on 2001/11/06 03:59, Genki at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Well, for a number of reasons, I've borrowed a friends external SCSI CD-RW >> drive to use with my 2400c. It's a Philips CDD2000. I read someplace > that >> only Apple external CD-Rom drives are bootable, is that right? Has anyone >> booted from an external non-apple CD-RW drive? Any hints on how I can get >> that going? Thanks! > > AFAIK CD ROM that has Apple based firmware will be bootable. This includes > virtually all Sony SCSI drives and maybe a few other. I don't know about > the IDE or USB based drives or any CD burners. > This is true. We have a no-name brand which has a Matsushita drive inside which will boot our 2400 (on a good day). I believe that Matsushita made CD-ROMs for Apple for many years.
By the way, starting a Powerbook 2400 often takes a bit of voodoo even with an Apple drive. Here is my procedure: To Start PB2400 on CD ROM: This worked: Insert CD into drive Power off both CD and Powerbook Plug in SCSI cable Power on CD ROM Drive Wait 10 seconds Power on the Powerbook Wait 2 seconds Hold Down C Key You will see a flashing ? for a few seconds, then the CD-ROM will start grinding. Good luck, Jerry Krinock San Jose, CA > > > ---------- > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> > Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ---------- > Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! > MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... > Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ > > Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> > After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
