Microsoft KB Archive/97585

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Multiple Identical Drive Icons in File Manager

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Q97585

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1

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SYMPTOMS
When starting the Microsoft Windows NT File Manager, you may encounter multiple identical drive icons in File Manager.

CAUSE
This problem occurs when two SCSI devices on the same SCSI adapter are set to the same ID. For example:

  SCSI Hard Drive SCSI 0 SCSI CD ROM    SCSI 0

WORKAROUND
Setting each SCSI device to a unique ID resolves this problem.

The SCSI ID address is usually set through dip switch blocks or jumper blocks, depending on the device. The SCSI bus must be terminated correctly to ensure proper operation. The first and last physical SCSI devices on the SCSI cable must have terminators installed. All other devices on the SCSI cable between the first and last devices must have terminators removed.

SCSI Host Adapter address ID is set by default to 7.

SCSI hard drive ID should be set by default to 0 or 1.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.10 3.1 3.11 letter same winnt

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Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW310 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS310 kbWinNTS310xsearch kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbWinNT310xSearch kbWinNTW310Search kbWFWSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWFW310 kbWFW311