In a message dated 8/2/02 7:23:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< > I'm thinking I have to reinitialize the drives while they're connected to > the Acard, Is this correct? Yes that is correct ... >> Sadly, yes. The original FirmTek firmware design, as used in the ACARD UATA/33 card which was distributed in the U.S. as the ProMax TurboMax card, required reinitializing each drive which was to be used with the UATA card. This significant restriction (flaw) has been propagated to subsequent products, both FirmTek's own and also FirmTek's competitors'. Quite a few years ago there was a UATA-to-SCSI converter from Japan which did not require such reinitializing. However, this product only supported UATA drives which were specifically marked as having Apple Firmware. The cards based upon the FirmTek firmware concept (and its clones) will support just about any UATA drive, but the drives must be reinitialized when going from direct EIDE/UATA motherboard connection to connection through a UATA card. The Japanese design was originally available only for 2.5" drives, but it is just now available for 3.5" drives. There are minimum quantities (in the thousands) and there are no sales to individuals. ACARD's "SCSI Bridge" product, which attaches to the bottom of a 3.5" drive, supports both U-SCSI (50-pin; as of this year) and UW-SCSI (for several years now). This product needs no PCI card, and is therefore useful for any SCSI-based Mac, including NuBus Macs. This product also requires reinitialization. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
