Packard Bell

[Benny Pedersen]

Before you consider an external USB storage device, first read this:

http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=21053&st=0#entry141806

Benny

[Ric Cisson]

Thanks Benny...very interesting and informative.

[virgo1]

Thanks Benny... I plan to get a new external soon and am shopping carefully. That's one brand to avoid.:)

[baderms]

I agree with the statement about the first mistake was purchasing a packard bell. Build your own external, the're more reliable.

[Benny Pedersen]

Thanks Benny...very interesting and informative.

Ok, :D so I update it now.

Done.

Add information about using question mark (?) in Config.sys,
and some info about how to get rid of the Autoexec.bat when
floppy booting into DOS, having USB access...

Later in thread:
http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=21053&st=0#entry141806

Benny

[Benny Pedersen]

CONFIG.SYS
In order to get access from DOS to any USB device present,
e.g. An external USB HD, a Card Reader, A Flash Mem, and USB DVD-RW Device; All things at the same time, one just have to write the below CONFIG.SYS. I had no success using the Duse or/and the Datoptic method - neither not the Iomage ohci drivers.
BUT this one will give you access to ALL and EVERYTHING usb in DOS:
(including normal CD-ROM device)


DEVICE=HIMEM.SYS /TESTMEM:OFF
DOS=HIGH,UMB
LASTDRIVE=Z
DEVICE=VIDE-CDD.SYS /D:cdrom0
device=USBASPI0.SYS
device=Di1000dd.SYS
device=USBCD.SYS /D:usbcd0
INSTALL=MSCDEX.EXE /D:cdrom0 /D:usbcd0


Benny