How to Use SCSI Probe (5/97)


SCSI Probe is a utility program that gives you information on each SCSI device (like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, tape backup drive, removable drives) connected to your system. For each device, SCSI Probe includes the SCSI number, the manufacturer, and version.

SCSI Probe also lets you mount and unmount devices. That is, you can make the Macintosh aware of a SCSI device (mount) or unaware of a device (unmount). If your hard disk icon doesn't appear on the desktop after you start your Macintosh, SCSI Probe can sometimes get it to work. SCSI Probe can also help you track down SCSI address conflicts.

This quick reference covers the following topics:

- Installation and use

- Hints and help

- Where to get more information





Installation and Use
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Follow these steps to install and use SCSI Probe:

1) Drag SCSI Probe to your System Folder.  It will be placed in the Control
  Panels folder.

2) Select Control Panel from the Apple menu.

3) In the Control Panel, select the SCSI Probe icon.  A window appears.

4) Click the Update button to update the device list for your current
  configuration.

5) To mount a SCSI device, click the Mount button.  If SCSI Probe is
  successful in mounting the device, its icon will appear on your desktop.


Hints and Help
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If you've had to use SCSI Probe to mount a hard drive, be aware that it's only a temporary fix.  Make sure you back up the data on that hard disk before shutting down again.  Then determine if your hard disk drive needs to be reinitialized or repaired.


Where to Get More Information
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The Macintosh Bible by Naiman, Dunn, McCallister, and Kadyk - Fourth Edition has some additional information about SCSI Probe and other shareware utilities.


These articles can help you locate software updates mentioned here:

* Where To Find Apple Software Updates
 Lists online services for "free" Apple software updates

* Obtaining Apple Product Support in the USA
 Lists 800 numbers and online services for software updates, Apple
 support information, and a subset of the Apple Tech. Info. Library



Article Change History
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16 Sep 1994 - Updated installation description.  Removed binary file.
02 Feb 1993 - UPDATED.

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Published Date: Feb 18, 2012