Adaptec 2930U User Manual

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5-5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Q & A – Windows 95/98 OnlyWhen I start Windows 95/98, the system locks up when the Windows logodisplays. How can I get the system to start so that I can verify that the SCSIcard is functioning normally?1 Start or restart your computer. View the messages that appear.2 When this message appears:Starting Windows 95/98press and release F8 while the text is on your screen3 From the menu that displays, select Safe Mode. (It may takeextra time for Windows to load.)4 Verify that the SCSI Card 2930CU software driver is loadingproperly (see the information in the next question).Why is there a yellow “!” beside my driver(s) in Device Manager?The yellow “!” may appear for many reasons. Use the table totroubleshoot this problem. The easiest problem to solve is listed first.How do I check for faulty cables, termination, or damaged device?1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the cables from the SCSIcard.2 Turn on your computer, restart Windows, and verify that theyellow “!” disappeared from Device Manager.If the yellow “!” disappeared, the cabling, termination, or device isfaulty, or there may be an IRQ conflict in your system.Where do I check to see if the Master Boot Record was modified?1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.2 Double-click System, then click on the Performance tab.3 Click Details for more information. If needed, contact thecomputer manufacturer for additional help.Reason See PageFaulty cables, termination, or device 5Master Boot Record was modified 5Conflicting or unavailable resources 6