CompuServe Thread

#Disk conlroler

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#197649From: John CarmanyMay 20, 1995 6:38 PM
I have a Vortex GoldenGate 386 board and I have been trying to find a disk contro ler chip [82077AA]. Does any one know where I can get one of these. No-one in my area even has a listing for them. Thanks. John C from Hergest Ridge
#197723From: Marion J DelandMay 21, 1995 7:26 PM
You have to get them done by vortex. I don't think you can install it yourself — as I remember, it has to be done by vortex, preferably when you first buy the board. Call GMR Productions (assuming you're in the U.S.). They're the US rep for vortex (I think they still are).
#197785From: David MorrisMay 22, 1995 2:53 PM
<<You have to get them done by vortex. I don't think you can install it yourself — as I remember, it has to be done by vortex, preferably when you first buy the board.>> Not according to the user's manual. Page 51, section 3.7 Upgrading with a 82077AA Floppy Disk Controller. " …..Golden Gate can be upgraded with an own floppy disk contoller. This is the component 82077AA in the PLCC68 package (vortex order No.:8364). The GG PCB provides a corresponding PLCC68 socket and suitable connections for the floppy disk drives (one internal and one external). …." John, call GMR like Marion said to see if they carry that part number or package (When and if you do get one let me know, I have been toying with the idea installing one myself, the emulated HD floppy is sooo slooow). Good luck, David (75714,2776)