Adaptec now owns and supports Corel CD Creator as well as Easy CD Pro. For support and upgrades of these products you must contact Adaptec at 408-934-7283 or http://www.adaptec.com. Adaptec no longer ships these products, but has combined them into a new product called Easy CD Creator.

RCD-PC was designed specifically for Windows 3.1 therefore is NOT recommended for use with Windows 95 as it will not support Windows 95 features such as long file names and long directory names, and simply will not execute under NT. All RCD-PC users who wish to use their RCD-1000 under Win 95 or NT should contact Adaptec at (800) 774-7274 and purchase the latest CD Mastering software to support the RCD 1000.

RCD-1000, RCD-5020, RCD-5040, RCD-4x12

Installation/Configuration/Drivers

How do I install my RCD-5020/5040/4x12 under Win 3.1, Win 95, or Win NT?

We have created several Step-by-Step install guides to walk you through the install. Download the appropriate file from our web site or from our BBS from the list below:

95inst.doc - Installation guide for RCD-5020/RCD-5040, Corel CD Creator, Win 95

ezcd95.doc - Installation guide for RCD-5040/RCD-4x12, Easy-CD Pro 95 1.2, Win 95

ezcdnt.doc - Installation guide for RCD-5040/RCD-4x12, Easy-CD Pro 95 1.2, Win NT 3.51/4.0

ezcdwin.doc - Installation guide for RCD-5040/RCD-4x12, Easy-CD Pro 95 3.1, Win 3.1

What CD recording software products were shipped with which RCD drives?

RCD-PC was shipped with all RCD-1000 drives. The last release was version 3.0 for win 3.1 which is available from our BBS. Please contact our Tech Support Department for the password. Note: RCD-PC was designed specifically for Windows 3.1 therefore is NOT recommended for use with Windows 95 as it will not support Windows 95 features such as long file names and long directory names, and simply will not execute under NT. All RCD-PC users who wish to use their RCD-1000 under Win 95 or NT should contact Adaptec at (800) 774-6228 and purchase Easy-CD Pro 95 version 2.0. 

Corel CD Creator was shipped with the RCD-5020 and most of the RCD-5040’s. Corel CD Creator does NOT support the RCD-4x12 as it was written prior to the release of the 4x12. Corel’s CD Creator was sold to Adaptec in June 1996. As of September 23, 1996 all CD Creator issues are handled by Adaptec. The last release of CD Creator for Win95/NT 3.51 was 2.00.080 and is available from Adaptec. You can reach Adaptec via:

Phone: (408) 934-SCSI

BBS: (408) 945-7727

WWW: http://www.adaptec.com

***Pinnacle Micro’s Technical Support Department highly recommends that all Corel CD Creator users upgrade to Adaptec’s Easy-CD Pro. Upgrades can be acquired from Adaptec at (800) 774-6228.***

Adaptec’s Easy-CD Pro v1.2 for Win 95 and v3.1 for Win 3.1 was shipped with a few RCD-5040’s and all RCD-4x12’s. Easy-CD Pro 95 v1.2 and later does support the RCD-1000, 5020, 5040, and 4x12 under Windows 95 and NT 3.51.

Easy-CD Pro v2.0 was released January 16, 1997 and contains the following new additions: NT 4.0 support, CD-Extra Mode, Contact Adaptec at (800) 774-6228 to acquire the upgrade to version 2.0.

What drivers do I need to use my RCD drives in Win 95?

The RCD-1000, 5020, and 5040 are Type 4 devices which means they are classified as WORM (Write Once Read Many) drives and therefore require a driver to be installed in order to read from them. The RCD-4x12 is a Type 5 device which means it is classified as a CD-ROM drive and therefore does NOT require any driver to be used a reader.

The drivers to make the RCD-1000/5020/5040/4x12 function as a RECORDER under Win 95 is the SCSI host adapter drivers included on the Win 95 CD-ROM. For example, if you are using the AHA-1535 controller (part of the AHA-1540 family), Windows 95 uses the driver AHA154X.MPD which can be found on the Windows 95 CD in the CAB file WIN95_04.CAB or at \DRIVERS\STORAGE\ADAPTEC. It will show up in your device Manager under the section SCSI Controllers as "Adaptec AHA-154X/AHA-164X SCSI Host Adapter".

The drivers to make the RCD-1000/5020/5040 function as a CD-ROM READER in Windows 95 (using Corel CD Creator) are on the diskette "Corel CD Creator SCSI CD-ROM drivers" which is included with your kit. The files that are installed in Windows 95 are: CDRASPI.VXD, VSD_CUNI.VXD, and VXDASPI.VXD. They are installed to the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS directory. Corel CD Creator does NOT support the RCD-4x12 as it was written prior to the release of the 4x12.

The driver to allow the RCD-1000/5020/5040 to function as a CD-ROM READER (using Adaptec’s Easy-CD Pro) is CDR4VSD.VXD which is installed from Disk 1 at the time of installation.

Note to RCD-1000 owners: RCD-PC was designed specifically for Windows 3.1 therefore is NOT recommended for use with Windows 95 as it will not support Windows 95 features such as long file names and long directory names, and simply will not execute under NT. All RCD-PC users who wish to use their RCD-1000 under Win 95 or NT should contact Adaptec at (800) 774-6228 and purchase Easy-CD Pro 95 version 2.0.

What drivers do I need to use my RCD drives in Win NT 3.51?

The RCD-4x12 is a Type 5 device which means it is classified as a CD-ROM drive and therefore does NOT require any driver to be used a reader.

The drivers to make the RCD-1000/5020/5040/4x12 function as a RECORDER under Win NT3.51 are the SCSI host adapter drivers included on the Win NT 3.51 CD-ROM. Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 uses the driver AHA154X.SYS from the i386 directory on the Windows NT 3.51 CD. To install it go to the Main group then double-click "Windows NT Setup". Under the Options menu, choose "Add/Remove SCSI adapters". Click on the Add button and select "Adaptec 154x/164x". You may be prompted for the Windows NT CD.

The drivers to make the RCD-1000/5020/5040 function as a CD-ROM READER in Windows NT 3.51 (using Corel CD Creator) are on the diskette "Corel CD Creator SCSI CD-ROM drivers" which is included with your kit. The files installed in Windows NT by Corel CD Creator allowing readability are: NT_CUNI.SYS and PORTDRVR.SYS. They are installed to the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS directory. Corel CD Creator does NOT support the RCD-4x12 as it was written prior to the release of the 4x12.

The driver to allow the RCD-1000/5020/5040 to function as a CD-ROM READER (using Adaptec’s Easy-CD Pro) is CDR4VSD.SYS. Note: THIS DRIVER IS ONLY INCLUDED WITH EASY-CD PRO VERSION 2.0. ANY PRIOR VERSION OF EASY-CD PRO WILL NEED TO BE UPGRADED TO 2.0. CONTACT ADAPTEC AT (800) 774-6228 TO ACQUIRE THE UPGRADE TO VERSION 2.0. Once again, the RCD-4x12 is a Type 5 device which means it is classified as a CD-ROM drive and therefore does NOT require any driver to be used a reader.

What drivers do I need to use my RCD drives in Win NT 4.0?

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 also uses the driver AHA154X.SYS from the i386 directory on the Windows NT 3.51 CD. To install it, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click SCSI Adapters.

Corel CD Creator is NOT SUPPORTED under Windows NT 4.0. ***Pinnacle Micro’s Technical Support Department highly recommends that all Corel CD Creator users upgrade to Adaptec’s Easy-CD Pro. Upgrades can be acquired from Adaptec at (800) 774-6228.***

The driver to allow the RCD-5020/5040 to function as a CD-ROM READER (using Adaptec’s Easy-CD Pro) is CDR4VSD.SYS. Note: THIS DRIVER IS ONLY INCLUDED WITH EASY-CD PRO VERSION 2.0 ANY PRIOR VERSION OF EASY-CD PRO WILL NEED TO BE UPGRADED TO 2.0. CONTACT ADAPTEC AT (800) 774-6228 TO ACQUIRE THE UPGRADE TO VERSION 2.0.

What makes the Adaptec AHA-1535 different than other Adaptec SCSI controllers and what driver does it use?

The Adaptec AHA-1535 is an OEM controller that was created especially for Pinnacle Micro. It is virtually the same as the AHA-1540 series and therefore uses the same driver. However the AHA-1535 lacks a BIOS which disables the ability to connect a bootable SCSI hard drive to it. You can still use a SCSI hard drive with the AHA-1535, but you just cannot BOOT from it. Under DOS, the driver used for the AHA-1535 is ASPI4DOS.SYS, in Windows 95 it is AHA154X.MPD, and in Windows NT it is AHA154X.SYS.

How can I tell if another card in my system is using an IRQ, DMA, or PORT I/O Address that I want to use?

In Windows 95, in the CONTROL PANEL, double click the SYSTEM icon. Select the "Device Manager" tab. Double-click the Computer icon at the top of the list. All currently used resources will be listed.

In Windows NT, from the ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS group, double-click WINDOWS NT DIAGNOSTICS.

Windows 3.1 users should use diagnostic software such as Check-It, PC Tools, or Norton Utilities to determine what settings are available.

After installing the Adaptec driver in Windows 95, my system just hangs with the Windows logo displayed. How can I get the system to boot so I can check the settings of the driver?

Press the "F8" key when you see "Starting Windows 95" on bootup. Select "Safe mode". Go into the CONTROL PANEL, then SYSTEM, and select "Device Manager". Scroll down to "SCSI Controllers" and double click on the card you have installed. Make sure that the settings under "Resources" match the settings on the controller card.

How can I tell if my Adaptec SCSI controller driver is loading properly in Windows 95? And what does the ( ! ) symbol mean? What does the red "X" mean?

To ensure that the Adaptec SCSI controller driver is loading properly, make sure there is no yellow exclamation mark ( ! ) or red X present over the adapter icon in device manager. The yellow exclamation mark means that the driver is not loaded or working properly. Chances are that the drivers "Resources" do not match the settings of the card, or the card’s settings are conflicting with another device in your system.

Here are some other things you can check:

1. Try removing the driver, then the card. Re-install the SCSI Controller driver without the card and see what settings Windows 95 recommends. Set the card to match the suggested settings and see if that eliminates the ( ! ) next to the driver.
2. Make sure Protected Mode drivers are not disabled (in Troubleshooting section of Device Manager).
3. Scan for viruses to see if the Master Boot Record has been altered.
4. Check for other MBR-altering programs such as Disk Manager that could stop protected mode drivers from loading successfully.

The red X means the driver has been disabled and isn’t loading. To enable the driver, go into the "Device Manager" and double click on the Adaptec driver under "SCSI controllers". Under the "General" tab, at the bottom of the screen in the "Device Usage" section, check the box in front of "Original Configuration (current)".

I still seem to be having problems with the re-occuring ( ! ) next to my Adaptec driver in the Windows 95 Device Manager. What else can I check?

1. Check the Performance tab under "System" to make sure there are no problems such as a change to the Master Boot Record or an unsafe driver in the CONFIG.SYS that is preventing any protected mode drivers from loading.
2. Run the H.A. diagnostics to check for DMA conflicts and ISA bus-mastering slots.
3. Install only the card with nothing attached, to make sure that a problem on the bus or the device is not knocking out the H.A.
4. Reseat card or change slots.
5. Disable PnP SCAM support in the advanced area of SCSISelect
6. Make sure the system CMOS is allocating the Interrupt that the H.A. is currently set to, for ISA and not PCI.
7. Update AHA-154x.mpd driver by contacting Adaptec at "www.adaptec.com" and download the file "WIN95MPD.EXE".
8. Manually install the AHA-1535:
9. Remove card from system and disable PnP settings on card. (switch no. 1)
10. Manually load the aha154x/aha164x driver in the "Add new hardware" section of the control panel, noting the direct memory address, input/output range and interrupt request settings that Win95 suggests
11. Set the card to the resource settings Win95 suggested through the switch settings and the SCSISelect utility.
12. Try different resource settings, even when Win95 says "no conflicts"
13. Visually inspect the male SCSI cable connectors for bent pins. Replace cable if bent pin is found.
14. If the problem still persists, contact Pinnacle Technical Support.

What version of EZ-SCSI can I use in Windows 95?

Version 4.0 or later. All other versions are not supported in Windows 95.

Should I continue to use my DOS ASPI drivers in Windows 95?

No. All Adaptec drivers are now 32-bit protected mode drivers. For optimal performance remove all real mode drivers from the CONFIG.SYS file and use the embedded drivers that come with Windows 95.

If the real mode (DOS) ASPI drivers load, but the protected mode (Win 95) drivers do not, what can I check?

Make sure the resources for the driver under the DEVICE MANAGER are set the same as the card. Also check the "Performance" tab in the SYSTEM PROPERTIES to see if the system is infected with a virus. Windows 95 will not load any protected mode drivers if the system is infected. Make sure you are using the latest drivers. You can download the latest drivers from Adaptec by contacting their BBS at (408) 945-7727, or by accessing Adaptec’s web site at: "http://www.adaptec.com"

I’m getting a "Buffer Miscompare" error when I try to run the Host Adapter Diagnostic utility. What does this mean?

This could mean that you have a DMA channel conflict with another card in the system. Document all the settings of every card/device that uses an IRQ, DMA channel, or I/O port address and compare these settings to the ones on the Adaptec card supplied. If there is a DMA conflict, change the DMA channel on the 1535 card to an unused channel. See the AHA-1535 quick reference guide for details on how to change the SCSI card settings.

Another possibility is, you may be dealing with a motherboard that doesn't support Bus Mastering. Not all PC’s support Bus-Mastering. For example, Gateway 2000 P5-133 only has 1 bus mastering slot, which is usually occupied by the video adapter. If the AHA-1535 card is installed in a non bus-mastering slot in this machine, the system may hang when trying to access a CD from the RCD drive. Contact your computer vendor to find out if your motherboard supports Bus-Mastering.

I cannot seem to run the 1535CFG.EXE file from my SCSI Select diskette, nor can I seem to boot from it.

You may be dealing with a motherboard that doesn't support Bus Mastering. Contact your computer vendor to find out if your motherboard supports Bus-Mastering. After verifying with your motherboard manufacturer that your motherboard ISA slots support Bus Mastering, call technical support to get another copy of the SCSI Select software.

So what exactly does "bus mastering" mean?

Some controller cards, including many SCSI host adapters use a process called bus mastering to attain the maximum throughput when reading from or writing to RAM. A bus mastering card accomplishes this by taking control of the system bus away from the CPU and sending data from its own buffer directly into RAM. By so doing, bus mastering allows the data transfer to and from RAM to occur at the maximum rate that the bus will support, while at the same time freeing up the CPU to process other commands while the data transfer is taking place. While DMA improves the performance of the SCSI adapter, controller cards that use bus mastering rather than regular DMA, will generally have the highest performance. Adaptec’s AHA-1535, AHA-154X, and AHA-294X are some examples of bus mastering SCSI controllers. Corel CD Creator‘s system requirements include using a bus mastering SCSI controller.

When I run the SCSI Select Utility and select "Configure/View Host Adapter", I get "This version of SCSI select is not intended for the AHA-1542C/CP host adapter".

You may have an I/O port conflict. Try a different I/O port address. Refer to the AHA-1535 quick reference guide for information on how to change the I/O port address.

Since I installed the AHA-1535, my system seems to be booting much more slowly, or it hangs, or it hangs when I try to access the RCD drive. What can I do?

Try disabling the following settings using the SCSI Select diskette:

- Synchronous Negotiation for the ID which the RCD is using.

- FASTSCSI also for the ID which the RCD is using.

- Plug and Play SCAM support

(See the section What’s the difference between "Synchronous Negotiation" and "Asynchronous Negotiation"? And which one am I supposed to use for my RCD drive? for more information.)

Why am I getting "Unexpected Timeout Error Occured" when I try to configure my AHA-1535 card?

This error occurs when trying to use the SCSI Select utility with Plug & Play enabled and there is a conflict with the card. Disable plug and play by switching position #1 to the ON position and try again.

Can I use a different SCSI controller other than the one that was included with my RCD-drive?

Pinnacle Micro will only support controllers that are included with your drive.

Do I need to have a CONFIG.SYS or an AUTOEXEC.BAT for Windows 95?

No. Since Windows 95 has support for most devices (including all Adaptec controllers) it’s recommended not to have these files.

Why does my CD-ROM light flicker every 10 to 15 seconds?

Windows 95 has a new feature called "Auto Insert Notification". With it enabled (default), Windows 95 will keep checking your CD-ROM to make sure the disc hasn’t changed. It will also automatically run any CD’s that were written for Windows 95 when you insert the CD. To disable this feature (which we recommend), open up the CD-ROM section under "Device Manager". Double-click on your CD-ROM driver. Under the "Settings" tab, de-select the "Auto Insert Notification" check box. For more information see "What should I know about Windows 95’s Auto-Insert Notification feature?" from the file FAQCOREL.DOC.

How do I get my RCD-1000 working under Windows 95 or Windows NT?

To use the RCD-1000 as a recorder only, all that is needed is the SCSI controller driver. To use the RCD-1000 as a reader, you need to purchase CDR recording software written specifically for these operating systems. Software such as Corel CD Creator and Adaptec Easy-CD 95 each include the drivers necessary for the RCD-1000 to function as a reader.

What do I need in order to extract Digital Audio using my RCD-1000?

You need firmware version 2.35 and RCD-PC 3.0. Contact Pinnacle Tech Support on how to acquire these items.

How do I get my RCD drive working under DOS/Windows 3.1 with my existing CD-ROM drive?

To allow both your CD-Recorder and CD-ROM drives to work under DOS/Windows 3.1, a little bit of editing may be required. In your CONFIG.SYS file you will need to load a driver for the SCSI controller, for the CD-Recorder, and your CD-ROM. In your AUTOEXEC.BAT, MSCDEX will need to reflect both device names for both of your drives.

Here’s an example; suppose you have a Mitsumi IDE CD-ROM drive and an RCD-5040, your lines should look something like this:

In CONFIG.SYS:

DEVICE=C:\SCSI\ASPI4DOS.SYS /D <--- Adaptec 154X driver

DEVICE=C:\SCSI\ASPICD.SYS /D:ASPICD0 <--- Adaptec CD-ROM driver

DEVICE=C:\CDROM\MTMIDE.SYS /D:MTMIDE01 <--- Mitsumi IDE driver

In AUTOEXEC.BAT:

C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:ASPICD0 /D:MTMIDE01 /M:10 <--- loads both device names

As you can see, the ASPICD.SYS driver assigns the device name "ASPICD0" to the Pinnacle drive and the MTMIDE.SYS driver assigns the device name "MTMIDE01" to the Mitsumi IDE CD-ROM drive (of course, your own driver name and device name may vary). Then when MSCDEX loads, it assigns drive letters to both devices. For more information on MSCDEX, type "HELP MSCDEX" at the DOS prompt.

The manual for my RCD-5040 Internal shows on page 30 that I need to place a jumper over pins 1&2 to enable termination, but the text on page 31 says I should NOT use a jumper. Which item is correct?

This is a typographical error on our behalf and we have since corrected the error in all RCD-5040 manuals that are currently shipping. The diagram (Figure 2-8 on page 30) is correct and the text on page 31 (numbers 7 and 8) are incorrect. To ENABLE termination on the internal RCD-5040, place a jumper over pins 1&2.

Included with my RCD-5040 Internal was a black passive terminator that fits on the SCSI ribbon cable. Do I use it? Or do I just jumper pins 1&2 to terminate it?

You may have received a black passive terminator if you purchased an internal RCD-5040 drive. Use the jumper as mentioned above to terminate the drive.

RCD-1000 internal and RCD-5020 internal users should use the passive terminator.

My CD-R drive is supposed to support synchronous negotiation, but when I have synchronous negotiation enabled on the Adaptec card, it won’t work. Why not?

It is often necessary to "disable" this setting on the Adaptec board. This does not mean that the device won’t communicate synchronously. This setting only determines which device INITIATES the negotiation.

What’s the difference between "Synchronous Negotiation" and "Asynchronous Negotiation"? And which one am I supposed to use for my RCD drive?

SCSI devices have two basic methods of sending and receiving data between devices. These methods are called asynchronous and synchronous, and their names are a clue to their methods of operation. When communicating asynchronously, every byte of data sent from initiator to target must be acknowledged by the target with a kind of return receipt. While this is a safer way to communicate, it’s also slower because the target needs to send a receipt and the initiator needs to receive it before another byte of data is sent, resulting in a delay in communication.

Synchronous communication, while also requiring acknowledgment allows the initiator to send many bytes without having to wait first for an "acknowledge" from the target. So the initiator can send a whole stream of data and it doesn’t matter when the stream of receipts comes back. Thus synchronous communication is much faster than asynchronous. However even though asynchronous communication is slower, it is safer. Pinnacle Micro recommends using ASYNCHRONOUS negotiation when it comes to CD Recorders. See the installation guide for your SCSI controller on how to disable synchronous negotiation. For the AHA-1535, run 1535CFG.EXE from the "SCSI Select 1.0X" floppy disk. Then from the "Configure/View..." option, select "SCSI Device Configuration". Change "Enable Synchronous Negotiation" to NO for the SCSI ID which the RCD drive is using.

Why does my computer or SCSI think that I have seven CD-R drives when I only have one drive connected?

When installing an Adaptec SCSI host adapter, SCSI bus protocol must be observed. The host adapter should be SCSI ID 7, always the highest ID number, so that the host adapter will always win SCSI arbitration. SCSI bus theory dictates that each device (the host adapter also counts as a device) must have a unique and separate SCSI ID number. If a CD-R drive or other SCSI device is attached to the SCSI bus with the same ID as the host adapter, then the host adapter will see a response for "phantom" devices at ID’s where no device exists. To solve this problem, simply set the device ID to something other than that of the host adapter’s SCSI ID.

My system hangs on boot after I installed the SCSI adapter. What should I do?

Make sure there are no address conflicts between the SCSI adapter and other cards in the system. Possible conflicts are the I/O port address, interrupt (IRQ), DMA channel, and BIOS address. If no conflicts are found, disconnect all SCSI peripherals from the adapter and try rebooting the system. If the adapter no longer hangs, then check for proper termination, cable quality, or SCSI ID.

When I read a CD using my RCD drive under Windows 3.1 (or Windows for Workgroups 3.11), my system hangs even though the drive reads fine under DOS. What can I check?

Try disabling "32-bit disk access" (and "32-bit file access" for WFW users). To do this, go to the Main group, Control Panel, and 386 Enhanced. Click on Virtual Memory, then click on Change. Remove the "X" from "32-bit disk access" (and "32-bit file access" for WFW users). After the changes are made, reboot your computer.

What are the possible consequences in using the Adaptec AHA-2940 to control my RCD drive?

The Adaptec AHA-2940 (not the UW) is on our list of supported SCSI controllers. Make sure the card’s BIOS is version 1.23 or greater. There are a few changes to the settings we recommend for the AHA-2940. Boot up the computer then press CTRL-A when prompted, to enter the SCSI Select Utility. Choose "Configure/View Host Adapter Settings". Next, choose, SCSI DEVICE CONFIGURATION. Under the SCSI ID for which the RCD is using:

-- Change SYNCHRONOUS NEGOTIATION to NO.

-- Change MAX. DMA TRANSFER RATE to 5MB/sec.

-- DISCONNECT should be YES.

Note: The AHA-2940 Ultra-Wide does not allow the user to select the recommended max. 5MB/sec and therefore can cause problems if used.

I’m using the AHA-2940 and my system is hanging during boot at Adaptec's CTRL-A prompt with the 5040 attached and turned on, but the system boots fine if power is turned off of the 5040.

Try disabling Plug-n-Play SCAM support for the AHA-2940.

Why wouldn’t an AHA-2940 BIOS banner be displayed when installing the AHA-2940?

Either the board is not in a bus mastering slot, or the PCI slot is not enabled for bus mastering in the CMOS setup. Check your motherboard manual to find out if the slot is bus mastering, or how to enable bus mastering for that slot.

In Windows NT 3.5x, I was using the AHA-294x. However it recently went out on me. I purchased a new AHA-294x (with the new 1.2 BIOS) and plugged it into my system. Now on boot, I get the blue screen memory dump with the error ‘In_Accessible_Boot_Device". What do I need to do?

If your boot partition is FAT, locate your 7800 Family Manager Set v1.20 diskette, or download 7800WNT.EXE for Adaptec’s BBS, FTP, or WWW site. Boot off a DOS diskette. Go to your \WINNT35\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS directory. At this point insert your 7800 Family Manager Diskette and COPY A:\WINNT\3_5\AIC78XX.SYS. Remove the disk from the floppy drive and reboot.

If your boot partition is NTFS, locate your 7800 Family Manager Set v1.20 diskette, or download 7800WNT.EXE for Adaptec’s BBBS, FTP, or WWW site. Reinstall NT and then it will go through a hardware detection. It will not detect your SCSI controller. Select ‘Other’. Insert your 7800 Family Manager Diskette v1.21 and select the 3.5 driver.

Where can I get more information on Adaptec’s products for Questions, Answers, and Troubleshooting?

I’m having problems using Windows NT 3.51 with my Award BIOS. Do you have any information?

If you are using Windows NT 3.51 and have an Award BIOS rev 4.50g or 4.50pg, you will need to flash (or replace) your BIOS. The current revision of the Award BIOS is 4.51. This version works fine with Windows NT 3.51. The exact version cannot be downloaded from "www.award.com". You must call the manufacturer of your motherboard to get the rev BIOS for your specific motherboard.