Re: SCSI CD-ROM "Apple CD300Plus"

[Roger Johnstone <rojaws@orcon.net.nz>]

In <40F3C9F0.C1D7A259@usa.net> Jeff Thomas  wrote:
> 
> I recently acquired an Apple branded SCSI 50-pin "CD-300Plus" CD-ROM
> drive. I like to use it with my Apple IIGS computer, but how? any help
> is greatly appreciated.
> 
> My configuration is as follows:
> - Apple IIGS ROM 01
> - Apple II High-Speed SCSI controller card
> - External SCSI Hard Disk Drive (with ability to daisy-chain other 
> SCSI devices) - System 6.0 (installed on hard drive)
>
> Do I need to install any CD-ROM software drivers for DOS, ProDOS, 
> System 6, etc? if so, where can I find them?

You'll need to install the drivers for the CD-ROM drive. These are 
included on the System 6 disks. You can copy them across manually, but 
the easiest way is to insert the disk labelled Install and run the 
Installer. Click "Customize" to go to the customised installation screen, 
and from here you can select "Drive: CD-ROM". This will install the 
drivers for an Apple SCSI card (although they should already be 
installed on your system) and CD-ROM drive, the FST for the High Sierra 
CD format (precursor to ISO9660) and the NDA "CD Remote" which can be 
used for playing audio CDs. If you haven't already done it you can also 
use the installer to add the HFS file system so you can read Macintosh 
CD-ROMs.

> By daisy-chaining the CD-ROM off the hard drive would the system
> software recognise the additional device? Would it detect it
> automatically?

You will need to make sure you have the SCSI chain set up correctly. It 
should be terminated at the start and end, and the devices should be set 
to different IDs. If you have it, the manual for your SCSI card will 
explain this.
 
> What software and which operating systems would read CDs? and play 
> audio CDs?

To play audio CDs you will also need to connect speakers to the drive. 
The computer can't read audio data from the drive.

Check the Apple II FAQs:

CD-ROM
http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2CDROM.html

Hard Disks & SCSI Interfaces
http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2HDNSCSI.html

-- 
Roger Johnstone, Invercargill, New Zealand
http://vintageware.orcon.net.nz/
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