From: gregl@rchland.vnet.ibm.com Subject: Re: Unable to access SCSI disk on Gateway 66E? Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1993 21:23:18 GMT
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>The problem is that the ultrastor uses a non-standard chipset to control
>the SCSI peripherals. If you contact gateway and make a big fuss that you
>are having compatibility problems, they will replace the card. The card to
>demand is the Adaptec 1742. It is also a 32 bit EISA SCSI controller. I am
>currently waiting on my replacement card, since I had the same problem. I
>have heard of many successful installations using the adaptec card, so that
>is why I am recommending it. Good Luck....
>
I had the exact same problem with my Future Domain controller. Mine was
using the 18C50 chipset instead of the more standard 1850. After waiting
a few weeks...I tried the latest Slackware distribution. Apparently
this chipset is now supported and I am up and running Linux!!!!
If you can't get another controller...hang in there try to find some SCSI
support you can patch in.