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RE: Cool Runner 2

I'm considering getting a cool roadrunner as the base for my wearable.  If
this seems to be a problem, perhaps I will do my install via NFS or FTP.

Another option to try for you windows users is to mount the hard drive in
a different system, and copy the contents of the windoze CD to a partition
on the drive, and format the partition you wish to install to as bootable
dos.  I did this with my iopener and it worked great, leaving me able to
do the installation without any CD drive attached.

On Thu, 6 Sep 2001, Zachariah C Pratt wrote:

> I put a call into EMJ and they are going to look into it.  They said they will contact Lippert tomorrow.  I guess EMJ has been aware
> of this problem.
> I've tried multiple different BIOS settings and nothing has worked yet.
> When I first formatted the IBM drive, the formatting software wouldn't detect the microdrive with the cd-rom attached.  Both the CF+
> and the IDE are running on the same line.  I'm wondering if I should try using a USB cd-rom to set up everything instead of an IDE
> cd-rom.
> Very weird.
> 
> Zach
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew J Cosand [mailto:]
> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 3:39 PM
> To: Zachariah C Pratt
> Cc: Wear-Hard; --friar
> Subject: RE: Cool Runner 2
> 
> I've also had some problems booting with the CD ROM detached- I haven't
> tried all the options in the bios yet so I'm hoping to be able to disable
> the CD and detach it safely.
> 
> I haven't checked out the power draw yet, but I should get that done this
> week.
> 
> andrew
> 
> On Thu, 6 Sep 2001, Zachariah C Pratt wrote:
> 
> > I haven't checked out the power draw yet, but my Sony batteries last forever.  I installed Win98 SE on an IBM Microdrive, loaded
> > Office 2000, played around with it and the battery was still kicking.  I had it running on a Sony NP-F960 through a Datel DC
> > converter (5V) for 4.5 hours and there were no hiccups.  I'm charging up that battery now, but I think I could have gotten another
> > hour out of it.
> >
> > I have a USB touchpad attached to it, along with 1GB IBM Microdrive, 128 MB RAM, and the rest.  I also have a dual PCMCIA pc/104
> > module attached to it.  Everything is working like a champ.
> >
> > The connections are very standard. However, if using this board to make a wearable, you might want to cut some of the
> plastic/rubber
> > around the USB cables and take off the plastic molding of the VGA and Serial ports.
> >
> > I'm only testing with Windows right now.  All drivers for this board can be found on the lippert site.  I believe they have Linux
> > drivers for everything as well.  Most of the embedded stuff is standard.
> >
> > This board is much better than anything I have used before.  The BIOS is well laid out and easy to turn things off.  The built in
> > sound is very nice.
> >
> > I will do testing on the power consumption next week.
> >
> > The problem I'm having is the inability to boot into normal mode in Windows when I don't have the CD-ROM attached to the board.
> > Very weird.  I thought it had something to do with the battery, but it only happens when I disconnect the cd-rom from the board.
> I
> > will do some more geeking around and let others know what it's about.
> >
> > Zach
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: --friar [mailto:]
> > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 1:07 PM
> > To: 
> > Cc: 
> > Subject: Re: Cool Runner 2
> >
> > No I am not running it, but I've had my eye on it for months.
> > You are the first person I've heard of who is.  Mind if I ask
> > you some questions?
> >
> > What is your typical power draw and battery life?
> > Does it really draw 5.5 watts max?
> >
> > How standardized are the connectors/cable headers?
> >
> > Have you run into any compatibility problems with other
> > PC/104 or PC/104+ modules?
> >
> > Have you tried linux on it?  Were there any driver/support
> > issues?
> >
> > I GREATLY appreciate any experience or advice you'd be
> > willing to share, since I've been saving up cash to buy
> > one of these boards for awhile now.
> >
> > --friar
> >
> >
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