Problem

Firmware Initializing...

appears and remains on the screen.

What SCSI IDs can a non-hard disk device have and what is maximum number allowed per adapter?

Why does a failed logical array still get a drive assignment?

Suggested Solution

Make sure that TERMPWR is being properly provided to each peripheral device populated channel.

Make sure that each end of the channel chain is properly terminated using the recommended terminator type for the peripheral device. The channel is automatically terminated at the ADAC Ultra2 S466 card if only one cable is connected to a channel.

Make sure (on a channel basis) only two type of cables are connected at any one time.

If using an FPM SIMM, make sure the RAS Access Time parameter is 70 ns.

Make sure that the ADAC Ultra2 S466 controller is properly seated in the PCI slot.

Non-hard disk devices can only accommodate SCSI IDs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, regardless of the channel used. A maximum of six non-hard disk devices are supported per ADAC Ultra2 S466 adapter.

To maintain the DOS Path statement integrity.

74ADAC Ultra2 S466 Hardware Guide