(Chel Dodge) wrote in message news:<. com>...
> I have been trying to install an Iomega Zip 250 Atapi drive
> in my machine, but when it is connected to my system, my machine
> will not boot. I have connected the drive via an IDE controller
> on a Promise Technologies PCI cards, and have set the jumper
> settings to Cable Select. The zip drive is the only device on
> this IDE channel. My system has no problem detecting the drive,
> but XP will not complete the boot. It stops on the black "Microsoft
> Windows" screen. I have tried booting both with Iomegaware installed
> and without, and the result is the same. I'm a relative newbie to
> all of this, so please let me know if any additional information
> is required. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>>>>>>>>>I have had nothing but problems with Promise TEchnology
Cards. Your ZIP has a Parallel fitting. Did you try that with a direct
connection to your case? ? If you would rather use the PCI card, you
best cantact Promise for tech help and more frustration. I hooked my
250ZIP to the parallel port. It slow! But reliable everytime, for
years now.
Mike
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