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Adaptec AHA-1542CF ISA SCSI Controller Card 16-Bit Vintage PC Tested Working
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Adaptec AHA-1542CF ISA SCSI Controller Card 16-Bit Vintage PC Tested Working
Price: US $89.97
Condition

Used – Tested Working

Tested in a working ISA-based PC. Card initializes correctly, BIOS loads at POST, and attached SCSI devices are detected. No errors observed during testing.

Item Description

For sale is anAdaptec AHA-1542CF ISA SCSI controller, one of the most popular and widely supported SCSI host adapters used in late 1980s and 1990s PCs.

The AHA-1542 series is well known for itsexcellent BIOS support and broad OS compatibility, making it a favorite for:

  • DOS and early Windows systems

  • UNIX / XENIX installs

  • NetWare servers

  • Vintage PC restorations

  • Retro SCSI storage setups

This is theCF variant, which includes on-board BIOS and enhanced compatibility compared to earlier 154x models.

Specifications

  • Bus Interface:ISA (16-bit)

  • SCSI Standard:SCSI-1

  • Connector:Internal 50-pin SCSI header

  • BIOS:On-board Adaptec BIOS (socketed ROMs present)

  • IRQ / DMA:Configurable via jumpers

  • Era:Early–mid 1990s

  • Country of Manufacture:Japan (marked)

What’s Included

  • Adaptec AHA-1542CF ISA SCSI controller card only
    (No cables, terminators, software, or manuals)

Testing Details

  • BIOS initializes at POST

  • SCSI devices detected successfully

  • No error codes or lockups observed

Tested on a known-working vintage ISA system.

Compatibility Notes

  • Requires a16-bit ISA slot

  • Not compatible with PCI / PCIe systems

  • Intended for DOS, Windows 3.x / 9x, OS/2, early UNIX, NetWare

  • Proper SCSI termination required (not included)

Please verify compatibility before purchasing.



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