21 Nov
1998
21 Nov
'98
11:06 p.m.
The RD53's were Micropolis 1325's. If you can find a 1325 you need to
install a jumper in R7 location on the main board to make it look like an
RD53. Also install jumper blocks on W1, W2, and DS3.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: Computer Room Internet Cafe <netcafe(a)pirie.mtx.net.au>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
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Date: Sunday, November 22, 1998 5:36 AM
Subject: 85mb Micropolis in a Microvax II?
Hi all,
Just pulled a Micropolis 85Mb MFM Hdd out of a genuine, but dead, IBM 286.
Model is 1335, and is also marked as being an ST506.
Am I correct in assuming it would work in a Microvax II that presently has
a single RD53, as a second drive?
If so, is there deep magic involved in the install?
I seem to recall seeing something about needing special
software that is not supplied with the Microvax to put in a
non DEC drive.
The Microvax is currently running VMS 5.4
TIA
Geoff Roberts
Computer Room Internet Cafe
Port Pirie
South Australia.
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