Host adapter setup, Configuring the host adapter, When to use the smartscsi   setup utility – Initio INI-9100UW User Manual

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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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