#compatible cards
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Marion,
I'm trying to get Maxtor IDE harddrive (790 cylinders, 15 heads, 57
sectors) working with my 386 BB and have misplaced my information on
compatible VGA cards, IDE controller cards, and multifunction cards. The
VGA card or multifunction card would go with a NEC 1401P3A (14 inch
multi-sync).
Would you be so kind as to post a quick list? Thanks a lot while I
turn the house upside down for my past issues of CROSSINGS! (A move is as
bad as a fire! Now where did I put them!)
Sincerely,
(Mr.) Gayle Lee Fairless
'Perfessor Fearless' from the Rocket City!
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Hi Gayle,
As we discussed today, I don't have a list to hand, though in your situation I
think your problem stems from the drive cable, not necessarily from the IDE
controller on the EMC card.
I'll try to put a list together soon. I've been collecting hardware info, but
it takes time for everybody to respond.
Marion
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Marion,
Your idea about calling Maxtor may have been a good one. They referred
me to Promise Technology (or Technologies?). Right now I can't find my
notes. The lady in charge of the shop wants to believe that the cable is
correct and resists my suggestion to check out the cable.
Anyway, if the DC99 IDE controller which has an XT interface and cache
works, then my problem is solved. The EMC card still would serve nicely
for VGA output to my multi-sync and a few extra ports for later use.
Originally, getting the EMC card for VGA was my primary reason. One of
her techs checked out my software installation diskettes for Novell DOS 7.
He said that those were fine. Inexorably we're moving toward either the
controller or the cable or the drive as the problem if it persists. She
sold me the drive and had the three-foot IDE ribbon cable that I specified
made for me. There MAY be some delicate negotiations. However, I'm
confident that we can solve the problem faster locally. I would hate to
do this over long distance!
Anyway, I'll keep you updated! And thanks for your thoughts!
Sincerely,
(Mr.) Gayle Lee Fairless
'Perfessor Fearless' from the Rocket City!
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