==================================================================== = Adaptec Ultra160 Driver Set for Windows XP v1.00 = = = = README File = ==================================================================== This is the readme document for the Ultra160 Driver Set for Windows XP v1.00. The following information is available in this file: 1. Supported Hardware 2. Version History 3. Installation Instructions 4. Additional Notes 5. Diskette Structure 6. Contacting Adaptec 1. Supported Hardware The following Adaptec SCSI Cards are supported by this driver set. Ultra160 Cards Description -------------- ----------- AIC-7892 Single Channel 64-bit PCI to Ultra160 LVD SCSI ASIC AIC-7899 Dual Channel 64-bit PCI to Ultra160 LVD SCSI ASIC ASC-39160 Dual Channel 64-bit PCI to Ultra160 LVD SCSI Card ASC-29160 Single Channel 64-bit PCI to Ultra160 LVD SCSI Card ASC-29160LP Single Channel 64-bit PCI to Ultra160 LVD SCSI Low-Profile Card ASC-29160N Single Channel 32-bit PCI to Ultra160 LVD SCSI Card ASC-19160 Single Channel 32-bit PCI to Ultra160 LVD SCSI Card AVA-2915LP Single Channel 32-bit PCI to Ultra SE SCSI Low-Profile Card (non-bootable) AVA-2930LP Single Channel 32-bit PCI to Ultra SE SCSI Low-Profile Card 2. Version History (V1.00, March 2002) This is the initial release of this driver set. The following is a list of supported features: 2.1. Software/Hardware Features - Support for the SPI-3 "Ultra160" standard: - 160MB/s transfer rates per channel - Domain Validation - Support for the PCI v2.2 standard 2.2. Operating System Support: - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Professional - Microsoft Windows XP for IA-64 is NOT supported in this release 3. Installation Instructions This section describes installing an Ultra160 SCSI card. There are many different installation scenarios; please be sure to select the right one for you. 3.1. Installing Windows XP with an Ultra160 SCSI Card * When installing Windows XP for the first time with an Ultra160 card, it is highly recommended to allow the operating system to use it's embedded driver for installation. After this is complete, proceed to Section 3.2 for driver update instructions. 3.2. Updating the Driver with an Ultra160 Adapter Already Installed NOTE: If you are adding an Ultra160 card into an existing Windows XP installation, it will automatically install the embedded driver without user intervention. Follow these steps once it completes the installation to update it. 1) Click Start, then Control Panel. Click on Performance and Maintenance. Then click on System. 2) Click on the Hardware Tab at the top and click Device Manager. 3) Double click the SCSI and RAID Controller group, right-click the SCSI card you wish to upgrade, and select Properties. Then, click on the Driver TAB at the top and click Update Driver. 4) Choose the "Install from a list or specific location" option and click Next. 5) Insert the Adaptec Ultra160 Driver Set for Windows XP into the floppy drive, check the "Include this location in the search" option, type in: a:\winxp\ultra160 and click Next. 6) Select the appropriate SCSI card and click Next. 7) At this point you may be prompted with a warning message that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. Ignore this message if it appears and click "Continue Anyway". 8) When the driver is copied on the hard drive, click Finish. 9) You may be required to restart the computer at this point. 9) If you are installing a dual channel SCSI card, repeat Step 3. Then, choose the option "Install the software automatically" and follow the instructions. Again, you may be required to restart your computer. 3.3. Installing an Ultra160 Adapter into an existing Windows XP Installation * Follow these steps only if the Ultra160 SCSI card you are installing is not automatically detected and installed. 1) Physically install the Ultra160 SCSI card and boot up the system. Windows will automatically discover the new hardware and start the Found New Hardware Wizard. 2) Choose the "Install from a list or specific location" option and click Next. 3) Insert the Adaptec Ultra160 Driver Set for Windows XP into the floppy drive, check the "Include this location in the search" option, type in: a:\winxp\ultra160 and click Next. 4) Select the appropriate SCSI card and click Next. 5) At this point you may be prompted with a warning message that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. Ignore this message if it appears and click "Continue Anyway". 6) When the driver is copied on the hard drive, click Finish. 7) You may be required to restart the computer at this point. 8) If you are installing a dual channel SCSI card, the Found New Hardware Wizard will restart. Choose the option "Install the software automatically" and follow the instructions. Again, you may be required to restart your computer. 3.4. Changing SCSI Boot Controllers in Windows XP 1) With the existing SCSI card still installed, install the Ultra160 SCSI card into your system. Do not attach any devices to it at this time. 2) Boot up the operating system. Allow the operating system to detect and install the embedded driver for the new SCSI card. Update the driver (see Section 3.2) once this is complete. 2) Shut down Windows XP. Turn off your system if necessary. 3) Switch the bootable hard drive and any devices desired from the old SCSI card to the new SCSI card and boot up your computer. 4. Additional Notes The following is an FYI list related to the software and hardware of the Adaptec Ultra160 Host Adapters: * No Additional Notes are necessary for this release. 5. Diskette Structure \README.TXT - Contains latest technical info and basic driver install procedures for Windows XP \TXTSETUP.OEM - Reference file for fresh installations of Windows XP \U160DISK - Reference file for standard installations of Windows XP \WINXP\ULTRA160\ADPU160M.SYS - Ultra160 SCSI driver for Windows XP \WINXP\ULTRA160\ADPU160M.INF - Information file for ADPU160M.SYS \WINXP\ULTRA160\ADPU160M.CAT - Digital Signature for ADPU160M.SYS 6. Contacting Adaptec A Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number is required for Adaptec technical support. - The 12-digit TSID can be found on the white barcode-type label included inside the box with your product. The TSID helps us provide more efficient service by accurately identifying your product and support status. Support Options - Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at http://ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product. - For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at http://ask.adaptec.com. North America - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. - To speak with a Fibre Channel/RAID/External Storage Technical Support Specialist, call 1-321-207-2000, Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., PST. (Not open on holidays) - For Technical Support in all other technologies including SCSI, call 1-408-934-7274, Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., PST. (Not open on holidays) - For after hours support, call 1-800-416-8066 ($99/call, $149/call on holidays) - To order Adaptec products including software and cables, call 1-800-442-7274 or 1-408-957-7274. You can also visit our online store at http://www.adaptecstore.com Europe - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec-europe.com. - English and French: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call one of the following numbers: - English: +32-2-352-3470 - French: +32-2-352-3460 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:30 CET Friday, 10:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 CET - German: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +49-89-456-40660 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 09:30 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 CET Friday, 09:30 to 12:30, 13:30 to 15:00 CET - To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables: - UK: +0800-96-65-26 or fax +0800-731-02-95 - Other European countries: +32-11-300-379 Australia and New Zealand - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.au. - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +612-9416-0698 Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., EAT (Not open on holidays) Japan - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +81-3-5308-6120 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TSC Hong Kong and China - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +852-2869-7200 Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. - Fax Technical Support at +852-2869-7100. Singapore - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +65-245-7470 Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. - Fax Technical Support at +852-2869-7100 -------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.Download Driver Pack
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