Microsoft KB Archive/104560

= Err Msg: The Driver Detected a Controller Error... =

Article ID: 104560

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1

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This article was previously published under Q104560



SYMPTOMS
The following error message may be displayed in the Event Viewer:

  Date    Time       Source   Category  Event  User 1/1/93 5:32:04AM  Aha154x  None      11     N/A

Event Details shows:

The driver detected a controller error on \Device\ScsiPort0



CAUSE
This error occurs when the Adaptec 1740 SCSI controller is configured for standard mode (154x compatible mode).



RESOLUTION
This error can be ignored and the card will work properly in 154x mode or the 174x driver can be installed.

To install the 174x driver, do the following:


 * 1) From the Main group, run Windows NT Setup.
 * 2) Select Options and Add/Remove SCSI Adapter.
 * 3) Choose Add.
 * 4) Choose OK on the Setup Message, and then select Adaptec 174x.
 * 5) Choose Install and then follow the instructions for inserting disks or the CD-ROM.

Configure the Adaptec 1740 SCSI Controller for enhanced mode. Please refer to your Adaptec 1740 documentation for steps to change the card to enhanced mode.

After the Adaptec card has been reconfigured for enhanced mode operation you will need to remove the 154x driver.

To remove the 154x driver, do the following:


 * 1) From the Main group, run Windows NT Setup.
 * 2) Select Options and Add/Remove SCSI Adapter.
 * 3) Select the Adaptec 154x driver.
 * 4) Choose Remove.

The Adaptec products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

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