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From: optical@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Install More Than Two Hard Drives in AT
Message-ID: <3860@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu>
Date: 25 Feb 89 10:35:55 GMT
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services
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     Does any one know if I can install more than two hard drives
in my AT compatible machine. I now have two hard drives (ST4096)
and two floppy drives installed with a DTC 5380 FD/HD controller.
I know there some controllers that can be configured as secondary
controller (such as DTC or Everex), but how can I overcome the
ROM BIOS setup restrictions (the setup only allows two floppy
drives and two hard drives.  The installation manual of my DTC
controller mentioned something about configuring it as a secondary
controller, but never says how to set jumpers and how to access
the drives if it is configured as secondary controller.

     I know it is unusual to install more than two hard drives since
I already have two ST4096s. But since I still have a few spare
ST4096s, I like to use them if possible.  By the way, the computer
case I have is large enough (specially designed and can hold at least
12 half-height drives, a big tower case) and the power supply is
big enough also (500W).

     I am seeking advise and information.
     Thanks in advance!

                                     Qiwu  Liu