Adaptec 29320A-R User Guide - Page 104

Using Windows NT 4.0 and the Host Adapter

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Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards User's Guide Note: The file hotp320.reg adds Hot-Plug related entries into the NT Registry, including the driver-specific registry value /HOTPLUG. Running hotp320.reg will overwrite your current driver-specific registry values located at: \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\ Services\adpu320\Parameters\Device\DriverParameters If you have previously added other driver specific registry values, you should note them before running the hotp320.reg file. After running hotp320.reg, you may verify and restore those previously added driver-specific registry values, if needed. Using Windows NT 4.0 and the Host Adapter This section contains useful information on using Windows NT 4.0 and your host adapter. Removing a Host Adapter Note: In order to add or remove SCSI controllers from Windows NT you must be logged on as Administrator. Removing a host adapter can be as simple as physically removing it from the slot when your computer is shut down. Windows NT 4.0 starts and functions properly in this configuration, but a Warning message is generated every time you start Windows NT 4.0. ! Caution: If you have removed a host adapter but still have other host adapters of the same type installed in your computer, do not use Windows NT 4.0 Setup to remove the device driver. 9-6

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Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards User
s Guide
Note:
The file
hotp320.reg
adds Hot-Plug related entries into
the NT Registry, including the driver-specific registry value
/HOTPLUG
. Running
hotp320.reg
will overwrite your current
driver-specific registry values located at:
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\
Services\adpu320\Parameters\Device\DriverParameters
If you have previously added other driver specific registry
values, you should note them before running the
hotp320.reg
file. After running
hotp320.reg
, you may verify and restore
those previously added driver-specific registry values, if
needed.
Using Windows NT 4.0 and the Host Adapter
This section contains useful information on using Windows NT 4.0
and your host adapter.
Removing a Host Adapter
Note:
In order to add or remove SCSI controllers from
Windows NT you must be logged on as Administrator.
Removing a host adapter can be as simple as physically removing
it from the slot when your computer is shut down.
Windows NT 4.0 starts and functions properly in this
configuration, but a Warning message is generated every time you
start Windows NT 4.0.
Caution:
If you have removed a host adapter but still have
other host adapters of the same type installed in your
computer,
do not
use Windows NT 4.0 Setup to remove the
device driver.
!