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SCSI Problem



You probably don't want the BIOS, you just need to load the
driver.  Try using insmod (insert module) to load the adaptec driver.

If you want to boot from CD... errr... you may be out of luck and have
to make a set of boot floppies.

"Brad Noyes" wrote:
> I tried to test put and IDE drive, and in order to do so i disconnected 
> my SCSI hard drive and the cable. I still had the SCSI CD-ROM plugged 
> into the card. When i booted up without the SCSI hard drive, and with 
> the CD-ROM, my SCSI BIOS doesn't install, and i can't use my CD-ROM. My 
> CD-ROM is termanated, and i have tried setting it to diffenert IDs, but 
> i still get the same problem. I have an Adaptec 2940 Ultra Wide, with 
> both the 68 pin SCSI and the 50 pin SCSI. The CD-ROM uses the 50 pin 
> cable. I don't have any other SCSI devices. How can i get the SCSI BIOS 
> to install with only the CD-ROM in use?
> 
> -Brad  
> 
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