> This PCI card finally works, but I see it originally shipped with > 'SofRaid' software, which I did not get and which seems to cost > $159.95, if I have done my homework correctly. Often my 'homework > answers are partially or not at all correct, so I am asking you. > Since the card does see a 40MB IBM deskstar, do I need the software > at all? Is termination critical with IDE devices?
I have one of these cards and did not use the raid software and it works fine. You shouldn't need the software unless you want to set up two drives in a raid configuration. Termination is not something you have to deal with on IDE devices. > Also, I have a Cendyne 24x10x40 CDRW drive on the card, but it does > not show up on the desktop, or with SCSI Director, or with Toast > 3.5.5. Cables are tight (power and 50-pin; audio out, etc. are not > hooked up, since I could find no corresponding females in the bird's I have an Apple CD-ROM on the card and using the Apple driver it is seen and works. Not sure how well the card supports CDRWs if at all but you may need a different driver (FWB, Intech, Toast). Also might want to check to make sure the drive is set to Master if it's by itself on the cable. -- John Impellizzeri mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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
