2 Dec
2001
2 Dec
'01
3:35 p.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Cisin (XenoSoft)" <cisin(a)xenosoft.com>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 03:27 PM
Subject: Re: Tall Tree Systems`JRAM-3'
Ok. The PC has an Adaptec controller assy # 401406-00 with ROMs dated '85
FWIW. I'm pretty sure the drive came with this PC, but worst case I could
just reformat, right? No embedded servo tracks that requires a fancy
controller/different roms/different controller to write?
Bob
On Sun, 2 Dec 2001, Robert Schaefer wrote:
> I'm in no rush, in fact no true need other than curiousity. I'm getting
> curious about what's on the ST225 in the external case-- it came from
the
same pile,
judging by the dirt on it.
Be aware that XT hard disk controllers are NOT mutually
interchangeable! If it was formatted on an XT compatible hard disk
controller, then you will need THAT model of controller to read it! (Or a
LOT of sector and below level programming!)
On the ATs, they standardized the controllers (almost), and you can read a
drive formatted with a different brand of controller.
> Interesting. I guess this a real bit of history I have here.
> What's the difference 'tween the various JRAM boards? Max installable
ram?
Mostly just subsequent "improvements".
8 bit and 16 bit interface
with/without LIM EMS support?
This is most assuredly an 8 bit card. Other than that, IDK. Guess I'll
just have to wait and see. Oh, it's serial # 803181 too.