Microsoft KB Archive/141185

= Using the Adaptec 2940/2940 OU SCSI Controller with Windows NT =

Article ID: 141185

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51

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This article was previously published under Q141185



SUMMARY
Windows NT 3.50 and 3.51 are shipped with a driver for the Adaptec 2940 SCSI controller. The newer Adaptec 2940/2940 OU controller will not function with the shipped driver. This card is identified with the description Adaptec 2940/2940 OU on the component side of the board.



MORE INFORMATION
The correct driver for this controller is available from the Adaptec BBS at (408) 945-7727.

The file name is 7800WNT.EXE. It is a self-extracting zip file dated 6/12/96 and is 39,918 bytes. The driver file included is AIC78XX.SYS dated 4/12/96 and is 38,320 bytes. A README.TXT file is included with instructions for installing the driver. To install the driver during installation of Windows NT, bypass SCSI detection and use the driver provided by Adaptec.

You can reach Adaptec Technical Support at (800) 959-7274.

Additional query words: prodnt 2940ou

Keywords: kbnetwork KB141185

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