Initio Network Card INI 9090U User Manual

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Contents  
Technical Support ii  
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-board–allowing 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.  
ISGEIntegrated 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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Product Features/Specifications  
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 ID’s. 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-9090U’s 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.  
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Connector  
External  
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Maximum SCSI  
Devices allowed  
Product  
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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 Initio’s 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 adapter’s 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. Initio’s 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  
SmartSCSI’s 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 ID’s are displayed on the screen including  
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SCSI ID’s 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 ID’s.  
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 adapter’s SCSI ID on the SCSI bus.  
The narrow host adapters provides eight ID’s 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 ID’s 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 adapter’s 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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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 User’s 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 selectRUNfrom 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 system’s CONFIG.SYS and  
SYSTEM.INI configuration files.  
• Once the SETUP COMPLETE screen is displayed, choose CONTINUE.  
6 Last minute changes to this User’s 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 it’s 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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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 Initio’s 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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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 select“HAVE  
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 Initio’s 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 Initio’s 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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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 Initio’s 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 Initio’s 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 prompt“Insert 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 Initio’s 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.  
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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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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 Initio’s 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.  
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2
Execute a floppyless setup as described by the Windows NT System Administrator’s Guide  
When SETUP begins to load, the screen will turn from black to blue with the text “SETUP  
IS INSPECTING YOUR COMPUTER’S 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 Administrator’s 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 manufacturer’s 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 NetWare’s  
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 it’s 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 user’s 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.  
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Initio also offers the S.u.S.E (GmBh) Linux Software Package. These files can be found on  
Initio’s 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 isn’t 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 ID’s.  
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 ID’s.  
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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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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Troubleshooting  
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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O
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  
W
Windows 3.x 25  
Windows 95B 25, 26  
WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION SETUP 30  
Windows NT 29  
Windows NT 4.0 29  
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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. INITIO’S 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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Product Warranty  
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s 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 user’s 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 PCI–FastSCSI 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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Adobe Photoshop , Macromedia Freehand , Adobe Streamline , and Microsoft Word .  
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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