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DC-395 Series User’s Manual
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DC-395 Series
PCI SCSI Host Adapters
User’s Manual
Manual Rev: 3.00
Date: January 99
Model Number Protocol Mode SCSI
Width
Max Xfer
Rate (MB/S)
Max
Devices
DC-395U SCSI-3 SE 8-bit 20 7
DC-395UW/F SCSI-3 SE 16-bit 40 15
U: Ultra SCSI (Narrow); UW, F: Ultra SCSI (Wide)
The designation DC-395 is used throughout this manual in reference to the common features
of all the above models. Any discrepancies or special features not supported by the entire
DC-395 Series are described using specific model numbers.
* All other product names are trademarks or copyrights of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

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Tekram Technology DC-395U Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeSCSI Host Adapter
InterfaceSCSI
Bus TypePCI
SCSI InterfaceUltra SCSI
Data Transfer Rate40 MB/s
CompatibilityWindows, Linux

Summary

FCC Compliance Statement

Introduction to DC-395 Series

Hardware Setup and Precautions

Static Precautions

Safety guidelines to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge during installation.

Board Layout and Connectors

Diagrams showing jumper and connector locations for DC-395U and DC-395UW models.

Setting SCSI IDs and Jumpers

Guidelines for configuring SCSI IDs and jumpers for proper adapter operation.

SCSI Bus Termination

Guidance on SCSI bus termination configuration for internal and external devices.

SCSI Cable Connection Details

Information on external and internal SCSI connector types and maximum cable lengths.

Configuring Your SCSI Card

System BIOS Configuration

Instructions for setting the system BIOS and understanding boot options for SCSI devices.

Using the PCU Utility

How to access and use the PCU utility for adapter and device configuration.

Viewing Adapter Information

Details on viewing adapter information like SCSI Chip, I/O Address, and IRQ.

Setting Adapter Options

Configuration options for the adapter, including boot device, IDE/SCSI precedence, and INT13 extensions.

Setting SCSI Device Options

Options to configure individual SCSI devices, including transfer rates and negotiation settings.

Displaying SCSI Device Information

Displaying detailed information for each connected SCSI device.

Disk Utilities: Format and Verify

Utilities for low-level formatting and verifying bad blocks on SCSI disks.

DOS ASPI Drivers and Utilities

Key DOS Drivers: T3X5ASPI.SYS, TRMDISK.SYS, TRMCD.SYS

Essential ASPI drivers for DOS communication, device support, and CD-ROMs.

DOS Utilities: TFDISK.EXE, UTIL.EXE

Utilities for disk partitioning and PCU configuration from DOS.

Easy DOS Driver Installation

Software for easy installation of SCSI device drivers under DOS.

Installing DOS ASPI and TRMDISK Drivers

Procedures for installing the ASPI.SYS and TRMDISK.SYS drivers in DOS.

DOS Disk Partition Utility

Using TFDISK.EXE for partitioning drives not controlled by BIOS INT 13H.

Installing the CD-ROM Driver

Steps to install the TRMCD.SYS driver and MSCDEX.EXE for CD-ROM support.

Installing Tape Streamer Support

Information on using the ASPI driver to support tape backup subsystems in DOS.

NetWare Drivers

NetWare Drivers: DC3X5.HAM and DC3X5.DDI

Drivers and definition files for NetWare support of SCSI devices.

Installing ASPI Drivers for NetWare

Installation procedures for ASPI drivers in NetWare 5.0 and 4.xx.

Installing NetWare 3.12/SFT-III Drivers

Detailed installation steps for DC3X5.HAM and DC3X5.DDI in NetWare 3.12/SFT-III.

NetWare Driver Options Configuration

Supported driver options for EEPROM settings and command line configuration.

NetWare Backup and Removable Media

Using Sbackup and managing removable media file systems in NetWare.

Mounting and Dismounting File Systems

Steps to mount and dismount file systems on removable media in NetWare.

OS/2 Drivers

OS/2 Driver Installation

Procedures for new OS/2 installation or upgrading with DC-395 driver.

Managing OS/2 Driver Installation

Steps to add or remove the DC-395 driver from an existing OS/2 system.

OS/2 Driver Command-Line Switches

Details on command-line switches for the OS/2 adapter device driver.

Windows NT Drivers

New Windows NT Installation

Procedure for installing Tekram adapter driver during new Windows NT installation.

NT Driver Installation Methods

Steps to install NT driver from diskette or CD-ROM during Windows NT setup.

Adding Driver to Existing NT System

Instructions for adding the DC-395 driver to an existing Windows NT system.

NT Driver Management

Procedures for adding or removing drivers for NT versions 3.5x and 4.x.

Windows 95/98 Drivers

New Windows 95/98 Installation

Installation procedures for Windows 95/98 drivers for new system installations.

Installing Windows 95/98 OSR2 and 98 Drivers

Procedures for installing drivers for Windows 95 OSR2 and upgrading Windows 98.

Adding Driver to Existing 95/98 System

Instructions for adding drivers to existing Windows 95/98 systems.

Existing 95 OSR2 System Installation

Procedure to add Tekram driver to an existing Windows 95 OSR2 system.

Existing Windows 98 System Installation

Steps to install the Tekram driver for an existing Windows 98 system.

SCO UNIX Drivers

Preparing SCO UNIX Driver Diskette

Steps to create a driver floppy diskette from SCO395.ZIP.

New SCO UNIX Installation

Procedures for installing SCO Unix/OpenServer with DC-395 as primary adapter.

Adding Driver to Existing SCO UNIX System

Instructions for adding the DC-395 driver to an existing SCO UNIX system.

Appendix: Specifications

Product Support Information

Information required by suppliers for technical support assistance.

General Troubleshooting Tips

Guidelines for troubleshooting common errors and issues with the DC-395 adapter.

Flash BIOS Programming Utility

Instructions for updating the SCSI BIOS using the TRMFLASH.EXE utility.

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