idefix problem

Dave_wb · 08 September 2007, 19:41

Hi guys,
I am in need of some help.I am the proud owner of a classic 1200 with an ide cd rom drive and zip drive connected by cable via idefix. I now want to add a second cable to give me expansion for another two devices (hard drives) as it happens.
When I connect a second cable to the idefix hardware the H.Disk immediately lights up and stays on.The machine does not boot but if I wait long enough the machine eventually gives me the boot screen as though I do not have any hard drive connected.Er....help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance
Dave

thomas · 08 September 2007, 20:50

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the H.Disk immediately lights up and stays on

This usually means that the cable is connected in the wrong direction (pin 40 of the cable connected to pin 1 of the board). Be careful not to wait too long because this is a short-cirquit.

It could also mean that you have more than two devices connected to one channel. The adapter has two channels, but three connectors. The 2.5" connector and one of the 3.5" connectors belong to the same channel.

Also make sure that the drives are jumpered correctly. Exactly one master and one slave on each channel.

Dave_wb · 12 September 2007, 15:39

Hi Thomas,
Thanks for the info - it worked a treat! It never occured to me that the 2.5" drive was part of a chain.DOH!!
All I need now is a "new" power supply and everything willbe coming up roses.
Thanks again
Dave

08 September 2007, 19:41	#1
Dave_wb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wootton Bassett England Age: 65 Posts: 193	idefix problem Hi guys, I am in need of some help.I am the proud owner of a classic 1200 with an ide cd rom drive and zip drive connected by cable via idefix. I now want to add a second cable to give me expansion for another two devices (hard drives) as it happens. When I connect a second cable to the idefix hardware the H.Disk immediately lights up and stays on.The machine does not boot but if I wait long enough the machine eventually gives me the boot screen as though I do not have any hard drive connected.Er....help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance Dave

12 September 2007, 15:39	#3
Dave_wb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wootton Bassett England Age: 65 Posts: 193	ide fix problem Hi Thomas, Thanks for the info - it worked a treat! It never occured to me that the 2.5" drive was part of a chain.DOH!! All I need now is a "new" power supply and everything willbe coming up roses. Thanks again Dave

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