FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual
8.2.4Solving Installation Problems
The problems that arise in most installations are described below.
Unstable Termination
This occurs when there is a passive termination with
Incorrect Termination
This occurs when there are too many devices terminated, or when the SCSI bus cable ends are not terminated.
Cables
Avoid using homemade, short, flat ribbon cables with bad contacts or cheap cables. Do not mix round cables with flat cables.
Cable Length
Ensure that the cable length is within the limit specified in the standard, and avoid using cables that are too long to support the transfer rate.
Device ID Conflict
This occurs when a new device is added with a SCSI ID identical to an existing device on the bus.
Missing TRMPWR
This occurs when the host adapter or at least one of the devices on the SCSI bus does not supply termination power.
Missing Software Device Driver
Some host adapters do not install support for SCSI drives as an expansion BIOS. In this case, load an additional driver for your operating system after the system boots. Note that this configuration cannot boot from the SCSI drive.
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