Re: Focus Drive problem

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"Giorgio Ungarelli" <giorgio@ungarelli.net> wrote:

>Something strange is happening.  Maybe somebody can shed light on this.
>
>I have a Focus controller card (ROM V1.2) with a 170MB HD running in my IIGS
>(ROM 03, 4MB RAM).  It has GS/OS 6.0.1 installed.  It has been running fine
>for about 1 year now.  I just purchased another Focus controller card (also
>ROM V1.2) with a larger HD (300+).
>
>The problem is as follows.  If I run the IIGS without the 4MB RAM card, the
>"new" (larger) disk will boot and behave properly.  If I re-install the 4MB
>RAM card it does not (I hear the HD seeking for track 0, but the IIGS stays
>"stuck" on the initial power-on screen and does not go any further).

Too many peripherals drawing power from the stock power supply.

You will need a heavy duty power supply or one of those converted
PC power supplies Steve Buggie built the last time I checked.