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Hello, >> I can't get it working on my A4000. I have tried both the LoadIDE and IDEFix programs in my startup sequence right before SETPATCH and both lock up the machine.
Hello, >> Is this driver available publicly or commercially? And does it only work on A4k's (i.e. any IDE HD controller?) It is commercial. A demo is available here on CServe (IDEFIX.LHA). It works with A600/1200/4000 IDE ports. best regards, Oliver
Hello Christian. It is OKTINS.LHA (weird name… had to look it up myself). It is in AmigaUser/DiskUtilities. Oliver
>> Actually, most of the time if I need to prep a drive, it's one of my SyQuest-270 carts, and I normally never low level format those anyway. I just partition it, write the RDB, and AmigaDOS format.
Hi John! >> It wont? Gee, I wonder what that button labeled "Low Level Format Drive" is for then? You suppose someone at CBM put it there to fool the rest of us . I used it to Low-Level format my Toshiba MK535B drive. I guess the only reason it…
Hello, HDToolBox is a bad example, as it will NOT lowlevel format the drive. Christian might look at HDInstTools (available in this library) which does. Oliver
Hello, >> Almathera sells Video Creator, which is hard to describe but lets you do music-video type funky stuff to incoming/outgoing video. But it's a CD32 disc and may not run on a plain-vanilla drive.
>> Does anyone know of this item? Yes. If you alter files on a CD, the difference will be stored on your harddisk. It does not (of course!) allow you to write to the CD, as this is simply impossible. But it is very handy, if you wish to customize…
Hello, >> I think the question really is: If EvoInstall _has_ written something onto disk resembling an RDB how do I get this off my disk again?
The problem of the GVP controllers witj external devices usually results due to missing termination power ot the GVP controller. This can easily be solved: 1. Simple solution: The (last) external device must be internally terminated and must provide its own termination power. Disadvantage: If you switch off this device…
>> The B2000s were the only decent ones, the last thing the Hi-toro team did was to fix the german A2000s (or so I heard).
Hi Paul, Sorry, but I ran out of ideas. Probably (hopefully) you're right an Emplant is the one to blame… It really seems to behave quite strange… Oliver
>> Nope. 🙁 Did you try the "hard-core" method? Did the FileSystem say anything meaningful like: "Can't open …device"? If this is a bug on my side, I would be pleased if you can help me fixing it…
Uh, just forgot something: Does FindCD work, if you disable the "Show CD-Roms only" gadget? Probably this will solve the problem! Oliver
Hi Paul, >> Yet another question. I just moved the CDROM over the Emplant's scsi controller and tried to reinstall CacheCDFS, but it wouldn't detect the CDROM drive on any of the emp*.devices in the list. Do you know what I'm doing wrong?
Hello Paul, >> Also, one last thing. (Sorry for the profusion of messages.) When I switch my CD-ROM drive off from scsi.device to either the emplant's scsi controller or possibly my WarpEngine's, will I need to reinstall from scratch?
Hi Paul, >> The YACDP program isn't font sensitive. Not the end of the world or anything. I tried the PlayCD program, and it seemed just fine, although I *definitely* don't like its font! > Also, none of the docs talk about registration and/or price! A bit of a goof,…
#Which CDFS???
Message #194565
Hello, >> Can anyone recommend a CD-ROM filesystem? Yes, of course I recommend my CacheCDFS! 🙂 (Well, as I am deeply involved in this product and therefore it would be absolutely natural for you that you don't trust my words – a Demo version of CacheCDFS 2.7 is in CIS…
Hi, >> I'm surprised the NEC isn't that good, though–I thought they were one of the better drive brands.
Hello Joachim, >> I am using an Oktagon in my A2000 and it works pretty well. Think I should have upgraded the Roms (I see my old rig will not work with your new HDInstTool) – too late now, or maybe not? Do you already know who will distribute the…
>> Argggh. Did they ever sell many of the ISDN boards? They sounded great, really great, but was there much software support?
#BSC leaves Amiga market
Message #192039
Sad news: Another one bites the dust… BSC buroautomation AG (they made such nice products like the Oktagon SCSI-II controller, TandemCD+IDE, CD1200, Multiface card, ISDN Master) are leaving the Amiga market. Most of these products will be continued to be produced by AlfaData Technic Corp and can still be obtained…
Hi Paul, >> Could you recommend a place to find one, then? You are in the USA, I suppose? Well. I'm not! Sorry, no idea. Only thing I know is that they are produced and they are available. Ask your dealer for it. >> Btw, I d/led your SCSI utils,…
Hi Paul, >> Thanks Oliver, I appreciate it. Btw, a friend of mine is trying to find an Oktagon for his 2000 but has had absolutely no luck whatsoever. Are they still being made? Yes! Oliver
Hi Paul, I once had similar problems with a Seagate 2G Barracuda drive (forgot the model number). I couldn't write to the drive like you. Solution was to low-level format the drive (it took very long). Note: Not all programs really do a SCSI-low level format! E.g. the HDToolBox does…
Hi Robert, >> Since I haven't written any device drivers in awhile, I'll let a message from OS2USER forum speak to this point…
#PC Mag => Amiga Letter?
Message #189106
Paul, >> Warp is actually pretty terrific. But it's handicapped by (a) having to include all kinds of Windoze compatability, and (b) having to work on SO many different hardware configurations. And it is very handicapped by its device driver design, which is 16-Bit only and NOT preemptive multitasking. I…
Hi Alan, >> The ROM I have is V 2.05 (37.299) The 37.299 has no IDE support. >> Don't suppose that means I'm 99% There to the 37.300 Yes, IDE support is missing! >> Does this mean I have an IDE DUMB version and need to go for the mentioned…
>> Some A600s shipped with a Kickstart ROM that had only very limited IDE support — Seagate drives only, I believe.
Hi Dan, >> Does anyone know any way around compatibility problems with an A570 CD-ROM drive? I recently purchased one and, although it apparently works with other machines, I can't get it to work with mine. My system specs: A500, powered by Bigfoot supply. Supra Ram 500RX memory expansion with…
>> Does anyone have any experience with the Oktagon 2008 SCSI II controller? Yes! As I have developed it, I am using it for many years now. >> I'm thinking of adding new SCSI II controllers to both my A2000 and A3000. Why to the A3000? >> Does the manufacturer…
#Cart drive hangs boot
Message #187646
Hi Richard, >>I'd appreciate whatever pointers anyone can offer. Unfortunately you forgot to mention which host adaptor you use, so I can't help you much. Oliver
>> Why does the system not recognize that the Euro36 monitor is in the devs: drawer?
Hi dennis, >> I need some info please. I have a amiga 2000 with a scsi drive and a A4000 with a IDE. I wish to buy a CD ROM for the A4000. What special drivers do I need and if my 4000 crashes and burns can I hook the…
Hi Don, >> It said to … cut the ATN signal in the SCSI cable which will defeat disconnect/reconnect. I tried cutting the line but it had no effect.
Hi Don, >> Does anyone recall an acticle in an Amiga magazine that discussed modifying an NEC CDR-25 drive to work with the Amiga? The drive works ok with music CD's but gives a CD0:NDOS error on ISO9660 CD-ROM's. I've tried using an NEC CDR-38 drive and it worked perfectly,…
Hello Mike, Try mounting different volumes with different LUN numbers (Just a guess). If the Pioneer has e.g. SCSI ID 5, the different discs would be: 5, 15, 25, 35, … For every disc you have to create an own DosDrivers entry. Tell me, if I guessed right… Good luck,…
CD32 Emulation???
Message #186469
>> Great!!! Will definately give the demo a try out. Thanks :^) I'm sorry that it is so big… Hope you like it! Oliver
I have uploaded a Demo Version in "Disk Utilities" of the library. The file name is "CHCD2_4.DMS". Have fun, Oliver
>> Sounds exactly what I've been looking for in a CD32 emulator. So we (USA users) should wait for the "Blittersoft" sponsored product to hit this side of the shore >> in the next ????? weeks/months… AFAIK you can order it from: NBG USA, Inc. 482 Holly Ave. St. Paul…
Hello Clarence, >> There is isn't that much information associated with either products when one reads the ad. The only caption placed for each product is that "they are CD32 >> emulators". I called both mail order companies that placed the ad in AmigaWorld and both basically said "We don't…