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IBM IntelliStation M Pro (Type 6889) - External SCSI CD-ROM not recognized under PC-DOS
Applicable to: World-Wide
SYMPTOM:
After attempting to load device drivers for use with an external SCSI CDROM drive and rebooting the system, the CDROM drive is not recognized by DOS.
PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Series 6889 systems loaded with either IBM PC-DOS or Microsoft MS-DOS, and configured with an external SCSI CDROM drive.
FIX:
Add, or modify the following line to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to allow the CDROM drive to function properly:
c:\mcdex.exe /d:aspicdq /m:12 /l:x
Note that "c:" in the above command line should point to the directory where MCDEX.EXE is located. Also, "x" in the parameter "/l:x" should represent the last drive appropriate for the particular computer.
MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PWS PWSOPER PWSOEM D/T6889
6889 83184 83184F-1 CDROM
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CD-ROM Drives, DOS/Windows 3.x, Retain, SCSI | |
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Date Created |
21-04-98 | |
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Last Updated |
25-01-99 | |
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Revision Date |
21-04-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM IntelliStation | |
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Product Family |
M Pro | |
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Machine Type |
6889 | |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H163404 | |
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