Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 02:12:17 -0500 From: Michael DuFresne <xdufresn@raytheon.com> To: "freebsd-alpha@FreeBSD.ORG" <freebsd-alpha@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: supported symbios scsi Message-ID: <3802DF51.6B6CC67A@raytheon.com>
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In the INSTALL.TXT file there is this text (3.3-STABLE): "You will need a dedicated disk for FreeBSD/alpha. It is not possible to share a disk with another operating system at this time. This disk will need to be attached to a SCSI controller which is supported by the SRM firmware (currently NCR or SYMBIOS and Qlogic ISP are supported)." I am curious which of the symbios controllers will actually _boot_ the machine. I have a PC164 motherboard which currently has ARC firmware. I will be upgrading to the latest SRM firmware. I currently have a Tekram DC-390U2W card with a 53c895 chip. Has anyone had success installing and booting from this controller, or will I need to find a controller based on an older, supported, 53c8xx chipset? I am still gathering hardware together for this, so I haven't had a chance to actually test anything yet. Getting over RAM sticker shock also, I might add.... Thanks... -- Mike/TeamNOC We defeated the enemy with teamwork, and the hammer of not bickering. The Shoveller To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-alpha" in the body of the message
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