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26 Aug
26 Aug
1:24 p.m.
Marion Bates wrote:
Okay, this is probably a dumb question, but will an
800k drive function in a Mac 512k? Since the ROM only recognizes the smaller-size drive,
will it just ignore the top R/W head and work fine otherwise?
I believe it depends on the ROM version and you're supposed to be able to tell by
hitting that hidden reset at the right rear thorugh the vents, or the one next to the
reset. You're supposed to get a smiley
faced computer I think if it has the proper ROM for adding the 800k floppy, a sad face for
the one you have to upgrade for 800k.
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1:28 p.m.
On 26 Aug 1998, Marion Bates wrote:
Okay, this is probably a dumb question, but will an
800k drive function in a
Mac 512k? Since the ROM only recognizes the smaller-size drive, will it just
ignore the top R/W head and work fine otherwise?
At worst, it can be accessed as an 800k drive after boot time if used in
conjunction with the HD20 Init and System Software 1.1
I forget what version of System this means.. 5.something, I think. Not
sure the Finder rev matters, so long as it works with that System.
I'm still trying to get the definitive word on the HD20 Init: what it does
and what it works on. I recently got a 512k to frotz with so I'll get
around to finish those trials Real Soon Now.
ok
r.
5:45 p.m.
Okay, this is probably a dumb question, but will an
800k drive function in a
Mac 512k? Since the ROM only recognizes the smaller-size drive, will it just
ignore the top R/W head and work fine otherwise?
Actually, IIRC, it will recognize the drive as double sided, *but* you will
still be limited to the old MFS format, rather than the newer HFS.
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