27 Sep
2010
27 Sep
'10
1:47 p.m.
So, the only idea I can think of is would it be
possible to put a small
switch on the front panel that allows me to switch between 3.5 >floppy and
5.25 floppy? I realize I'd have to reboot and change BIOS settings each
time, but at least I would have to derack the PC >and open the case and
move cables. Any ideas if that is feasible or anyone have some other ideas?
Jay, my knowledge may be dated too, but I have some options you may try
for it.
- There is NO need of having the SECOND drive set on BIOS. In DOS you
can access it whenever it is set or not
- There is an area on the system which lists the second drive. You can
config it with some debug time
- If you're going to use other OS, maybe they bypass the BIOS (linux?).
- You can always use a switch that interchanges DRVSEL0 with DRVSEL1. It
is a DPST switch you can wire easily.
- Of course you can keep both cables outside the computer and switch
them manually :)
Would you mind trying the first option? I have no setup ready-to-go that
I could use to verify it to you
Good look
Alexandre Souza, PU1BZZ