to indicate user input Italicized text switch name Used to highlight important information Indicated an optional switch selection THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Introduction This Chapter Is About e What information this manual provides e A description of the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter e The features built into the INI 9100U 9100UW 1 1 Introduction The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter The INI 9100U and INI 9100UW are high performance PCI bus master host adapters which provide the interface between the SCSI bus and the PCI local bus In this User s Manual we use the term INI 9100U 9100UW to refer to both host adapter models The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW supports 32 bit data transfers
20. removable media default Will not support removable media Enable support for fixed disk drive default Disable support for fixed disk drive 8 9 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 8 10 IBM OS 2 This Chapter Is About Installing the Initio driver in a new OS 2 installation Adding the Initio driver to an existing OS 2 system Device driver command line options 9 1 IBM OS 2 Driver Installation Overview The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW OS 2 driver will support OS 2 3 0 amp 4 0 The device driver for OS 2 is copied from the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 to your hard drive where it is initialized during boot up The installation of Initio device drivers to support OS 2 include the following software files and may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER INSTALLATION DISK 1 OS2 INI910U ADD INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI Host Adapter OS 2 driver OS2 INI910U DDP Script file for installing INI910U ADD Reference Documentation e 05 2 installation and user s guide e The systems setup and installation guide e documentation for system peripherals e Initio documentation for the SCSI host adapter Installation The INI 9100U 9100UW driver developed for OS 2 will be installed on the disk drive used for system initialization The driver is loaded during the system boot routine and will remain resident on the drive Installation of the drivers can be accomplished by following one of the procedures list
21. termination is enabled by default during power up Recall that first and last physical SCSI device on the SCSI bus must be terminated e Refer to the specific peripheral manufacturers users manual for proper SCSI cable termination Configuring the host adapter Host adapter configuration is performed automatically by the host adapter BIOS during power up The factory settings are designed for best operation However the host adapter can be configured to meet your special operating environment using the SmartSCSI Setup Utility described below The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter includes an on board configuration utility called the SmartSCSI Setup Utility The utility is accessible during the system boot routine after the Initio banner is displayed by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt I gt on the host system keyboard The SmartSCSI Setup Utility is resident in the host adapter s Read Only Memory ROM The purpose of the SmartSCSI Setup Utility is to customize SCSI BIOS related parameters and perform low level SCSI disk formatting when required Once the configuration is established the information is saved in on board non volatile memory which can be modified when necessary in 2 6 future sessions Please refer to section 4 2 in this user s manual for detailed information on the SmartSCSI Setup Utility Hardware Installation This Chapter Is About e Installing the INI 9100U 9100UW 3 1 Hardware Installation Introduc
22. that the hardware and DOS 4 01 or higher have been installed successfully before proceeding further If installing from a SCSI CD ROM drive it is important that the Initio ASPI driver and CD ROM driver be installed before proceeding further 1 Access the Windows 95 CD ROM either from the DOS prompt or from Microsoft Windows 3 x File Manager Execute the SETUP EXE program and follow the instructions on your screen If you are installing from floppy diskette insert the Windows 95 Setup Disk 1 in your floppy disk drive and boot your system Follow the instructions on your screen If installing from floppy diskettes remove the Initio ASPI driver and CD ROM driver prior to installation of WIndows 95 X J 2 Once a Windows 95 session is established use your installed mouse or the appropriate key strokes to select MY COMPUTER from the MAIN DESKTOP Execute the following steps e Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER group Control Panel BEE File Edit View Help e Em m B 32 ODBC Accessibility AddNew Add Remove Date Time Options Hardy ware Programs Mouse Star Control Panel 10 25AM 6 3 Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group Select DEVICE MANAGER tab from within the SYSTEM group e Select the OTHER DEVICES category from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing e Select the PCI SCSI Bus Controller sub category from within the OTHER DEVICES listing System Pr
23. transfer with the specified SCSI device However not all SCSI devices can handle wide data transfer properly and this may cause problems with your system If problems arise from wide SCSI negotiation disable this option The normal setting for this option is enabled yes 4 5 Host Adapter Setup Host Adapter SCSI Bus ID Used to change the adapter s SCSI ID on the SCSI bus The INI 9100U provides eight ID s available numbered 0 7 with 7 having the highest priority The INI 9100UW provide sixteen ID s available numbered 0 15 with 15 having the highest priority The default ID is 7 for the INI 9100U 9100UW Installation of additional host adapters is permitted on the same PCI bus This will allow the system to have more than one SCI bus attached Under these conditions SCSI ID s can be repeated Boot Device ID This option selects which SCSI device will be the designated boot device for the system The INI 9100U 9100UW provides seven SCSI ID s available to boot from The default ID for this option is 0 SCSI Terminators This option is used to set auto termination located on the host adapter card This option is also used to manually control termination on the host adapter The normal setting for this option is auto SCSI Parity Check ON Select this option to enable or disable parity checking on the SCSI bus by the host adapter The default setting for this option is on yes 4 6 BIOS Setup Enable Host Adapter BIOS This
24. 00UW SCSI Host Adapter compatible with Click the one you want to set up and then click OK Vp maed SCSI Controllers The following models are e S Ifyou have an installation disk for device click Install From Disk Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive selected and then click OK Copy manufacturer s files from win Start srl Control Panel 10 38AM 6 Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW Host Adapter select to install the INI910U MPD driver onto your hard disk drive 6 8 This completes updating the Host Adapter Driver Follow the on screen directions to restart you computer and activate the new driver It is highly recommended that you verify your Windows 95 device driver has been properly installed by selecting MY COMPUTER from the desktop Then select CONTROL PANEL e Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group e Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group e Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing and e Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI HOST ADAPTER from within the SCSI CONTROLLER listing If This device is working properly is displayed on your screen the driver has been correctly installed 6 9 Microsoft Windows NT This Chapter Is About Installing the Initio driver into a new Windows NT system Installing or updating the Initio driver into an existing Windows NT system Installing a new Windows NT system and I
25. CONTROLLERS will be highlighted e Select DRIVER FROM DISK PROVIDED BY HARDWARE MANUFACTURER then OK Select SCSI CONTROLLER from the list of available devices then select HAVE DISK 2 In the INSTALL FROM DISK window that is displayed enter the Initio Driver path name e Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A e A WINO5 select OK General Driver Resources v PCI SCSI Bus Controller Click the SCSI Controllers that matches your hardware and then click OK If iv yeu dnt know wich mal yu has you have click OK If you have an instalation Display Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive selected and then click Sounds Copy manufacturer s fles from Provides system info A wind Start Control Panel 3 Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW Host Adapter select then OK again to install the INI910U MPD driver onto your hard disk drive 6 6 This completes loading the Host Adapter Driver follow the on screen directions to complete the Windows 95 installation Exit and reboot the system to activate the device driver It is highly recommended that you verify your Windows 95 device driver has been properly installed by selecting MY COMPUTER from the desktop Then select CONTROL PANEL e Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group e Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group e Select SCS
26. I CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing and e Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI HOST ADAPTER from within the SCSI CONTROLLER listing If This device is working properly is displayed on your screen the driver has been correctly installed Updating the Initio device driver 1 Once a Windows 95 session is established use your installed mouse or the appropriate key strokes to select MY COMPUTER from the Main Desktop Execute the following steps e Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER group e Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group Select the DEVICE MANAGER tab from within the SYSTEM group e Select the SCSI CONTROLLERS category from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing e Select the INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI HOST ADAPTER sub category from within the SCSI CONTROLLERS listing General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection NE2000 Compatible H A Potts COM amp LPT Ress 5 Control Pane 1036 AM 3 In the INI 9100U 2100UW SCSI HOST ADAPTER PROPERTIES window select the DRIVER tab then select CHANGE DRIVER 4 Inthe SELECT DEVICE window select HAVE DISK 5 In the INSTALL FROM DISK window that is displayed enter the Initio Driver path name Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A A WINO5 select OK General Driver Tren A Initio INI 9100U 91
27. INI 9100U and INI S100UW PCI ULTRA SCSI HIGH PERFORMANCE BUS MASTER HOST ADAPTER USER S MANUAL Initio Initio Corporation 2188 Del Franco Street San Jose CA 95131 408 577 1919 Voice 408 577 0640 Fax Copyright Copyright 1996 by INITIO Corporation All rights reserved Initio makes no warranty of any kind in regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Initio is not liable for any errors contained herein or incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material This document and the information contained herein are the property of INITIO Corporation No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the express written consent and authorization of INITIO Corporation 2188 Del Franco Street San Jose CA 95131 Trademarks INITIO and INI are a registered trademark of INITIO Corporation SmartSCSI is a trademark of INITIO Corporation MS DOS WINDOWS WINDOWS for Workgroups Windows 95 and WINDOWS NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell Inc SCO is a registered trademark of Santa Cruz Operation Inc UNIX is a registered trademark of U
28. INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 Driver o Device driver object file Space c Device driver definition file Reference Documentation e SCO UNIX documentation installation and user s guide e The systems setup and installation guide e documentation for system peripherals e Initio documentation for the SCSI host adapter Installation The SCO UNIX drivers developed by Initio will be installed on the disk drive used for system initialization It is strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and understood before continuing with the system configuration or change Please read the instructions carefully The procedures described below will change the system configuration Updating interrupts and hardware settings The following interrupt configuration settings are suggested as the most effective means of providing a controller interrupt to the host adapter e Host Adapter interrupt levels available are 9 11 recommended Please Refer to your system documentation to set the interrupt levels and your Avoid using interrupt 10 as the controller interrupt Set first SCSI disk ID to 0 first time install requirement Set tape target ID to 2 If tape is in use Set CD ROM target ID to 5 If CD ROM is in use peripheral documentation for help in setting SCSI IDs 15 11 Installing the Initio driver in a new SCO UNIX system 1 Insert the SCO UNIX NI boot disk into the floppy drive and turn o
29. Is About e Installing the Initio driver in a new UnixWare installation e Adding the Initio driver to an existing Unix Ware system e Using multiple host adapters in UnixWare e Removing the Initio driver from a UnixWare system 11 1 SCO UnixWare Driver Installation Overview The Initio SCO UnixWare device driver will support UnixWare 2 x The device driver is transferred from the floppy diskette to the hard drive where it is loaded during system initialization The installation of Initio device drivers to support SCO UnixWare may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 Reference Documentation SCO UnixWare Installation Handbook e SCO UnixWare System Owner Handbook Installation The SCO UnixWare drivers developed by Initio will be installed on the disk drive used for system initialization It is strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and understood before continuing with the system configuration or change Please read the instructions carefully The procedures described below will change the system configuration Ne Updating interrupts and hardware settings The following interrupt configuration settings are suggested as the most effective means of providing a controller interrupt to the host adapter e Host adapter interrupt level must be set to IRQ 10 for proper installation of the Initio driver Please refer to your system documentation to set the interrupt leve
30. UP window that is displayed enter the Initio Driver path name to continue e Type A WINNT select CONTINUE This completes updating the Host Adapter Driver Follow the on screen directions to restart you computer and activate the new driver It is highly recommended that you verify your Windows NT device driver has been properly installed by selecting MY COMPUTER from the desktop Then select CONTROL PANEL e Select SCSI ADAPTERS from within the CONTROL PANEL group e Highlight INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI HOST ADAPTER from within the SCSI ADAPTERS listing and select PROPERTIES If This device is working properly is displayed in the Device Status box the driver has been correctly installed 7 8 Installing a new Windows NT system and Initio driver without floppy disks For computer systems installing or upgrading to Windows NT from a floppyless setup such as a share on your network these instructions will guide you through the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter driver installation The Windows NT driver will be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 It is important that the hardware has been installed successfully before proceeding further CAUTION If you have not already done do backup alll files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures 1 Execute a floppyless setup as described by the Windows NT System Administrator s Guide 2
31. When SETUP begins to load the screen will turn from black to blue with the text SETUP IS INSPECTING YOUR COMPUTER S HARDWARE CONFIGURATION at the top e Press the F6 key to interrupt this process You will have two seconds in which to press this key e Follow the instructions on the screen until you are asked to specify a SCSI driver 3 Insert the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into your local floppy disk drive and press ENTER e Select Initio INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI Host Adapter 4 The Initio host adapter driver is now installed 5 The on screen instructions will continue for a complete installation of Windows NT Refer to your Windows NT System Administrator s Guide for completion of the operating system installation procedure 7 10 Novell NetWare This Chapter Is About Installing the Initio driver in A new NetWare system Installing the driver in an existing NetWare system Device driver command line options 8 1 Novell NetWare Driver Installation Overview The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW will support Novell NetWare 386 V4 XX or V3 1X with the addition of a software driver The installation procedure described here requires some experience in Novell system setup and administration The device driver is transferred from the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 to the hard drive where it is automatically initialized during the system boot routine The device drivers listed can support NetWare version
32. across the high bandwidth PCI bus at speeds up to 133 MBytes per second The advanced Integrated Scatter Gather Engine ISGE M reduces the command overhead time enhancing the overall system response thus providing exceptional performance for the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW PCI SCSI host adapter An on board utility program is designed into the host adapter to simplify SCSI bus set up The SmartSCSI Setup Utility program enables simple integration of the INI 9100U 9100UW into most platforms and with many operating systems The SmartSCSI Setup Utility will enhance the installation procedure of the host adapters and allow for complete self integration in those systems that implement the current plug and play standards The INI 9100U 9100UW complies with plug and play applications on systems using the PCI bus standard The INI 9100U host adapter will support asynchronous SCSI bus transfers to a maximum rate of 5 MBytes per second and synchronous ultra SCSI bus transfers to a rate of 20 MBytes per second The INI 9100UW host adapter will support asynchronous SCSI bus transfers to a maximum rate of 10 MBytes per second and synchronous ultra wide SCSI bus transfers to a rate of 40 MBytes per second as well as ultra SCSI transfers to a rate of 20 MBytes per second Full support of UltraSCSI defined by the SCSI 3 specification disconnect reconnect and command queuing provides maximum bus utilization in multiple target implementations 1 2 Pin 1 J1
33. all another HBA Diskette Follow the directions on screen until you come to a window titled Loading Initio INI 9100U 9100UW Host Adapter e Select CONTINUE INSTALLATION e Select CONTINUE INSTALLATION again This completes loading the host adapter driver Follow the on screen directions to complete the SCO UnixWare installation For further information regarding UnixWare installation refer to the SCO UnixWare Installation Handbook Adding the Initio driver to an existing UnixWare system CAUTION If you have not already done do backup alll files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures A Once a UnixWare session is established and a command prompt is ready type recall that UnixWare is case sensitive e cp stand unix stand unix org press lt ENTER gt e pkgadd d diskettel press lt ENTER gt Select i910u ihv hba from the list of available host drivers press ENTER If the INI 9100U 9100UW is intended to be the bootable host adapter the next step to updating the driver will require a revision to the I910u file These instructions will guide you through changing the current software settings for UnixWare to establish the INI 9100U 9100UW as the host adapter for your boot device e At the system command prompt type e cd etc conf sdevice d e Use vi or another editor to modify the file I910u by adding a line e locate the line version2
34. cable 5 Drive activity LED A drive activity LED is designed into the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter to indicate when a data transfer is being made Connection to the LED is optional and cabling is not included with this kit The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter has a four pin connector located at J3 refer to figure 3 1 to accommodate an LED cable 6 Multiple Initiators Under some circumstances multiple initiators can be used on a single SCSI bus The bus is configured to have more than one host adapter inserted into at least two distinctly different computer systems sharing peripheral devices In theses circumstances it is possible to have one of the two computer systems turned off Under theses conditions the INI 9100U 9100UW has a jumper that can be enabled closed to set the active on board termination on all the time regardless of whether power is applied or not The host adapter is shipped without the jumper installed and need not be changed in most cases 3 7 7 Installation of external SCSI cables Installation of external SCSI cables can be performed after the cover has been closed The cable is limited in length to a total of six meters including any internal cabling The external cable can be daisy chained to include up to seven devices with the INI 9100U 9100UW in combination with internal devices The external cable is designed to be inserted only one way requiring termination at the end peripheral device on the b
35. d 20 DOS Space 1 GB Using this option allows for single disk capacities to be extended up to 8 GBytes yes Please refer to the Appendix titled DOS Space 1 GB for further information on this feature e NO DOS limits the number of cylinders per drive to 1024 The host adapter defines head and sector usage to 64 heads and 32 sectors This format allows for maximum capacity of 1 gigabyte per disk storage e YES The upper limit can be extended from 1 GByte to 8 GBytes by increasing the number of heads to 255 and sectors used per track to 63 This is a powerful option DATA CAN BE LOST BY CHANGING SETTINGS CAUTION Changing from to 8 GByte format or back will erase stored data S e Spin Up Disk Drive This option is used to initiate motor spin up for SCSI disk drives The host adapter BIOS can limit system power requirements during power up This is accomplished by signaling the device to start at delayed intervals no 4 4 Enable Disconnect The host adapter uses this option to allow a device to temporarily disconnect from the SCSI bus referred to as disconnect reconnect This allows the host adapter to perform other functions on the bus while the device is temporarily disconnected The device and the host adapter can then reconnect when the bus is needed yes i Enable Wide Negotiation INI 9100UW ONLY This option determines whether the host adapter initiates wide data
36. d from the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 to the hard drive where it is automatically initialized during the system boot routine The following files are used for installation and will be found on the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 INI910U MPD INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI Host Adapter Windows 95 miniport driver INI910U INF Windows 95 installation information file Installation The INI 9100U 9100UW driver developed for Windows 95 is loaded during the system boot routine and will remain resident on the drive This is accomplished by following one of the three installation procedures listed e New Windows 95 installation e Adding the Initio Windows 95 device driver to an existing Windows 95 system e Updating INI910U MPD device driver Reference Documentation Windows 95 installation and user s guide The systems setup and installation guide The documentation for system peripherals Initio documentation for the SCSI host adapter The procedures described to make changes to the system have distinct differences It is strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and understood before proceeding with the system configuration changes Please read the instructions carefully 6 2 New Windows 95 installation These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter driver while installing Windows 95 Windows 95 will be installed from either a CD ROM or floppy diskettes It is important
37. drives the Initio ASPI driver will need to be installed The driver may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 Microsoft Windows 95 Software drivers are included for the operation of Windows 95 Installation of the Windows 95 driver is explained in this section The driver may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 Microsoft Windows NT Software drivers are included for the operation of Windows NT Installation of the Windows NT driver is explained in this section The driver may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 Novell NetWare Directions for installing a software driver for the operation of Novell NetWare are provided The installation procedure is explained in detail to simplify installation of a version 4 x system driver Installation of a version 3 1x system driver is similar The driver may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK1 IBM OS 2 A software driver is provided for operation with a OS 2 system Installation of the OS 2 driver is explained in this section The driver may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 SCO UNIX Software drivers are provided for the operation with SCO UNIX The drivers allow the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW bus master to function at an optimum level of performance The installation procedure is explained in detail and examples of screen displays are provided to simplify installation for the SCO UNIX driver The driver
38. e turned off the power This precaution will prevent possible damage to the host adapter before removing the INI 9100U 9100UW from its protective packaging CAUTION Static discharge may damage sensitive electronic components and void product warranty NS Inserting the host adapter A Orient the host adapter for installation so that the external connector is facing the back of the System unit and align the card with the PCI connector on the system unit see figure 3 3 Holding the adapter by the mounting bracket and the card edge match up the card edge connector with the PCI host computer socket and insert the card into the socket Once the connector is in the PCI expansion slot socket tighten the mounting bracket screw to secure the card in place The host adapter requires no switches or jumpers to be set when used in PCI plug and play systems 3 5 4 The PCI connector is keyed to prevent improper inserlion However the PCI board can be incorrectly inserted into another connector This may cause damage to you system and void your warranty figure 3 3 Inserting the INI 9100U 9100UW into a PCI slot Installation of internal SCSI cables The INI 9100U has one 50 pin internal SCSI bus connector and the INI 9100UW has two internal connectors one 50 pin flat ribbon SCSI connector and one 68 pin high density ultra wide SCSI connector both internal connectors may be used in tandem or singula
39. ed e New OS 2 Installation e Adding INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter to existing OS 2 The steps used to install the Initio drivers have different system requirements that may affect basic operation if not installed properly It is strongly suggested 9 2 that the selected procedure be read and understood before proceeding Please read all instructions carefully The procedures described below will change the system configuration B an New OS 2 installation These instructions will guide you through the Initio OS 2 device driver and OS 2 installation at the same time The program can be installed from floppy diskettes or from CD ROM The OS 2 driver for the INI 9100U 9100UW will be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER INSTALLATION DISK 1 It is important that the INI 9100U 9100UW hardware has been installed successfully before proceeding further 1 Make a duplicate copy of OS 2 Diskette 1 using a blank diskette and label it as OS 2 Diskette 1 for INI 9100U 9100UW 2 Copy the INI910U ADD file from the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 OS 2 subdirectory to the root directory on the OS 2 diskette 1 for INI 93100U 9100UW 3 Using an appropriate text editor modify the CONFIG SYS on the OS 2 Diskette 1 for INI 9100U 9100UW to include the new Initio driver see figure 9 1 e Enter BASEDEV INI910U ADD and save the file 9 3 File Edit Search Options BASEDEV INI9100 ADD n MS DOS Editor
40. ell Server Installation v4 01 NetWare Loadable Module Select an Installation Method Install a new v4 x server Upgrade a v3 1x or v4 x server Maintenance Selective Install Select an installation method Enter Help F1 Abort INSTALL lt ALT gt lt F10 gt figure 8 4 Novell Installation Screen 3 Select Maintenance Selective Install from the window by highlighting it using the UP or DOWN ARROW keys press ENTER e Select Disk Driver Options Configure Load Unload Disk Drivers from the window by highlighting it using the UP or DOWN ARROW keys press ENTER 4 Follow the directions on screen until you come to a window titled Select A Disk Driver e Press the Ins key to insert a new driver e Press the F3 key to specify a different source drive directory 5 Inthe new window that is displayed enter the Initio Driver path name e Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A A netware v4x Press ENTER 6 In the window Select A New Disk Driver To Install a list of available Initio drivers for NetWare and the version number will be displayed e Select ini910U DSK press ENTER e Press ENTER to confirm then press ENTER to continue 7 you have selected the driver the Loaded Drivers window below the list of Available Drivers will be updated with the driver name you selected e complete the driver loading press ENTER
41. emedy for breach of this warranty INITIO DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE INITIO SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED INITIO S TOTAL LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT PURCHASED IN NO EVENT SHALL INITIO BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF INITIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 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 operations Class B Equipment Information to User 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 with the instructions contained in this manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference wil
42. esentation of the unique address 0 15 assigned to an SCSI device This address would normally be assigned and set in the SCSI device during system installation The bit significant representation of the SCSI address referring to one of the signal lines dB 7 0 A host adapter or a target controller that can be attached to the SCSI bus An SCSI device that performs an operation requested by an initiator Product Warranty Initio Corporation warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase Should this product in the judgment of Initio Corporation prove to be defective Initio Corporation will at its option repair or replace the product once it has been returned to Initio Corporation free of charge Any replaced parts or products become the property of Initio Corporation You may obtain warranty service by first getting authorization from Initio Corporation then returning this product with proof of delivery date shipping charges prepaid to Initio Corporation This warranty does not apply to the software component of the product nor to any product which has been subjected to misuse accident abuse or use in a manner inconsistent with normal host adapter operations The original purchaser must be registered with Initio Corporation by mailing the Product Registration Card to qualify for warranty coverage This remedy is your exclusive r
43. essed The normal operation of some equipment e g signal generators may be subject to specific restrictions Please observe the notices in the user s manual The marketing and sale of the equipment was reported to the Federal Office for Telecommunication Permits BZT The right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with the regulation was given to the ZZF EN 55 9100UW2 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that Initio INI 9100UW and INI 9100U PCI SCSI Bus Master Host Adapter is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 9100UW2 1987 Class B CISPR 22 1985 BS 6527 1988 EN50081 1 GENERIC EMISSIONS STANDARD EN50082 1 GENERIC IMMUNITY STANDARD 1 IEC 801 2 1984 1000 4 2 1995 2 IEC 801 3 1984 1000 4 3 1995 3 IEC 801 4 1988 1000 4 4 1995 13 5
44. figure 8 2 Novell Server Installation v4 x NetWare Loadable Module Installation Options Select a disk driver ASPICD DSK Adaptec CD ROM ASPI Compatible Driver ASPITRAN DSK INITIO NetWare 386 Transport Layer Driver CDNASPI DSK Meridian Data NetWare 386 CD ROM Device Driver Specify a directory path Use th netware v4x device CD ROM device with NetWare aded Drivers The default option will correct for Continue Enter Specify a different drive directory F3 Help F1 Previous Screen lt Esc gt Abort INSTALL lt ALT gt lt F10 gt figure 8 2 Specify Initio Driver Path In the new window that is displayed enter the Initio Driver path name e Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A e A netware v4x Press lt ENTER gt In the window Select a New Disk Driver to Install a list of available Initio drivers for NetWare and their version numbers will be displayed e Select ini910U DSK by using the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the highlight press lt ENTER gt e System will ask for confirmation to load new driver press lt ENTER gt e Press ENTER to continue 8 5 10 Novell Server Installation v4 x NetWare Loadable Module Select a new disk driver to install ASPITRAN DSK INITIO NetWare 386 ASPI Transport Layer
45. fy that the INI 9100U 9100UW is using IRQIO Please Refer to your system documentation to set the interrupt levels and your peripheral documentation for help in setting SCSI ID s In order to boot from the old UnixWare kernel reboot the system and execute the following steps e Begin an interactive boot session by pressing the SPACEBARo at the BOOTING UNIXWARE prompt e At the system boot prompt type KERNEL unix org lt ENTER gt e Type go ENTER e Consult the SCO UnixWare Installation Handbook Troubleshooting section to help isolate the problem If it becomes necessary to remove the Initio device driver please consult the Removing the Initio Driver from a SCO UnixWare System section of this document 12 3 B DOS Space 1GB The default disk head mapping for Initio SCSI host adapter is 64 heads and 32 sectors Under this configuration the MS DOS limit is 1024 cylinders per drive This translates to a maximum accessible capacity of 1 GBytes per drive By changing the head mapping to 255 heads and 63 sectors the DOS Space gt IGB option can support disk capacities up to 8 GBytes under MS DOS Warning If you have already installed the operating system on your hard drives changing the head mapping will corrupt your files and cause other unexpected problems Before changing any DOS Space gt 1GB option setting please back up your disk drives Then you should run the FDISK utility to delete all the parti
46. in external Off Off devices 50 pin and 68 pin internal devices Off On 50 pin and 68 pin internal devices Invalid Configuration and 68 pin external device table 2 2 INI 9100UW possible termination settings Installation basics The INI 9100U 9100UW PCI to SCSI Bus Master host adapter is installed into a computer system with a PCI bus The host adapter supports 32 bit data transfers across the PCI bus at speeds up to 133 MBytes per second The Initio host adapter has no switches or jumpers to set increasing the ease of installation The SmartSCSI Setup Utility provides simple integration of the INI 9100U 9100UW into most platforms and operating systems The INI 9100U 9100UW on board BIOS will allow for complete integration in those systems that implement Plug and Play With the SmartSCSI Setup Utility you are able to conveniently turn on or off the SCSI auto termination as well as manually control the SCSI terminators without opening the system unit to 2 4 reconfigure the SCSI bus The utility also provides a smart and simple method of access to other more advanced SCSI bus configuration features Unpacking and inspection When you receive your INI 9100U 9100UW please inspect the external packaging for any visible sign of damage and return the package if damaged The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping and storage If the package is damaged please contact the carrier immediately Quick installa
47. indows PC manually Follow the on screen directions and or options to continue the installation Choose CONTINUE to accept the default directory or enter the full directory where you want ASPI drivers installed Choose CONTINUE after all the files have been copied and installed to your system Select YES to make the required changes to your system s CONFIG SYS and SYSTEM INI configuration files Once the SETUP COMPLETE screen is displayed choose CONTINUE Last minute changes to this User s Manual will be displayed in the README TXT file that is shown To exit the README TXT file use your installed mouse or the appropriate key strokes to select FILE then EXIT from the Note Pad FILE MENU To complete the installation and activate the device driver exit from your Windows 3 1x session and reboot the system by pressing lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt lt DEL gt If a CD ROM tape drive scanner or optical drive is installed on your system a third party device driver is needed A driver may be provided by the manufacturer and is used in addition to the Initio ASPI driver to provide proper support for that device Please refer to your peripheral device manufacturer documentation for additional information 5 4 Device driver command line options The Initio device driver supports command line switches to optimize driver operation Device drivers normally once installed work effectively However in certain situations some dr
48. io Technical Support as follows Monday Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific time Phone 408 577 1919 Fax 408 577 3254 1 6 INITIO provides on line support for software upgrades utility programs and other information 24 hours a day using 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity at speeds up to 14 4 K baud Initio Corporation BBS 408 577 0431 Or you can contact Initio via the Internet by email support initio com www http www initio com Outside of the US and Canada contact your authorized INITIO distributor If you received your INITIO hardware product as original equipment in a computer system please contact that computer manufacture for technical support The following information is needed to assist in problem resolution e Model type serial number and product description e Type and version number of operating system you are using e g Windows 95 e Software driver product type and version number e Motherboard BIOS version e Location and date of purchase THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1 8 Getting Started This Chapter Is About e Information on quick installation e SCSI bus setup for internal and external peripherals 2 1 Getting Started Host adapter and the SCSI bus The INI 9100U 9100UW is a bus mastering host adapter which works with the host computer to provide a means of control for the SCSI bus By daisy chaining peripheral devices together up to seven devices can be
49. iption To increase the reliability of the cabling being used with the INI 9100U 9100UW it is recommended that the following guidelines be observed Synchronous SCSI up to 6 meters or 20 ft Fast SCSI up to 3 meters or 10 ft Ultra SCSI 4 devices up to 3 meters or 10 ft UltraWide SCSI 4 devices up to 3 meters or 10 ft Ultra SCSI 7 devices up to 1 2 meters or 4 ft UltraWide SCSI 8 devices up to 1 2 meters or 4 ft Use high quality twisted pair cable Impedance of the cable should be between 90 110 ohms Use high quality shielded connectors Installation in ten easy steps The following steps will guide you through the installation of the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter into the host system The host adapters are designed to be inserted into a PCI bus compliant host computer system If you are an experienced installer and have installed this product according to the Quick Installation Guide then skip to Chapter 4 1 Power down the host computer and all peripherals Remove the cover from the host system You may need to refer to the system manual for cover removal If necessary identify the PCI sockets inside the host system with the aid of the system documentation 3 4 Use static electricity discharge precautions Remove possible static discharge potential from any objects that the host adapter may come in contact with before installation This can be accomplished by touching a bare metal chassis rail after you hav
50. iver optimization may be advantageous to system performance From inside the CONFIG SYS file for MS DOS use the following format when modifying the device driver switches The standard format for command line switches is Device C INIASPI ASPI910U SYS Driver Config Option Driver config options D L Bb dd Bb Sdd CCBSx Verbose Mode provides detailed information about driver on system command line when driver is initialized Driver scan eight LUNs for each SCSI Target Scan device only on PCI BUS b PCI DEVICE dd The range for b is from 0 to 7 The range for dd is from 0 to 20 Scan all the devices on the PCI BUS b The range for b is from 0 to 7 Scan device only on the PCI BUS 0 and device dd The range for dd is from 0 to 20 Defines the maximum number of concurrent I O that driver supports The range for x is from 1 to 16 5 5 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 6 6 Microsoft Windows 95 This Chapter Is About Installing the Initio driver into a new Windows 95 system Installing the Initio driver into an existing Windows 95 system Updating Initio device drivers 6 1 Microsoft Windows 95 Driver Installation Overview The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW will support Microsoft Windows 95 with the addition of a software driver The installation procedure described here requires some experience in Windows 95 system setup and administration The device driver is transferre
51. l not occur in a particular installation 13 4 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 Re orient 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 of the receiver Consult the dealer or a experienced audio television technician Note Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with CLASS B requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data cable could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment To ensure the use of this product does not contribute to interference it is necessary to use shielded I O Cables Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office Declaration of the Manufacturer Importer We hereby certify that the INI 9100UW INI 9100U PCI SCSI Bus Master Host Adapter in compliance with the requirements of BMPT Vfg 243 1991 is RFI suppr
52. ls and your peripheral documentation for help in setting SCSI IDs Installing the Initio driver in a new UnixWare system Drivers for the Initio host adapter may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 2 In most cases you will load the drivers during a new installation of UnixWare from CD ROM The driver is loaded during the early stages of the installation procedure The UnixWare installation program will prompt you for the required parameters as the installation procedure progresses It is highly recommended that you have a copy of the SCO UnixWare Installation Handbook and SCO UnixWare System Owner Handbook for reference 1 Insert the SCO UNIXWARE INSTALLATION DISKETTE into the floppy drive and turn on the computer A screen similar to the following will be displayed see figure 11 1 Welcome to UnixWare Application Server 2 01 Installation To install UnixWare 2 01 you will be asked several questions Where poseible default values are provided When you reach the Install Menu you can review and change any settings or cancel the installation No permanent changes are nade to the systen until you select Accept All Sattinge and Install Now from the Install Menu Please refer to the bottom of each screen for instructions most screens also allow you to press the Fl key for help See the UnixWare Installation Handbook for more information figure 11 1UnixWare Installation 2 When prompted to
53. n the system A screen similar to the following will be displayed see figure 10 1 Award Software Inc System Configuration Hard Disk Drive C Hard Disk Drive D Hard Disk Drive E Hard Disk Drive F None None None None Parallel Port CPU Type 80466 DX Base Memory 640K Co Processor Installed Extended Memory 15368K CPU Clock 66 MHz Cache Size 256K Diskette Drive A 1 44M 3 5 in Display Type ECA VCA Diskette Drive B None Serial Port s 3F8 2F8 378 boot SCO Unix System V 386 on i80486 figure 10 1 SCO UNIX system boot screen 2 Type link lt ENTER gt The system will respond by displaying the following screen see figure 10 2 10 3 Award Software Inc System Configuration CPU Type 80486 DX Base Memory 640K Co Processor Installed Extended Memory 15368K CPU Clock 66 MHz Cache Size 256K Diskette Drive A 1 44M 3 5 in Display Type ECA VCA Diskette Drive B None Serial Port s 3F8 2F8 Hard Disk Drive C None Parallel Port s 378 Hard Disk Drive D None Hard Disk Drive E None Hard Disk Drive None SCO Unix System V 386 on i80486 boot link What packages do you need linked in the system or q to quit figure 10 2 Linking a package in SCO UNIX Type i91u ENTER The system at this point will boot into SCO UNIX Please refer to the SCO UNIX documentation
54. nitio driver without floppy disks 7 1 Microsoft Windows NT Driver Installation Overview The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter will support Windows NT v3 5x 4 0 with the addition of a software driver A software driver allows the host computer the ability to transfer data over the SCSI bus The device driver for Windows NT is copied from the Initio driver installation diskette to your hard drive where it is loaded onto the computing system during installation The following files are used for installation and may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 INI910U SYS INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI Host Adapter Windows NT miniport driver TXTSETUP OEM Script file for installing INI910U SYS during the text setup phase OEMSETUP INF Script file for installing INI910U SYS during the windows phase Reference Documentation e Windows NT installation and user s guide e The systems setup and installation guide e The documentation for system peripherals e Initio documentation for the SCSI host adapter Installation The INI 9100U 9100UW driver developed for Windows NT will be installed on the hard drive used for system initialization The driver is loaded during the system boot routine and will remain resident on the drive This is accomplished by following one of the four installation procedures listed e New Windows NT installation e Adding or updating the INI 9100U 9100UW Host Adapter Driver to an existing Windows NT Sy
55. nix System Laboratories IBM and OS 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Intel 1386 i486 i486DX2 and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other manufacturers product names that appear in this manual are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Changes INITIO reserves the right to make changes in product design without reservation and without notification to its users The material in this manual is for information only and is subject to change without notice Technical Support Support is provided when you contact Initio Technical Support Monday Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific time Phone 408 577 1919 Fax 408 577 0640 INITIO provides on line support for software upgrades utility programs and other information 24 hours a day using 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity at speeds up to 28 8K baud Initio Corporation BBS 408 577 0431 INITIO provides on line support for software upgrades utility programs and other information via the internet by email support initio com www http www initio com Outside of the US and Canada contact your authorized INITIO distributor If you received your INITIO hardware product as original equipment in a computer system please contact that computer manufacturer for technical support The following information is needed to assist in problem
56. o a nexus in which zero or more command descriptor blocks are transferred An I O process begins with the establishment of a nexus An I O process normally ends with the BUS FREE phase following successful transfer of a COMMAND COMPLETE or a RELEASE RECOVERY message An I O process also ends with the BUS FREE phase following an ABORT ABORT TAG BUS DEVICE RESET CLEAR QUEUE message or a hard 13 2 logical unit logical unit number peripheral device queue tag reconnection SCSI address SCSI ID SCSI device target RESET condition or an unexpected disconnect occurs A physical or virtual peripheral device addressable through a target An encoded three bit identifier for the logical unit A physical peripheral device that can be attached to an SCSI device which connects to the SCSI bus The peripheral device and the SCSI device peripheral controller may be physically packaged together Often there is a one to one mapping between peripheral devices and logical units but this is not required Examples of peripheral devices are magnetic disks printers optical disks and magnetic tapes The value associated with an I O process that uniquely identifies it from other queued I O processes in the logical unit for the same initiator A reconnection is the result of a reconnect and it exists from the assertion of the BSY signal in a SELECTION or RESELECTION phase until the next BUS FREE phase occurs The hex repr
57. o run on your computer To learn more about Windows NT Setup before continuing press Fl To set up Windows NT now press NTRR To reoair a damaged Windows NT version 4 0 installation press To quit Setup without installing Windows NT press F3 zZNTER Continue R Repair Fl Helo F3 Exit Figure 7 1 Windows NT Setup e Press ENTER to continue setting up Windows NT e Select S to skip mass storage detection e Select S to configure additional SCSI adapters Windows NT Workstation Setup You have asked to specify an additional SCSI adapter CD ROM drive or special disk controller for use with Wirdows NT To select a mass storage device from the following list use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the highlight to the mass storage device you want then press ENTER To return to the previous screen without specifying a mass storage device for use with Windows NT press ESC Mors Other Requires disk provided by hardwar manufactursr ZNTER Select F3 zxit ESC Cancel figure 7 2 Select Other from list of options 5 Scroll down the list and select OTHER Requires Disk Provided by a Hardware Manufacturer figure 7 2 from the list of Additional SCSI Adapters A message will appear on screen stating that Windows NT Workstation Setup Please insert the disk labled Manufacturer supplied hardware eupport dick into drive A Pres ENTER when
58. omatically rebuild the kernel when an additional INI 9100U 9100UW is detected 11 7 Removing the Initio driver from a UnixWare system CAUTION If you have not already done do backup alll files on the computer Consult your operating system documentation for proper system backup procedures 1 Once a UnixWare session is established and a command prompt is ready type recall that UnixWare is case sensitive e Type etc conf bin idinstall d i910u ENTER to delete the following files letc conf mdevice d 1910u etc conf sdevice d i9 100 letc conf pack d 19 1Ou driver o etc conf pack d i9 1 Ou space c etc conf pack d i9 1 Ou disk cfg 2 Then rebuild the UnixWare kernel by executing the following commands at the system prompt etc conf bin idbiuld B K ENTER cp etc conf cf d unix stand unix ENTER cd ENTER shutdown g0 where 0 is Zero lt ENTER gt Y ENTER Appendix This Chapter Is About e Troubleshooting e DOS Space gt 1 Gigabyte e Warranty 12 1 A Troubleshooting In the following section you will find commonly asked questions and answers to problems encountered during the installation of the INI 9100U 9100UW Question Why isn t the INI 9100U 9100UW banner Press lt CRTL gt lt I gt for SmartSCSI Setup Utility displayed when I power up the host system Answer Verify that all cabling to the host adapter is installed correctly refer to the
59. onal devices using sequentially higher ID numbers 2 2 SCSI bus termination The SCSI bus structure has length limitation as well as a requirement for termination at each end of the SCSI cable The cable is designed to connect in a daisy chain fashion with only one peripheral being connected to another No branching is permitted in the SCSI bus The first and last physical SCSI device on the SCSI bus must be terminated see figure 2 1 figure 2 1 Examples of SCSI bus termination The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter s auto termination is software controlled by the SmartSCSI Setup Utility This feature allows the operator to switch on or off the auto termination If auto termination is switched off the operator can manually adjust termination for the host adapter without the need to remove the cover on the host system each time a change is made in the SCSI bus configuration There are three ways to manually control terminating the INI 9100U on the SCSI bus see table 2 1 and there are six ways to terminate the INI 9100UW on the SCSI bus see table 2 2 SCSI Devices Configuration Host Adapter Termination Internal devices only On External devices only On Internal and external devices Off table 2 1 INI 9100U possible termination settings Host Adapter Termination Low SCSI Devices Configuration High 68 pin internal connector only On On 68 pin external device only On On 50 pin internal only On On 68 pin internal and 68 p
60. operties Edt Mew Hel General Device Manager Hardware Profies Perfomance View devices by type C View devices by connection 32bit ODBC ks pti p Display Astan E 1027 _ e Jn the Initio PCI SCSI Bus Controller Properties window select the DRIVER tab then select CHANGE DRIVER e In the SELECT HARDWARE TYPE window select SCSI CONTROLLERS General o PCI SCSI Bus Controller No drivers are installed for this device To install the driver s for this device click Change Driver ftot 34 Control Panel e SELECT DEVICE window select HAVE DISK 6 4 In the INSTALL FROM DISK window that is displayed enter the Initio Driver path name Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A Type A WIN95 select OK Control Panel m Propeitie File Edt View Hel PCI SCSI Bus Controller Properties E Ge General Driver Resources IB a PCI SCSI Bus Controler Click the SCSI Controllers that matches your hardware and then click OK If i yeu dont know wich mal yu has you have click OK If you have an instalation TA 14 320 Acces Opti Display Install From Disk x Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into cs the drive selected and then click OK A la z PR R Fg Eoi Sounds Copy manufacturer s fles from Provides system info A win
61. option controls the host adapter usage of SCSI disk I O routines inside the INI 9100U 9100UW BIOS By disabling this option you will eliminate the host adapter s ability to utilize boot capabilities in the INI 9100U 9100UW Setting this to no will also disable all subsequent features displayed by this on screen panel yes BIOS Support For More Than 2 Drives This option supports 2 or more disk drives on the SCSI bus for MS DOS 5 0 or later when enabled The optimum device identification ID for multiple drive operation is device ID 0 for a system disk and device ID 1 for the second drive yes BIOS Treat Removable Disks as Fixed Disk This option is able to treat removable disks as fixed disks With this option selected you can run removable disk media without additional software drivers To have the ability to interchange media during operation additional third party drivers will be needed for that peripheral device no CAUTION Removing the disk media during operation will result in lostdata Disk Utilities Format Disk Use this option to perform a low level disk format on the target device The format will erase all data resident on the targeted disk drive Refer to the section titled Hard Drive Preparation for additional information Verify Disk This option will verify the media of a successfully formatted device and verify that the drive is functioning properly Verify will also identify and flag any bad sector
62. programs that perform the same task If you have completed installing the Initio ASPI driver using the MS DOS based installation routine described in this User s Manual it is not necessary to repeat the procedure for a Windows 3 1x environment on the same system Installing the Initio ASPI driver to an existing MS DOS system The ASPI driver is found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK l It is important that the SCSI bus hardware and operating system are installed correctly before proceeding further If you need help installing the MS DOS operating system please refer to the MS DOS manual before proceeding 1 Turn on host system and boot into MS DOS 2 Insert the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into your floppy drive 5 2 3 Atthe MS DOS prompt change to your active floppy drive e g type A ENTER 4 Type DOSSETUP lt ENTER gt e series of screens will guide you through the installation of the ASPI device drivers 5 The first screen sets the installation drive and directory that the ASPI driver will be installed on Follow the on screen directions and or options to continue the installation 6 To activate the device driver reboot the system by pressing lt CTRL gt ALT lt DEL gt If a CD ROM tape drive scanner or optical drive is installed on your system a third party device driver is needed A driver may be provided by the manufacturer and is used in addition to the Initio ASPI dri
63. r sign on message including a list of attached SCSI devices The list should match the peripheral devices attached to the bus In most cases the host computer system is now configured and ready for use Some situations will require that a low level format be performed using the host adapter SmartSCSI Setup Utility to initialize a SCSI disk drive and lay the foundation for a bootable SCSI drive 10 SmartSCSI Setup Utility The SmartSCSI Setup Utility simplifies the SCSI installation process by eliminating the need for opening the system to change system jumpers and switch settings All necessary host adapter functions are accessible through the utility simplifying customization for your system needs Initio s SmartSCSI Setup Utility is divided into five segments identified by Scan Bus Device Setup Adapter Setup BIOS Setup and Disk Utility All of these program functions 3 9 are accessible during Boot procedures by typing lt CTRL gt lt I gt The SmartSCSI Setup Utility is covered in greater detail in the chapter titled Host Adapter Setup Hard disk drive preparation A new SCSI disk drive is normally low level formatted at the factory to simplify installation The drive can be used as it comes from the factory once it is partitioned for system operation In cases where a drive has been used with other host adapters the drive should have a low level format performed This procedure will eliminate any problems tha
64. ready F3 Exit ENTER Continue ESC Cancel figure 7 3 Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 e Remove diskette in drive A and set it aside e Insert INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 and press ENTER e Select Initio INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI Host Adapter see figure 7 4 Windows NT Workstation Setup You have chosen to install a SCSI host adapter CD ROM drive or special disk controller provided by a hardware manufacturer To select a mass storage device from the following list use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the highlight to the mass storage device you want the press ENTER To return to the previous screen without specifying a mass storage device for use with Windows NT press ESC INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI Host Adapter ENTER Select ESC Cancel 7 5 figure 7 4 Select Initio driver 6 The Initio host adapter driver is now installed 7 The on screen instructions will continue for a complete installation of Windows NT Refer to your Windows NT users manual for completion of the operating system installation procedure Adding or updating the Initio driver to an existing Windows NT system For computer systems using other SCSI host adapters or an IDE drive to provide the system boot routine these instructions will guide you through the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter driver installation The Windows NT driver will be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 It
65. res are set by SmartSCSI The SmartSCSI Setup Utility is a program that enables easy access to SCSI bus and host adapter setup and provides the tools to fine tune your host adapter to meet your SCSI bus requirements When to use the SmartSCSI Setup Utility The Initio host adapter is pre configured to function in most SCSI bus environments while providing the highest performance levels for storage and other peripheral devices This utility enables added versatility in configuration of the host adapter by giving the operator the flexibility to customize settings and perform low level formats of disk media if required Running the SmartSCSI Setup Utility To start the SmartSCSI Setup Utility verify that all devices attached to the SCSI bus are powered up when the host computer system is turned on Once the power switch has been turned on and the system begins its on screen power up sequence the Initio banner shown below will be displayed for a brief period During this time the Initio SmartSCSI Setup Utility is accessible by pressing the Control key and the key at the same time The following message when displayed on your system monitor indicates that the host system is ready to accept your keyboard input Press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt for SmartSCSI Setup Utility 4 2 Main menu options The main menu provides five possible setup options for meeting your system configuration Scan Bus Device Set
66. resolution Model type serial number and product description Type and version number of operating system you are using e g Windows 95 Software driver product type and version number Motherboard BIOS version Location of purchase The README TXT File The README TXT file on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 contains important information about last minute changes updates and corrections to this manual README is a standard ASCII text file that may be read with any word processor or text editor To view the README file from the MS DOS prompt Type the following command from the MS DOS prompt C gt type readme txt more This will permit you to page down the file one screen at a time to read the file iii THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK iv Table of Contents Inside thisman al E E PRISE iter iet ix Notational Conventions ccccsscceceeeceeceeseeeeeeeneeeeesneeeeeeeaeeeeeseenseeneas xi INTRODUCTION rco 1 1 The Initio INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter een 1 2 Application and peripheral 1 3 Plug and Play installation sesssessseeeeeenneen 1 4 Prod ct features 4 5 scs m ee eb rete egent 1 4 Product specifications redet dune 1 6 Whereto get help 2e Ee ed ree 1 6 GETTING STARTED e eeeeeee eee ee esten ette est en assesses se tnnue 2 1 Host adapter and the SCSI bus
67. rly depending on your bus configuration Installation of internal SCSI cables must be performed before replacing the system covers The internal ribbon cable is made with multiple connectors attached and used to daisy chain the host adapter with two or more devices It is important that the cable installed correctly for proper operation The cable has a colored stripe running the length of the cable on the edge distinguishing the pin one side of the connector These identifying markings must match when mated on the host adapter board When attaching ultra wide SCSI internal devices use the 68 pin high density wide SCSI internal cable connector This connector identified by J4 on the host adapter refer to figure 3 2 is keyed for proper orientation and connection Insert on end of the internal wide ultra SCSI cable into the INI 9100UW host adapter and the other connectors in a similar fashion into your ultra wide SCSI connectors as described in the appropriate manufacturers instructions When attaching ultra SCSI devices use the 50 pin ultra SCSI cable connector identified by J1 on the host adapter refer to figure 3 4 This connector has a triangle marking that identifies pin one Align the internal cable into the host adapter and the other cable connectors 3 6 in a similar fashion into the other SCSI device connectors as described in the appropriate manufacturers instructions figure 3 4 Connecting the 50 pin internal flat ribbon
68. s Start Control Panel Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW Host Adapter select then OK again to install the INI910U MPD driver onto your hard disk drive This completes loading the Host Adapter Driver follow the on screen directions to complete the Windows 95 installation Exit and reboot the system to activate the device driver It is highly recommended that you verify your Windows 95 device driver has been properly installed by selecting MY COMPUTER from the desktop Then select CONTROL PANEL Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing and Select INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW SCSI HOST ADAPTER from within the SCSI CONTROLLER listing If This device is working properly is displayed on your screen the driver has been correctly installed 6 5 Adding the Initio Driver to an existing Windows 95 system These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter to an existing Windows 95 system Windows 95 will automatically detect the presence of new hardware in Plug and Play compliant systems It is important that the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW hardware has been properly installed before proceeding further 1 Microsoft Windows 95 will detect the presence of new hardware upon boot up and will display a dialog window titled NEW HARDWARE FOUND and PCI SCSI BUS
69. s described after the Initio file name NETWARE V31X INI910U DSK Initio Novell adapter driver for V3 1X NETWARE V31X ASPITRAN DSK ASPI transport layer driver for V3 1X NETWARE V4X INI910U DSK Initio Novell adapter driver for V4 X or later NETWARE V4X INI910U DDI Device driver installation file NETWARE V4X ASPITRAN DSK ASPI transport layer driver for V4 X or later NETWARE HAM INI9100 HAM HAM device driver NETWARE HAM INI9100 DDI HAM device driver installation file Reference Documentation Novell NetWare installation and user s guide The systems setup and installation guide The documentation for system peripherals Initio documentation for the SCSI host adapter System Requirement e Installed primary floppy diskette drive e Installed MS DOS ASPI driver on resident hard drive e Installed and configured CD ROM drive driver provided by Corel 8 2 Installation The drivers developed by Initio for NetWare will be installed on the disk drive used for NetWare system initialization It is strongly recommended that the selected procedure be read and understood before continuing with the system configuration or change Please read the instructions carefully e The procedures described below will change the system configuration New NetWare 4 xx installation Drivers for the Initio host adapter may be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 In most cases you will load the
70. s on the disk so that during operation these flagged sectors will not be used If a bad sector is found you are given two options show below e Reassign will assign the flagged location to another sector on the disk e Skip will not reassign the flagged location 4 8 MS DOS Windows This Chapter Is About Installing the Initio ASPI Driver to an Existing MS DOS System Installing the Initio ASPI Driver to an Existing Windows 3 1x System Device Driver Command Line Options 5 1 MS DOS Driver Installation Overview The on board BIOS initialized during the power up boot routine only supports MS DOS hard disk operation If peripherals other than disks are used such as CD ROM or tape the Initio ASPI driver will need to be installed in addition to third party applications and utilities such as the Corel SCSI utilities included in this kit The Initio ASPI driver will support extended SCSI command functions for MS DOS 3 30 or later Installation The installation procedure guides you through the installation of the Initio DOS ASPI and the ASPI for Windows 3 1x drivers The installation procedure described here requires some experience in MS DOS or Windows 3 1x system setup and administration The device driver is transferred from the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 to the hard drive where it is automatically initialized during the system boot routine The INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 contains two installation
71. s with multiplexed address and data lines The INI 9100U 9100UW meets PCI bus protocol electrical and mechanical specifications The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter has on board read only memory ROM to provide the necessary configuration mechanisms for installation configuration and booting without user intervention The 32 bit data path for the PCI bus structure running in a synchronous mode at 33 MHz gives peak sustainable operating speeds of 133 MBytes second Limitations on hard disk parameters for MS DOS can be extended from 1 GByte to 8 GBytes Up to 40 MBytes sec synchronous Ultra Wide SCSI data transfer for the INI 9100UW Up to 20 MBytes sec synchronous Ultra SCSI data transfer for the INI 9100U 1 4 Programmable SCSI Auto Termination Onboard BIOS supports MS DOS Windows 3 1x Windows 95 Windows NT OS 2 SCO UNIX UnixWare and NetWare Driver Support Compatible with Hard Disk CD ROM Optical Tape Printer and other SCSI products ISGE Integrated Scatter Gather Engine No Hardware Jumpers to set 64 byte FIFO Command Queuing Host adapter auto termination is controlled automatically by hardware eliminating the need to remove system unit covers each time a change is made in SCSI bus configuration The INI 9100U 9100UW has the necessary software support on board to run disk drive operations for MS DOS and Windows 3 1x The INI 9100U 9100UW is compatible with all major operating sy
72. stem 7 2 The procedures described to make changes to the system have distinct differences It is strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and understood before proceeding with the system configuration changes Please read the instructions carefully The procedures described below will change the system configuration et P New Windows NT installation These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter driver while installing Windows NT 4 0 Windows NT will be installed from either floppy diskettes or CD ROM The Windows NT driver will be found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 It is important that the hardware has been installed successfully before proceeding further 1 If you are installing Windows NT from floppy diskettes locate the Windows NT Disk 1 for Floppy Installation Make a backup copy of this diskette before installation 2 If you are installing Windows NT from a CD ROM drive locate the Windows NT Setup Disk for CD ROM Installation Make a backup copy of this diskette before installation 3 Insert the backup Windows NT Setup disk into drive A and turn on your computer 4 Follow the instructions on the screen The following message will be displayed on your screen see figure 7 1 Windows NT Workstation Setup Welcome to Setup The Setup program for Microsoft R Windows NT TM operating system version 4 0 prepares Windows NT t
73. stems The INI 9100U 9100UW is a complete SCSI 2 implementation including Ultra SCSI for the INI 9100U and Ultra Wide SCSI for the INI 9100UW These products can be used with today s most popular multimedia and storage products The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter has incorporated hardware functions to provide increased performance in all Scatter Gather operations The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter utilizes an intelligent software utility to set configuration options A 64 byte FIFO is designed into the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter and utilized as a matching buffer to manage PCI to SCSI bus structure timing for data and command transfer A unique implementation to provide 255 simultaneous SCSI commands 1 5 SCSI 3 compliant The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter is a fully SCSI 3 compliant implementing advanced features such as Tag Queuing Sync Async Transfers Disconnect Reselect Arbitration Product specifications Power Requirements e 5 0 t025 V at 0 51 Amps maximum not including bus termination Physical Dimensions e INI 9100U 5 25 x 4 0 13 35 x 10 16cm e INI 9100UW 6 25 x 3 75 15 88cm x 9 53 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature e 0to55 C 32 to 131 F e 10 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Storage Temperature e 40 to 75 C 40 to 167 F e 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Where to get help Support is available if needed through Init
74. t are connected to the internal connector are installed inside the host computer enclosure The external connector is accessible through the D shell connector at the back of the host system is designed to connect devices outside the host system enclosure The cabling required for an external SCSI bus configuration is not included with this kit Figure 3 1 identifies the major components of the INI 9100U host adapter and figure 3 2 identifies the major components of the INI 9100UW host adapter Table 3 1 describes each component Please note that some components may be marked differently on the two host adapter models You may find it helpful to refer to these illustrations while installing the host adapter and attaching the cables oS o 2 1 2 U1 figure 3 1 INI 9100U Board Layout J1 o JP1 U1 figure 3 2 INI 9100UW Board Layout 3 3 INI 9100U INI 9100UW Description Ji Ji 50 pin Internal Ultra SCSI Connector J4 68 pin Internal Ultra Wide SCSI Connector J2 50 pin External Ultra SCSI Connector J2 68 pin External Ultra Wide SCSI Connector Active Termination Jumper for Multiple Initiators J3 J3 External Drive Activity LED Connector table 3 1 Component Descr
75. t could arise from incompatibility with different adapters that could affect operation or reliability A low level format will destroy any data left on the drive at the time of formatting If you wish to save the data before the low level format is performed a backup disk of the files will need to be made Low level format A low level format will erase any data that is stored on the target disk Before attempting to perform a low level format be sure the data on the target disk has been backed up A low level format can be achieved via the SmartSCSI Setup Utility for the INI 9100U 9100UW The low level format sets the media to a state which is easily recognized by the host adapter on the SCSI bus Once this format is completed you will need to partition the drive Refer to your operating system documentation for further information on partitioning drives 3 10 Host Adapter Setup This Chapter Is About e How to start the SmartSCSI Setup Utility e Description of SmartSCSI features 4 1 Host Adapter Setup Configuring the host adapter The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter is a plug and play host adapter which eliminates the need to toggle switches for the host adapter to function in PCI plug and play systems Once the host adapter has been installed into the host computer system it is not necessary to remove the host computer s cover if changes are made to your system configuration The SCSI bus protocols that your system requi
76. tion This chapter will provide the installer with instructions for the installation of the Initio INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter If you are not familiar with SCSI systems architecture or host adapter installation this chapter will provide detailed installation instructions Preparing your SCSI device The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter allows for versatility in building your SCSI bus configuration The INI 9100U host adapter can be connected to a maximum of seven SCSI devices The INI 9100U has one internal 50 pin connector and one 50 pin high density external connector The internal cable permits connection of multiple internal devices SCSI devices that are connected to the internal connector are installed inside the host computer enclosure The external connector is accessible through the D shell connector at the back of the host system is designed to connect devices outside the host system enclosure The cabling required for an external SCSI bus configuration is not included with this kit The INI 9100UW can be connected to a maximum of fifteen SCSI devices The INI 9100UW has two internal connectors one 68 pin high density ultra wide SCSI connector and one 50 pin connector They are used for attaching internally mounted devices by means of a ribbon cable The INI 9100UW also features one 68 pin high density external connector for attaching external devices The internal cable permits connection of multiple internal devices SCSI devices tha
77. tion overview The following description will provide you a brief overview of the installation procedure and is intended for the experienced installer for detailed installation instructions refer to the chapter titled Installation Installing the INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter and cabling e Power down and unplug the computer Then remove the cover on the host system e Take precautions to eliminate accidental static discharge to the host adapter by touching the system unit chassis after it has been powered down CAUTION Static discharge may damage sensitive electronic components and void product warranty A e Install the host adapter by inserting it into the PCI connector in the host computer Orient the host adapter so that the external connector will be facing the rear of the system unit when inserted Refer to your PC documentation to locate a PCI connector 2 5 e Install the internal cable by matching the cable striped side with the card connector V JI pin 1 on the INI 9100U 9100UW Complete the SCSI bus by connecting the cable to the other SCSI peripherals in your system Please refer to the specific peripheral manufacturers users manuals for proper SCSI cable installation e Close the cover on host computer This completes the hardware installation of the INI 9100U 9100UW Cable termination e Host adapter auto termination is software controlled by the SmartSCSI Setup Utility Auto
78. tions on your selected disk drive At this point you can switch the setting reinstall the operating system and restore your backed up files All device drivers for the INI 9100U 9100UW Host Adapter will support different head mappings based on the setting of DOS Space gt 1GB option MS DOS OS 2 amp Windows NT Under MS DOS OS 2 amp Windows NT we recommend you enable DOS Space IGB option if your SCSI hard disk has more than 1 GByte capacity NetWare 386 NetWare does not have a GByte barrier Therefore the DOS Space gt 1GB option is not required to be enabled however you must verify the boot partition is located below 19100UW4 cylinders If the size of your boot partition is greater than 1 GByte or the location of the boot partition is beyond 1 GByte you should enable the DOS Space gt 1GB option SCO UNIX SCO UNIX does not have a 1 GByte barrier Therefore the DOS Space 1GB option is not required to be enabled however you must make sure the root file system is located below 19100UWA cylinders in order to perform the kernel boot routines If the size of the root file system is greater than 1 GByte or the location of root file system is beyond 1 GByte you should enable the DOS Space gt 1GB option SCO UNIX can not support different head mappings for each disk drive under the same host adapter The head mapping will be based on the setting represented by target ID 0 Drives with Multiple Operating
79. up Adapter Setup BIOS Setup Disk Utility Scan Bus This option scans the SCSI bus device ID s are displayed on the screen including SCSI ID s without devices attached This allows for a better definition of location and priority on the SCSI bus e A device ID should only be changed if it conflicts with another device address on the same bus Refer to your peripheral documentation for changing SCSI ID s e The best ID for a bootable hard disk is SCSI ID 0 Device Setup All device ID s for the INI 9100U 9100UW are displayed on screen including SCSI ID s without devices attached This allows for a better definition of location and priority on the SCSI bus Asynchronous Transfer Use this option to set the synchronous data transfer mode The INI 9100U 9100UW host adapter will transfer data at a maximum rate of 5 MBytes per second in asynchronous mode and 20 MBytes per second in synchronous mode The INI 9100UW host adapter will transfer data at a maximum rate of 10 Mbytes per second in asynchronous mode and 40 Mbytes per second in synchronous mode Use this option to set the synchronous data transfer mode The default setting for this option is for synchronous operation no 4 3 Maximum Synchronous Transfer Rate This option determines the speed at which data is moved across the SCSI cable The INI 9100U has the option of running up to 20 MBytes per second and the INI 9100UW has the option of running up to 40 Mbytes per secon
80. us see figure 3 5 figure 3 5 External cable connection 8 Host computer configuration Most computer manufacturers with a PCI bus automatically configure the add on card or host adapter I O Port address IRQ Channel and BIOS address If this is not the case with your computer system you will need manually configure your system There are two means of configuring the PCI bus from the host computer system 1 Setting jumpers on the host system motherboard 2 Setting CMOS BIOS incorporated into the host system 3 8 You will need to refer to the host computer system documentation to complete PCI bus activation and setup If the host system will be using a SCSI device to provide system boot capability then the system CMOS drive type settings may need to be changed Under some conditions the system will expect the boot disk to be an IDE drive This must be changed in order to boot from a SCSI device 9 System startup Visually inspect the configuration you have installed to verify that all cables have been inserted correctly Close the cover on host computer Hardware installation for the INI 9100U 9100UW is now complete The newly installed SCSI bus is now ready to power up Switch on peripheral and host computer system power The system monitor should display the following information but may vary based on the system BIOS manufacturer e normal Power On Self Test and memory test procedure e host adapte
81. ver to provide proper support for that device Please refer to your peripheral device manufacturer documentation for additional information Installing the Initio ASPI driver to an existing Windows 3 1x system The ASPI for Windows 3 1x driver is found on the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 It is important that the SCSI bus hardware and operating system are installed correctly before proceeding further If you need help installing Windows 3 1x please refer to the Microsoft Windows manual before proceeding 1 Turn on host system and boot into MS DOS and Windows 3 1x operating system 2 Insert the INITIO INI 9100U 9100UW DRIVER DISK 1 into your floppy drive 3 Use your installed mouse or the appropriate key strokes to select RUN from the Windows PROGRAM MANAGER Execute the following steps e Type A SETUP lt ENTER gt series of screens will guide you through the installation of the ASPI for Windows device drivers Choose CONTINUE to continue the installation sequence Choose CONTINUE to accept the Host Adapter selection Two installation options are available Choose EXPRESS INSTALL to install both the DOS ASPI drivers and the Windows 32 bit Disk Access drivers Use this option if you are unfamiliar with configuring a DOS or Windows manually Choose CUSTOM INSTALL to select DOS ASPI drivers or the Windows 32 bit Disk Access drivers manually Use this option only of you are familiar with configuring a DOS or W

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