DayStar FastCache: Incompatible with Apple Tape Backup



Apple Tape Backup 2.0.1 crashes when running on my Macintosh IIci whenever a
DayStar Digital FastCache card is physically installed in the Macintosh.

DayStar Digital confirmed that Apple Tape Backup does not run with cache turned
on. The only current workaround (June, 1990) is to turn the cache off when
running Tape Backup.

Please note that removing the DayStar FastCache Macintosh IIci CDEV will not
turn cache off, since it is controlled in ROM. The correct way is to leave the
DayStar CDEV in the System Folder, choose Control Panel from the Apple menu,
click the DayStar FastCache Macintosh IIci CDEV, and turn the cache off.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012