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From: rdr@inuxh.UUCP (Robert Rindfuss)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc
Subject: Re: Questions on Compaq 286
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Date: Tue, 23-Sep-86 10:10:34 EDT
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> 	1. The Compaq appears to have a hard disk controller that is separate
> from the floppy controller. I need to buy another controller. I have
> seen controller boards for PC's, but not for AT's. Can I get another board
> from a third party vender, or do I need to go to Compaq?
> 
A warning from my experience - a Hardcard 20 from Plus Develepment will not
work in a Compaq 286 Portable, or in the Portable II.  Folks at Plus said
they use different interrupts for the controller or something like that
(the guy wasn't sure).  This may apply to putting other controllers as well.

Bob Rindfuss
AT&T Graphics Software Labs
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