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Date:      Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:48:26 +0300
From:      Nadav Eiron <nadav@barcode.co.il>
To:        Joćo Assad <jfassad@domain.com.br>
Cc:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: CD-ROM 12x
Message-ID:  <335332CA.2D22@barcode.co.il>
References:  <3352A781.34E4@domain.com.br>

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Joćo Assad wrote:
> 
> Hello guys,
> 
>         I have a big problem... ( or maybe a little problem for you guys)
> 
>         Im trying to install Freebsd 2.1.5 in my pentium 100 but it doesnt
> detect my CD-ROM drive.
>         Its a Creative CD (Infra18 12x) that comes with the new SB64.
>         Im using the CD connected to my second IDE as a master. It works
> in DOS ( port 170 and IRQ 15 ) and with Win95 ( IRQ 10 ).
>         I've already tryed to connect my CD in SB IDE but it doesnt works
> either.
>         I tryed to copy all freebsd files into my HDD but when it tryes to
> extract files and copy em to my freebsd partition the speed starts to
> slow down and the instalation stops. ( Note that this problem appear
> after I choose the instalation medium... )
> 
> PLEASE HELP ME! Im trying to solve this problem for 3 months but I
> couldnt find any information about my problem.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
>         Joćo Assad
Make sure the CD is in the drive when you boot. You may also have better
luck
conecting the CD drive as the *slave* on the primary IDE controller (the
same cable you have your HD on).

Nadav



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