> How does the version of RISC OS in your machine affect whether or 
> not the latest RiscBSD can access your CD-ROM drive?

I have a Risc OS 3.5, a Conner CFS540A IDE drive, and a Goldstar 540B EIDE CD 
Rom (not the exact number but close enough). Whenever I plug the CD Rom in to 
the IDE cable the machine refuses to boot. The HD spins but loads nothing. 

I am not ignorant of IDE jumpers and have tried all sensible and recommended 
settings, and even some stupid ones too.

If I can't boot the machine, then I can't boot Risc BSD.

(This is really a Hardware question not a Risc BSD question - so sorry
for the off topic subject)

Alex