Re: Changing boot device SCSI controller

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Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:40:55 +0200

Hello,

I never thought of THAT! It makes perfect sense to me - I will give it
a try as soon as my new SCSI card arrives... Thanks!

Regards,

Bernhard Grundmeier

On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 09:13:06 -0700, BAR
<BAR@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>The adapters require unique drivers. One would expect that the Adaptec
>Drivers will need to be installed.
>
>Unless you get a better response, or have a good explanation of the
>requirements in your user manual for the Adaptec, my approach would be:
>1. Install Adaptec Adapter [without HDD] and boot to Windows
>2. Windows will recognise the device as new, possibly requesting the
>drivers, which you'll provide.
>3. Shutdown the PC.
>4. Install the hard drive on Adaptec adapter [do not remove the Iwill].
>5. Reboot to Windows and if it boots up you have finished the task.
>6. If not contact Adaptec or view their web pages for an explanation as to
>the process and steps to take.
>
>"Bernhard Grundmeier" wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I'm referring to an earlier post...
>>
>> Currently, I'm running XP Pro SP2 on a Western Digital Enterprise U2W
>> 18GB drive connected to an Iwill 2935UW host adapter. I intend to
>> switch to an Adaptec 2940 U2W host adapter. Can I swap the host
>> adapters without a reinstall? This is in no vital to me as the system
>> is running fine - anyway, I would like to know...
>> TIA.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Bernhard Grundmeier
>>

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