Miniscr. HFrame Prob.
I'm using an Amiga 2000 with a Haynie/ Fisher Motherboard v4.1. I have a
Hardframe 2000 controller and a Miniscribe 8051S drive. When I run the Install
Software, the system crashes and I get
Guru # 00000004,00000000 I suspected that my controller was bad, so I
returned it to Microbotics. They replaced it and 6 weeks later returned it to
me. I still have the same problem.
I had successfully formatted the drive once, but after using it without
incident for four months, it failed. I suspect a strange virus.
I had similar problems with this drive before, but by using GVP's
controller and install software, I was able to do a hard format on the drive.
After that, the hardframe software worked.
I'm fairly confident that the drive is good. When I start the machine,
the drive seems to try to mount itself, even though I have the autoboot jumper
disconnected on my card. I replaced my 1.3 rom with a 1.2, but still have the
same problem. Local dealers won't look at third party hardware. Argggggh!
Hellllp! I am incredibly frustrated with the system. I'm almost tempted to go
to the other side (I.B.M.) where I can find dealer support.
Could I have a problem with my motherboard? What ascii sequence can I
send my drive to initiate a hard format? I tried manually formatting the
drive, but it complained that I lacked the correct device handler. I put the
expansion software in the appropriate drawer and issued binddrivers. Does
anyone have any advice, before I send my harddrive to Miniscribe over Christmas
(6 wks. and duty on repair work?)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!