David: Thanks for your reply. I was focusing on the "supported device" software file because that is exactly what made a Yamaha work in a Umax S900 I refurbished for a local shop recently.
However, you are probably right about the IDE bus conflict. I tried setting the Memorex CRW-1622 as Master, Slave, Cable Select, and all three hung the boot process. Taking the jumper off altogether had the same result. The boot process hangs until I disconnect the IDE cable. So, either I need the system to know what it's dealing with in the Memorex, or my CRW-1622 is incompatible for some reason even though FWB/CDT and Adaptec say it's supported. Anyone else have any ideas? Thanks in advance, Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Deckert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "StarMax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 12:26 PM Subject: Re: Need CD Burner Help > On Monday, January 13, 2003, at 02:25 PM, Jim Scott wrote: > > It hangs my StarMax during boot and makes odd whirring sounds; unplug > > the IDE cable > > (which is plugged into the CD-ROM port on the motherboard), and the > > whirring > > sounds stop and the StarMax boots. > > In that case it sounds more like an IDE Master/Slave issue. Having a > compatible CD reader only effects if a disk will mount on the desktop > (which of course happens only after the OS and Finder have loaded) and > be readable. > > > Apparently, I need a CD-ROM Toolkit "supported device" icon to put in > > my > > system folder. > > That may be, but again I doubt it could cause your problem with > booting. The CD burner isn't looking for an extension before the OS can > even boot. The various SCSI and IDE "pathways" (i.e. buses) must first > be "clear" (no conflicts) before the OS will load. That's why > unplugging the IDE cable frees up the bus and un-hangs the OS so that > it can boot. > > > > I've also got Toast 4.05 (which Adaptec says supports the CRW-1622). > > This should work if all the bits are correctly installed. > > Examine the burner. Proly should be set to Master. Also know that not > all IDE devices will be compatible with all IDE buses. I've got a 3GB > Maxtor HD, for example, that won't work in any IDE Mac. > > > -David > -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
