Install SCSI CD in A2000

[k4lmp]

OK, so now I have everything done, except for adding my CD-ROM.  I have 3 old SCSI CD-ROMs lying around, the only one that isn't black is a CD-Burner.  I realize I can't use the burner part, but would prefer to use this one because the color matches better.  I use Classic WB, and regular WB 3.1, and would like to have it work on both.  My SCSI card scans the bus and sees the CD drive, but I have no idea how to set it up.  Could someone give me some tips on what to do or how to get started?  This is an A2000 with an A2091 SCSI card.

Thanks,
Jeff

[k4lmp]

Ok, so I tried this in 3.1, editing the icon.  I changed it to scsi-4, which I think is what it is.  It does nothing.  The funny thing is, when I run HDtools now, none of my scsi drives show up.  It's like it doesn't even scan the bus, just comes up with no drives listed.  This is in WB 3.1, not classic wb, as I haven't tried it yet.  I can't figure out why nothing shows up in HDtools, it boots up fine, so it has to be seeing the hard drive.  I think the last time i had the CD hooked up, it showed up as scsi 4, but I am not 100% sure, but since it doesn't show me any of my drives in HDtools anymore, I am not sure.  Any reason why HDtools quit detecting drives?

Jeff

[k4lmp]

What happened was when I tried to use Mech's suggestion, I didn't have CD0 icon in storage or in devs.  So, I re-installed WB 3.1.  Now I have CD0 icon.  The funny thing is if I boot from the CF in WinUAE, HDTools works fine, and shows my HD.  But if I boot on my A2000, everything comes up fine, but HDTools shows no SCSI devices.  I highlighted the icon, and did the information thing.  I am at work, and can't rem exactly what the name was, but I think it was SCSI_DEVICE_NAME=uaehf.device.  I just can't figure out why it doesn't see at least my HD now.  I have tried it with LUNs enabled and disabled.  I am now using my CF slot, instead of the PCMCIA adapter, so it takes about 30 seconds to boot, due to the SCSI card scanning the bus.  But, the thing is, it doesn't matter, even if I use the PCMCIA adapter, with LUNs disabled, same thing, boots fine, but no drives at all in HDTools.

Jeff

One more thing, I have also booted with the CDROM not in the chain, and same result with HDTools.

[k4lmp]

Well, I got my CD to work in WB 3.1.  When I insert a CD, it pops up on the desktop.  I can go into shell and browse the CD as well, at least it worked with an old Windoze 95 disk that I have.  The only thing is I noticed if I go into HDtools and modify the CD, it won't save the changes, I get Write Error-2.  Don't know what that is, but it works.  I ended up installing Asim CDFS 3.9, which took care of everything, except for the HDtools thing.

I haven't tried it in Classic WB yet.  Darrin, I think I will leave it until you get home, maybe you could help me out with that, then.  

Once I get that done, if I can burn CD's I may try to fool with that.

My baby needed some TLC, so I have replace half a thousand missing screws, and such.  All I have left to do is get my CD working in Classic WB, upgrade my SCSI controller chip when I get it (on the way from Mech).  Then I can permanently put the cover back on and begin to enjoy it.

I also boot now from my CF card in the CF card slot, not the PCMCIA adapter.  It only takes about 30 seconds to boot, which is not any slower than a Windows machine.  It is nice not to have the adapter sticking out the front, but everything nice and flush.  I might put a pic of my setup on here when I get finished.

I also have to find an enclosure for my video adapter, and neaten it up.

Thanks all, for your help,
Jeff

[k4lmp]

Well, that makes sense.  That makes a LOT of sense.  Thanks for the info.  I thought that if it was working, there couldn't be much wrong.  

Thanks again,
Jeff

[k4lmp]

Well, got to playing around with my CD in Classic WB.  Got it working pretty easily.  I just ran the install on AmiCDROM, and it pretty much did it, I just had to put in a few variables, like SCSI ID.  Pretty much left everything default.  It asked what memory to use as a buffer, and the choices included chip ram, fast ram, and maybe DMA, not sure.  I checked use any memory available.  Anyway, it works, so I can make CDs now with my favorite software, and have an easy way to go from my PC to the Amiga.  Thanks to all for the help.  I've got some sound questions about Classic WB, but will start another thread on that.

Thanks bunches,
Jeff

[k4lmp]

One more question, though.  When I burn a CD in my PC, what format should I burn it in for best compatibility?  There are several options in my burner software, which is K3B for KDE desktop.  I used it and read a Windows 95 CD i put in it last night, but just want to use the best format.

Thanks,
Jeff