Hi Jerome,
>I have found at a local store two (!) different ISA card
>that would provide additional IDE drives for my Q40.
>(ISA is really becoming hard to find !)
>
>But before I buy one of them, is there something particular
>I should check ?
The card should be non plug'n play.
>I had a look at one of them, it provide 2 IDE as well as 2 floppy.
>Would it be a problem ?
No.
>Should I go only for it if I can disable the floppy part ?
Yes.
>The IRQ setting is by jumper, either IRQ 14 or IRQ 15, is that ok ?
Yes. IRQ 14 = primary IDE, IRQ 15 = secondary IDE.
>The price is about 260 FF ( that 25 �, or 40 Ecus/Euros).
>Is-it normal price, or can any of the dealer provide me with a
>cheaper and warranted solution (That is, a no-risk card that has
>been demonstrated to work on a Q40 with up to 4 IDE devices).
If you don't find an easier way, I can supply you with a new and tested
card. About 25 Euro plus shipping.
All the best
Peter
