WinUAE 3.0 Amiga Early Startup Control Issue

Steve · 03 January 2015, 22:26

Ok, its probably just me but my Amiga Early Startup Control doesn't seem to work as it should. I am using a standard A1200 (v3.0 rom) configuration and when I click on boot with no startup-sequence, instead of booting into a CLI screen it just returns to the purple disk prompt screen. That can't be right can it?? Or am I having a blonde moment?

Arnie · 03 January 2015, 22:34

You need a device to boot from, either floppy or HD to bypass the startup-sequence.

Steve · 03 January 2015, 22:34

I think I'm making a school boy error. Does this only boot to CLI if there is a bootable disk in the drive. I think that's it isn't it. Bugger.

Yep thought so. Thanks for confirming it Arnie. I feel a fool.

Snake79 · 03 January 2015, 22:36

Yes, there must be any disk (floppy or hard) with system files on it

everything is ok.

thomas · 04 January 2015, 00:23

You don't even need files. Just an empty floppy disk or partition is sufficient.

IMHO this is a design flaw. The computer has its whole operating system in the ROM, but your are not able to access it if you don't have a bootable floppy disk or hard drive.

Steve · 04 January 2015, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas

IMHO this is a design flaw. The computer has its whole operating system in the ROM, but your are not able to access it if you don't have a bootable floppy disk or hard drive.

Exactly what I thought. I was sure pressing that button brought up the CLI but no. Its not very logical if you ask me.

03 January 2015, 22:26	#1
Steve I Identify as an Ewok Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Lincolnshire Age: 45 Posts: 2,356	WinUAE 3.0 Amiga Early Startup Control Issue Ok, its probably just me but my Amiga Early Startup Control doesn't seem to work as it should. I am using a standard A1200 (v3.0 rom) configuration and when I click on boot with no startup-sequence, instead of booting into a CLI screen it just returns to the purple disk prompt screen. That can't be right can it?? Or am I having a blonde moment?

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03 January 2015, 22:34	#2
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	You need a device to boot from, either floppy or HD to bypass the startup-sequence.

03 January 2015, 22:36	#4
Snake79 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Poland Posts: 190	Yes, there must be any disk (floppy or hard) with system files on it everything is ok.

04 January 2015, 00:23	#5
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 6,985	You don't even need files. Just an empty floppy disk or partition is sufficient. IMHO this is a design flaw. The computer has its whole operating system in the ROM, but your are not able to access it if you don't have a bootable floppy disk or hard drive.

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