DOCUMENT:Q104560  30-SEP-1993  [W_NT]
TITLE   :Err Msg: The Driver Detected a Controller Error...
PRODUCT :Windows NT
PROD/VER:3.10
OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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SYMPTOMS
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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.
 
Additional reference words: 3.10
KBCategory:
KBSubCategory: hrdwr

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