Understanding CompactFlash IDE Adapters

[Rene]

Hi:

I am in the process of choosing a storage media that would substitute the
typical hard drive. I am currently looking into CompactFlash memory cards
and the adapter used to connect the CompactFlash card into the IDE
connector.

My question is; I remember reading something about different flavors of
CompactFlash IDE adapters. Some of them act as if it was a true hard drive
while others don't, forcing me to do some type of tweaking for the system to
recognize it.

I would like to get the one that mimics the behaviors of a hard drive 100%,
no drivers, no special BIOS configuration etc. Could someone help me select
the right one?

Thanks for you time.

 

[Tom L. Salicos]

Go Here:
http://www.acscontrol.com/Index_ACS.asp?Page=/Pages/Products/CompactFlash/IDE_To_CF_Adapter.htm

Their ACS-CF-IDEToCFA *Rev 4* has the same jumpers as a HD. Works great for
me. They also have a link to an adapter to put into either 3.5 or 5.24
drive slot.

Good Luck,
Tom Salicos