Ed <microcomput...@gmx.us> writes: > On 07/22/14 10:38, Harry Putnam wrote: >> But is there any reason to prefer one of the >> settings that work over the other. >> >> Either: >> Separate IDE Controller–offers standard SATA supports (four ports >> only). >> (The one I used) >> >> Or: >> Combined IDE Controller–makes the SATA controller look like an IDE >> controller and offers best IDE compatibility (two ports only). >> >> For example: Does the second one above leave more usable sata ports? > > Hello, > it's for a xw8600 desktop, however, it can probably be used as a > guideline: read 'BIOS' and 'General Notes' > http://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/hcl/data/systems/details/hewlett-packard/sol_10_05_08/3409.html
son of a gun! All spelled out in iambic pentometer... and me searching high and low for advice. Thanks... that will be good to stuff into my collection of things solaris. But, still it doesn't really say which is better. I guess by mentioning only 1 ... then I am to take it that is the preferred method. _______________________________________________ openindiana-discuss mailing list openindiana-discuss@openindiana.org http://openindiana.org/mailman/listinfo/openindiana-discuss
