User Manual

5
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Most problems can be resolved by following the recommendations
in the Troubleshooting Checklist below. If you still experience prob-
lems after following the recommendations, continue with the rest of
this section.
Troubleshooting Checklist
Most problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N result
from errors in preparing and connecting devices on the SCSI bus. If
you have problems, check these items first.
Note:
If you have problems with a specific SCSI device when
other connected SCSI devices are working correctly, please
contact the manufacturer of the problem device for trouble-
shooting information.
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Are all SCSI devices turned on?
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Are all SCSI cables and power cables properly connected?
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Is the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N firmly seated and secured in
the PCI expansion slot?
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Is the PCI expansion slot compliant with PCI Rev. 2.1 or higher,
and does it support Bus Mastering?
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Are all SCSI devices and the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N
assigned unique SCSI IDs?
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Are all SCSI devices terminated properly?