Initio INI-9090U SCSI controller not detected

I'm having a problem with my G4 and it detecting my Initio INI-9090U controller. From what I've read so far, it doesn't look promising to get it running on OSX 10.3.9. I'm new to MAC (PC tech) but I am getting around and feel more comfortable with using it. Initio is not clear on how to update the firmware if at all possble within 10.3.9. I have tried updating the firmware witn 0S 9.1 with no luck yet.

http://www.initio.com/support/index-download.htm

On a side note, I have an Advansys ABP-915 that is MAC compatible but can't get that to run either. It looks like this one first needs a firmware update too. I ran there install app and it loaded a bunch of drivers and utilities on the root of my startup disk (chosen localtion) but none of the utilities seem to be correct for the card I have.

To explain before anyone asks, I am not really that interested in buying a new card. The G4 was given to me from work for learning opportunities in my spare time. I will admit this, its been fun so far.

Any help would be appriciated.

G4 Quick Silver, Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Jan 10, 2006 7:36 PM

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Feb 2, 2006 7:04 AM in response to disman_ca

I don't have URLs, but a number of SCSI cards don't detect well. As an example, if I open System Profiler, it doesn't detect the card or drives attached to it. At least in the "bus" section, in the PCI card section it does see the card (Adaptec 2906)

But, the drives mount at boot and Disk Utility see's the drives and the drives mount and dismount just fine.

A lot of these cards (like mine) will NOT support booting from SCSI for that reason.

I hope this is a little help

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Initio INI-9090U SCSI controller not detected

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