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===== The story of X68000 SASI and massive hard drive ===== | ===== The story of X68000 SASI and massive hard drive ===== | ||
- | Using a SCSI to IDE adaptor | + | Using a SCSI to IDE/ |
- | Four devices are detailed below: | + | Seven devices are detailed below: |
- | * I-O Data IDSC21-E | + | * I-O Data [[http:// |
- | * Yamaha V769970 | + | * Yamaha |
- | * Acard AEC-7720U | + | * Acard [[http:// |
- | * I-O Data R-IDSC-E/ | + | * I-O Data [[http:// |
+ | * STRATOS [[http:// | ||
+ | * code/src designs [[http:// | ||
+ | * Classic PC Rescue Committee [[http:// | ||
+ | Most of them were tested on an ACE-HD system, but compatibility for all X68000 should be the same. | ||
- | All were tested on an ACE-HD system, but all X68000 should be the same. | + | ==== Chapter 1: SCSI to IDE/ |
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- | ==== Chapter 1: SCSI to IDE adapter ==== | + | |
For **I-O DATA IDSC21-E** I used the following jumper settings: | For **I-O DATA IDSC21-E** I used the following jumper settings: | ||
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* **Termination On** - 9-Open | * **Termination On** - 9-Open | ||
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
Note: It recognized every device I tried and correctly reported their descriptions. | Note: It recognized every device I tried and correctly reported their descriptions. | ||
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* Block size - 6-Open | * Block size - 6-Open | ||
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
Note: It failed to recognize one device and incorrectly reported their descriptions. | Note: It failed to recognize one device and incorrectly reported their descriptions. | ||
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* JP4 (Terminator Power) = Open | * JP4 (Terminator Power) = Open | ||
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Beware of **I-O Data R-IDSC-E/ | Beware of **I-O Data R-IDSC-E/ | ||
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
- | If someone | + | **STRATOS CF AztecMonster** is one of the newest products of them all and by far the best. It has the same mounting positions as hard drive, a built-in CF adapter, is made in Japan, usually costs less than any of the previous four adapters, can be easily bought through eBay from a seller called [[http:// |
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | **SCSI2SD** is an open hardware and open source project by [[http:// | ||
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+ | For **SCSI2SD** the following settings were used: | ||
+ | * SCSI ID3 | ||
+ | * Termination On | ||
+ | * Parity Off | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | **CLPC-CFSxSI101** is special because it is the only one which can be used in native SASI or SCSI mode. All previous adapters only work in SCSI mode. It is made in Japan, works with CF cards and can be purchased from [[http:// | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
==== Chapter 2 Connecting the hardware ==== | ==== Chapter 2 Connecting the hardware ==== | ||
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* X68000 SASI cable | * X68000 SASI cable | ||
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
For those of you who don’t have the SASI cable please use these pictures for reference in constructing your own. There are two 20 pin connectors and one 50 pin connector. The cable is approximately 34cm (13.4 in) long. | For those of you who don’t have the SASI cable please use these pictures for reference in constructing your own. There are two 20 pin connectors and one 50 pin connector. The cable is approximately 34cm (13.4 in) long. | ||
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
Our forum member Dhampird has made a massively brilliant contribution to this article. The following two diagrams are kind courtesy of him. Thank you very much my friend and may the X68000 scene remember you for a long time to come ! :) Click on them to enlarge. | Our forum member Dhampird has made a massively brilliant contribution to this article. The following two diagrams are kind courtesy of him. Thank you very much my friend and may the X68000 scene remember you for a long time to come ! :) Click on them to enlarge. | ||
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
Please follow this tutorial if you want HD BUSY led to work: | Please follow this tutorial if you want HD BUSY led to work: | ||
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==== Chapter 3: Preparing the Master floppy ==== | ==== Chapter 3: Preparing the Master floppy ==== | ||
- | Things you will need: | + | First of all download the disk image which contains Human 68k v3.02 and SCSI compatible IOCS driver with DMA patch for X68000 machines with SASI port. The DMA patch was discovered by our forum member Neko68k and is reproduced with his kind permission. |
- | | + | * [[http://nfggames.com/X68000/Misc/Drivers/SxSI%20V5%20with%20DMA%20patch%20Translated%20by%20Eidis/MasterDisk_V2.zip|SxSI V5 with DMA patch Translated by Eidis]] |
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- | - [[http://shq.dyndns.org/ | + | |
- | - [[http:// | + | |
- | By now you should have three archives: **humn302i.lzh**, | + | Download DiskExplorer |
- | * [[http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA013937/editdisk/index_e.html|DiskExplorer]] | + | * [[http://nfggames.com/ |
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[http://www.shlock.co.uk/ | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | Now set your SCSI device to ID0, copy the MasterDisk_V2.xdf disk image to a high density 5.25” floppy disk and boot from it. | ||
- | Open **human302.xdf** in DiskExplorer and select Plain image when prompted. Now drag and drop the created SxSI directory into root directory. Extract config.sys and add the following lines after BELL driver: | + | ==== Chapter 4: SASI strikes back ==== |
- | < | + | **Note for SCSI users:** SUPER, XVI, XVI Compact, X68030, X68030 Compact do not need the SxSI driver |
- | DEVICE | + | |
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- | Save it and import it back to the floppy image overwriting the existing one. | + | |
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- | * [[http:// | + | |
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- | Now copy the created master disk image to a high density 5.25” floppy disk. | + | |
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- | ==== Chapter 4: SASI strikes back ==== | + | |
You should be greated with the following screen: | You should be greated with the following screen: | ||
- | {{ :x68000: | + | {{x68000: |
Now type: | Now type: | ||
- | '' | + | < |
- | + | cd sxsi | |
- | '' | + | scsiformat.x |
+ | </ | ||
- | The program will ask for your **SCSI ID**. Press 3. Now it will ask you to initialize the disk and format it. In both cases press **Y**. After formatting is complete you will be forwarded to the main menu. Here is the description of available commands: | + | The program will ask for your **SCSI ID**. Press 0. Now it will ask you to initialize the disk and format it. In both cases press **Y**. After formatting is complete you will be forwarded to the main menu. Here is the description of available commands: |
- Display partitions | - Display partitions | ||
- Create partition | - Create partition | ||
- | * Size | + | * Size ? (Enter size in MB or press A to allocate all available free space) |
- | * ???? | + | * Maximum root directory entries |
- | * Are you sure ? | + | * Transfer HUMAN.SYS to created partition |
- | * Transfer system from (A or B) | + | * Transfer system from (A or B) ? (HUMAN.SYS is copied but COMMAND.X is not) |
- Delete partition | - Delete partition | ||
* Select partition | * Select partition | ||
- | * Are you sure ? | + | * Are you sure ? (Y/N) |
- Set bootflags | - Set bootflags | ||
* Select partition | * Select partition | ||
- | * 0 (bootable), 1 (not bootable), 2 (install bootmenu) | + | * 0 (bootable), 1 (hidden), 2 (usable) |
- | - Format disk | + | - Initialize device |
- | * Initialize device | + | * Initialize device |
- | * Format disk | + | * Format disk ? (Y/N) |
- | - Rescan partitions | + | - Reinitialize device (Do not use or it will make the disk unbootable) |
- | - Select different disk | + | - Change device |
- | * Enter device ID | + | * Enter device ID (0~7) |
- Quit | - Quit | ||
- | Now create a new partition and set its bootflag to bootable. Exit the program and type: | + | Now create a new partition and set its bootflag to bootable. Exit the program and reboot. Now type: |
- | '' | + | < |
+ | cd sxsi | ||
+ | bootset.x | ||
+ | ED0100 | ||
+ | 1 | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | '' | + | It will install a bootloader in SRAM which will be executed on every reboot. You can press and hold the following keys right after reset: |
- | '' | + | * HELP to call the boot menu and boot from another partition |
+ | * OPT.1 to force booting from floppy | ||
- | It will install a bootloader in SRAM which will be executed on every reboot. | + | {{x68000: |
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- | {{ :x68000: | + | |
Type '' | Type '' | ||
- | '' | + | **copyall a:*.* c:** |
- | Eject the master floppy and reboot. If everything went well you will have booted from the hard drive. Congratulations! | + | Eject the master floppy and reboot. If everything went well you will have booted from the hard drive. Congratulations! |
- | ***Note for SCSI users: You don't need the SxSI drivers and installation of bootloader to SRAM. You can take the easy route by transferring the below mentioned image to CF card, then transfer human302.xdf to floppy disk, boot from it, run switch.x and set BOOT to SCSI3.*** | + | The MasterDiskV2 features a small file commander called |
+ | **Warning: | ||
- | __One last note:__ If you want a small file commander which is entirely controllable by keyboard, get **File Professer v1.0** (C)1989 Logos System. It is available in X68000 TOSEC and don't be shy to restore my [[http:// | + | Don't be shy to restore my custom hard disk image with WinImage |
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+ | Get the latest HDD image here: | ||
+ | http:// | ||
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