modem7
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NOTE: The use of "ISA" below is done in a generic sense.
There could be a 16-bit IDE controller out there that senses that it's in an 8-bit slot and when it does, switches from 16-bit to 8-bit mode ISA communication. Anybody know one?
That's because the designer specifically designed the card that way.some isa cards work on both 16-bit and 8-bit isa ports my 8088 vga card is 16-bit isa plugged in 8-bit port but still works
There could be a 16-bit IDE controller out there that senses that it's in an 8-bit slot and when it does, switches from 16-bit to 8-bit mode ISA communication. Anybody know one?
You would either need somebody to tell you that that particular controller will do 8-bit ISA operation, or you would need to find some technical information on the controller. Buying the card then trying 8-bit ISA operation would 'brave'.and i guess this wont do the trick also right or it will ?