Article: Q103914
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
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Last Modified: 10-OCT-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run Windows or Windows for Workgroups and use an Adaptec 1542c
bus-mastering SCSI hard disk controller, you may receive the following error
message:
Cannot write to drive C:
CAUSE
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The Adaptec 1542c controller does not need a device driver to function correctly
in most circumstances. However, on some hardware, it cannot perform necessary
functions (such as double buffering for direct memory access) without a device
driver.
WORKAROUND
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According to Adaptec Technical Support, a possible workaround is to use
ASPI4DOS.SYS, which is normally used only with the 1542b SCSI controller. Load
this driver in the CONFIG.SYS file as follows:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\ASPI4DOS.SYS
This line assists the controller in performing its functions.
MORE INFORMATION
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You can obtain ASPI4DOS.SYS from the Adaptec bulletin board service or Adaptec
Technical Support.
The Adaptec 1542c Controller is manufactured by Adaptec, a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.
Additional query words: 3.10 3.1 3.11 ASPI4.DOS
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Keywords :
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbWFWSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
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