OS4 classics 3com pcmcia

orange · 30 September 2009, 15:17

long time ago I managed to network A1200 with 3com card in OS4 classic. but now after reinstall whatever I try, the error "cannot open device" comes up.
the author send me some newer version but it didn't help.
Has anyone solved this problem?

illy5603 · 30 September 2009, 18:18

Wen I get that on my 1200 it is because the PCMCIA card need to be "reset" I usually try and insert a compact flash card, remove it, and them the 3com card, sometimes doing this more than once, and it starts working. There are threads on resetting the PCMCIA slot, if you want to check for that.

If you have an Accelerator or memory card in the trap door, try taking it out and trying again. Some cards interfere with the PCMCIA addressing.

DoogUK · 30 September 2009, 18:54

It definately sounds like the PCMCIA reset, as illy suggests removing the card and reinserting after you have booted the amiga should be ok.
If he's running OS4 on a classic it means he a has a BlizzardPPC..which doesn't conflict with the PCMCIA port in anyway.
I'm not sure if there's an OS4 version of CCreset.

DDNI · 30 September 2009, 21:30

I don't think you need an os4 version of cardreset. The 68k version works OK. Just add it to your startup-sequence.

Also I remember reading that the os4 prism2 driver does not work with pcmcia. Use the 68k version instead.

DoogUK · 30 September 2009, 21:33

Wouldnt 3com be wired and not wireless?...i thought prism2.device was for wireless cards.

DDNI · 30 September 2009, 21:37

doh thats right, ignore the prism2 bit....

The 68k cardreset stands though....

orange · 16 November 2009, 13:32

well I tried the cardreset and that other util but its the same.
should I run it on final OS4 boot only?
(cause it restarts several times for setpatch, etc..)

30 September 2009, 15:17	#1
orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belgrade Posts: 567	OS4 classics 3com pcmcia long time ago I managed to network A1200 with 3com card in OS4 classic. but now after reinstall whatever I try, the error "cannot open device" comes up. the author send me some newer version but it didn't help. Has anyone solved this problem?

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30 September 2009, 18:18	#2
illy5603 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPaT CiTY Posts: 557	Wen I get that on my 1200 it is because the PCMCIA card need to be "reset" I usually try and insert a compact flash card, remove it, and them the 3com card, sometimes doing this more than once, and it starts working. There are threads on resetting the PCMCIA slot, if you want to check for that. If you have an Accelerator or memory card in the trap door, try taking it out and trying again. Some cards interfere with the PCMCIA addressing.

30 September 2009, 18:54	#3
DoogUK Doogster Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 1,069	It definately sounds like the PCMCIA reset, as illy suggests removing the card and reinserting after you have booted the amiga should be ok. If he's running OS4 on a classic it means he a has a BlizzardPPC..which doesn't conflict with the PCMCIA port in anyway. I'm not sure if there's an OS4 version of CCreset.

30 September 2009, 21:30	#4
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	I don't think you need an os4 version of cardreset. The 68k version works OK. Just add it to your startup-sequence. Also I remember reading that the os4 prism2 driver does not work with pcmcia. Use the 68k version instead.

30 September 2009, 21:33	#5
DoogUK Doogster Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 1,069	Wouldnt 3com be wired and not wireless?...i thought prism2.device was for wireless cards.

30 September 2009, 21:37	#6
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	doh thats right, ignore the prism2 bit.... The 68k cardreset stands though....

16 November 2009, 13:32	#7
orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belgrade Posts: 567	well I tried the cardreset and that other util but its the same. should I run it on final OS4 boot only? (cause it restarts several times for setpatch, etc..)

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