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I can give you some specifics. You must first load the ASPI4DOS.SYS in your config.sys. This would have come with your controller if you got the kit or is available as a software package by the name of ASW1410 (IngramMicro D is a distributor here in the states that carries…
Is this a SoundBlaster Pro … like from Creative Labs? Since I don't ever put the lid on my machine (can't find the screws anyway :)), I took a look at mine. The board definitely has a 40 pin "IDE like" connector and I can only find numbers 1-2, 39-40,…
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Soundblaster CDROM drive
Message #20702
Because I had given 2nd hand information to you, I decided to do a sanity check. I called creative labs and was told that the interface for their CDROM is not even SCSI, but rather it is an IDE interface (not compatible with standard IDE disks). DO NOT buy their…
Good luck.
We installed a Pioneer DRM-600 with the SCSI Express (from Media Vision?) in our network and it works great. Would not be so great if lots of people had needs to reference more than one CD at a time.
High Technology in California, US is a distributor with many titles – including some shareware. Fax 818 988-6581.
Of those you mention, the Sony 7205 is the "closest" to the MPC standard, but is still lacking. PC Mag rated the Sony as a "best buy". Several members of the forum have the Sony bundle and report being pleased.
I listened to a live demo at Comdex and was totally impressed by the difference in the quality of the sound … and totally depressed at the $995 price tag.
The MME appears to be available only from vendors of hardware for MM and Windows (such as Creative Labs for their SoundBlaster Pro). Rumor has it that WIN 3.1 will be out in the spring and will include the MME. Sound Blaster Pro is available from many sources at prices…
As I mentioned, I am only quoting the hardware specs. According to the specs, the Sony is inadequate while the NEC is at the top of the list. Obviously, the implementation of the drivers and I/O controls are VERY important. I prefer to buy more for reliability and stability that…
The CDU-7205 is the external version of the CDU-535 and received a PC Mag editors choice. However, it has only an 8K buffer where the current spec is 64k.
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#CD ROM sugg ?
Message #17016
Drives that meet the MPC spec (on paper) are: Texel DM-5201, LMSI CM-231, CD PortaDrive T3201, Toshiba TXM-3301, NEC CDR-73, Sony CDU-7211, Hitachi CDR-1750S, PLI CD-ROM, IBM External CDROM They are all SCSI drives. Information compiled from PC mag, 10-29-91. I know that there are others and as I get…
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CD-ROM access on Novell
Message #17015
FWIW, I have done some research and my feeling from talking to several people and reading reviews is that SCSI is the best option for adding CD-ROM to Novell. The company name is Micro Design in Florida (I think). There is a recent posting in NOVB or NETW3X from Mickey…