Re: Winpod and Win98SE and Adaptec AHA 1490 card - how do I get a drive letter?

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On Mon, 05 May 2003 18:09:17 +0200, Eduardo Delgado
wrote:

> 
> 
> >Have brand New 10GB Ipod (windows version) .
> >machine is a compaq Presario 100p (128RAM/400Mhz)
> Runing 
> win98SE.
> >The firewire card is a 2 port Adapatec AHA 1490 IEEE
> 1394 ( PCI card) 
> that was 
> >bundled with a Canon DV camera. 
> >
> >Have downloaded and installed the latest Firewire
> update. 
> >
> >My Computer>Properties>Device tab shows the card bus
> without 
> comment or 
> >question mark. 
> >When I connect the Winpod after a short while I get
> the Apple logo on 
> the 
> >winpod screen, shortly afterwards followed by a big
> tick and the caption 
> "Ok 
> >to disconnect".
> 
> Try uninstalling the firewire drivers. On reboot, it
> will auto detect and install. 
> Then re-apply the update.
> 
> If that still doesn't work, try changing slot. Or
> better yet, try different card(s).
> 
> Read this:
> http://garote.bdmonkeys.net/ipod_experience/index.html
> 
> The combination Windows+FireWire+iPod can sometimes be
> a risky 
> game. The Adaptec should be a nice card. However, what
> works 
> wonders for some is a nightmare for others.
> 
> iPod!, uPod?
> 
> Eduardo Delgado
> [email protected]
> 
> 
> 
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