[iyonix-support] Re: No lists this month?
- From: Tim Hill <tim@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: iyonix-support@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:54:53 +0100
In article <Marcel-1.53-0617103532-b49pErr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, CJE
Sales <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
[Snip]
> >
> > This does beg a question: why does a machine which can run with just
> > the modules in ROM need to have (a) hard drive(s) which work(s)?
> > Wouldn't it be better if the machine started with an appropriate
> > error message if it finds the configured drive(s) inaccessible? The
> > equivalent of an automatic shift+boot if you like.
> >
[Snip]
> With no hard drive connected, the Iyonix will start up to a desktop
> after a pause while it wonders where your hard drive has gone! However,
> if you have a faulty hard drive on the system, then it could very
> easily be giving the wrong signals down the line to totally confuse
> either the hardware or the OS to such a point as it could not start up.
> If one drive is faulty, this can also easily affect the ability to talk
> to any other drive on the same cable.
Ah, that explains it. thanks.
--
Tim Hill Ba
...................................................
tjrh.eu
---
To alter your preferences or leave the group,
visit //www.freelists.org/list/iyonix-support
Other info via //www.freelists.org/webpage/iyonix-support
List-related queries to iyonix-support-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Other related posts:
