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Old Compaq Server

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Subject: Old Compaq Server
From: Alan Hollaway <alh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 09:59:34 -0400
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I have an old  Compaq ProSigna 486-33 that is begging me for LINUX. 
 Internally in has only SCSI connections.  I'd like to add a CDROM to this 
unit.  Installed a $20 multi I/O card w/ everything disabled except the 
IDE.  System refuses to recognize it.

It is an EISA system, which I have little experience with.  I downloaded 
the latest config utility from Compaq & ran it through its paces with all 
cards installed.  It configures everything that was previously installed, 
but does not recognize the existence of my IDE controller.

I'm tired of beating my head against this, and I have the feeling I'm 
overlooking something simple.  So go ahead & tell me what stupid thing I'm 
forgetting!

I'm starting to get in the mood to go looking for a SCSI CD drive.  Hate to 
spend the $$, but this is really pissing me off.

All contributions welcome.



Alan Hollaway
alh@biggs-gilmore.com

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