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Document ID: YAST-3DTUUJ

PC Server 320 - System problems with PCI SCSI-2 adapter

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom
PC Server fails to boot or hangs with IBM or Adaptec PCI 2940W SCSI 2.

Resolution
PC Servers do not support the REVERSE SCAN option that is on the Adaptec AHA-2940W PCI SCSI 2 Adapter.

When installing a system with and Adaptec 2940W card from IBM, follow these instructions;

Start the Server
Press <Ctrl+A> immediately after the SCSISelect prompt appears
Select 'Configure/View Host Adapter Setting'
Additional Options
Advanced Configuration
Ensure that 'Reverse Scan' 'IBM Int13 Extersions' and 'Boot from CD-ROM' are disabled
Save and Exit.

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Configuration

Date Created

30-01-97

Last Updated

16-07-98

Revision Date

14-07-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 320

Machine Type

8640

Model

Various

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