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Re: [TCLUG:759] Adaptec AHA2940U2W



actually, this card uses the AIC 3860 which is a lot different from the 7xxx.  I
already thought about trying that before I posted because the motherboard
controller uses the 7895, but to no avail.

thanks anyway.
serge

Ben Kochie wrote:

> that controller should be supported by the linux AIC 7xxx kernel.. if you
> want to test it.. download the slackware disk:
>
> ftp://ftp.cs.umn.edu/pub/Linux/slackware/bootdsks.144/aha2x4x.s
>
> rawrite that and boot up.. if it works.. then you are having other
> problems
>
> On Wed, 29 Jul 1998, Serge Egelman wrote:
>
> > hi,
> >     I currently have a pc with an AIC 7895 on the board, however I needed an
> > LVD drive so I got an adaptec 2940U2W (it uses the AIC 3860 chipset).  The
> > BIOS detects both controllers but linux does not.  Adaptec will not help me
> > so I am asking if any of you no where I  can get a driver (most likely third
> > partry).
> >
> > Thanks,
> > serge egelman
> >
> >
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