[MACEP] Mac compatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card

[Arne Berglund]

I have tried the ubiquitous Promise ATA card, and can verify that it  
definitely does not work in a Mac.

Arne Berglund
Network Technician
Lane Education Service District
(541) 461-8343
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On Jun 6, 2005, at 9:10 AM, Dan Young wrote:

> Jon Miller wrote:
>
>> In order to use all 250gb of a new hard drive I just purchased I  
>> need to install a Mac compatible Ultra ATA/100 controller card.  
>> Does anyone have one or know where I can pick one up on the cheap?
>>
>
> Several brands/models are listed here:
> http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/IDE.html#controllers
>
> They're cheap on eBay, or you could check with PowerMacPac out on  
> NE 122nd. Looks like the firmware is unique for Mac-compatible  
> cards, so the run-of-the-mill Promise controller probably won't cut  
> it.

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