How do I format a .hdf file for AmigaOS?

fstltna · 18 October 2023, 16:09

I have created the file and set the file up as HD0: but when I boot FS-UAE it just gives me a message that it is not a DOS disk. What do I do to format it so I can install AmigaOS 3.9 on it?

SkulleateR · 18 October 2023, 16:34

Boot with a Workbench Disk and format it

fstltna · 18 October 2023, 17:24

Hmm. Will have to look where I can download one of those. I have the 3.9 CD but I suppose I will need a 3.5 floppy image... Its on the AmigaForever DVD, right?

derSammler · 18 October 2023, 18:44

You can boot from the 3.9 CD. At least with WinUAE that works when adding the CD as a folder. No idea about FS-UAE.

fstltna · 18 October 2023, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by derSammler

You can boot from the 3.9 CD. At least with WinUAE that works when adding the CD as a folder. No idea about FS-UAE.

I set the CD .iso up as a CD in the FS-UAE config, but it doesn't try and boot it if I have the HD image mounted... Will see if I can run the AmigaForever version of workbench...

derSammler · 18 October 2023, 20:01

Mount the .iso in Linux (or whatever OS you use) and add the mounted drive as a hard disk folder in FS-UAE. You can't boot the iso itself.

SkulleateR · 18 October 2023, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by derSammler

Mount the .iso in Linux (or whatever OS you use) and add the mounted drive as a hard disk folder in FS-UAE. You can't boot the iso itself.

Also won't boot as a folder in FS-UAE ... tried that some time ago

fstltna · 19 October 2023, 01:34

I looked at the amigaforever DVD more and found the Workbench 3.1 boot volume so now I am all set

18 October 2023, 16:09	#1
fstltna Indie Game Dev Join Date: May 2017 Location: South San Francisco, US Age: 56 Posts: 227	How do I format a .hdf file for AmigaOS? I have created the file and set the file up as HD0: but when I boot FS-UAE it just gives me a message that it is not a DOS disk. What do I do to format it so I can install AmigaOS 3.9 on it?

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fstltna Indie Game Dev Join Date: May 2017 Location: South San Francisco, US Age: 56 Posts: 227	Hmm. Will have to look where I can download one of those. I have the 3.9 CD but I suppose I will need a 3.5 floppy image... Its on the AmigaForever DVD, right? Last edited by fstltna; 18 October 2023 at 18:08.

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18 October 2023, 16:34	#2
SkulleateR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Germany Posts: 337	Boot with a Workbench Disk and format it

18 October 2023, 18:44	#4
derSammler Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 1,655	You can boot from the 3.9 CD. At least with WinUAE that works when adding the CD as a folder. No idea about FS-UAE.

18 October 2023, 20:01	#6
derSammler Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 1,655	Mount the .iso in Linux (or whatever OS you use) and add the mounted drive as a hard disk folder in FS-UAE. You can't boot the iso itself.

19 October 2023, 01:34	#8
fstltna Indie Game Dev Join Date: May 2017 Location: South San Francisco, US Age: 56 Posts: 227	I looked at the amigaforever DVD more and found the Workbench 3.1 boot volume so now I am all set

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