Conner HD in Compaq BIOS tables patch?

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From: Urs Meier
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 14:51

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I tried to install a Conner HD in my Compaq. Unfortunately this type is not
supported by the BIOS. I tried to patch the disk parameter table but it did
not work. I think there is a BIOS CRC but I don't know yet how to calculate
it and where it is placed.

Thank you for your help.

Urs.Meier@DM.RS.CH

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