Re: 2 IDE drives

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From: Silvio Stern stern
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 08:49

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In article <1993Jan7.160826.1605@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>, cwatters@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Coyt D Watters) writes:
> This is/should be a FAQ question, but since I couldn't find a FAQ....
> 
> I have a Magnavox 386sx/16 with an 80mb IDE drive.
> 
> My CMOS setup has selections for 2 IDE drives, the second is set at 
> [none].
> 
> Can I just hook up another IDE drive and change the CMOS, or do I have to 
> bother with the master/slave problems I've read about?
> 
> -Coyt
> 
> 

You can insert a second HD and change the CMOS but you still have the Problem
with the master and slave. You should also look for the connector-cable. Most of
them are made for only one HD.

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CIAO

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