on 3/4/04 1:15 PM, Will S at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> From: Gregg Gorrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Sonnet ATA133 issues >> Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2004 12:05:37 -0800 >> Hi folks:
>> Some disappointing problems I thought this card wouldn't have: >> 1) It does appear to have the "first 8GB" requirement for OSX install. > Yes this is true of all Sonnet Tempo cards except for the ATA 66 which > is really a ACARD. ACARD/ SGII are the ones which don't have the first > 8 GB issue. I wanted to get the SIIG card but couldn't find one locally, so opted for the Sonnet. I thought I had read that the 133 version didn't have the 8GB limit though. >> 2) I have not been able to boot OS9.1 installed on it. > > I know of no issues with this card booting OS 9.1 thaat would have to > do with the ATA card unless the card is defective. Most likely > something wrong with the install or a driver or extension conflict. Oddly enough, my computer booted the OS9.1 partition on it's own last night - when somehow the drive with OS9.2.2 disappeared temporarily. >> 3) Attached my Pioneer A05 DVD-R drive to the card and it locks up the >> computer with the gray screen while booting (similar to a SCSI ID or >> termination issue). I tried something a little risky and hooked up the >> DVD-R >> to the card just as I was booting from XPost Facto into OSX and the >> drive >> was recognized! - in fact, I was able to back up my entire OSX >> partition >> using Retrospect. Unfortunately, I don't want to do this every time I >> boot >> from XPost Facto into OSX (probably >not< a good idea). >> >> Anyone have some suggestions? > I have the same DVD drive works great OS 9 or X using an older > Sonnet/Acard ATA 66 card but others have had good luck with both ACARD > and Sonnet 100 & 133 cards. I'm even using a deskstar 80gb drive but > new enough it's marked Hitachi. Are you running the DVD-R drive from the same bus as your hard drive? I have set it hooked up to a separate bus and so far have discovered if the DVD-R is running as slave, at least it doesn't lock up the computer on boot. But still no joy in actually seeing a CD or DVD loaded into it. What are you using for CD/DVD extension? >> (PS the drive is an 80GB IBM Deskstar formatted with OS9.2.2 drive >> setup in >> my S900). >> -- >> Gregg > This may well be your mistake. You likely need to format the drive > using drive setup from OS 9.1 for both OS 9 & OSX.( I say likely since > I'm not sure 9.2.2 doesn't work) OSX will not boot and run correctly if > drive is formated using OSX utilities on an Old World Machine like > ours. Also OS 9.2.2 you need to start with OS 9.1 format install then > use OS 9 helper to install 9.2.2 . Some people love 9.2.2 and others > find it buggy on our machines. I find it buggy but since I no longer > use OS 9 I haven't taken the time to iron out the issues. hope this > helps Will S Just a thought - is the fact that OS9.1 on a partition >after< the first 8GB maybe an issue? Or is this only a problem with an OSX install? -- Gregg -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
