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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-Hardware Documentation Guide: $Id: hardware.hlp,v 1.26 1997/03/13 01:03:16 joerg Exp $
+Hardware Documentation Guide: $Id: hardware.hlp,v 1.27 1997/05/21 18:49:34 nate Exp $
Contents last changed: Jan 14th, 1997
@@ -479,15 +479,8 @@ A: This is a known problem, and will hopefully be fixed in the future.
Q: I have this CMD640 IDE controller that is said to be broken.
-A: Yes, it is. There's a workaround available now, but it's not yet
- enabled by default in FreeBSD 2.2. In order to install your system
- using this controller, you need to make sure that you are only
- using drives on one of its channels. Don't forget about your ATAPI
- CD-ROM drive! It must be the second drive on the primary channel
- if you are going to install from it onto an IDE disk.
-
- Once your system is installed, rebuild your kernel with the option
- CMD640. Refer to the FAQ and handbook for more detailed information.
+A: Yes, it is. There's a workaround available now and it is enabled
+ automatically if this chip is used on your system.
+ For the details refer to the manual page of the disk driver (man 4 wd).
[ Please add more hardware tips to this Q&A section! ]
-