>
> If you wonder why /proc/ide/via reports slower DMA rates for the HDD
> when the ZIP is connected is because the auto slowdown code kicks in and
> lowers the transfer rate when too many CRC errors happen.
Well, and what should I do now? I really need the ZIP drive.
Try without CD-ROM? Buy new ATX case with 300W power supply? And new
motherboard? And new processor? And ... and ... and?
Isn't there a chance to unlock the IDE channels (if they are locked)?
Remember, I've heard about a Windows patch to do this.
Paul, what did you find out?
cu Konrad
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