User manual SYQUEST SYJET PORTABLE SCSI

® 1.5 GB Portable SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive With Parallel Port Option Installation Guide for PC Compatible Systems Welcome to SyQuest® Thank you for buying a SyQuest removable cartridge disk drive, a truly unique combination of powerful features and performance. Our goal is to make your drive an invaluable asset for years to come, starting today. If you have questions or need assistance installing your drive, please contact SyQuest. SyQuest® Technology is located at 47071 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, CA, 94538-6517. SyQuest's main phone number is 510-226-4000, which has a 24-hour automated system to help direct your calls. You may also contact Sales or Technical Assistance at these online addresses: Sales U.S.A. Email sales@syquest.com Technical Assistance U.S.A. Email World Wide Web Germany Email United Kingdom Email support@syquest.com http://www.syquest.com support.de@syquest.com support.uk@syquest.com Copyright © 1997 by SyQuest Technology. All rights reserved. This document and all material contained in it are copyrighted. The document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of SyQuest Technology. ii Contents Portability with Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing Your SyJet Drive for Installation Installing Your SyJet Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing SyQuest SCSI Software . . . . . . . . Ejecting a Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ejecting a Cartridge Without Power . . . . . SyQuest Utilities Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive Letter Assignment Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .2 .3 .7 12 15 16 17 21 22 iii iv Safety Standards This product meets the following national and international regulations: · UL 1950 Standard for Safety of Information Processing and Business Equipment · UL Standard for Safety of Information Technology · CSA C22.2 No. 154 Data Processing Equipment · CSA C22 No. 220 Information Processing Equipment · IEC 435 Safety Requirements for Data Processing Equipment · IEC 380 Safety of Electrical Energized Office Equipment · IEC 950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment in Electrical Business Equipment · VDE 0871/1984 · VFG 243/1991 Disclaimer SyQuest Technology makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. SyQuest Technology shall not be liable for errors contained in this document or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this information. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The contents of this document may be revised without prior notice. SyQuest Technology also reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold or shipped. v FCC Warning This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient the antenna. · Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver. · Move the equipment away from the receiver. · Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The booklet entitled How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, may be helpful. This booklet, Stock No. 004-000-003454, is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. vi Notice SyQuest is a registered trademark in the United States and certain other countries. SyJet is a trademark of SyQuest Technology, Inc. IBM, PC-DOS, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, OS/2, Novell DOS, Macintosh, and UNIX are registered trademarks of other companies. The SyJet removable cartridge disk drive is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,488,187; 4,504,879; 4,683,506; 4,630,190; 4,722,012; 4,870,518; 4,864,437; 4, 920,462; 4,974,103; 4,965,685; 5,038,232; 5,175,657; 5,121,280; 5,204,793; 5,262,918; 5,317,464; DES342,062; 5,400,201; 5,535,072; 5,523,902; 5,526,212. The SyJet removable disk drive cartridge is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,503,474; 4,717,981; 4,864,452; 4,965,691; 5,218,503; 5,280,403; 5,422,775; 5,400,201; 5,523,902; DES367,579; DES342,062. Other U.S. Patents and other nations' patents pending. This disk drive product is protected by SyQuest intellectual property rights including the foregoing patents and additional pending patent applications. Sale of this product does not in any way convey a license, express or implied, under SyQuest's intellectual property rights for use of this product with unauthorized removable disk cartridges. Technical Data Restrictions In the case of sale to or use of units by the Department of Defense, use, duplication, or disclosure of any software, firmware, or related documentation is subject to restrictions stated in paragraph (c) (1) (ii) of the "Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software" clause at DFAR 252 227-7013. For civilian agencies, use, reproduction, or disclosure of the software and related documentation is subject to restrictions set forth in FAR 52.227-19. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. vii Portability with Flexibility The SyJetTM portable SCSI drive with Parallel Port Option is really two products in one! This manual provides instructions on connecting the portable drive to your parallel port. You can also connect the portable SyJet drive to a SCSI card. You can use the same drive for both parallel port and SCSI connections--this means portability with flexibility! SyQuest can provide you with the following gear to allow you to connect your SyJet drive to the SCSI connector on your computer: · SCSI cable and adapters (50 pin SCSI connector at the SyJet end of the cable, your computer's SCSI connector type at the other end) · SCSI Installation Manual and diskette See your SyGear Accessories Brochure for fast and easy ordering information on reasonably-priced SyGear accessories. 1 Getting Started You can connect the SyJetTM portable SCSI drive with Parallel Port Option to your 386TM, 486TM, or PentiumTM class desktop or tower computer. Your computer must also have the following features to operate the SyJet drive properly: · A parallel port. The cable provided in this package allows you to connect your SyJet drive to the printer port while allowing your printer to function normally. · A compatible operating system from the following list: · · · · · · · MS-DOSTM 5.0 or higher PC-DOSTM 5.0 or higher Novell DOSTM 7.0 or higher Windows® 3.1 or higher Windows® 95 Windows® NT 3.51 or higher OS/2TM 2.1 or higher This guide provides detailed step-by-step installation instructions. Installation typically requires about an hour, and requires familiarity with computer hardware and software, as well as some mechanical ability. Please review all instructions in this installation guide, and familiarize yourself with your computer before you install your SyJet drive. Note: The SyQuest parallel port-to-SCSI adapter cable acts as a standard 8-bit terminated SCSI Host Bus Adapter (HBA).You can daisy-chain other SyQuest drives to your SyJet drive (each drive must have a unique SCSI address). ! Caution: Only SyQuest drives are supported with the adapter cable. Do not connect any other type of SCSI device. 2 1.5 GB Portable SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive Preparing Your SyJet Drive for Installation 1. Unpack your SyJet drive. Unpack and inspect the contents of the shipping carton. SyJet SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive R EM O VA RTRI BLE CA VE RD DRI DGE HA Parallel Port Adapter Cable ® ® ® SyQuest® Cartridge in Protective Case Power Adapter ® ® Handy easy-to-use accessories that help you get the most from your new SyJet or EZ135, in the office, at home, or on the go. SYGEAR Carrying Case Extra Cartridges Power Supplies PC SCSI Adapter Kit SCSI & Parallel Cables Active Terminator Installation Guide SyGear Accessories Brochure Installation Guide Installation Diskette for DOS, Windows 3.1x, and Windows 95, and Drivers for OS/2 Installation Guide for PC Compatible Systems 3 2. Locate your computer's Parallel port. Your computer's parallel port is located at the back of your computer. The port may be labeled with a printer symbol, and it uses a 25-pin connector. Computer Rear View 1 2 Possible locations of the Parallel (Printer) Port Do not use the SCSI port ! Caution: Do not connect the cable to your computer at this time. 4 1.5 GB Portable SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive 3. Study the parts of your SyJet drive. Front View Drive Door Power Button Eject Button Power On LED Drive Activity LED Rear View SyJet SCSI Connectors SCSI ID Setting Switch SCSI IN SCSI OUT DC Power Port Installation Guide for PC Compatible Systems 5 4. Check for devices that have conflicting Interrupt (IRQ) numbers. Installed devices make use of Interrupt Request numbers (IRQs) to request services from the computer. In this step, you'll verify that no devices (for example, sound cards) use the IRQs (5 and 7) that are used by the printer port. The parallel port adapter used by the SyJet drive will share the printer port with your installed printer. DOS and Window 3.1: Use the Microsoft MSD.EXE program. If IRQs 5 or 7 are used by a non-printer device, follow the procedure specified in the device's manual to set it to a different IRQ. Windows 95: Under the Start menu, go to Settings, Control Panel. Double-click System; the System Properties property sheet opens. Click the Device Manager tab and double-click Computer; the Computer Properties property sheet opens. Click Interrupt Request (IRQ) to view all IRQ settings on your computer. To change a setting, close the Computer Properties property sheet. In the Device Manager tab of the System Properties property sheet, double-click the device; the device property sheet opens. Click the Resources tab, select Interrupt Request, and click the Change Setting button. You may have to refer to the device's installation documentation to determine how to change the IRQ setting. 6 1.5 GB Portable SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive Installing Your SyJet Drive 1. Turn off your computer. Never attach or remove cables while your computer or your SyJet drive is on. 2. Plug the Parallel port adapter cable's 50-pin connector into the SyJet drive connector labeled SCSI IN. Computer Parallel Port 1 2 SyJet Drive Printer 3. Remove the printer cable from the computer, and plug it into the connector in the middle of the adapter cable. Installation Guide for PC Compatible Systems 7 4. Plug the 25-pin end of the adapter cable into your computer's Parallel (printer) port. ! Caution: Do not attach your SyJet drive to the 25-pin SCSI port found on some PCs. Note: The SyJet drive must be powered on in order for the printer to operate. If you wish to operate the printer while the SyJet drive is off, you must purchase an accessory power supply for the adapter cable. 5. Plug the power adapter connector into the DC power port on the rear of the SyJet drive. Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. ! Caution: Use only the SyQuest power adapter provided with the drive--other power adapters may damage your drive. 8 1.5 GB Portable SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive 6. If you will use the drive in the vertical position, attach the mounting foot to the base of the drive. You can attach the foot anywhere on the base between the rubber pads, as shown. ! Caution: If you drop your SyJet drive, inspect it. If the plastic case is chipped or otherwise damaged, return it to your SyQuest reseller for inspection. The drive and cartridge can be damaged if the drive tips over while operating, so place the drive in a secure, stable location. 7. Turn on the SyJet drive, then turn on the computer. The Power On LED glows green to indicate that the SyJet drive is powered on. Installation Guide for PC Compatible Systems 9 8. Insert a SyJet cartridge into the SyJet drive. Hold the cartridge as shown below, and open the drive door using your finger or the front end of the cartridge. Cartridge Front End Cartridge Drive Door Slide the cartridge all the way into the drive. Press down gently on the tab until the cartridge snaps into place. Tab The drive spins up the cartridge, and the Drive Activity LED flickers amber. The Drive Activity LED glows green when the drive is ready. If the Drive Activity LED does not glow green, eject and re-insert the cartridge. See "Ejecting a Cartridge" on page 15. Note: The SyJet drive automatically goes into a power saving mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. Normal drive activity will restore full power to the drive when needed. 10 1.5 GB Portable SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive Note: The SyJet drive reads, writes, and formats SyJet cartridges only. The SyJet drive cannot read, write, or format other SyQuest cartridges. ! Caution: Always remove the cartridge from the SyJet drive before moving or transporting the drive. If you remove or eject the cartridge, you must pull it halfway out in order to reinsert it. This built-in feature prevents partial insertion. Congratulations, your SyJet drive is installed! Now you'll install some software. Installation Guide for PC Compatible Systems 11 Installing SyQuest SCSI Software Note: Do not install the software if the SyJet drive fails to go to the Ready state (steady green Drive Activity LED--the LED on the right). See "Troubleshooting" on page 21. DOS and Windows 3.1x 1. Exit Windows to DOS. Press Alt + F4 to exit Windows--do not use a DOS shell. 2. Insert the SyQuest Installation Diskette. 3. At a DOS prompt, type: A:\INSTALL and press Enter. If your 3.5-inch diskette drive is B:, type B:\INSTALL and press Enter. 4. Follow the installation program prompts. Windows 95 1. Click Start, then select Settings and Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Insert the SyQuest Installation Diskette and click Install. Click Next, then click Finish. 4. Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard window to complete the software installation. 12 1.5 GB Portable SCSI Removable Cartridge Disk Drive Windows NT 3.51 1. Run Windows NT Setup from the Main group. 2. From the Options menu, select Add/Remove SCSI Adapters. 3. Click the Add button, and select Other. This requires a disk from a hardware manufacturer. 4. Insert the SyQuest Installation Diskette. 5. Click SyQuest EPST Parallel to SCSI Controller Driver, and click OK. 6. Click the Install button. 7. Reboot to allow the new driver to take effect. Windows NT 4.0 To install your SyJet drive under Windows NT, use the SCSI drivers provided with your SCSI host adapter. Refer to your SCSI host adapter documentation or the SyQuest online manual for details. 1. Run SCSI Adapters from the Control Panel. 2. Click the Drivers tab and click Add. 3. Click the Have Disk button. 4. Insert the SyQuest Installation Diskette. 5. Click SyQuest EPST Parallel to SCSI Controller Driver, and click OK. You must use Disk Administrator to prepare your cartridge or add a signature block. Installation Guide for PC Compatible Systems 13