Any alternative way of transfering huge data to CF other then thru Workbench?

Kenan · 20 June 2013, 12:01

I'm trying to install AROS and it takes ages to copy all the 800mb files to my CF card (using emulator). Any other way of copying these files, using PC or PC-based app?

Thanks.

demolition · 20 June 2013, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Kenan

I'm trying to install AROS and it takes ages to copy all the 800mb files to my CF card (using emulator). Any other way of copying these files, using PC or PC-based app?

Use DOpus to copy the files instead of WB. Also set your emulator to JIT and maximum speed, and it should be quick.

Kenan · 20 June 2013, 12:32

Ok. in the meantime I decided to just mount the Aros directory as a hardrive. Placed both ROM bins (rom and extended) in WinUae (using Aros specific config) and all I get is the DOS screen, Aros won't boot any further?

thomas · 20 June 2013, 12:33

Get a faster CF card. Given that you use a fast WinUAE config ("High end" quickstart), CF card write speed is the bottleneck, not the emulator.

fitzsteve · 20 June 2013, 12:39

Add some extra Disk buffers in Workbench, i.e type in shell:

addbuffers DH0: 1000

Replace DH0 with the drive you're using

This will help if you are transferring a lot of smaller files.

Or as Thomas says a faster CF can help, i.e my 133x Verbatim & Transcend CF's fill up a lot faster than my generic ones.

20 June 2013, 12:01	#1
Kenan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rijeka, Croatia Posts: 194	Any alternative way of transfering huge data to CF other then thru Workbench? I'm trying to install AROS and it takes ages to copy all the 800mb files to my CF card (using emulator). Any other way of copying these files, using PC or PC-based app? Thanks.

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20 June 2013, 12:32	#3
Kenan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rijeka, Croatia Posts: 194	Ok. in the meantime I decided to just mount the Aros directory as a hardrive. Placed both ROM bins (rom and extended) in WinUae (using Aros specific config) and all I get is the DOS screen, Aros won't boot any further?

20 June 2013, 12:33	#4
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 7,004	Get a faster CF card. Given that you use a fast WinUAE config ("High end" quickstart), CF card write speed is the bottleneck, not the emulator.

20 June 2013, 12:39	#5
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Add some extra Disk buffers in Workbench, i.e type in shell: addbuffers DH0: 1000 Replace DH0 with the drive you're using This will help if you are transferring a lot of smaller files. Or as Thomas says a faster CF can help, i.e my 133x Verbatim & Transcend CF's fill up a lot faster than my generic ones.

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