Re: Switching Adaptec controller issues

"daytripper" <day_trippr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Fri, 19 May 2006 18:35:12 -0700, "Larry Hodges"
<2larry2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi again,

I'm running XP x64 and an Adaptec 29160N U160 controller. This
configuration runs fine. But I just picked up a new U320 controller, an
Adaptec 39320A and would like to install it obviously.

When I pull the old card and plug in the new, everything at BIOS boots
just
fine. I can access all the configuration menus for the 39320A. The
trouble
is when XP starts to boot...it blue screens. Safe Mode same thing. I am
hoping I don't have to start from scratch and re-install the OS.

Anybody got any suggestions? Is it a driver issue? Is there a way around
it? Thanks in advance.

-Larry

Seems like there'd be no harm in approaching the problem as a driver issue
until proven otherwise. I'd put the original card back in, fetch a set of
installable drivers and install same, then shut down, put the new card in,
reboot and see what happens next...

Thanks bud...that did it. I appreciate the help.

Now, if you don't mind me asking another question. My cable is a 68 pin
U160. Would I benifit by upgrading it as well to a U320 cable? They look
the same to me.


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