Peripheral/adapter problems – Gateway 6400 User Manual

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Peripheral/adapter problems

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Peripheral/adapter problems

The system does not recognize a SCSI device.

The system does not recognize an adapter card.

Probable cause

Solution

The device needs to be
added as new hardware

In the Control Panel window (Start | Settings |
Control Panel), double-click Add New
Hardware
. Follow the on-screen instructions
for adding the device.

The SCSI ID may be invalid

Assign an available SCSI ID to the device.

The SCSI chain is not
properly terminated

Make sure the last device on the SCSI chain
is terminated.

The device cables are not
installed correctly

Open the system and check all cables
between the controller and the device. Install
the cables correctly if necessary.

Probable cause

Solution

The interrupt or I/O address
is set incorrectly

Check the address configuration of the adapter
card and make sure that it does not conflict
with another card in the system.

The card was not configured
through the software

Configure the card with the appropriate
software.

The card was not installed
correctly

Make sure that the jumpers are configured
correctly, then reseat the card.

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