A1200 CD rom install issues

[PanterHZ]

OK I figured out that the slot load CDROM I intended to use MUST be the master and it appears that the A1200 IDE will only allow booting from master so I will need to find a different CD solution.  Well I WAS able to get a standrd internal CDROM to work until I figure out a slot load solution..

So onto the next issue..  I can boot from my CF card (that already had 3.1 on it) but when I try to see the drive in HDtools it is not listed. (This is a problem as I can't setup a new CF card until I can see it in HDtools)  

I seem to recall something about the SCSI.DEVICE name possibly being the culprit.  I have an accelerator in this Amiga (DKB Power Computing 020?)

Also, how do you stop the constant nag with IDEFIX97?  Says it isn't registered and yet no way to get the serial that I can see..  ??

Any suggestions are much appreciated!  (And thanks for the help folks)

I have to agree with bbond007, a 4xIDE adapter might be your best bet. Especially since you already have confirmed that this CD-ROM works on your Amiga (a lot of them doesn't work at all).

If you are using standard OS3.1 (or lower) HDToolBox, it needs to be patched for it to work with CF cards. Instructions can be found here: http://rhz1.comlu.com/tutorials/making_hdtoolbox_work_with_cf_cards.htm

The Power Computing serials for IDE-fix 97 can be found on various places on the net (just google for them).

They are also included in the IDE-fix 97 AIO packs, which you can read about here: http://rhz1.comlu.com/miscstuff/idefix97_aio.htm
And download from here: https://app.box.com/s/uuyi3kka5smiogq6vwsmn21folkxy983
Or here (ADF image): https://app.box.com/s/ny3is2k70oqdp8qo6phnkv6smz3p71kz

[PanterHZ]

An IDEFix Express is what I have in my A1200 tower, where a dual CF card adapter is connected to the main port (2 + 8 GB cards), and a dual SATA adapter is attached to the second port. To the SATA adapter, I have currently hooked up a third CF card + a cable that goes to an external port. This one is used for connecting an external harddisk for backup purposes once in a while.

My desktop A1200 (custom case) has a regular IDEFix installed, where a dual CF adapter is connected to the main port (2 + 2 GB cards), and a slim CD-ROM drive is yet again to be attached to the secondary one. I had to disconnect the drive due to power issues, but I have now bought a more powerful PSU.

The IDE-fix 97 software is nice, although I find the documentation to be a bit lacking. One important thing to have in mind, is that it can be a good idea to use the IDEfixPrefs tool for disabling all unit numbers that isn't used by any device. IDEfix have a tendency to hang upon boot if this is not done. If disabling has been performed, it is equally important to remember about this, in case another device is to be connected in the future.

The IDEFix adapters are no longer available, but individual Computers have a tendency to make new batches of their old hardware if the interest is there (like the Buddha). So it is possible that new IDEFix boards may come some time in the future.
As for now, I do belive that a 4xEIDE'99 currently is the best available option.

[PanterHZ]

I'm not sure if IdeFix Express also has the PCMCIA fix.

Although I can't tell for sure that IDEfix Express has the PCMCIA fix (not using this port on my A1200T), I did use a SquirrelSCSI + CD-ROM with my original A1200 back in the day, and for the most part, I didn't have any serious issues with this.