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HDD is protected and locked, so no. If you have the original DVD and keychip, you can just do a fresh installation with the SSD. I would though use a SATA <--> IDE adapter and connect the SATA drive still in the IDE socket.
Ahh ok
So what if i were to do a sector for sector backup and restore ?
yes ive just ordered a few different converters as ive read in threads on here its a mix n match to get it right lol
is there not a hacked version i can load on there
Or would that be a darksoft way, which im all good for either way
id just sooner keep the 2 machines original and linked if possible.
dave
So what if i were to do a sector for sector backup and restore ?
yes ive just ordered a few different converters as ive read in threads on here its a mix n match to get it right lol
is there not a hacked version i can load on there
Or would that be a darksoft way, which im all good for either way
id just sooner keep the 2 machines original and linked if possible.
dave
You cannot do a sector backup since the drive is locked and will not return any data.
If you have an old PATA HDD that will work with a reinstall.
This should work for a SATA adapter but I am unsure if the SSD will "lock" properly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sata-To-Pa...7-15-Pin-3-5-2-5-Sata-HDD-DVD-OD/264447617826
It's not very expensive and should be easy to try.
If you have an old PATA HDD that will work with a reinstall.
This should work for a SATA adapter but I am unsure if the SSD will "lock" properly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sata-To-Pa...7-15-Pin-3-5-2-5-Sata-HDD-DVD-OD/264447617826
It's not very expensive and should be easy to try.
Logan McCloud
Student
Same here, adapters based on JM20330 has been working fine for me during the last years.
Best regards.
Best regards.
bobbydilley
Grand Master
Thought I would update this thread with some info I found on why the Lindberghs don't work with SSDs on their SATA port.
When the Lindy boots it uses hdparm to set DMA to on on /dev/hda, /dev/hdb (the game drive), /dev/hdc and so on
In the Linux Kernel 2.4 this works fine, and DMA runs on /dev/hdb so all 2.4 games should work fine from the internal sata port
In the Linux Kernel 2.6 there is a bug with the driver, and it doesn't manage to turn DMA on, which causes games like Hummer / Race TV which stream large bits of audio/video to run really slowly.
So in conclusion, Kernel 2.4 games will run fine - Kernel 2.6 won't.
As far as I know, both multi's heavily prefer Kernel 2.6 (I think darksoft's multi has the option to swap to Kernel 2.4 for Outrun and HOTD), so you're gonna see lots of slow downs in the multis.
Thats the theory anyway
When the Lindy boots it uses hdparm to set DMA to on on /dev/hda, /dev/hdb (the game drive), /dev/hdc and so on
In the Linux Kernel 2.4 this works fine, and DMA runs on /dev/hdb so all 2.4 games should work fine from the internal sata port
In the Linux Kernel 2.6 there is a bug with the driver, and it doesn't manage to turn DMA on, which causes games like Hummer / Race TV which stream large bits of audio/video to run really slowly.
So in conclusion, Kernel 2.4 games will run fine - Kernel 2.6 won't.
As far as I know, both multi's heavily prefer Kernel 2.6 (I think darksoft's multi has the option to swap to Kernel 2.4 for Outrun and HOTD), so you're gonna see lots of slow downs in the multis.
Thats the theory anyway
Can someone help me? I just got a lindberg today and so cannot find instructions how to create a multi boot. I heard you only need a hdd and cf card but I'm lost. Anyone have instructions?? Sorry if I'm posting wrong
skate323k137
Enlightened
That information can't be released here, as Lindbergh is still in service. The multis in circulation have not been publicly dumped afaik, especially not the PIC. Unfortunately my friend, your princess is in another castle.
Thanks for the quick reply. Everyone was talking about multi boot so I was curious :/
skate323k137
Enlightened
No problem, hopefully some day soon we can discuss that one freely
kinooshi823
Professional
Got the multi prepped etc. But when I boot the system, I just get the black screen with a flashing dash on the left upper corner of the screen. Without ssd connected, it would boot up. Something wrong with my ssd? I am also using and IDE to SATA adapter I got from amazon. I am using a Maxtor 240gb ssd
kinooshi823
Professional
Ok so I switched the jumps on the IDE to Sata adapter and get operating system not found. But if I don't plug that in, it does boot to where it looks for the hard drive
kinooshi823
Professional
Redid the compact flash and won't boot with ssd plugged in. I got into BIOS and it has the ssd as master but I cannot change it. The jumpers are done right. Am I missing something there? I don't know if it has to do with the IDE to SATA adapter, it is kingwin branded. I have 2 of them same result though. I am stumped at the moment.
