FastATA V 1200 - hard drive issues

[giZmo350]

I had a similar symptom with my FasyATA-IV when installing the OS. The default PIO mode was set too high and SYS wouldn't boot. HDInstTools would always report everything OK. If I remember correctly, hold down both mouse buttons - or maybe right mouse button (don't recall sequence - maybe google - my instructions are buried away) at power on and you should be able to get to the FastATA hardware menu to lower or change the PIO mode. Just a thought but worked for me.

[giZmo350]

Obvious question.... but, did you install the driver before the reboot? Did you get instructions? If so, does it mention how to get to the FastATA menu? Maybe the menu won't show up if no HDD is present. Maybe perform another recovery and install the driver before you soft reboot? Man, it's been so long since I installed my FastATA. And my mega A1200 is still in pieces since getting back my repaired motherboard.

[giZmo350]

Well, maybe problem is the ROM risers... I had trouble with mine also because the riser pins were too thick for the ROM sockets and I kind of ruined the sockets. Sometimes I would have to jiggle them a bit (which wasn't;t easy as everything was really stuffed in the case). I am going to change the ROM sockets for machined hole type before I install the FastATA again. Sorry I'm not helping much.

[giZmo350]

Well, had this discussion 4 years ago with XDelusion...

http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=65860&page=2

After you install your OS, cold reboot, hold down the LEFT mouse button to bring up the Elbox menu (it's real finicky). Set PIO mode to 3. Continue boot process.

This function was not available with MK-II.

If PIO is higher than 3 you'll never see the hard drive in the A1200 early startup menu because you're going thru a new controller (unless you have a very fast HDD).

Yes, the PIO mode can also be set later in software after the OS, the driver & the Elbox software is installed.

Alas, in the end XDulusion had a connection problem...