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From: rschmidt@copper.ucs.indiana.edu (roy schmidt)
Subject: Re: How does one install an IDE drive?
Message-ID: <1991Mar19.032138.1996@bronze.ucs.indiana.edu>
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References: <1991Mar11.204553.6597@DRD.Com> <80330016@hpl-opus.hpl.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 91 03:21:38 GMT
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Since your motherboard is 1989 vintage, your BIOS probably is, as well.
To use an IDE drive, you will need to replace the BIOS with one dated
4/90 or later.  And, you will need an adaptor card (only about $20 for
single hard drive, $50 for dual hard drive/dual floppy.)

Advice:  Dump your "salesman" and call Hard Drives Intl 1-800-234-3475.
Good service, excellent prices, very knowledgeable salespeople.  They
don't sell BIOS, you will have to look to other companies for that.

Disclaimer:  No relations with HDI, just a satisfied customer.
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