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From: mrn31796@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: 800k drive troubles
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Date: 27 Jul 90 21:28:00 GMT
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The Setup:

	Enhanced Apple //e (128k)
	duo-drive controller in slot 6
	central point software 'universal controller' in slot five
	duo-drives connected to the controller in slot 6
	cutting edge 800k (it came from a mac) on the top cable of the
	  controller in slot 5

The Question:

	Everything seems to work perfectly *except* the 800k drive 
	spins (and the light is on ALL the time)  I know this shouldnt
	be working like this.  Is there a way to turn that drive off
	when its not in use?  Will it hurt (or make it wear down) a lot
	sooner if it runs all the time?  I cant get the central point
	controller to boot from slot six either, and when it does boot
	from slot five (via pr#5) it will only boot the 800k drive. 
	I'd sure like to free up a slot instead of having two controllers...

The Challenge:

	Can anyone out there answer any of my questions?

thanks in advance to all who will reply
//mike
wires@uiuc.edu