parris@vger.niddk.nih.gov (06/08/91)
Here is my problem:
I have an Adaptec 1542B Host Adapter installed in my computer. It is
connected to two internal Conner hard drives (ID=0, ID=1) which are under the
control of the 1542B BIOS. Externally, I have a TEAC 150MB Tape drive (ID=2)
and a Bernoulli Dual 44 (ID=3).
Using ASPI4DOS.SYS and APSIDISK.sys, I am able to use these devices EXCEPT
that only one of the two drives on the Bernoulli box (LUN 0) is recognized. I
realize that for the second drive to be utilized, I should use the /L option
for ASPI4DOS.sys.
However, when I do, the system "bombs" after executing the ASPI4DOS.SYS command
in my config.sys file.
Specifically, if I use the following config.sys file:
FILES=30
BUFFERS=10
STACKS=0,0
DEVICE=c:\scsi\adaptec\aspi4dos.sys
DEVICE=c:\scsi\adaptec\aspidisk.sys
everything works great. If I add the /L qualifer to the aspi4dos.sys command,
the system executes the command and then states
"BAD or MISSING c:\scsi\adaptec\aspidisk.sys"
Since I have renamed my autoexec.bat file, the system prompts for the Date
and Time and I am greeted by the C:\> prompt. However, at this point, nothing
on the system is available. If I do something simple such at
c:\> type autoexec.old
I am greeted with a string of bell, whistles, etc.... Attempting to run any
executable hangs the system.
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Does anyone have a clue as to what is happening and if this can be fixed?
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My system is a Tandy 3000NL (10 MHz, 80286) running MS-DOS version 5.0 Beta.
Thanks in advance for any help offered.
Kevin D. Parris
BITNET: PARRIS@NIHKLMB
Phone:(301)496-4295