Setting Up for SCSI Transfers with the S760

Computer

This kind of setup has both the computer and S-760 as initiators on the SCSI chain. Macintosh computers are permanently set to SCSI ID 7. This will be a problem if your sampler or storage device is also set to SCSI ID 7. Many computers have internal hard drives and CD-ROMs. Check with your computer’s manufacturer to find out the SCSI ID for these devices. Macintosh computers typically have the internal hard drive set to SCSI ID 0 and CD-ROM drive set to ID 3. Check the owners manual for your computer for more information about its SCSI ID settings.

S-760

Normally, the S-760 is set from the factory to SCSI ID 7, which may conflict with your computer. Use the following procedure to change the self ID of the S-760:

LCD + Front Panel

1. Press Mode to display the Mode Menu.
2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select 6: System and press the S1/Dec to display a System Mode page.
3. Push in the Value/Menu knob to display the System Menu.
4. Use the CURSOR buttons to select 2: SCSI and press S1/Dec to display the System SCSI page.
5. Use the CURSOR buttons to select Self SCSI ID and use the Value/Menu knob to select a SCSI ID not being used by your computer or other SCSI devices.

CRT + Mouse

1. Click System at the top of the screen to display the System Menu.
2. Click SCSI to display the System SCSI page.
3. Highlight the S-760 Self SCSI ID with your mouse. Use the mouse buttons to select a SCSI ID that is not being used by your computer or other SCSI devices.

It is important to save the System Parameters after making this change to ensure the S-760 will not revert to its previous ID after rebooting. Use the following procedure:

LCD + Front Panel

1. Press Mode to display the Mode Menu.
2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select 6: System and press the S1/Dec to display a System Mode page.
3. Push the Value/Menu button to display the System Menu.
4. Move the cursor to 5: LD/SV SysPRM and press S1 to display the System LD/SV SysPRM page.
5. Press F3 to update the S-760’s system. “Now working” followed by “Complete” should appear at the bottom of the screen indicating that you have updated the system parameters.

CRT + Mouse

1. Click System at the top of the screen to display the System Menu.
2. Click LD/SV SysPRM to display the System LD/SV System Parameter page.
3. If you have just changed your SCSI ID, “SysPRM are Edited” should appear on the screen.
4. Click on SavePRM at the bottom of the screen. “Now working” followed by “Complete” should appear at the top of the screen indicating that you have updated the system parameters.

SCSI Drives

In some case, drives that are in-between the sampler and the computer will cause trouble with direct communication of these two devices. If you experience any trouble with the computer and the S-760 sending or receiving dumps, remove the drive from the SCSI chain and retry the dump.

If your drive experiences problems by being between your computer and the S-760 you may need a SCSI switcher. We recommend a switcher made by Glyph Technologies (800) 335-0345. This switcher intelligently checks the SCSI buss to see if the initiator(s) on a SCSI chain are scanning the line and waits to change between hosts to avoid lockups and possible directory corruption of a disk drive when the line is switched.

Knowledge Base