Jim Gemeinhardt wrote:

> I am building a new PII 350mhz system using the configuration below.
> No operating system currently installed.
> CPU - PII 350 MHz
> Motherboard - ASUS P2B  (Has an AWARD BIOS v4.51PG revision 10008)
> SCSI Controller - Adaptec 2049 Ultra Wide V1.25 BIOS
> Quantum Fireball 6.4g SE
> Diamond V550 AGP vide card
>
> I receive a "time our failure during SCSI inquiry" error message when the
> controller attempts to locate the devices on startup, followed by a "SCSI
> BIOS not installed". I went to the SCSI utilities and could not get the
> device to be recognized.
>
> When I attempt to detect the drive, the systems hangs at the SCSI id number
> configured on drive.
>
> The drive is terminated correctly and works fine in another system.
> The controller is brand new.
>
> I get the same results when I put any SCSI drive into the system.
>
> Anybody have any ideas?
>
> TIA
>
> Jim Gemeinhardt
>
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Jim:

Sounds like....
                                cable problem!

An incorrect, defective, or improperly seated cable will cause the problem you
describe.

Good luck.

BTW is the Fireball ID# in conflict with any other SCSI device in your system?


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