Installing Compaq SCSI hd in Amiga 3000

[Ilwrath]

Hmm...  I might not set the SCSI ID to 0.  As I understand it, the base SCSI configurations support 8 devices (0-7) but included in that list is SCSI controller, itself, which is counted and has a SCSI ID.  Sometimes this is fixed to ID 0.  I don't remember if it was on the 3000, as I never use ID 0, myself.

Try setting the SCSI ID to something 1-6 range to be safe.  

Also, of course, make sure you have the right device listed in your HDToolBox's tooltype.

And, also, of course, make sure your external chain is terminated.  (You always need exactly two termination points, with the controller in the middle.  If you have no external devices, make sure the controller "knows" this, so it can terminate that chain, itself.  Often there is a jumper to set.)

And, last, but not least, was this Compaq SCSI drive from a server or disk array, by any chance?  If so, you may have some additional problems.

[Ilwrath]

Ok... But you didn't answer my question about the origin of the drive.  Many Compaq disks, especially early ones from array cabinets and servers were LVD or Differential SCSI.  These devices may need some special attention to degrade them back down to a normal SCSI 1 or SCSI 2 standard.  This isn't supposed to happen, but I've heard rumors of certain drive designs from 5-7 years ago by IBM and Compaq (used in servers) that have severe problems on earlier interfaces.  Also, just out of curiosity, what is the model # of the compaq drive, and what connector does it have?

The ROMs on the Amiga shouldn't matter...  I mean, they are A3000 ROMs, right?  (not adapted A2000 ones, or something??)

Are you sure the SCSI controller on your mainboard is good?  I've seen certain A3000s with dead WD SCSI chips....