Re: [cobalt-users] RAQ3 Questions

[Charlie Clemmer <cclemmer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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At 02:15 PM 2/28/2003 -0600, you wrote:
>1. What is the largest hard drive the BIOS will support?
>2. What is the max RAM for this box?
>3. Are there any "old school" cobalt sites that provide better
>references than the Sun site?
>4. Is there a list FAQ I can look to in the future before posting to the
>list?

I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong, but I need to redeem myself 
for my stupid question today. :)

1) If you are using the current OSRCD, there should not be a limit on the 
hard drive size, other than needing to make sure you keep it within the 
power specs for the system. This typical means 5400 rpm drives, and that 
plus the power rating will keep you down to a reasonable size drive. I've 
seen 20 and 40GB drives, or even a pair of drives installed, but I don't 
know that you'd be able to get the latest 200GB drive to power up with the 
Raq's small power supply.

2) The max "support" RAM for the bix was 512MB, although there's no reason 
why you can't run 1GB. Basically, Sun quit testing after 512MB, so that's 
all they'll support, although others have run the box with 1GB installed 
(2x512MB DIMMS) without problems.

3) The only other site that I spend much time on is www.cobaltfacts.com. 
Between this list and that site, you should be covered.

4) Somewhere on Sun's web pages, there is a search option for searching 
this mailing list. I don't have the URL off the top of my head, but I'm 
sure someone will post it, or I'll respond back if I find it.

Good luck!

Charlie 
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