Microsoft KB Archive/158316

= Information on Adaptec 2940 Controller Models =

Article ID: 158316

Article Last Modified on 2/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q158316





SUMMARY
The AHA-2940 series of SCSI host adapters is manufactured by Adaptec. Some models require specific adapter BIOS versions for proper operation and functionality. Some models may be upgraded by means of software (flash update); others require chip replacement on the adapter.



MORE INFORMATION
The following is a list of AHA-2940 models and the proper BIOS versions for each card. In some cases, the BIOS version varies depending on the date of manufacture, or if the adapter was produced by an OEM.

Items marked with * indicate that the BIOS version varies based upon the existing BIOS version on the card. 1.1x versions will require version 1.16. 1.2x versions will require 1.23.

If your existing adapter BIOS ends in the letter S, the BIOS version was likely produced by an OEM. Contact the manufacturer of the adapter for more information.

ADAPTER NAME      FLASH/CHIP      VER     DESCRIPTION -- AHA-2940          CHIP            1.16*   Base model AHA-2940 1.23* AHA-2940W         CHIP            1.16*   2940 with wide support 1.23* AHA-2940U         FLASH           OEM     OEM Version with Ultra OEM makes BIOS. Call OEM. AHA-2940UW        FLASH           1.23    2940 with ultra and wide AHA-2940AU        CHIP            1.30    Replaces original 2940 adds Ultra support AHA-3940          CHIP            1.14    Base model AHA-3940 AHA-3940UW        CHIP            1.24    3940 with ultra wide

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

If you need further information, you may reach Adaptec Technical Support at (800) 442- 7274.

Additional query words: prodnt setup adaptec

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbsetup KB158316

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