User guide

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Is the unit hard to set up and use?
No. Documentation is clear and straight forward. We also have the unit fully INITialized and
FORMATted when shipped out, with the HDOS partitions ready to boot. If not specified, the
partitions (for the 15 meg unit as an example) are set up as follows when shipped:
CP/M partition A 5 megabytes
CP/M partition B 5 megabytes
HDOS partition 0 1.2 megabytes
HDOS partition 1 1.2 megabytes
HDOS partition 2 1.2 megabytes
HDOS partition 3 1.2 megabytes
If you want a different partition scheme, let us know so we can set it up before shipping. The
user can at any time re-partition the Winchester.
What about the Z100 series of computers?
The H8 and H89 computers require only a 'host adapter' card. The Winchester Xebec controller
card which connects via SASI bus to the computer's host adapter card is contained inside the
Quikstor cabinet. The Z100, on the other hand, has the whole works inside the Z100 machine and
does not require the Xebec controller. The Quikstor will work on the Z100 if the Xebec card is
removed and cables are connected between the Z100 controller and Quikstor. In addition, the
Z100 Winchester software from Zenith will handle up to 32 megabyte drives. We can supply all
needed parts to use your present QUIKSTOR Winchester, either the 15 or 33 Meg drive internal
or external for the Z100.
What about the Z150 PC series of computers?
About the same as above, the Z150 uses its own Xebec bus card which has both controller and
host adapter on one card. The Quikstor Winchesters we use for the H8 and H89 QUIKSTOR units are
identical to the ones we use in the Z100 and Z150, thus total compatibility is maintained. We have
the Xebec cards and complete installation kits available for the Z150 line as wel l, and again, we
can go internal or external.
What about the warranty?
Quikdata has always had an excellent warranty policy and the Winchester unit is no exception.
Standard 90 days on parts and labor, and full service and support after the 90 days. Quick
replacement of needed parts if necessary. The exception is the Rodime 33 Meg drive which has a