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Q155925: Non-SCSI Devices Added Using SCSI Adapters Tool

Article: Q155925
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbhw kbui kbHardware
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are trying to add a driver for a non-SCSI storage device (for example,
an IDE or proprietary-interface CD-ROM drive), there is no apparent way to add
it.

CAUSE
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Non-SCSI storage devices such as ATAPI CD-ROM drives and proprietary- interface
CD-ROM drives (such as those by Panasonic, Sony, and Mitsumi) are added using
the SCSI Adapters tool.

RESOLUTION
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Use the SCSI Adapters tool in Control Panel to add drivers for these devices.


Additional query words: prodnt pci cdrom atdisk

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Keywords          : kbenv kbhw kbui kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0

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