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08 January 2014, 18:32
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4way buffered EIDE strange problem
Guys, I have this weird weird problem:
I've installed a 4way buffered eide on my A1200 and put a 2.5 hd and a dvd-rw on each channel. Now, they work, that's fine, but the hd led is always , always on. I've tried to disconnect one of the two devices and change the hd leds with another set, but that didn't help at all. Anyone else faced a similar problem? Any other idea about it? Thx! |
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08 January 2014, 19:14
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Powered by Motorola
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I had the same problem on my A1200 with 20GB ATA drive and normal buffered interface. The LED flickers a little -- kind of like it's turning off during activity.
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08 January 2014, 19:23
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Yeah, pretty much the same here. Found any solution or helpgul advice on this at all?
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08 January 2014, 19:29
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Paranoid Amigoid
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I think it just depends on the HD. I had that problem in the past with an 2.5HD and when I switched to an 3.5" the problem stopped :S
You tried any other HD just for the fun of it? |
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08 January 2014, 19:30
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I've tried just with the dvd-rw on and the same happens. Just tried the same with another hd and no change.... :/
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08 January 2014, 21:04
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Paranoid Amigoid
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You can always try and get the actual HD LED signal from the Pin39 of the IDE controller.
You just need Pin39, +5V and an 150Ohm resistor. If you're interested in the mod I can provide a more detailed info. That would be the most accurate way of displaying your HD led without issues. Unless you find out a better solution 
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08 January 2014, 22:12
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Thanks for the offer Marios
, I'll definetely consider this if nothing else works in the end!
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09 January 2014, 00:56
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PSPUAE DEV
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Some mobo's give this wierd issue.
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09 January 2014, 11:33
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I'll have to dig up another mobbo and see what happens then, thx FOL!
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