jjandersoj
Experienced Member
Hi Guys,
Before I go down a rat hole on a hard disk upgrade, I'd like some thoughts.
First, I have had awesome success with the Glitch Works XT-IDE and an IDE Flash Disk Module. I got that working great!
But, I only have 4 ISA slots, Pout - I want my slot back!
Ok, so my only avenue is the original built in HD controller. So here goes:
Kaypro 16
Stock ROM 81-486 - Phoenix Bios (Card Resident)
Stock ROM 81-538 - HD Boot ROM (MB Resident)
WD1002-HD0 - Built In HD Controller (Just like the K10)
The million dollar question is supported drive geometry?
Can I configure a larger HD, ie 20/40/60 MB?
Or will I be locked into a single geometry for 10MB? The controlling factor is the 81-538 HD BIOS.
I have a few hours of work in front of me just to get there.
I'd like to know if the "juice is worth the squeeze"?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
In the end, I might just have to suck it up and use Slot #4 with my XT-IDE.
John-A
Clinton MA
Before I go down a rat hole on a hard disk upgrade, I'd like some thoughts.
First, I have had awesome success with the Glitch Works XT-IDE and an IDE Flash Disk Module. I got that working great!
But, I only have 4 ISA slots, Pout - I want my slot back!
Ok, so my only avenue is the original built in HD controller. So here goes:
Kaypro 16
Stock ROM 81-486 - Phoenix Bios (Card Resident)
Stock ROM 81-538 - HD Boot ROM (MB Resident)
WD1002-HD0 - Built In HD Controller (Just like the K10)
The million dollar question is supported drive geometry?
Can I configure a larger HD, ie 20/40/60 MB?
Or will I be locked into a single geometry for 10MB? The controlling factor is the 81-538 HD BIOS.
I have a few hours of work in front of me just to get there.
I'd like to know if the "juice is worth the squeeze"?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
In the end, I might just have to suck it up and use Slot #4 with my XT-IDE.
John-A
Clinton MA