Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 User’s Reference
Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98
When I start Windows 95/98, the system locks up when the Windows logo is displayed. How can I get the system to start so that I can verify that the SCSI card is functioning normally?
1Start or restart your computer.
2(For Windows 95:) When the message “Starting Windows 95” appears, press and release the F8 function key while the text is on your screen.
(For Windows 98:) When the message “Starting Windows 98” appears, press and release the Ctrl key while the text is on your screen.
3From the menu that is displayed, select Safe Mode. (It may take several minutes for Windows 95/98 to load.)
4If the system completes the boot to the desktop, the core soft- ware is functional; resources, software conflicts, and/or hard- ware need to be checked.
5If the system still fails to boot, and the boot drive is connected to an EIDE controller, shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160, and restart the computer.
6Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties.
7Under the Control Panel, verify that the operating system is set to Optimal Performance by checking the Performance tab under System Properties. (Make sure you are not in Safe Mode.)
How can I tell if the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 driver is loading properly?
1Right click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.
2Select Properties from the menu.
3Click the Device Manager tab.
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