On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:19:41 -0400, Glenn Jarvis
<gaj@personainternet.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> Please be gentle as I'm new to this. I've used DOS since v2.x and it
> took a team of horses just to pull me into Windows. So, when I decided
> to venture into something better, namely Unix, I thought it shouldn't be
> too difficult. Might take some getting used to, but I think I can
> swallow the change. However, I do have a bit of a problem. I'm tried to
> install NetBSD on an older system,but encountered a problem. Here's the
> layout of the box...
> 
> 486DX4-100
> 28MB Ram
> S3 805 VLB video
> SoundBlaster Vibra 16bit (with IDE interface)
> NE2000 compatible 16bit ethernet
> 1.44MB
> 1.2 MB
> 1.2GB Hard Disk (C- Drive)
> 1.0GB Hard Disk (D-Drive)
> Creative CD5220 CDROM
> Floppy/HD Controller - Who knows.. 16bit noname
> 
> Now the problem was it couldn't identify the CDROM on the SB IDE
> interface. So , I disconnected D-Drive and placed the CDROM there. I
> followed through the instructions, got NetBSD installed (although the
> prompt and interface left me standing here staring at it). However, I
> need to hook up D-Drive again and put the CDROM back on the soundcard
> IDE interface. What worries me, is I know NetBSD is going to notice the
> change, but is it going to be able to figure it out and access the CDROM
> while hooked up to the sound card IDE interface? Will it need to access
> it because D-Drive has been added?
> Thanks for your wisdom folks.... :-)
> 
> Glenn
> (An old dog being taught new tricks!)

I think those old Soundblaster IDE interfaces are weird. It might not
be supported. Might be worth digging up an IDE interface and plugging
it in if you have room.

Andy