> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: using IDE in 6400's for CDRW or other drive > > ... attempting to use CD drive on IDE port normally occupied by the 6400's HD > feasibility of using IDE port for auxiliary drive
Major problem is routing IDE cable to CD ... Difficult to change out IDE ribbon cable, but prolly could add on an extension cable. I could not find a ready made one, but it can be special ordered ... Be aware of Master/Slave settings w/IDE Easiest is a PCI card for IDE/ATA drives. Cabling is still crowded. > moving the bootup HD to the SCSI chain. Fairly easy to do ... if there isn't a Zip drive above the CD Drive. The space/power plug/50 pin SCSI connector, are there waiting. Will need a *sled* to fasten drive to, or Velcro, etc. I think I've read the SCSI internal bus is slower than the external, as it was set up for CD/Zip drives. Could be wrong tho ... A wealth of info on 6400s (6360, 54/55/6500s also) here; http://www.zone6400.com/ Hth ... Jerry > > James Reid -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
