Radified Community Forums

Radified Community Forums
http://radified.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Rad Community Technical Discussion Boards (Computer Hardware + PC Software) >> Norton Ghost 2003, Ghost v8.x + Ghost Solution Suite (GSS) Discussion Board >> Onboard SCSI http://radified.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1022520212 Message started by yakimasy howze on May 27^th, 2002 at 1:23pm

Title: Onboard SCSI
Post by yakimasy howze on May 27^th, 2002 at 1:23pm

I have a soyo D6IGA Mainboard with onboard scsi - I need to get a 68 pin u2w drive, but was wondering if I need terminators for this or can I just hook it up with a 68 pin cable.

thanks

yaki 8)

Title: Re: Onboard SCSI
Post by Radministrator on May 27^th, 2002 at 1:52pm

u2w/lvd drives do not come with termination.

what type of scsi controller comes with ur board?

Title: Re: Onboard SCSI
Post by yakimasy on May 27^th, 2002 at 2:09pm

Built-in AIC-7890 SCSI controller and AIC-3860 chip

Title: Re: Onboard SCSI
Post by Radministrator on May 27^th, 2002 at 2:47pm

is that an u2w controller?

you should probably buy a u3w drive, cuz u2w drives are old now. and u3w drives will work fine with u2w controllers (backward compatible).

Title: Re: Onboard SCSI
Post by yakimasy on May 27^th, 2002 at 2:55pm

yeah

On board Ultra 2 SCSI (same function as Adaptec 2940U2W)

I am looking for a used 9.1GB for price - any suggestions?

MY board specs are at http://www.soyousa.com/products/proddesc.php?id=80

thanks

Title: Re: Onboard SCSI
Post by Radministrator on May 27^th, 2002 at 3:45pm

the adaptec u2w is one of the most popular of all scsi controllers. you should have no trouble getting something to work with it.

i like the maxtor/quantum atlas 10K III, 10Krpm. Can't go wrong with that drive.

check out hypermicro for good deals.

you can even use the 15Krpm seagate cheetah x15-36lp, which is the world's fastest drive .. for not much more cash. i own both these drives and can easily recommend either.

Title: Re: Onboard SCSI
Post by yakimasy on May 27^th, 2002 at 8:51pm

Thank you for the information...you were a very big help....now I just need to set this monster up.

thanks
yaki

Title: Re: Onboard SCSI
Post by Radministrator on May 27^th, 2002 at 9:42pm

Good luck.

If you get stuck, da boyz at the SR forums are usually very helpful:

http://forums.storagereview.com/index.php