[Coco] hard drive questions

Kevin Diggs kevdig at hypersurf.com
Wed Jun 14 14:38:22 EDT 2006


Chester A. Patterson wrote:
> Retaking the original issues with these old hard disks I have...
> 
> I've tried the Seagate HD ST157A1 45mb "AT interface" RLL (2,7) Cyl.560 Hd.6
> TPI.824 on several (newer) PCs whose BIOS all give back "ATAPI
> incompatible". What do I need to check it out? It has a standard 40 pin
> keyed IDE connector.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> /Chester
> Costa Rica
> 
> 
> 
Hi,

	You need a machine with a less ... demanding BIOS. That drive was ... 
before ATAPI's time. A fine 486 vintage would probably do. Just steer 
clear of the ones that come in a box!

					kevin



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