Almost On-Topic: DEC AHA1742B Firmware

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Sat Jan 5 01:28:55 2002

On Sat, 5 Jan 2002, Doc wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
>
> > I have a large pile of 1740/42 cards, including a few brand new ones. I
> > could dump the EPROMS if they would help any. I imagine they are mostly
> > still using the factory versions of their bios and microcode, but I never
> > have tested any of them.
>
> That would be quite nice of you. The EPROMS on mine are dated 1992,
> and I don't know if this is the part number or the revision code:
> 450228-00 A

I have a brand new still shrink wrapped 1740 and software here on my desk.
It's not a 174xB, but rather a 1740A. I think the package was supposed to
have a manual, but it seems to be missing. Its BIOS chip is labeled
"450216-00 A", checksum is DC00. The microcode chip is labeled
"450113-00 E", checksum is B7D6. Both have a copyright date of 1992. I'll
look for the box of boards and see what other revisions I have. I don't
think the 'A' and 'B' boards use the same BIOS and microcode.

I may have some other models of Adaptec EISA SCSI boards in the same box,
I'll have to look. I tend to collect odd boards for PC stuff to test Linux
and BSD drivers.

> This is turning into a Fun Friday after all. Want a PowerBook?

You don't want it anymore?

-Toth
Received on Sat Jan 05 2002 - 01:28:55 GMT