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1. INTRODUCTION
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The Initio INI-9090U PCI-FastSCSI host adapter
Technical Illustration
Product Features / Specifications
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2. GETTING STARTED
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Host adapter and the SCSI bus
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SCSI bus preparation
SCSI bus termination
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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Installation basics
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Installation in ten easy steps
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Hard disk drive preparation 11
Low-level format 11
4. HOST ADAPTER SETUP
Running the SmartSCSI Setup Utility 13
Main Menu Options 13
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5 MS-DOS/WINDOWS 3.1X DRIVER INSTALLATION
Overview 17
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Installing the Initio ASPI driver to an existing MS-DOS system 17
Installing the Initio ASPI driver to an existing Win3.1x system 18
ASPI Manager command line options 19
ASPI CD-ROM Driver Command Line options
ASPI Disk Driver Command Line options 21
ASPI Partition and Format Utility 22
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6. MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95/95B (OSR2) DRIVER INSTALLATION 23
Overview 23
Installation 23
New Windows 95/95a installation 23
Adding the Initio Driver to an existing Windows 95/95a system 25
Updating the Initio 95/95a device driver 26
New Windows 95b (OSR2) installation 27
Adding the Initio driver to an existing Windows 95B (ORS2) System 28
Updating the Initio 95B (OSR2) device driver 29
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7. MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT DRIVER INSTALLATION
Overview 31
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Installation 31
New Windows NT installation 31
Adding or updating the Initio driver to an existing WinNT system 33
Installing a new WinNT system and Initio driver w/out floppy disks 34
8. NOVELL NETWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION
Overview 35
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Installation 35
New NetWare 4.xx installation 35
Adding the Initio driver to an existing NetWare system 36
Device driver command line options 37
9. IBM OS/2 DRIVER INSTALLATION
Overview 39
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Installation 39
New OS/2 installation 39
Adding the Initio driver to an existing OS/2 system 40
Device driver command line options 40
10. SCO UNIX DRIVER INSTALLATION
Overview 43
Installation 43
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Updating interrupts and hardware settings 43
Installing the Initio driver in a new SCO UNIX system 44
Adding the Initio driver to an existing SCO UNIX system 44
Changing to the INI-9XXX as the bootable host adapter 45
11. SCO UNIXWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION
Overview 47
Installation 47
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Updating interrupts and hardware settings 47
Installing the Initio driver in a new UnixWare system 47
Adding the Initio driver to an existing UnixWare system 48
Using Multiple Host Adapters 49
Removing the Initio driver from a UnixWare system 49
12. LINUX DRIVER INSTALLATION
Overview 51
Website Updates 51
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TROUBLESHOOTING 53
INDEX 57
PRODUCT WARRANTY
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Introduction
The Initio INI-9090U is a high-performance PCI
bus master UltraSCSI host adapter which
provides the interface between the UltraSCSI
bus and the PCI local bus. Distiguishing
features include:
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Support of 32-bit data transfers across the PCI bus at
The Initio
INI-9090U
speeds up to 133 MBytes per second
HostAdapter
The SmartSCSI Setup Utility program enables
integration of the host adapters into most platforms
and operating systems
Compliancy with Plug-n-Play applications on
systems using the PCI bus standard
INI-9090U host adapter supports synchronous
UltraSCSI bus transfers at a rate of 20 MBytes
per second. It utilizes full support of UltraSCSI
standards defined by SCSI specifications.
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Technical Illustration
This illustration identifies major components pertaining to your INI-9090U host adapter.
You will find it helpful to refer to this illustration while installing the host adapter and
attaching the cables.
FIGURE 1 INI-9090U Board Layout
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Product Features/Specifications
ProductFeatures
PCI Compatibility: The PCI Bus is a 32-bit bus with multiplexed address and data
lines. INI-9090U is compliant with PCI 2.1 bus protocol, electrical and mechanical
specifications.
Plug and Play: INI-9090U has an on-board read only memory (ROM) to provide the
necessary configuration mechanisms for installation, configuration, and booting
without user intervention.
133 MBytes per second PCI burst mode: The 32-bit data path for the PCI bus
structure running in a synchronous mode at 33 MHz gives maximum operating
speeds of 133 MBytes/second.
20 MBytes per second data transfer: Up to 20 MBytes/sec synchronous FastSCSI
data transfers for INI-9090U.
Programmable/Automatic SCSI Termination: Allows the user to choose between
programmable or auto-SCSI termination, eliminating the need to remove system unit
covers each time a change is made in SCSI bus configuration.
Onboard BIOS supports MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x: INI-9090U has the necessary
software support on-boardallowing you to run disk drive operations for MS-DOS and
Windows 3.1x without any extra drivers.
Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2, SCO UNIX, UnixWare, Linux and NetWare
Driver Support: INI-9090U is compatible with all major operating systems.
ISGE Integrated Scatter/Gather Engine: Initio host adapters have incorporated
advanced hardware functions to provide increased performance in all Scatter/Gather
operations.
No Hardware Jumpers to set: Initio host adapters embed an intelligent software
utility to set configuration options.
Compatible with Hard Disk, CD-ROM, Optical, Tape, Printer, and other SCSI
products: INI-9090U is a complete UltraSCSI implementation. All peripherals are
compliant with SCSI-2 and SCSI-1 and can be used with INI-9090U.
64-byte FIFO: A 64-byte FIFO buffer is designed into INI-9090U and is utilized as a
caching buffer to manage PCI to SCSI bus structure timing for data and command
transfer.
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Command Queuing: A unique implementation to provide 255 simultaneous SCSI
commands.
SCSI compliant: INI-9090U is fully SCSI compliant, implementing advanced features
such as:
Tag Queuing
Sync/Async Transfers
Disconnect / Reselect Arbitration
ProductSpecifications
Power Requirements
5.0 ± 0.25 V at 0.51 Amps maximum not including bus termination
Physical Dimensions
5.75 x 3.40 (14.61 cm x 8.65 cm)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
10% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
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Getting Started
HostAdapter and the SCSI Bus
INI-9090U is a bus mastering host adapter which works with the host computer to
provide control for the SCSI bus. By daisy chaining peripheral devices together, up to
seven devices can be linked with INI-9090U. The host adapter can be placed in any
standard PCI slot on the bus.
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SCSI bus preparation
Each peripheral device attached to the SCSI bus can either be an internal or external
device. Each peripheral has a specific device ID, commonly referred to as a SCSI ID.
Please refer to your peripheral documentation to determine switch or jumper settings
for SCSI IDs. No two devices can have the same ID; the device ID uniquely defines the
device to the SCSI bus.
SCSI bus termination
The SCSI bus structure has a length limitation as well as a requirement for termination
at each end of the SCSI cable. The cable is designed to connect in a daisy chain
fashion. No branching is permitted in the SCSI bus. The first and last physical SCSI
device on the SCSI bus must be terminated (FIGURE 2).
FIGURE 2 Examples of SCSI bus termination
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INI-9090Us SCSI termination can be set to auto-termination or programmable mode via
the SmartSCSI Setup Utility. This feature allows the operator to switch the auto-
termination On or Off. If auto-termination is switched off, the operator can manually
program termination for the host adapter. There are three ways to manually control
terminating the host adapter on the SCSI bus (see TABLE 1).
SCSI Devices Configuration
Internal Devices Only 1
SCSI Channel Termination
ON
ON
External Devices Only 1
Internal & External Devices2
OFF
TABLE 1 - INI-9090U possible termination settings
1 Assumption: Host adapter is at the end of the SCSI bus
2 Assumption: Host adapter is in the middle of the SCSI bus
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Installation Basics
The internal cable permits connection of multiple internal devices. SCSI devices that
are connected to the internal connector are installed inside the host computer enclo-
sure. The external connector is accesible through the D-shell connector at the back of
the host system and is designed to connect devices outside the host system enclo-
sure.
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The following table has connector details of INI-9090U.
Internal
Connector
External
Connector
Maximum SCSI
Devices allowed
Product
I/OHIGHWAY
One 50-pin S/D
One 50-pin H/D
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(INI-9100A)
S/D: Standard Density...........
H/D: High Density.................
TABLE 2 - Connector Details
To increase the reliability of the cabling being used with the host adapter, it is recom-
mended that the following guidelines be observed:
SCSI-1 up to 6 meters or 20 feet
UltraSCSI up to 6 meters or 20 feet
Impedance of the cable should be between 90-110 ohms
Use high quality shielded connectors
Installation inTen Easy Steps
1 Power down the host computer and all peripherals.
Remove the cover from the host system. You may need to refer to the system
manual for cover removal. If necessary, identify the PCI sockets inside the host
system with the aid of the system documentation.
2 Use static electricity discharge precautions.
Remove possible static discharge potential from any objects that the host adapter
may come in contact with before installation. This can be accomplished by touching
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a bare metal chassis rail after you have turned off the power.
3 Inserting the host adapter
Orient the host adapter for installation so that the external connector is facing the
back of the system unit and align the card with the PCI connector on the system
unit (see FIGURE 3).
Holding the adapter by the mounting bracket and the card edge, match up the card
edge connector with the PCI host computer socket and insert the card into the
socket. Once the connector is in the PCI expansion slot socket tighten the mount-
ing bracket screw to secure the card in place.
FIGURE 3 Inserting the host adapter into a PCI slot
4a Installation of internal SCSI cables
The number of internal and external connectors for Initios SCSI host adapters are
referenced in the hardware installation section (TABLE 2).
All internal connectors may be used simultaneously or singularly, depending on
your bus configuration. Installation of internal SCSI cables must be performed
before replacing the system covers. The internal ribbon cable is made with
multiple connectors attached and used to daisy chain the host adapter with two
or more devices. It is important that the cable be installed correctly for proper
operation. The cable has a colored stripe running the length of the cable, on the
edge distinguishing the pin one side of the connector. These identifying markings
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must match when mated on the host adapter board.
When attaching UltraSCSI devices, use the 50-pin UltraSCSI cable connector on
the host adapter. Align the internal cable into the host adapter and the other
cable connectors in a similar fashion into the other SCSI device connectors as
described in the appropriate manufacturers instructions.
FIGURE 4 Connecting the 50-pin internal flat ribbon cable
4b Installation of external SCSI cables
Installation of external SCSI cables can be performed after the cover has been
closed. The cable is limited in length to a total of six meters including any internal
cabling. The external cable can be daisy chained to include up to seven with the
host adapter in combination with internal devices. The external cable is designed
to be inserted only one way, requiring termination at the end peripheral device on
the bus (FIGURE 5).
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FIGURE 5 External cable connection
5 Drive activity LED
A drive activity LED is designed into the host adapter to indicate when a data
transfer is being made. Connection to the LED is optional and cabling is not
included with this kit. Each host adapter has one four-pin connector. Please refer
to the host adapters illustration (FIGURE 1) for the LED connector that will
accomodate the LED cable.
6 Multiple Initiators
Under some circumstances multiple initiators can be used on a single SCSI bus.
The bus is configured to have more than one host adapter inserted into at least two
distinctly different computer systems sharing peripheral devices. In these circum-
stances, it is possible to have one of the two computer systems turned off. Under
these conditions, the host adapter has a jumper that can be enabled (closed) to set
the active on-board termination on all the time, regardless of whether power is
applied or not. The host adapter is shipped without the jumper installed and need
not be changed in most cases.
7 Close the cover on the host computer
Visually inspect the configuration you have installed to verify that all cables have
been inserted correctly. Close the cover on the host computer. The hardware
installation for the host adapter is now complete.
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8 Host computer configuration
Most computer manufacturers with a PCI bus automatically configure the add on-
card or host adapter I/O Port address, IRQ Channel and BIOS address. If this is not
the case with your computer system, you will need to manually configure your
system.
There are two means of configuring the PCI bus from the host computer system:
1. Setting jumpers on the host system motherboard.
2. Setting CMOS BIOS incorporated into the host system.
You will need to refer to the host computer system documentation to complete PCI
bus activation and setup.
If the host system will be using a SCSI device to provide system boot capability,
then the system CMOS drive type settings may need to be changed. Under some
conditions the system will expect the boot disk to be an IDE drive. This must be
changed in order to boot from a SCSI device.
9 System startup
The newly installed SCSI bus is now ready to power up. Switch on peripheral and
host computer system power. The system monitor should display the following
information, but may vary, based on the system BIOS manufacturer.
The normal Power-On Self Test and memory test procedure.
The host adapter sign on message including a list of attached SCSI devices.
The list should match the peripheral devices attached to the bus. In most cases the
host computer system is now configured and ready for use.
Some situations will require that a low-level format be performed using the host adapter
SmartSCSI Setup Utility to initialize a SCSI disk drive and lay the foundation for a
bootable SCSI drive.
10SmartSCSI Setup Utility
The SmartSCSI Setup Utility simplifies the SCSI installation process by eliminating
the need for opening the system to change system jumpers and switch settings. All
necessary host adapter functions are accessible through the utility, simplifying
customization for your system needs. Initios SmartSCSI Setup Utility is divided
into five segments identified by: Scan Bus; Device Setup; Adapter Setup; BIOS Setup; and
Disk Utility. These program functions are accessible by typing <CTRL><I> at the
boot-up prompt.
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Host Adapter Setup
Hard Disk Drive Preparation
A new SCSI disk drive is normally low-level formatted at the factory to simplify installa-
tion. The drive can be used as it comes from the factory once it is partitioned for
system operation.
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Low-level Format
A low-level format will erase any data that is stored on the target disk. Before attempt-
ing to perform a low-level format be sure the data on the target disk has been backed
up. A low-level format can be achieved via the SmartSCSI Setup Utility for INI-9090U.
The low level format sets the media to a state which is easily recognized by the host
adapter on the SCSI bus. Once this format is completed, you will need to partition the
drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for further information on
partitioning drives.
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 ban-
ner will be displayed for a brief period. During this time the Initio SmartSCSI Setup Utility
is accessible by pressing the <Ctrl> key and the <I> key at the same time. When dis-
played on your system monitor, the following message indicates that the host system is
ready to accept your keyboard input.
!!! Press <Ctrl> <I> for SmartSCSI Setup Utility !!!
Main Menu Options
SmartSCSIs main menu provides five possible setup options for meeting your system
configuration:
Scan Bus
Device Setup
Adapter Setup
BIOS Setup
Disk Utility
Scan Bus
This option scans the SCSI bus. All device IDs are displayed on the screen including
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SCSI IDs without devices attached. This allows for a better definition of location and
priority on the SCSI bus.
A device ID should only be changed if it conflicts with another device address on the same bus. Refer
to your peripheral documentation for changing SCSI IDs.
The best ID for a bootable hard disk is SCSI ID-Ø.
Device Setup
Asynchronous Transfer. Use this option to set the synchronous data transfer mode.
INI-9090U will transfer data at a maximum rate of 20 MBytes per second in synchronous
mode and a maximum rate of 5 Mbytes per second in asynchronous mode. Use this
option to set the synchronous data transfer mode. The default setting for this option
is for synchronous operation. (no)
Maximum Synchronous Transfer Rate. This option determines the speed at which
data is moved across the SCSI cable. INI-9090U has the option of running up to 20
MBytes per second.
DOS Space > 1 GB. Using this option allows for single disk capacities to be extended
up to 8 GBytes (yes). Please refer to the Appendix titled DOS Space > 1 GB for further
information on this feature.
(NO) DOS limits the number of cylinders per drive to 1024. The host adapter defines
head and sector usage to 64 heads and 32 sectors. This format allows for maximum
capacity of 1 gigabyte per disk storage.
(YES) The upper limit can be extended from 1 GByte to 8 GBytes by increasing the
number of heads to 255 and sectors used per track to 63. This is a powerful option.
DATA CAN BE LOST BY CHANGING SETTINGS.
Spin Up Disk Drive. This option is used to initiate motor spin-up for SCSI disk drives.
The host adapter BIOS can limit system power requirements during power-up. This is
accomplished by signaling the device to start at delayed intervals (default setting will
be no).
Enable Disconnect. The host adapter uses this option to allow a device to tempo-
rarily disconnect from the SCSI bus (referred to as disconnect/reconnect). This allows
the host adapter to perform other functions on the bus while the device is temporarily
disconnected. The device and the host adapter can then reconnect when the bus is
needed (default setting will be yes).
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Adapter Setup
Host Adapter SCSI Bus ID. Used to change the adapters SCSI ID on the SCSI bus.
The narrow host adapters provides eight IDs available numbered 0-7, with 7 having the
highest priority (and ID-7 reserved for the host adapter).
Installation of additional host adapters is permitted on the same PCI bus. This will
allow the system to have more than one SCSI bus attached. Under these conditions,
SCSI IDs can be repeated.
Boot Device ID. This option selects which SCSI device will be the designated boot
device for the system. The default ID for this option is 0.
SCSI Terminators. This option is used to set auto-termination located on the host
adapter card. This option is also used to manually control termination on the host
adapter. The normal setting for this option is auto.
SCSI Parity Check ON. Select this option to enable or disable parity checking on the
SCSI bus by the host adapter. The default setting for this option is on (yes).
NOTE: If this option is set ON, be certain that the peripheral SCSI device also has this option turned
ON.
BIOS Setup
Enable Host Adapter BIOS. This option controls the host adapter usage of SCSI disk
I/O routines inside the host adapter BIOS. By disabling this option you will eliminate
the host adapters ability to utilize boot capabilities in INI-9090U. Setting this to no
will also disable all subsequent features displayed by this on-screen panel. The default
setting will be on. (Yes)
BIO SUPPORT for More than Two Drives. This option supports two or more disk
drives on the SCSI bus for MS-DOS 5.0 or later when enabled. The optimum device
identification (ID) for multiple drive operation is device ID-0 for a system disk and
device ID-1 for the second drive. The default setting will be on. (Yes)
BIOS Treat Removable Disks as Fixed Disk. This option is able to treat removable
disks as fixed disks. With this option selected you can run removable disk media
without additional software drivers. The default setting will be off. (No)
BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM. This option allows users to boot from a CD-
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Overview
The Initio ASPI driver will support extended SCSI command functions for MS-DOS 3.30
or later. The on-board BIOS initialized during the power up boot routine only supports
MS-DOS hard disk operation. If peripherals other than disks are used, such as CD-
ROM or MO, the Initio ASPI driver will need to be installed in addition to Initio CD-
ROM and MO drivers.
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Installation
The installation procedure guides you through the installation of the Initio DOS ASPI
and the ASPI for Windows 3.1x drivers. The installation procedure described here
requires some experience in MS-DOS or Windows 3.1x system setup and administra-
tion. The device driver is transferred from the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 to
the hard drive where it is automatically initialized during the system boot routine.
The INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 contains two installation programs that
perform the same task. If you have completed installing the Initio ASPI driver using the
MS-DOS based installation routine described in this Users Manual, it is not necessary
to repeat the procedure for a Windows 3.1x environment on the same system.
Installing theASPI drivers to an existing MS-DOS system
The ASPI driver is found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1. It is important
that the SCSI bus hardware, and operating system are installed correctly before
proceeding further. If you need help installing the MS-DOS operating system, please
refer to the MS-DOS manual before proceeding.
1 Turn on host system and boot into MS-DOS.
2 Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into your floppy drive.
3 At the MS-DOS prompt, change to your active floppy drive (e.g., type A: <EN-
TER>).
4 Type DOSSETUP <ENTER> (A series of screens will guide you through the installation of
the ASPI device drivers).
5 The first screen sets the installation drive and directory that the ASPI driver will be
installed on. Follow the on-screen directions and/or options to continue the
installation.
6 To activate the device driver, reboot the system by selecting the Reboot Now
option at the end of the installation process.
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Installing the Initio ASPI drivers to an existing Windows
3.1x system
The ASPI for Windows 3.1x drivers are found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DVR DSK 1. It is
important that the SCSI bus hardware, and operating system are installed correctly before
proceeding further. If you need help installing Windows 3.1x, please refer to the Microsoft
Windows manual before proceeding.
1 Turn on host system and boot into MS-DOS and Windows 3.1x operating system.
2 Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into your floppy drive.
3 Use your installed mouse or the appropriate key strokes to selectRUNꢀfrom the
Windows PROGRAM MANAGER. Execute the following steps:
Type A:\SETUP <ENTER>. A series of screens will guide you through the
installation of the ASPI for Windows device drivers.
Choose CONTINUE to continue the installation sequence.
Choose CONTINUE to accept the Host Adapter selection.
4 Two installation options are available:
Choose EXPRESS INSTALL to install both the DOS ASPI drivers and the Windows
32-bit Disk Access drivers. Use this option if you are unfamiliar with configuring a
DOS or Windows manually.
Choose CUSTOM INSTALL to select DOS ASPI drivers or the Windows 32-bit
Disk Access drivers manually. Use this option only if you are familiar with configur-
ing a DOS or Windows PC manually
5 Follow the on-screen directions and/or options to continue the installation.
Choose CONTINUE to accept the default directory or enter the full directory
where you want ASPI drivers installed.
Choose CONTINUE after all the files have been copied and installed to your
system.
Select YES to make the required changes to your systems CONFIG.SYS and
SYSTEM.INI configuration files.
Once the SETUP COMPLETE screen is displayed, choose CONTINUE.
6 Last minute changes to this Users Manual will be displayed in the README.TXT file
that is shown. To exit the README.TXT file, use your installed mouse or the appro-
priate key strokes to select FILE, then EXIT from the Note Pad FILE MENU.
7 To complete the installation and activate the device driver, exit from your Windows 3.1x
session and reboot the system by pressing <CTRL> + <ALT> + <DEL>.
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ASPI Manager Command Line Options
Below is a list of command line options. The Initio ASPI Manager, ASPI910U, supports
command line switches to optimize driver operation. From inside the CONFIG.SYS file
for MS-DOS, use the following format when modifying the device driver switches:
The standard format for command line switches is:
Device = C:\INIASPI\ASPI910U.SYS [Driver Config Option]
/D
Verbose Mode provides detailed information about the driver on system command
line when the driver is initialized.
/L
Driver scan eight LUNs for each SCSITarget.
/Bb,dd
Scan device only on PCI BUS #b, PCI DEVICE #dd
The range for b is from 0 to 7.
The range for dd is from 0 to 20.
/Bb
Scan all the devices on the PCI BUS #b
The range for b is from 0 to 7.
/Sdd
Scan device only on the PCI BUS #0 and device #dd
The range for dd is from 0 to 20.
/CCBSx
Defines the maximum number of concurrent I/O that driver supports.
The range for x is from 1 to 16.
ASPI CD-ROM Driver Command Line Options
INICD.SYS is a DOS device driver for supporting SCSI CD-ROM drives. It is the interface
between MSCDEX.EXE (supplied by Microsoft®) and the physical CDROM drive.
INICD.SYS is automatically loaded in the CONFIG.SYS start up file by the Initio
DOSSETUP or SETUP programs. INICD.SYS requires that the Initio ASPI Manager be
loaded. INICD.SYS can be loaded with either the DEVICE= or DEVICEHIGH= com-
mand. INICD.SYS can be found on INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1. Below is a list
of command line options and examples.
/D: /d: This option is used to specify the name of the device driver. The name speci-
fied must also be passed to MSCDEX.EXE on its command line (Using the same /D: or
/d: option). The name specified must be 8 or less characters in length. Valid characters
are the A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and underscore. The name must start with a letter.
Examples:
/D:INICD001
/d:mscd001
/d:MYCD01
/T /t
This option is used to specify a Time out value to be used when sending com-
mands to a CDROM drive. If a CDROM drive does not respond to a command within the
specified time out then the command will be aborted and an appropriate error message will
be displayed. The time out value is specified in minutes. Valid values are 1-9 and D or d.
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The D or d values are used to Disable the time out mechanism. If the time out mechanism is
disabled then faulty hardware can lock up the system.
Examples:
/T4
/Td
/TD
/T1
/X /x
This option is used to exclude particular CD-ROM drives. Excluded CDROM
drives are identified by specifying the host adapter, target id and lun. These values are
spereated by a colon. Groups of CDROM drives (or wild cards) can also be identified.
Below are examples of the different ways CDROM drives can be excluded:
/X0:1:2
/X0:2
/X0
This will exclude the drive on Host Adapter 0, with target ID 1
and lun 2.
This will exclude the drive on Host Adapter 0, with target ID 2
and ANY lun
This will exclude ALL drives on Host Adapter 0.
SAMPLE CONFIG.SYS AND AUTOEXEC.BAT FILES
These samples assume that the user has loaded the Initio drivers in the following
directory: c:\iniaspi.
Config.sys:
DEVICEHIGH=c:\iniaspi\aspi910u
DEVICEHIGH=c:\iniaspi\inicd.sys /D:INICD001
Explanation:
The first line loads the ASPI manager and the second line loads the CDROM driver
specifying the device name INICD001.
Autoexec.bat:
Mscdex /D:INICD001
Explanation:
This line will load the Microsoft supplied mscdex.exe file instructing it to attach to the
CD-ROM device driver INICD001.
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MS-DOS/Windows 3.1x Driver Installation
ASPI Disk Driver Command Line Options
INIDISK.SYS is a DOS block device driver for supporting SCSI fixed disks, removable disks
and MO devices. INIDISK.SYS is automatically loaded in CONFIG.SYS start up file by the
Initio DOSSETUP or SETUP programs. INIDISK.SYS requires that the Initio ASPI Manager be
loaded. INIDISK.SYS can be loaded with either the DEVICE= or DEVICEHIGH= command.
INICD.SYS can be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1. Below is a list of
command line options and examples.
/R /r
This option specifies the number of logical drives to reserve for MO
and removable disk devices. MO and removable disks media are capable of being
partitioned just like a fixed disk. For every DOS partition on the media a logical DOS
drive letter will be available. INIDISK.SYS will support as many logical drives as required
(up to the maximum supported by DOS) based on the partitioning of the media that is
present when your system boots. However, the media may be removed at any time and
a new disk may be inserted. The new disk may have more (or less) partitions then the
original disk. The /R /r option is used to reserved drive letters at start up in order to
facilitate a disk change to a disk with more partitions than the original disk present at
boot time. The value after the /R /r option determines how many drive letters will be
reserved on a device basis. For example, if the user specifies a /R4 option and there
are two removable devices attached to the SCSI bus, then a total of eight (8) drive
letters will be reserved.
/T /t
This option is used to specify a Time out value to be used when sending
commands to a SCSI drive. If a SCSI drive does not respond to a command within the
specified time out then the command will be aborted and an appropriate error mes-
sage will be displayed. The time out value is specified in minutes. Valid values are 1-9
and D or d. The D or d values are used to Disable the time out mechanism. If the time
out mechanism is disabled then faulty hardware can lock up the system.
Examples:
/T4
/Td
/TD
/T1
/X /x
This option is used to exclude particular SCSI drives. Excluded SCSI drives are
identified by specifying the host adapter, target id and lun. These values are spereated
by a colon. Groups of SCSI drives (or wild cards) can also be identified. Below are
examples of the different ways SCSI drives can be excluded:
/X0:1:2
/X0:2
This will exclude the drive on Host Adapter 0, with target ID 1
and lun 2.
This will exclude the drive on Host Adapter 0, with target ID 2
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and ANY lun
/X0
This will exclude ALL drives on Host Adapter 0.
SAMPLE CONFIG.SYS
These samples assume that the user has loaded the Initio drivers in the following
directory: c:\iniaspi.
Config.sys:
DEVICEHIGH=c:\iniaspi\aspi910u
DEVICEHIGH=c:\iniaspi\inicd.sys /R2
Explanation:
The first line loads the ASPI manager and the second line loads the SCSI disk driver
specifying that a minimum of two drive letters be reserved for each MO and removable
disk attached to the SCSI bus.
ASPI Partition & Format Utility
INIFDISK.EXE is a DOS ASPI partition and format utility. It requires the ASPI910U.SYS
and INIDISK.SYS drivers to be loaded in order for it to function properly. INIFDISK.EXE
is installed by the Initio DOSSETUP or SETUP programs. Upon invocation, the initial
screen will have two windows. The top window will list all of the SCSI devices installed
in the system. The user can highlight a particular device by using the up and down
arrow keys. The bottom window will display information about the device that is
currently highlighted in the top window. Inifdisk.exe can partition and format any SCSI
storage device that is not being controlled by the BIOS, this includes SCSI disks,
magnetic optical drives, and removable media devices. INIFDISK will display two
screens in which the bottom portion will explain all commands possible in the top window.
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Microsoft Windows 95/95b (OSR2) Driver Installation
Overview
INI-9090U will support Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 95B (OSR2) with the addition
of a software driver. The installation procedure described here requires some experi-
ence in Windows 95 system setup and administration. The device driver is transferred
from the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 to the hard drive where it is automatically
initialized during the system boot routine.
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The following files are used for installation and will be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW
DRIVER DISK 1:
\WIN95\INI910U.MPD
INI-9XXX SCSI Host Adapter Windows 95 miniport driver.
\WIN95\INI910U.INF
Windows 95 installation information file.
Installation
The INI-9XXX driver developed for Windows 95 is loaded during the system boot routine
and will remain resident on the drive. This is accomplished by following one of the three
installation procedures listed:
New Windows 95 and Windows 95B (OSR2) installation.
Adding the Initio Windows 95 device driver to an existing Windows 95 or Windows 95B
(OSR2) system.
Updating INI910U.MPD device driver
The procedures described to make changes to the system have distinct differences. It is
strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and understood before proceed-
ing with the system configuration changes. Please read the instructions carefully.
To determine which version of Windows 95 you have installed on your system,
check the date of the KRNL32.DLL file located in your Windows directory. A file
date of 07/11/95 belongs to Windows 95, first release; 12/31/95 belongs to
Windows 95a or 95 with Service Pack 1; 08/24/96 reflects Windows 95b or OSR2.
New Windows 95/95a Installation
These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter driver while
installing Windows 95. Windows 95 will be installed from either a CD-ROM or floppy diskettes.
It is important that the hardware and DOS 4.01 or higher have been installed successfully
before proceeding further. If installing from a SCSI CD-ROM drive, it is important that the Initio
ASPI driver, and CD-ROM driver be installed before proceeding further.
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1 Access the Windows 95 CD-ROM from either the DOS prompt or from Microsoft Win-
dows 3.x File Manager. Execute the SETUP.EXE program and follow the instructions on
your screen. If you are installing from floppy diskette, insert the Windows 95 Setup Disk
1 in your floppy disk drive and boot your system. Follow the instructions on your
screen.
2 Once a Windows 95 session is established, use your installed mouse or the appropriate
key strokes to select MY COMPUTER from the MAIN DESKTOP. Execute the following
steps:
Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER icon.
Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group
Select DEVICE MANAGER tab from within the SYSTEM group
Select the OTHER DEVICES category from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing.
Select the PCI-SCSI Bus Controller sub-category from within the OTHER
DEVICES listing.
In the Initio PCI-SCSI Bus Controller Properties window, select the DRIVER tab,
then select CHANGE DRIVER....
In the SELECT HARDWARE TYPE window, select SCSI CONTROLLERS.
In the SELECT DEVICE window, select HAVE DISK....
3 In the INSTALL FROM DISK window, enter the Initio Driver path name:
Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A:
Type: A:\WIN95, select OK
4 Select Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter, select OK, then OK
again to install the INI910U.MPD driver onto your hard disk drive. It may be necessary
to direct Windows to look for the driver in A:\win95 before the driver can be copied. This step may
need to be repeated more than once.
5 Following installation of the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW Windows 95 driver for all channels,
reboot your system to activate the SCSI device driver.
6 It is highly recommended that you Initios Windows 95 device driver has been
properly installed by selecting MY COMPUTER from the desktop. Then select
CONTROL PANEL:
Select SYSTEMfrom within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group,
Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing, and
Select Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter from within the SCSI
CONTROLLER listing. If This device is working properly is displayed on your
screen, the driver has been correctly installed.
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Microsoft Windows 95/95b (OSR2) Driver Installation
Adding the Initio Driver to an Existing Windows 95/95a
System
These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter to an
existing Windows 95 system. Windows 95 will automatically detect the presence of new
hardware in Plug and Play compliant systems. It is important that the Initio hardware has
been properly installed before proceeding further.
1 Microsoft Windows 95 will detect the presence of new hardware upon boot-up and will
display a dialog window titled NEW HARDWARE FOUND and PCI SCSI BUS CONTROL-
LERS will be highlighted.
Select: DRIVER FROM DISK PROVIDED BY HARDWARE MANUFACTURER, then
OK
Select SCSI CONTROLLER from the list of available devices, then selectHAVE
DISK...
2 In the INSTALL FROM DISK window that is displayed, enter the Initio Driver path
name:
Insert INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A:
Type: A:\WIN95, select OK
3 Select Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter, select OK, then OK
again to install the INI910U.MPD driver onto your hard disk drive. It may be necessary to
direct Windows to look for the driver in A:\win95 before the driver can be copied. This step may
need to be repeated more than once.
4 This completes loading the Host Adapter Driver. You must now reboot your system to
activate the SCSI device driver. .
5 It is highly recommended that you verify Initios Windows 95 device driver by selecting
MY COMPUTER from the desktop. Then select CONTROL PANEL:
Select SYSTEMfrom within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group,
Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing, and
Select the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter from within the SCSI
CONTROLLER listing. If This device is working properly is displayed on your
screen, the driver has been correctly installed.
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Updating the Initio Windows 95/95a Device Driver
1 Once a Windows 95 session is established, use your installed mouse or the appropriate
key strokes to select MY COMPUTER from the Main Desktop. Execute the following
steps:
Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER group.
Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group.
2 Select the DEVICE MANAGER tab from within the SYSTEM group.
Select the SCSI CONTROLLERS category from within the DEVICE MANAGER
listing.
Select one of the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter sub-categories
from within the SCSI CONTROLLERS listing (or select any other INI-9100U/UW
class of drivers if you are using an older Initio board).
In the INI-9XXX SCSI HOST ADAPTER PROPERTIES window, select the DRIVER
tab, then select CHANGE DRIVER....
In the SELECT DEVICE window, select HAVE DISK....
3 In the INSTALL FROM DISK window, enter the Initio Driver path name:
Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A:
Type: A:\WIN95, select OK
4 Select Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter, select OK to install the
INI910U.MPD driver onto your hard disk drive.
It may be necessary to direct Windows to look for the driver in A:\win95 before the driver can be
copied. This step may need to be repeated more than once.
This completes updating the Host Adapter Driver. Follow the on-screen directions to
restart you computer and activate the new driver.
It is highly recommended that you verify Initios Windows 95 device driver by selecting
MY COMPUTER from the desktop. Then select CONTROL PANEL:
Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group,
Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing, and
Select the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter from within the SCSI
CONTROLLER listing. If This device is working properly is displayed on your
screen, the driver has been correctly installed.
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Microsoft Windows 95/95b (OSR2) Driver Installation
New Windows 95B (OSR2) Installation
These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter driver
while installing Windows 95B (OSR2). Windows 95B will be installed from either a CD-ROM
or floppy diskettes. It is important that the hardware and DOS 4.01 or higher have been
installed successfully before proceeding further. If installing from a SCSI CD-ROM drive, it
is important that the Initio ASPI driver, and CD-ROM driver be installed before proceeding
further.
1 Access the Windows 95B CD-ROM either from the DOS prompt or from Microsoft Windows
3.x File Manager. Execute the SETUP.EXE program and follow the instructions on your
screen. If you are installing from floppy diskette, insert the Windows 95 Setup Disk 1 in
your floppy disk drive and boot your system. Follow the instructions on your screen.
2 Once a Windows 95 session is established, use your installed mouse or the appropriate
key strokes to select MY COMPUTER from the MAIN DESKTOP. Execute the following
steps:
Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER group
Select SYSTEMfrom within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select DEVICE MANAGERtab from within the SYSTEM group
Select the OTHER DEVICES category from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing
Select one of the PCI-SCSI Bus Controller sub-category from within the OTHER
DEVICES listing
In the Initio PCI-SCSI Bus Controller Properties window, select the DRIVER tab,
then select UPDATE DRIVER...
Insert INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A:
Select YES, click Next, and Windows will search for the driver
Select the OTHER LOCATION
Type A:\WIN95, then select OK
Select FINISH
At window Insert Disk labled INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW driver , select OK
At window titled Copying file, replace the highlighted directory path withA:\WIN95,
then select OK this will complete loading the INI910U.MPD driver onto your hard
disk drive.
3 Following installation of the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW Windows 95 driver, reboot your system to
activate the SCSI device driver.
4 It is highly recommended that you verify Initios Windows 95 device driver by selectingMY
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COMPUTERfrom the desktop. Then select CONTROL PANEL:
Select SYSTEMfrom within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group,
Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing, and
Select the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter from within the SCSI
CONTROLLER listing. If This device is working properly is displayed on your
screen, the driver has been correctly installed.
This completes loading the Host Adapter Driver, follow the on-screen directions to com-
plete the Windows 95 installation. Exit and reboot the system to activate the device
driver.
Adding the Initio Driver to an ExistingWindows 95B (OSR2)
System
These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter to
an existing Windows 95 system. Windows 95 will automatically detect the presence of
new hardware in Plug and Play compliant systems. It is important that the Initio INI-
9XXX hardware has been properly installed before proceeding further.
1 Microsoft Windows 95 will detect the presence of new hardware upon boot-up and
will display a dialog window titled update Device driver wizard
2 Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into floppy drive,:
Select NEXT
Select the OTHER LOCATION
Type A:\Win95, then select OK
Select FINISH
At window Insert Disk labled INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW driver, select OK
At window titled Copying file, replace the highlighted directory path with
A:\Win95, then select OK this will complete loading the INI910U.MPD driver
onto your hard disk drive. Restart your computer.
3 It is highly recommended that you verify Initios Windows 95 device driver by selecting
MY COMPUTER from the desktop. Then select CONTROL PANEL:
Select SYSTEMfrom within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group,
Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing, and
Select the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter entries from within
the SCSI CONTROLLER listing. If This device is working properly is displayed
on your screen, the driver has been correctly installed.
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Updating the Initio Windows 95B (OSR2) Device Driver
1 Once a Windows 95 session is established, select MY COMPUTERfrom your desktop.
Execute the following steps:
Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER group
Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group
Select the DEVICE MANAGER tab from within the SYSTEM group
Select the SCSI CONTROLLERS category from within the DEVICE MANAGER
listing
Select the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter sub-categories from
within the SCSI CONTROLLERS listing (or any other INI-9100U/UW class of drivers
if you are using an older Initio product)
2 In the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW SCSI HOST ADAPTER PROPERTIES window, select the
DRIVER tab, then select UPDATE DRIVER...
Select Next
Select the OTHER LOCATION
Type A:\WIN95, then select OK
Select FINISH
At promptInsert Disk labled INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW driver , select OK
At prompt Copying file, replace the highlighted directory path with A:\Win95,
then select OK. This will complete loading the INI910U.MPD driver onto your
hard disk drive.
This completes updating the Host Adapter Driver. Follow the on-screen directions to restart
you computer and activate the new driver.
It is highly recommended that you verify Initios Windows 95 device driver by selecting MY
COMPUTERfrom the desktop. Then selectCONTROL PANEL:
Select SYSTEM from within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select DEVICE MANAGER from within the SYSTEM group,
Select SCSI CONTROLLER from within the DEVICE MANAGER listing, and
Select the Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter entries from within
the SCSI CONTROLLER listing. If This device is working properly is displayed
on your screen, the driver has been correctly installed.
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Microsoft Windows NT Driver Installation
Overview
INI-9090U will support Windows NT v3.5x/4.0 with the addition of a software driver. A
software driver allows the host computer the ability to transfer data over the SCSI bus.
The device driver for Windows NT is copied from the Initio driver installation diskette to
your hard drive where it is loaded onto the computing system during installation.
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The following files are used for installation and may be found on the INI-9XXXU/
9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1:
\WINNT\INI910U.SYS
\WINNT\TXTSETUP.OEM
\WINNT\OEMSETUP.INF
INI-9XXX SCSI Host Adapter Windows-NT miniport driver.
Script file for installing INI910U.SYS during the text setup phase.
Script file for installing INI910U.SYS during the windows phase.
Installation
The INI-9XXX driver developed for Windows NT will be installed on the hard drive used
for system initialization. The driver is loaded during the system boot routine and will
remain resident on the drive. This is accomplished by following one of the two installa-
tion procedures listed:
New Windows NT installation
Adding or updating the INI-9XXX Host Adapter Driver to an existing Windows NT
System
The procedures described to make changes to the system have distinct differences. It
is strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and understood before
proceeding with the system configuration changes. Please read the instructions
carefully.
NewWindows NT Installation
These instructions will guide you through the installation of the Initio host adapter
driver while installing Windows NT 4.0. Windows NT will be installed from either floppy
diskettes or CD-ROM. The Windows NT driver is located on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW
DRIVER DISK 1. It is important that the hardware has been installed successfully
before proceeding further.
1
If you are installing Windows NT from floppy diskettes, locate the Windows NT
Disk 1 for Floppy Installation. Make a backup copy of this diskette before installa-
tion.
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If you are installing Windows NT from a CD version, locate the Windows NT Setup
Disk for CD-ROM Installation. Make a backup copy of this diskette before installa-
tion.
3
4
Insert the backup Windows NT Setup disk into drive A: and turn on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen until you come to a window titled:
WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION SETUP (for servers, it will read WINDOWS NT SERVER
SETUP).
Press ENTER to continue setting up Windows NT.
Select S to skip mass storage detection.
Select S to configure additional SCSI adapters.
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6
When prompted by the Windows NT installation, scroll down the list and select
OTHER (Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer) from the
list of Additional SCSI Adapters. A message will appear on screen stating to:
Remove diskette in drive A and set it aside.
Insert INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 and press <ENTER>.
Select: Initio INI-9XXX SCSI Host Adapter and press <ENTER>.
The Initio host adapter driver is now installed The on-screen instructions will
continue for a complete installation of Windows NT. Refer to your Windows NT
users manual for completion of the operating system installation procedure.
Adding or updating the Initio driver to an existingWindows
NT system:
For computer systems using other SCSI host adapters or an IDE drive to provide the
system boot routine, these instructions will guide you through the INI-9XXX host
adapter driver installation. The Windows NT driver will be found on the INI-9XXXU/
9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1. It is important that the SCSI bus hardware and Windows NT are
installed and configured before proceeding further.
1 Once a Windows NT session is established, use your installed mouse or the appropriate
key strokes to select MY COMPUTER from the Main Desktop. Execute the following
steps:
Select CONTROL PANEL from within the MY COMPUTER group.
Select SCSI ADAPTERS from within the CONTROL PANEL group.
2 Select the DRIVERS tab from within the SCSI ADAPTERS group.
In the DRIVERS window, select ADDꢀ
3 In the INSTALL DRIVER window, select HAVE DISK....
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4 In the INSTALL FROM DISK window that is displayed, enter the Initio Driver path name:
Insert INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into drive A:
Type: A:\WINNT, select OK
5 Select Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter, select OK to install the
INI910U.SYS driver onto your hard disk drive.
6 In the WINDOWS NT SETUP window that is displayed, enter the Initio Driver path
name to continue:
Type: A:\WINNT, select CONTINUE
7 This completes updating the Host Adapter Driver. Follow the on-screen directions
to restart you computer and activate the new driver
8 It is highly recommended that you verify Initios Windows NT device driver has been
properly installed by selecting MY COMPUTER from the desktop. Then select
CONTROL PANEL:
Select SCSI ADAPTERS from within the CONTROL PANEL group,
Select Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter from within the SCSI
CONTROLLER listing. If This device is working properly is displayed on your
screen, the driver has been correctly installed.
Installing a new Windows NT system and Initio driver
without floppy disks
For computer systems installing or upgrading to Windows NT from a floppyless setup such
as a share on your network, these instructions will guide you through the INI-9XXXU/
9XXXUW host adapter driver installation. The Windows NT drivers are located on theINI-
9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1. It is important that the hardware has been installed
successfully before proceeding further.
1
2
Execute a floppyless setup as described by the Windows NT System Administrators Guide
When SETUP begins to load, the screen will turn from black to blue with the text SETUP
IS INSPECTING YOUR COMPUTERS HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONꢀ at the top
Press the F6 key to interrupt this process. You will have two seconds in which to
press this key
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Follow the instructions on the screen until you are asked to specify a SCSI driver.
3
Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 into your local floppy disk drive, and
press <ENTER>.
Select: Initio INI-9XXXU/UW PCI SCSI Host Adapter
4
The Initio host adapter driver is now installed
The on-screen instructions will continue for a complete installation of Windows NT.
Refer to your Windows NT System Administrators Guide for completion of the operating
system installation procedure.
Installing a newWindows NT system from a Bootable CD
For computer systems installing or upgrading to Windows NT from a bootable CD,
these instructions will guide you through the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW host adapter driver
installation. The Windows NT driver will be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER
DISK 1. It is important that the hardware has been installed successfully before
proceeding further.
1 Boot your system from a Windows NT CD.
2 When initial boot screen (Black and white screen prior to blue screen) shows the
message, Setup is inspecting your computers hardware configuration, pressF6.
3 A setup screen will appear asking which drivers you wish to use.
4 Press the appropriate key to add driver and select other.
5 Windows NT will prompt you for a manufacturers supplied disk.
6 Insert the Initio manager set floppy (marked INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1) and
press ENTER. The host adapter should be recognized by Windows NT and the driver will
be allowed to load. The operating system will continue loading and should recognize the
hard drives.
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Novell NetWare Driver Installation
Overview
INI-9090U will support Novell NetWare 386 V4.XX or V3.1X with the addition of a software
driver. The installation procedure described here requires some experience in Novell system
setup and administration. The device driver is transferred from the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW
DRIVER DISK 1 to the hard drive where it is automatically initialized during the system boot
routine. The device drivers listed can support NetWare versions described after the Initio file
name:
8
\NETWARE\V31X\INI910U.DSK
\NETWARE\V31X\ASPITRAN.DSK
\NETWARE\V4X\INI910U.DSK
\NETWARE\V4X\INI910U.DDI
\NETWARE\V4X\ASPITRAN.DSK
\NETWARE\HAM\INI9100.HAM
\NETWARE\HAM\INI9100.DDI
Initio Novell adapter driver forV3.1X
ASPI transport layer driver forV3.1X
Initio Novell adapter driver for V4.X or later
Device driver installation file
ASPI transport layer driver forV4.X or later
HAM device driver
HAM device driver installation file
Installation
The drivers developed by Initio for NetWare will be installed on the disk drive used for
NetWare system initialization. It is strongly recommended that the selected procedure
be read and understood before continuing with the system configuration or change. Please
read the instructions carefully.
New IntraNetWare Installation
Drivers for the Initio host adapter may be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER
DISK 1. In most cases you will load the drivers during a new installation of NetWare
from CD-ROM. The driver is loaded during the NetWare Server Installation procedure.
The NetWare installation program will prompt you for the required parameters as the
installation procedure progresses. It is highly recommended that you have a copy of the
Novell NetWare Installation and Upgrade Manual for reference.
1 At the MS-DOS prompt for CD-ROM installation, change directories to where the
installation files are located.
e.g., d:\ <ENTER>
2 Type INSTALL <ENTER> to initialize the installation routine
3 Select installation Language. <ENTER>.
4 Select NetWare Server Installation <ENTER>
5 Select product type <ENTER>
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6 Select installation type. <ENTER>
7 Enter server name when prompted <ENTER>
At this point the boot files will be copied to the hard drive.
8 After the files are finished being copied you may encounter the following message:
Install found the following hardware but found
More than one driver supporting this hardware
PCI.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XX
Press <Enter> for a list of drivers to choose
From or <F3> to continue without selecting
Press <F3> to continue. Repeat if this screen is shown again.
9 A screen listing the drivers will be displayed. INI9100 will be listed as the selected
driver. This completes loading the Host Adapter Driver, Follow the on-screen
directions to complete the Novell NetWare installation.
This will load the HAM driver. If a DSK driver is required or an updated HAM driver is
needed it is recommended that you complete the installation and use NetWares
INSTALL utility to update/change the driver.
Adding the Initio driver to an existing IntraNetWare system
1 To begin the installation you will need to change the directory to the location of the
server and initialize the network server, e.g.,
Type CD \ NWSERVER <ENTER>
Type SERVER <ENTER>
2 At the NetWare prompt, Type LOAD INSTALL <ENTER>.
3 Select Driver Options from the window by highlighting it using the UP or DOWN
ARROW keys, press <ENTER>
Select Configure disk and storage device drivers from the window by high
lighting it using the UP or DOWN ARROW keys, press <ENTER>
4 Highlight Discover and load additional drivers and press <ENTER>
5 NetWare will load INI9100.HAM modify the STRATUP.NCF file to reflect the new
changes.
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Upgrading/Changing Driver on an Existing IntraNetWare
Server
1
To begin the you will need to change the directory to the location of the server and
initialize the network server, e.g.,
Type CD \ NWSERVER <ENTER>
Type SERVER <ENTER>
2
3
At the NetWare prompt, Type LOAD INSTALL <ENTER>.
Select Driver Options from the window by highlighting it using the UP or DOWN
ARROW keys, press <ENTER>
Select Configure disk and storage device drivers from the window by high-
lighting it using the UP or DOWN ARROW keys, press <ENTER>
4
5
Highlight Deselect a selected driver and press <ENTER>
Highlight the driver you wish to replace/upgrade and press <ENTER>
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each instance of the driver
6
When all of the drivers you wish to upgrade/replace have been removed highlight
Select an additional driver and press <ENTER>
7
8
9
Press <INS> followed by <F3>
Enter the location path of the drivers A:\
Select the driver you wish to load INI9100.HAM or INI910U.DSK and press
<ENTER>
If the HAM driver(s) are being used proceed to step 10. If you use the DSK driver
the upgrade is complete and you may exit the install utility.
10 Highlight Select and modify parameters and press <ENTER>
Enter the slot number and press <F10> to continue
11 Highlight Save parameters and continue and press <ENTER>
12 Repeat steps 6 through 11 for each additional adapter installed
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Device driver command line options
The Initio device drivers support command line switches to optimize driver perfor-
mance. However, in certain situations some driver optimization may be advantageous
to system performance.
NetWare offers two means of entering command line switches. One method is for
session usage and needs to be entered each time the system is rebooted.
Load (Pathname) ini910u [Driver Config Option]
The second method listed is for permanent installation. In startup.ncf you can include the
following statement.
Load (Pathname) ini910u [Driver Config Option]
or
Load (Pathname) INI9100 [Driver Config Option]
Driver Config Options:
/V
Verbose Mode provides detail information about driver on system command line
when driver is initialized.
/!V
NonVerbose Mode (default)
/L
Driver assumes that all targets have more than one LUN
Driver assumes that all targets only have LUN 0 (default)
Target enable maskWORD (Default scan all targets)
Scan device only on PCI BUS #b, PCI DEVICE #dd
Scan all the devices on PCI BUS #b (from 0 to 7)
Specifies maximum number of tag commands per target (default 4)
No tag
/!L
/T:xxxx
/B:b,dd
/B:b
/Q:q
/!Q
/WR
/!WR
/R
Read after write, hardware verify
Not verified (default)
Support removable media (default)
/!R
Will not support removable media
/D
/!D
Enable support for fixed disk drive (default)
Disable support for fixed disk drive
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IBM OS/2 Driver Installation
Overview
The INI-9090U OS/2 driver will support OS/2, 3.0 & 4.0. The device driver for OS/2 is copied
from the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 to your hard drive where it is initialized during
boot-up.
9
The installation of Initio device drivers to support OS/2 include the following software files
and may be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1:
\OS2\INI910U. ADD
\OS2\INI910U.DDP
INI-9XXX SCSI Host Adapter OS/2 driver.
Script file for installing INI910U.ADD
Installation
The INI-9XXX driver developed for OS/2 will be installed on the disk drive used for
system initialization. The driver is loaded during the system boot routine and will
remain resident on the drive. Installation of the drivers can be accomplished by
following one of the procedures listed:
New OS/2 Installation
Adding INI-9XXX host adapter to existing OS/2
The steps used to install the Initio drivers have different system requirements that may
affect basic operation if not installed properly. It is strongly suggested that the
selected procedure be read and understood before proceeding. Please read all
instructions carefully.
New OS/2 installation:
These instructions will guide you through the Initio OS/2 device driver and OS/2
installation at the same time. The program can be installed from floppy diskettes or
from CD-ROM. The OS/2 driver for the INI-9XXX will be found on the INI-9XXXU/
9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1. It is important that the INI-9XXX hardware has been installed
successfully before proceeding further.
1 Make a duplicate copy of OS/2 Diskette 1 using a blank diskette and label it as OS/2
Diskette 1 for INI-9XXX.
2 Copy the INI910U.ADDfile from the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1 (OS/2
subdirectory) to the root directory on the OS/2 diskette 1 for INI-9XXX.
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3 Using an appropriate text editor modify the CONFIG.SYS on the OS/2 Diskette 1 for INI-
9XXX to include the new Initio driver.
Enter: BASEDEV=INI910U.ADD and save the file.
* * * note place lines after set os2_shell=cdint.exe * * *
BASEDEV=AM201X8.ADD
set copyfromfloppy=1
4 Insert the Installation Diskette into drive A: and turn on your computer. This will
begin the OS/2 installation and establish an OS/2 bootable hard drive.
5 When prompted, insert the OS/2 Diskette 1 for INI-9XXX. Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue.
6 You have completed the Initio device driver installation for OS/2. Follow the on-
screen instructions and OS/2 manual for a complete description of OS/2 installation.
Adding the Initio driver to an existing OS/2 system
For computer systems using other SCSI host adapters or an IDE device to provide the
system boot routines, these instructions will guide you through INI-9XXX host adapter
driver installation. The OS/2 driver will be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DVR DISK 1.
It is important that the SCSI bus hardware and OS/2 are installed correctly before pro-
ceeding further.
1
2
Once an OS/2 session is established, insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 1
into your floppy drive.
By using your installed mouse, or by using the appropriate key strokes, select
DEVICE DRIVER INSTALL from the SYSTEM SETUP group.
3
4
5
6
Select CHANGE source directory to read as the root directory.
Select OS2 and select SET.
Select DESTINATION DIRECTORY.
Select CHANGE destination directory to any existing OS/2 directory or accept the
default.
7
Select SET.
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9
From the DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION GROUP select INSTALL.
Select INITIO INI-9XXX Device Driver for OS/2 select OK.
10 Select EXITto install the OS/2 device driver. Exit and reboot the system to activate the
device driver.
Device driver command line options
The Initio device drivers support command line switches to optimize driver performance.
Device drivers normally require no further information to work effectively. However, in certain
situations some driver optimization may be advantageous to system performance. From
inside the CONFIG.SYS file use the following format to edit the file.
The standard format for command line switches is:
BASEDEV = INI910U.ADD [Driver Config Option]
Driver Config Options:
/V
Verbose Mode provides detail information about driver on system command line
when driver is initialized.
/!V
NonVerbose Mode (default)
/ET
Driver assumes that all targets have more than one LUN
Driver assumes that all targets only have LUN 0 (default)
Target enable maskWORD (Default scan all targets) in hex format
Scan device only on PCI BUS #b, DEVICE #dd (in decimal format)
Scan all the devices on PCI BUS #b (from 0 to 7)
Assigns adapter number based on BIOS address
Enable direct access storage device (DASD) support
Disable DASD manager support
/!ET
/T:hhhh
/B:b,dd
/B:b
/A:n
/DM:t,t,t
/!DM:t,t,t
/SM:t,t,t
/!SM:t,t,t
/Q:q
Enable SCSI manager support
Disable SCSI manager support
Specifies maximum number of tag commands per target
No tag
/!Q
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SCO Unix Driver Installation
Overview
The INI-9090U SCO UNIX device driver will support SCO UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2v4.0 or
later, SCO Open Desktop v2.0, v3.0 or later, and SCO Open Server Release 3.0 & 5.0.x. The
device driver is transferred from the floppy diskette to the hard drive where its loaded during
system initialization.
10
The installation of Initio device drivers to support SCO UNIX include the following software
files and may be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 2.
Driver.o
Space.c
Device driver object file
Device driver definition file
Reference Documentation:
SCO UNIX documentation, installation and users guide
The systems setup and installation guide
The documentation for system peripherals
Initio documentation for the SCSI host adapter
Installation
The SCO UNIX drivers developed by Initio will be installed on the disk drive used for
system initialization. It is strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and
understood before continuing with the system configuration or change. Please read the
instructions carefully.
Updating interrupts and hardware settings
The following interrupt configuration settings are suggested as the most effective means
of providing a controller interrupt to the host adapter:
Host Adapter interrupt levels available are 9,11, 15, (IRQ 11 is recommended)
Avoid using interrupt 10 as the controller interrupt.
Set first SCSI disk ID to 0 (first time install requirement)
Set tape target ID to 2. (If tape is in use)
Set CD-ROM target ID to 5. (If CD-ROM is in use)
Please Refer to your system documentation to set the interrupt levels and your peripheral
documentation for help in setting SCSI IDs.
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Installing the Initio driver in a new SCO UNIX system
1 Insert the SCO UNIX N1 boot disk into the floppy drive and turn on the system. At the SCO
UNIX boot prompt, type: link < ENTER >.
2 The system will ask you what packages you want linked to the system; type: i91u < ENTER
>. The system at this point will boot into SCO UNIX. Please refer to the SCO UNIX Docu-
mentation for additional information. When prompted by the installation, insert the INI-
9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 2 diskette into your floppy drive; Press < ENTER >
3 Please refer to the SCO UNIX Documentation for additional information. You have com-
pleted the installation of the SCO UNIX driver.
Adding the Initio driver to an existing SCO UNIX system
1 Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 2 diskette into your floppy drive.
2 Type: installpkg under the command prompt, <ENTER>
3 The system will ask you what packages you wish to install.
Type: i91u < ENTER >
4 Change the directory and rebuild the UNIX kernel:
cd /etc/conf/cf.d < ENTER >
. /link_unix
< ENTER >
5 You have completed the link procedure for the Initio device driver. Exit and reboot
the system.
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Changing to the INI-9XXX as the bootable host adapter:
1 Insert the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 2 diskette into floppy drive.
2 Type: installpkg under command prompt and press <ENTER>. The system will ask
you what packages you want to install.
Type: i91u <ENTER>
3 Change the mscsi file:
cd /etc/conf/cf.d
cp mscsi mscsi.bak < ENTER >
vi mscsi < ENTER >
< ENTER >
In the example below, The XXXX would be replaced with i91u.
ha
attach
number ID
lun
XXXX Stp
XXXX Sdsk
XXXX Srom
0
0
0
2
0
5
0
0
0
4 Rebuild the UNIX kernel:
. /link_unix < ENTER >
5 You have completed the link procedure for the Initio device driver. Exit and reboot
the system.
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SCO UnixWare Driver Installation
Overview
The INI-9090U SCO UnixWare device driver will support UnixWare 2.x. The device driver is
transferred from the floppy diskette to the hard drive where it is loaded during system
initialization.
11
The installation of Initio device drivers to support SCO UnixWare may be found on the INI-
9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 2.
Installation
The SCO UnixWare drivers developed by Initio will be installed on the disk drive used for
system initialization. It is strongly suggested that the selected procedure be read and
understood before continuing with the system configuration or change. Please read the
instructions carefully.
Updating interrupts and hardware settings
The following interrupt configuration settings are suggested as the most effective means of
providing a controller interrupt to the host adapter:
Host adapter interrupt level must be set to IRQ 10 for proper installation of the Initio
driver.
Please refer to your system documentation to set the interrupt levels and your peripheral
documentation for help in setting SCSI IDs.
Installing the Initio driver in a new UnixWare system
Drivers for the host adapter may be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 2. In
most cases you will load the drivers during a new installation of UnixWare from CD-ROM.
The driver is loaded during the early stages of the installation procedure. The UnixWare
installation program will prompt you for the required parameters as the installation proce-
dure progresses. It is highly recommended that you have a copy of the SCO UnixWare
Installation Handbook and SCO UnixWare System Owner Handbook for reference.
1 Insert the SCO UNIXWARE INSTALLATION DISKETTE into the floppy drive and turn
on the computer. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
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2 When prompted to INSTALL HOST BUS ADAPTER DRIVERS, insert the INI-9XXXU/
9XXXUW DRIVER DISK 2 into drive A: press <Enter>.
3 When prompted to INSTALL ANOTHER HBA DISKETTE, press <ENTER> to con-
tinue.
4 Follow the directions on screen until you come to a window titled: Loading Initio INI-
9XXX Host Adapter.
Select CONTINUE INSTALLATION.
Select CONTINUE INSTALLATION again.
5 This completes loading the host adapter driver. Follow the on-screen directions to
complete the SCO UnixWare installation. For further information regarding UnixWare
installation, refer to the SCO UnixWare Installation Handbook.
Adding the Initio driver to an existing UnixWare system
1 Once a UnixWare session is established and a command prompt is ready, type (recall
that UnixWare is case sensitive):
cp /stand/unix /stand/unix.org , press <ENTER>
pkgadd -d diskette1 , press <ENTER>
2 Select i910u ihv hba from the list of available host drivers, press <ENTER>.
3 If the INI-9XXX is intended to be the bootable host adapter, the next step to updating the
driver will require a revision to the I910ufile. These instructions will guide you through
changing the current software settings for UnixWare to establish the INI-9XXX as the host
adapter for your boot device:
At the system command prompt, type
cd /etc/conf/sdevice.d
Use vi or another editor to modify the file I910u by adding a line
locate the line $version2
edit the file by adding the line $static immediately following $version2.
Rebuild the UnixWare kernel by completing the following steps at the command
prompt :
/etc/conf/bin/idbuild -B <ENTER>
cp /etc/conf/cf.d/unix /stand/unix <ENTER>
cd / <ENTER>
shutdown -g0 ( 0 is Zero ) <ENTER>
Y <ENTER>
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4 If the host adapter is NOT intended to be bootable, these instructions will guide you
through changing the current software settings for UnixWare to establish the INI-9XXX as a
non-bootable host adapter for your device:
At the system command prompt, type
/etc/conf/bin/idbuild -M i910u <ENTER>
cd / <ENTER>
shutdown -g0 ( 0 is Zero ) <ENTER>
Y <ENTER>
5 Exit the UnixWare program and reboot your system to initialize the new device driver to
control INI-9XXX.
Using Multiple Host Adapters
UnixWare is capable of supporting up to eight SCSI busses. If you choose to use multiple host
adapters in your system, verify that each host adapter shared interrupt level is set to IRQ10.
Please refer to your system documentation to set the interrupt levels.
Space for each host adapter in the system is configured and allocated by a separate line
in the file /ETC/CONF/SDEVICE.D/I910U.
1 Verify that Y is selected in the second field at the line starting at I910u in the file /ETC/
CONF/SDEVICE.D/I910U for each INI-9XXX in the system.
UnixWare will automatically rebuild the kernel when an additional INI-9XXX is detected.
Removing the Initio driver from a UnixWare system
1 Once a UnixWare session is established and a command prompt is ready, type (recall that
UnixWare is case sensitive):
Type: /etc/conf/bin/idinstall -d i910u <ENTER> to delete the following files:
/etc/conf/mdevice.d/i910u
/etc/conf/sdevice.d/i910u
/etc/conf/pack.d/i910u/driver.o
/etc/conf/pack.d/i910u/space.c
/etc/conf/pack.d/i910u/disk.cfg
/etc/conf/pack.d/i910u/disk.cfg
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2 Then rebuild the UnixWare kernel by executing the following commands at the system prompt:
/etc/conf/bin/idbiuld -B -K <ENTER>
/cp /etc/conf/cf.d/unix /stand/unix <ENTER>
cd/ <ENTER>
shutdown -g0 (where 0 is Zero) <ENTER>
Y <ENTER>
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Linux Drivers
Overview
The INI-9090U Linux device driver may be found on the INI-9XXXU/9XXXUW DRIVER DISK
1. The Linux drivers developed by Initio will be installed on the disk drive used for system
initialization. It is strongly suggested that you see the README file within the Linux Folder
before continuing with the system configuration or change. Please read the instructions
carefully.
12
Initio also offers the S.u.S.E (GmBh) Linux Software Package. These files can be found on
Initios Technical Support website (www.initio.com/support.htm). They consist of the
following files:
boot
This is a floppy image of a boot disk with Initio's Linux drivers.
This is a gzip patch file used to patch kernel sources with Initio's
initio-2.0.32.gz
Linux drivers.
Installation Instructions:
cp initio-2.0.32.gz /usr/src/linux
cd lusr/src/linux
zcat initio-2.0.32.gz | patch -p1 -s
rescue
This is a floppy image of a rescue disk.
If you are still having problems installing the Linux driver for your particular system, you
will get the latest updates and information regarding Linux drivers.
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Troubleshooting
In the following section you will find commonly asked questions and answers to problems
encountered during the installation of your host adapter.
Question: Why isnt the INI-9XXX banner !!! Press <CRTL><I> for SmartSCSI Setup Utility
!!! displayed when I power up the host system?
Answer:
Verify that all cabling to the host adapter is installed correctly, refer to the hardware
installation section of this manual.
Question: On boot-up the message SCSI BIOS Installed is displayed, but my system hangs.
Answer:
Verify that the CMOS interrupt structure is set to INTA and the CMOS IRQ level
matches the jumper settings on the motherboard. Refer to your PC user manual.
Question: On boot-up, not all the peripherals are scanned and recognized.
Answer:
Verify that each of the SCSI devices on the bus has its own distinct SCSI ID number
and all peripherals are receiving power. Refer to your peripheral manual for informa-
tion regarding changing SCSI IDs.
Verify the SCSI Termination is set correctly. Make sure the last peripheral on the
SCSI bus has termination. See the peripheral manual for proper termination
information.
After the above steps are executed, if you are still not recognizing all attached
peripherals, configure the host adapter to operate in an Asynchronous Transfer
mode by changing its setting under the SCSI Devices Setup section of the
SmartSCSI Setup Utility. This feature is discussed thoroughly in the chapter entitled
Host Adapter Setup.
Question: On boot-up I get a message Missing Operating System, displayed. The boot drive
is greater than 1 gigabyte.
Answer:
Verify the DOS SPACE> 1 GB is enabled in the INI-9XXX SmartSCSI Setup Utility.
Question: Under SCO UnixWare, the system displays a panic message or crashes during
bootup:
Answer:
Reboot the system and verify that the INI-9100A is using IRQ10. Please Refer to
your system documentation to set the interrupt levels and your peripheral docu-
mentation for help in setting SCSI IDs.
In order to boot from the old UnixWare kernel, reboot the system and execute the
following steps:
Begin an interactive boot session by pressing the <SPACEBAR> at the
BOOTING UNIXWARE prompt.
At the system [boot]# prompt, type KERNEL=unix.org <ENTER>
Type go <ENTER>.
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Troubleshooting
Consult the SCO UnixWare Installation Handbook Troubleshooting section to help
isolate the problem. If it becomes necessary to remove the Initio device driver,
please consult the Removing the Initio Driver from a SCO UnixWare System section
of this document.
B: DOS Space > 1GB
The default disk head mapping for Initio SCSI host adapter is 255 heads and 63
sectors. This translates to a maximum accessible capacity of 8 GBytes per drive under
MS-DOS.
Warning: If you have already installed the operating system on your hard drives,
changing the head mapping will corrupt your files and cause other unexpected prob-
lems. Before changing any DOS Space > 1GB option setting, please back up your
disk drives. Then you should run the FDISK utility to delete all the partitions on your
selected disk drive. At this point you can switch the setting, reinstall the operating
system, and restore your backed up files.
All device drivers for the INI-9100A Host Adapter will support different head mappings
based on the setting of DOS Space > 1GB option.
MS-DOS, OS/2 &Windows NT
Under MS-DOS, OS/2 & Windows NT, we recommend you enable DOS Space > 1GB
option if your SCSI hard disk has more than 1 GByte capacity.
SCOUNIX
SCO UNIX does not have a 1 GByte barrier. Therefore, the DOS Space > 1GB option
is not required to be enabled; however, you must make sure the root file system is
located below 1024 cylinders in order to perform the kernel boot routines. If the size of
the root file system is greater than 1 GByte or the location of root file system is beyond
1 GByte, you should enable the DOS Space > 1GB option.
SCO UNIX can not support different head mappings for each disk drive under the same
host adapter. The head mapping will be based on the setting represented by target ID
0.
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Drives with Multiple Operating Systems
It is mandatory that the same head mapping be used across multiple operating systems on
one drive. However you can use different head mappings on different drives with the
exception of SCO UNIX. It is recommended that you enable DOS Space > 1GB option if
the capacity of your SCSI hard disk has more than 1 GByte.
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Index
A
I
ASPI 15, 16
I910u 46
ASPI CD-ROM Driver 17
ASPI Disk Driver Command Line Options
19
ASPI Manager 17
ASPI910U 17
i910u ihv hba 46
INI9100.HAM 34
ini910U.DSK 34
INI910U.INF 21
INI910U.MPD 21, 23, 27, 28
INI910U.SYS 29
INICD.SYS 17
Autoexec.bat 18
B
INICD001 18
Inidisk.sys 19
INIFDISK, ASPI Partition & Format
Utility 20
BIOS 15
bus 16
C
INIFDISK.EXE 20
Integrated Scatter/Gather Engine 3
IRQ 45
CD-ROM 18
CONFIG.SYS 16
CONTROL PANEL 22, 24, 27, 31
K
D
KRNL32.DLL 21
DEVICE MANAGER 23, 24, 28
DEVICEHIGH= command 19
Disk Access 16
L
Load (Pathname) ini910u 36
DOS 15
DOS 4.01 21
M
DOS ASPI 16
MO 19
DOSSETUP 15
DSK drivers 34, 35
MS-DOS 16, 33
MSCDEX.EXE 17
F
N
File Manager 22
NetWare 33, 34
NEW HARDWARE FOUND 23
Novell 33
H
Novell NetWare 33, 34
HAM driver 34, 35
HAVE DISK... 24
Host Adapter Driver 23
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OEMSETUP.INF 29
OS/2 driver 37
OSR2 21, 25, 26
P
PCI SCSI BUS CONTROLLERS 23
PCI-SCSI Bus Controller 22
PROGRAM MANAGER 16
R
README.TXT 16
S
SCO UNIX 41
SCO UNIXWARE 45
SCO UnixWare 45
SCSI CONTROLLER 23, 31
SCSI CONTROLLERS 28
SCSI IDs 45
SETUP.EXE 22
SYSTEM.INI 16
T
TXTSETUP.OEM 29
U
UnixWare 47
UPDATE DRIVER 28
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Product Warranty
Initio Corporation warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. Should this product, in
the judgment of Initio Corporation, prove to be defective, Initio Corporation will at its option repair or
replace the product once it has been returned to Initio Corporation free of charge. Any replaced parts
or products become the property of Initio Corporation. You may obtain warranty service by first
getting authorization from Initio Corporation then returning this product with proof of delivery date,
shipping charges prepaid, to Initio Corporation. This warranty does not apply to the software compo-
nent of the product nor to any product which has been subjected to misuse, accident, abuse or use in a
manner inconsistent with normal host adapter operations. The original purchaser must be registered
with Initio Corporation (by mailing the Product Registration Card) to qualify for warranty coverage.
This remedy is your exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty.
INITIO DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. INITIO SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SPECIFIED ABOVE. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. INITIOS TOTAL LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT PURCHASED. IN NO EVENT SHALL INITIO BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDI-
RECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF INITIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operations.
Class B Equipment
Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
Consult the dealer or a experienced audio television technician.
Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with CLASS B requirements or using an unshielded
peripheral data cable could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception.
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The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use shielded I/O Cables.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal
Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Declaration of the Manufacturer/Importer
We hereby certify that the INI-9090U PCI-FastSCSI Bus Master Host Adapters, in compliance with the require-
ments of BMPT Vfg 243/1991, is RFI suppressed. The normal operation of some equipment (e.g., signal genera-
tors) may be subject to specific restrictions. Please observe the notices in the users manual.
The marketing and sale of the equipment was reported to the Federal Office for Telecommunication Permits
(BZT). The right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with the regulation was given to the ZZF.
EN 55 9100UW2 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the INI-9090U PCIFastSCSI Bus Master Host Adapter is shielded against the generation of
radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is
declared by the application of EN 55 9100UW2:1987 Class B (CISPR 22:1985/BS 6527:1988).
EN50081-1 GENERIC EMISSIONS STANDARD
EN50082-1 GENERIC IMMUNITY STANDARD
1. IEC 801-2 :1984(1000-4-2:1995);
2. IEC 801-3 :1984(1000-4-3:1995);
3. IEC 801-4 :1988(1000-4-4:1995).
Production Notes
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Text type is ITC Novarese® and display type is Universe 55®. ©1992 International Typeface Corporation.
©1993 Linotype-Hell AG Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names that appear in this manual are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged
to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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