> I'm trying to use a 500MB hard disk (internal) with my Mac IIci, but the > Mac really doesn't want to "see" it. > > I've tried booting from internal cdrom, from floppy, and from another > internal hard disk, but none of those tries worked. > > It is NOT an ID problem. And maybe it is NOT a termination problem, since i > tried a lot (terminating only the last device, terminating both, none, > putting the scsi controller in the middle of two devices, etc. etc.).
The trouble with PC SCSI drives is usually always a termination settings related one. There are jumpers for term. power, ID, Remote Start and other things which, if not set right will cause havoc. Using a good third-party formatter like Lido 7.56 and Alliance APS Utility can force the drive to be seen, if its settings "jive" with what the IIci is expecting. An external drive is a valuable tool. It can boot the Mac with the troubled drive inside, and, you use the above mentioned formatters to mount the problem drive. If this fails, go get the specs for the drive off its maker's site and reset some jumpers. JEff -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:vintage.macs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
