2 Dec
2001
2 Dec
'01
2:27 p.m.
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?