From: mcmullan@sd-sun1.vf.ge.com (Scott A. McMullan) Subject: Does _anyone_ use a WD-7000FASST with Linux? Date: 14 Apr 1993 07:12:13 -0500
A while ago, my brother posted for me about a problem I'm having getting my
WD-7000FASST SCSI controller to work under Linux. At this point, the only
replies I've seen in e-mail were from other people who have the same sort
of problems, asking to get copies of any help I get.
I don't know about any of the other people, but I bought this card
specifically because it was listed as a compatable controller in the
hardware FAQ. I'm very bummed; here I sit with a nice system full of
supposedly compatible hardware just BEGGING to have Linux installed,
and I can't get past booting A1.
Does ANYONE have a WD-700FASST controller functioning PROPERLY under
Linux? If so, what is the ROM release on the card? What kind of
hard disk are you using? What SCSI ID is assigned to the disk?
I had all sorts of trouble with the controller when I had the disk
as SCSI ID 0, but when I moved it to ID1 it works fine under DOS;
maybe the SCSI ID has something to do with it.
I'm dying to bring up Linux, but until one of my SCSI controllers
is properly handled by the OS, I'm SOL (My other SCSI is an IN-2000;
it's looking like that may be supported soon, which would be GREAT).
Please, if you're using a WD-7000FASST card with Linux, I need to
hear from YOU.
Pet Peeve #2: Linux thinks my digiboard is on IRQ4, when it's
configured at IRQ3. Of course since I can't get Linux installed,
I can't really address this problem just yet...
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