>> >> The elc doesn't have a fd controler. >> > >In which case I do not expect the PROM to report one. > I hate to say this, but it seems that SunOS has the same problem.. fdc: unexpectedly busy - stat 0xff fdc: no RQM - stat 0xff fd0 at obio 0xf7200000 pri 11 Is in amongst the boot up mesgs when an SLC boots. Bevan..