adaptec scsi adapter problem

[nitroshift]

Hi all!

I managed to get hold of a SCSI PCI adapter Adaptec AHA 2940UW and an IBM Ultrastar 18.2 Gb / 10.000 rpm / 4 Mb cache SCSI hard-disk. I tried to install them in my computer but couldn't install windows on it . During the boot process "Press Ctrl + A to enter SCSI config" appears. Once in the SCSI config program, I tried to format the HDD but a red screen comes up saying "NO HOST ADAPTER ERROR", "CHECK TARGET" and "NO SENSE KEY DETECTED". I wonder what the problem is... I have left the jumpers on the HDD exactly as they were when I got it . Could anyone by any chance tell me how to put the jumpers on the HDD and how to configure the adapter? I want to put only windows on it and have the old drive as a slave (maxtor 80 gb / 7.200 rpm / 8 MB cache / SATA). Thanks a lot!

PS: My pc config is Pentium 4 @ 2.8 GHz, 2 x 256 Mb DDR2 @ 533 MHz Kingmax, gigabyte 8i915p duo pro motherboard, leadtek 6600gt pci-express graphics card, nec 3550-a dvd-rw in a 550W foxconn case.

[puntoMX]

Check for the "termination" jumper on the HDD, SCSI works as a network, it uses "end-stations" (terminations).

Edit: Had to change my grammer

Edited March 21, 2006 by puntoMX

[jaclaz]

if termination is OK....

First thing, go here:

http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/s...dkey=AHA-2940UW

and read what adaptec says about it.

Second thing, go here:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

http://www.hitachigst.com/tech/techlib.nsf...in?OpenDocument

and read what IBM/Hitachi says about it.

Third thing, double check the cable you are using, try substituting it with another one.

In my experience, when a SCSI device does not work, the problem is usually ALWAYS the cable.

jaclaz

Edited March 18, 2006 by jaclaz

[nitroshift]

i have a jumper setting on the hdd saying "term power". do i have to put a jumper on it or leave it free?

[LLXX]

Try it. Whichever way works.

[nitroshift]

Guys, I found out what the problem was: the hard disk itself. The disks inside were scratched! I dismantled it after trying all the jumper settings to no avail. I thought to s*d the hdd and see whether there was a physical damage to the drive and i was right. Now I need to find another SCSI hard-disk. Thanks anyway for all your help.