🚀 go-pugleaf

I was hoping somebody may be able to help.

I have a Compaq Concerto 486 8/33 with PCMCIA slots.  It has the Compaq
Socket Services software installed and boots up to find the PCMCIA modem
I have been using for some time.  It currently runs Win 3.xx.

I have recently aquired an external 'Archos Overdrive CD' which was
originally manufactured and intended for the Amiga 600/1200 using the
PCMCIA interface.  I have looked inside the casing, and it basically
appears to be a Mitsumi IDE 4 speed CD just like the type you fit to a
PC with an interface adaptation by the manufacturer, connecting the 4
prong power socket to the PCMCIA cable (along with the data).  There is
also a provision for an external 12v supply.

I thought I could get the Cd unit to run from the laptop.  I have
removed the modem, amd replaced it with the CD unit.  On boot up, the Cd
led flashes briefly a couple of times but the unit isn't recognised.  I
have tried installing a generic IDE Cd driver and MSCDEX but the unit
can't be found.  I'm pretty certain the hardware is fine, it's a
software problem....any words of wisdom?

 
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Stuart Brown