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General| Brand | ELBOX |
|---|---|
| Model | Fast ATA 1200 MK-IV |
| Category | Controller |
| Language | English |
Maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s in PIO 4 mode for fast mass storage devices.
Implements ATAPI standard for CD-ROM, DVD drives, enabling connection without extra software.
Two EIDE ports supporting up to four IDE/EIDE/ATAPI devices, buffered and terminated per ATA-3 spec.
Overcomes hard disk size limitations, supporting drives over 4 GB without changing file system.
Controller automatically recognizes devices, negotiates transfer rates, and sets appropriate modes.
Detects processor type to optimize software routines for maximum data transfer.
Controller recognized as 32-bit device, offering significant speed increase with efficient software.
Before installing, read the Controller Installation and Software Installation Chapters.
Details on mounting the controller on the Amiga motherboard and connecting the LED wire.
Information regarding the IDE connector and ROM chip installation on the controller board.
Steps to disassemble the Amiga 1200, remove existing components like the hard drive and ROM chips.
Instructions for inserting the controller board, securing it, and connecting the ROM chips.
Details on connecting the wire to the IDE connector and reassembling the computer.
Specific instructions for installing the controller in an Amiga 1200 Tower system.
Guidance on connecting the controller's RESET SW pins to the Tower casing's front panel.
Details on the two Fast ATA ports and connecting up to two EIDE devices per port.
Instructions for setting jumpers to MASTER or SINGLE for connected EIDE devices.
Correct orientation of the red wire on the connection ribbon to pin 1 on the controller board.
Recommendation to uninstall existing IDE/EIDE add-on programs before installing new software.
Lists files provided on the FastATA'99 floppy disk for driver, installation, and utilities.
Steps for running ATA3-Install for a fully automatic installation and post-installation setup.
Instructions for manually copying files and editing the startup-sequence for installation.
Describes how the ata3.driver and ATA3Prefs programs function with connected devices.
Explains the need for appropriate mountlists in Devs/DOSDrivers for ATAPI devices.
Details how CD-ROM unit parameters in mountlists correspond to drive configurations.
Information on where CDx mountlists for AllegroCDFS are stored.
Specifies device settings for mountlists, e.g., scsi.device for HDD and trackdisk.device for removable media.
How removable media like LS-120/ZIP ATAPI are automatically recognized or require PCX mountlists.
Guidance on launching ATA3Prefs, especially with PPC cards, before starting ATA3.driver.
Explains that ATA3Prefs may not operate if ATA3.driver or conflicting software is already running.
How to manually adjust operation modes for drives and configure the ATA3.driver.
Instructions to save configuration changes via SAVE, creating an ATA3.Prefs file in Envarc.
How to enable/disable auto-booting from LS-120 and ZIP disks via ATA3Prefs settings.
Using the RESTORE button to recall fastest settings and auto-booting after unwanted changes.
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