Initio INI-9100UW user manual Host Adapter Setup, When to use the SmartSCSI Setup Utility

Host Adapter Setup

Configuring the host adapter

The INI-9100U/9100UW host adapter is a plug and play host adapter which eliminates the need to toggle switches for the host adapter to function in PCI plug and play systems. Once the host adapter has been installed into the host computer system it is not necessary to remove the host computer’s cover if changes are made to your system configuration. The SCSI bus protocols that your system requires are set by SmartSCSI™. The SmartSCSI™ Setup Utility is a program that enables easy access to SCSI bus and host adapter setup and provides the tools to fine tune your host adapter to meet your SCSI bus requirements.

When to use the SmartSCSI™ Setup Utility

The Initio host adapter is pre-configured to function in most SCSI bus environments while providing the highest performance levels for storage and other peripheral devices. This utility enables added versatility in configuration of the host adapter by giving the operator the flexibility to customize settings and perform low level formats of disk media if required.

Running the SmartSCSI™ Setup Utility

To start the SmartSCSI™ Setup Utility, verify that all devices attached to the SCSI bus are powered up when the host computer system is turned on. Once the power switch has been turned on and the system begins its on screen power up sequence, the Initio banner, shown below, will be displayed for a brief period. During this time the Initio SmartSCSI™ Setup Utility is accessible by pressing the “Control” key and the “I” key at the same time. The following message when displayed on your system monitor indicates that the host system is ready to accept your keyboard input.

!!! Press <Ctrl> <I> for SmartSCSI Setup Utility !!!

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