Adaptec 29160LP Installation Guide - Page 2

INTRODUCTION The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Ultra160 SCSI controller enables you to connect up to 15 SCSI devices-such as hard disk drives, scanners, and CD-ROM drives-to any Intel-based computer with 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slots. You can connect newer Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the two 68pin Low Voltage Differential/Single-Ended (LVD/SE) connectors. CAUTION If you connect singled-ended devices along with Ultra160 or Ultra2 SCSI devices, the data transfer speed of the Ultra160 or Ultra2 SCSI devices drops to the slower single-ended transfer rate. Although the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP is a 64-bit PCI card, it also works in a 32-bit PCI slot. When installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, the card automatically runs in the slower 32-bit mode. 68-pin Internal LVD/SE connector 68-pin External VHDCI LVD/SE connector This installation guide explains how to: • Install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP • Set up SCSI devices • Connect SCSI devices • Install Adaptec SCSI Card driver software 1