>A quick question:
>I have a 280c with a SCSI Dock adapter connected to an Apple Mini-Dock; the
>SCSI Dock adapter is also connected to a properly terminated external Apple
>ROM SCSI CD-ROM drive; inside, Apple OS 8.
>I have never gotten this arrangement to boot; holding down the "C" key, all
>I get are the chimes of death - doesn't the 280c allow CD booting? I know
>SCSI concerns are NOT the issue; but can't figure out what is. Any thoughts?
With some powerbooks, a second terminator is needed (one for the
book and one for the CD-ROM). Try interposing a pass through terminator
between the CD-ROM and the cable going to the book.
Paul Nelson
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