Microsoft KB Archive/121520

= Fatal Error on Drive 1 with Adaptec 1540CF SCSI Controller =

Article ID: 121520

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
 * 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 Q121520



SYMPTOMS
When you use the Windows NT Backup program (NTBACKUP.EXE) with an Adaptec 1540CF SCSI controller and an Exabyte 8500 tape drive, the following error message may appear:

Fatal error on drive 1



CAUSE
This problem occurs when the on-board termination on the Adaptec 1540CF SCSI controller is not properly disabled.



RESOLUTION
The Adaptec 1540CF SCSI controller has a software option for on-board termination instead of physical resistor terminators. To perform the error- free backup, the on-board termination on this SCSI card needs to be fully disabled with the software option. For additional information regarding the software option, call Adaptec Technical Support at (800) 959-7274.

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

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10 aha

Keywords: KB121520

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