ML>  PG> In any case, the drive now works fine.  I really should
ML>  PG> take the case apart and jumper it as master again, to see
ML>  PG> if it was the Fixpack 6 or the jumper setting that fixed
ML>  PG> things.  I really appreciate your input, as that seems
ML>  PG> to have solved the problem.
ML> 
ML> you could switch it back and try it if you like... i don't know
ML> that i'd go thru all that just to see...  
Actually, I realized that it is SOLEY the jumper setting and not the
fixpack at all.  As I had said the thing failed when booting off of
the install disks.  I can now boot off of the install disks 100% of
the time.  Since these are the original install disks (no fixpack)
I can say with complete certainty that the jumper setting is what
did the trick!  I intend to email Treasure Chest Computers and
tell them this!  I am sure they would be glad to cut 10 minutes
off of their production line!!!
Thanks,
Peter
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