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Rajiv Dighe wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Earley, Matthew [PGC:9475:EXCH]" <mearley@americasm01.nt.com>
> > Is the CD-ROM drive external?  If so, try connecting another device
> > between the CD-ROM and the scsi port.  I remember something squirelly
> > about the 712 and the external scsi.
> >
> > Matt
> 
> Yes, It's an external cd-rom drive. unfortunately 712s can't have more than
> one scsi device internally. and definately nothing with 5.25" formfactor.
> but I will try to open the case & put the cd-rom or my dat drive on a long
> internal scsi cable tonight.

I meant to say, just put a tape or disk shoeboc between the cd-rom  and
the 712.  You may think I'm crazy, but give it a try.

Matt