CompuServe Thread

#Insider Problem?

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#76545From: George SmootJul 16, 1987 7:30 PM
I have read all of the good news about the INSIDER memory expansion for the Amy but has anyone had any problems with the clock? I have had my insider for about 3 days now and the memory seems to work just fine. However whenever I try to use the RTClock command with my SCSI host adapter (CLtd.) installed the system gurus with (after some delay) 00000004.00C05010. The command works just fine without the SCSI adapter plugged in. Also the problem occurs whether or not the hard disk has been mounted. I don't know if its the clock or the host adapter now, but after Saturday I will as I plan to borrow another fellow's SCSI adapter and try to duplicate the problem. Meanwhile has anyone else seen this problem Does anyone have any ideas as to what may be happening except for the old runnaway program syndrome? Thanks. George
#76556From: John DraperJul 16, 1987 8:33 PM
George, Have you tried running without using the RTClock command? Regards, Larry.
#76669From: George SmootJul 17, 1987 8:54 PM
Larry, Yes, I have tried running without the RTClock command. Everything is just fine then. Its only when I try to execute that command with the "update the Amiga clock" options that I have problems. Otherwise I can do everything that I used to only with 1 Meg more memory. George
#76597From: Don Curtis/SYSOPJul 17, 1987 12:52 AM
George, I have an Insider and a Xebec HD (with it's attendant SCSI host adapter) and have had NO problems like you describe. I realize that this doesn't help you with your particular problem, but it does indicate to me that RTClock is NOT a problem program. Don
#76671From: George SmootJul 17, 1987 8:57 PM
Don, Thanks anyway. I am wondering if there might be a problem with something on the board in addressing the clock or maybe I have a hidden problem with my SCSI host adapter. I'll know tomorrow morning when I get another just like mine to try (and another Amiga to try INSIDER on too!). George
#76691From: Don Curtis/SYSOPJul 17, 1987 11:47 PM
George, since it all works fine without the SCSI adapter, and since my Insider works fine with someone else's SCSI adapter….I'd have to suspect your SCSI adapter. Obviously, you'll get a chance to test that with your friend's SCSI adapter. Don