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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: CodeHunter on June 08, 2011, 03:57:18 PM

Title: A1200 HD and WB installation
Post by: CodeHunter on June 08, 2011, 03:57:18 PM

Hello All,
Is it hard to install a 2.5" Hdd on my newly purchased plain Escom Amiga 1200? What tools do I need to open up my A1200? I know that A1200s come with a drive bay for 2.5" drives, but do they also feature a built-in AT/IDE cable? If not, What cables IDE/ATT do I need?

Also, provided that I installed this 2.5" Hdd inside my A1200, is there a guide which explains (in simple step preferably!) how to install WB?

Thanks a million in advance!

Title: Re: A1200 HD and WB installation
Post by: pan1k on June 08, 2011, 04:05:44 PM

You'll need a 44 pin IDE cable and workbench floppies. Boot with the install disk and follow the on screen instructions. It's super easy! Once you have booted, partition the drives with HD Toolbox and then install workbench on one of the partitions.

Title: Re: A1200 HD and WB installation
Post by: CodeHunter on June 08, 2011, 06:45:06 PM

Thanks for your help. Is this 44 pin IDE cable, the same that is used on a normal PC? If not, would you provide a link (or picture) that I can purchase?

Thanks!

Title: Re: A1200 HD and WB installation
Post by: Franko on June 08, 2011, 07:02:22 PM

This type... :)

They can easily be found on eBay for example... :)

Amiga 2.5" IDE Cable (5 Pack) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Amiga-1200-600-4000-Hard-Disk-Drive-IDE-Cable-PACK-5-/300562133003?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item45fae6300b#ht_898wt_1141)