#UNEXPECTED STATUS
I keep getting this message "GVP SCSI device: 006, unexpected status, $45/$49".
I've changed boards, computers and hard drives and still get this message,
usually followed by the message "DH1 has a read block (or checksum) error at
block #####." (I think this is a false message because it doesn't appear unless
the other message appears. This is true whether I reformat the drive or not – I
have done both.)
It does not happen every time I use the system. Sometimes it will run for a
while before the error shows up – other times it will appear as soon as I start
an application.
The configuration is:
Amiga 4000/040/14 meg. RAM
120 meg. IDE HD – Seagate
345 meg. SCSI HD – Maxtor (7345S) – Device 6 – J302 (Power-Up Option) Removed
GVP A4008 Impact Series II SCSI Controller
FAAASTPREP V2.07
Video Toaster 4000
Y/C Plus
Bernoulli 150 Transportable – Device 3
Syquest 88 – Device 4
Sony CDU-541 CD-ROM – Device 5 – DC OFF in user startup
gvpscsi device in expansion drawer and in user startup
I talked to Maxtor and they suggested I pull J302 because, they said, the GVP
board wants to power up the drive itself. I pulled it but the problem remains.
They then suggested that I try a low level format on the drive. I did but the
problem remains. They now think the problem is with the GVP board.
I have tried other A4008 boards but the problem remains. I've moved everything
to another system but the problem remains. I've reloaded all software but the
problem remains. I have the same problem in another system with the same
configuration but not as often. I have been using this configuration with a
Quantum 525 SCSI HD for over a year and not had this problem – it is only
happening with the Maxtor drives.
I'm using these systems in a production environment and these breakdowns are
costing me money, please help!