SCSI Drive and my MDD machine

I would like to set up a SCSI drive as my primary boot drive.
I have an ATTO Express card installed which the System Profiler sees.
However, the connected Seagate ST3146807LW drive does not show up.
Currently both jumper positions are set to the "default" position.
Do I need to change these settings?
MDD Dual 1.42
10.4.11
Thanx

Not sure what iirc means...
Sorry, one finger typist here... if I remember correctly.
Here's a direct download link for Jumper setting on that one...
http://www.seagate.com/staticfiles/support/disc/iguides/scsi/100195488b.pdf

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